Shen Changfeng, head chef of Fengya Restaurant, is fired by his unscrupulous boss for insisting on using genuine, quality ingredients and refusing to deceive customers with zombie meat and industrial flavorings. To make matters worse, his own apprentice turns against him, and he is slandered across the internet. Without offering any excuses, he sets up a small stall at the night market. With a dragon-patterned knife and a bowl of fried rice made with a clear conscience, he creates an irresistible aroma and turns his life around. Huo Qingyue, president of the Huo Group, is captivated by the warmth and flavor of his cooking. Hoping to save her grandfather, who suffers from an eating disorder, she also recognizes the decade of unwavering craftsmanship behind his declining fortunes. She invests five million to help him establish Dingke Restaurant. From being thrown out onto the street to returning as a celebrated chef, from being surrounded by rumors to finally revealing the truth, this is a story about standing firm in one's principles.