Lin Yan runs the Lin family restaurant left to him by his father, but his uncle, Lin Jianjun, forcibly takes it over and pushes him aside, leaving him with no choice but to make a living running a food stall. Lin Jianjun repeatedly sabotages him and even brings in a renowned master of state banquets to challenge him in a cooking contest. With his exceptional skills and unwavering principles, Lin Yan defeats his opponent with a bowl of cabbage in clear broth and reclaims the restaurant. He turns down lucrative offers and the title of Culinary God, remaining true to his father's rules, preparing every dish with sincerity, and preserving the warmth and everyday spirit of the Lin family restaurant.