Shin Chuuka Ichiban!

After earning recognition as a top-class chef, Mao continues traveling across China to sharpen his craft and uncover the culinary knowledge connected to his late mother. The world of cooking, however, is no longer ruled by honest competition alone. The Underground Cooking Society is moving from the shadows, using extraordinary technique and ruthless ambition to gain influence through food. Mao and his companions are drawn into contests where a single dish can decide far more than professional pride. To protect his mother's legacy and the meaning he finds in cooking, Mao must prove that true mastery comes from more than power or secret techniques.