Tenno no Ryoriban (2015)

Other name: 天皇の料理番, Emperor's Cook, The Emperor's Cook, The Emperor’s Chef

Description:

Tenno no Ryoriban is an inspiring culinary drama that follows the remarkable journey of Tokuzo Akiyama, a young man from a rural area who is married with a child on the way. His life takes a dramatic turn when he tastes a delicious breaded cutlet, sparking a powerful passion within him to become a chef specializing in Parisian cuisine. Driven by this new dream, Tokuzo travels to Tokyo and later to Paris, France, to master the culinary arts. Despite facing harsh discrimination and prejudice as an outsider, his dedication never wavers, eventually landing him a prestigious role as a chef at the legendary Hotel Ritz in Paris. At just twenty-six years old, Tokuzo achieves the ultimate honor by becoming the personal chef to the Emperor of Japan. This gripping story of perseverance and culinary excellence is a must-watch for anyone who loves inspiring biographical dramas.

Producer: TBS

Director: Hirakawa Yuichiro [平川雄一朗], Yamamuro Daisuke [山室大輔], Okamoto Shingo [岡本伸吾ご]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2015

Genre:Drama; Food; Historical