Lin Chen is underpaid and publicly humiliated by his uncle and aunt, who eventually kick him out of a Michelin-starred restaurant's kitchen. With nowhere else to turn, he sets up a street stall selling his family's traditional peppery soup. His cooking cures a wealthy tycoon's loss of appetite and wins the heart of a rich heiress, attracting influential elites and internet celebrities from all walks of life. When challenged by Michelin chefs, Lin Chen triumphs with just one bowl of peppery soup, establishing himself as a culinary legend and showcasing the pinnacle of Chinese cuisine.