A GOOD SHORT KDRAMA WITH GREAT CAST!
What immediately made me want to watch this drama was clearly the casting! That's what initially hooked me. Of course, Korean cuisine is known for being delicious, but ironically, I mostly saw French cuisine, which made me smile!
The plot revolves around two rival restaurants and a team of chefs who are engaged in a veritable war to earn a Michelin star. At the heart of this culinary competition, a romance develops between a carefree heir, ready to do anything for excellence without truly understanding the value of raw ingredients, and a passionate chef, trained by a Japanese master, deeply committed to authentic cuisine that respects ingredients and traditions.
What I loved, beyond the incredible chemistry between Go Min Si and Kang Ha Neul, was the powerful message about the importance of sincerity, hard work, and passion—things that no amount of money can buy. Go Min Si once again demonstrates her versatility by portraying this chef with magnificent intensity: she's radiant, natural, and impressively deep. As for Kang Ha Neul, he brings a lovely lightness to the drama, and I was blown away by his linguistic talents!
It's a good food drama, no doubt about it! The short format makes it easy to follow, even if it remains fairly standard and doesn't take any real risks. There are a few minor flaws: like the return of a character who briefly left doubts about a love triangle, or the lack of development surrounding the brothers' relationship, which I would have really liked to see explored further.
On the romance side, some aspects are somewhat sidelined in favor of the cooking, but overall, it's a very enjoyable drama to watch. I had a good time, especially thanks to a solid and convincing cast. I also found the camera shots particularly well-executed; they really contribute to the atmosphere.
What I especially appreciated was the heroine's return to basics: her way of cooking reminded me how important it is, even in our daily lives, to remain attentive to the origin of our products, their production, and their seasonality.
Beyond the food, I really enjoyed the interactions between the characters, the well-balanced humor, and the emotions that emerge. I recommend this drama if you're looking for a short K-drama with a touch of romance and a strong cast! (and of course, you have to love cooking too, haha)
The plot revolves around two rival restaurants and a team of chefs who are engaged in a veritable war to earn a Michelin star. At the heart of this culinary competition, a romance develops between a carefree heir, ready to do anything for excellence without truly understanding the value of raw ingredients, and a passionate chef, trained by a Japanese master, deeply committed to authentic cuisine that respects ingredients and traditions.
What I loved, beyond the incredible chemistry between Go Min Si and Kang Ha Neul, was the powerful message about the importance of sincerity, hard work, and passion—things that no amount of money can buy. Go Min Si once again demonstrates her versatility by portraying this chef with magnificent intensity: she's radiant, natural, and impressively deep. As for Kang Ha Neul, he brings a lovely lightness to the drama, and I was blown away by his linguistic talents!
It's a good food drama, no doubt about it! The short format makes it easy to follow, even if it remains fairly standard and doesn't take any real risks. There are a few minor flaws: like the return of a character who briefly left doubts about a love triangle, or the lack of development surrounding the brothers' relationship, which I would have really liked to see explored further.
On the romance side, some aspects are somewhat sidelined in favor of the cooking, but overall, it's a very enjoyable drama to watch. I had a good time, especially thanks to a solid and convincing cast. I also found the camera shots particularly well-executed; they really contribute to the atmosphere.
What I especially appreciated was the heroine's return to basics: her way of cooking reminded me how important it is, even in our daily lives, to remain attentive to the origin of our products, their production, and their seasonality.
Beyond the food, I really enjoyed the interactions between the characters, the well-balanced humor, and the emotions that emerge. I recommend this drama if you're looking for a short K-drama with a touch of romance and a strong cast! (and of course, you have to love cooking too, haha)
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