The Emperor's Cook

Season 1 Episode 1: Episode 1

The drama series depicts the life of Tokuzo Akiyama, head chef of the Imperial Household Ministry’s Imperial Cuisine Division during the Taisho (1912-1926) and early Showa (1926-1989) eras. Based on a true story and book by Hisahide Sugimori, 'The Emperor’s Cook' follows the life of country boy, Akiyama, who arrives in Tokyo in pursuit of the culinary arts. Driven by a deep love for his wife and family, a great reverence for his teachers, strong reliance on friends and an abiding love for cooking, Akiyama eventually rises to become 'the Emperor’s cook'.

Genre:

Drama

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

12

Actor:

Takeru Satoh, Haru Kuroki, Ryohei Suzuki

Quality:

HD

Status:

Ended

First Air:

2015

IMDb:

7.4