The charismatic owner of the super popular ramen chain Tenshukaku passes away suddenly in an accident! His wife is left to try and hold the business together with the four branch managers of the chain. In this situation, a new employee enters the picture. A man called Shinsuke Hyodo! Will he succeed, or will he be eaten alive...?! The stage is set for a battle of ambitions!
The protagonist is the second son of the Yanagiya Restaurant, Short tempered and has had a lot of problems with the police. He trained himself in the art of flavor through working at street stalls. His creative way of cooking gives a glimpse of his true potential. However after learning the difference between an amateur and professional in his battle against his older brother who has taken over the family business, he has left on a journey to train...The 18 year old hooligan of a chef Musashi, from Mito. takes to the front lines, going to the extreme to create a flavor that captures the hearts and tongues of everyone who tastes it!!
Sota Kitaoka, 20 years old, working at Ginza's fmaous "Tomikyu" under a strict but passionare boss, struggling and aiming to be a chef. One day he will make food that reaches peoples hearts...