Tang Zian, a modern three-star Michelin chef, accidentally traveled back to the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty during a gastronomic competition. His identity was the shopkeeper of a tavern on the verge of bankruptcy in the east city of Chang'an City. In this era, dignitaries and nobles pursue delicacies, but ordinary people cannot have enough to eat. Tang Zian discovered that the culinary hierarchy in this world is strict and the restaurants have clear barriers. His biggest rival, Shen Yulou, the young owner of the "Tianxiang Pavilion" on the first floor of Chang'an, is trying to control the entire Chang'an catering industry by monopolizing ingredients, buying off chefs, and suppressing rookies.
