The Emperor's Cook (2015)

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'.

First aired

2015-04-26

Genres

Drama

Seasons

1 (12 episodes)

Status

Ended

Created by

Hisahide Sugimori

Directed / written by

Yoshiko Morishita

TMDB rating

7.6/10 from 42 votes