Modern-day chef Chen Xiaoman unexpectedly travels back to ancient times and wakes up in a dilapidated earthen house. A bowl of egg fried rice brings her together with the honest and simple Li Dashan. Starting with a humble roadside food stall, she repeatedly faces sabotage from Shopkeeper Sun, who blocks her access to ingredients and spreads rumors about her. With her exceptional cooking skills and sincere heart, Chen Xiaoman earns the support of Auntie Wang, A Xiang, and others. She opens a restaurant, takes on apprentices, and resolves business rivalries. When drought strikes, she takes the lead in building irrigation canals to save the people. Amid the curling smoke of cooking fires, she spreads warmth through delicious food and joins her companions in protecting their Chinese restaurant, keeping its warm lights shining for years to come.