Le Grand Chef

Based on Hur Young Man's best-selling comic book series, Le Grand Chef revolves around the rivalry between two men as they battle it out for the title of best chef in the nation. A huge success at the box office, Le Grand Chef, which is directed by Jeon Yoon Soo (My Girl And I, Besa Me Mucho), won the hearts and stomachs of the audience. With dazzling, mouth-watering images that highlight some of the best culinary dishes in Korean cooking, the film rolls out a wide range of cuisine from easy common recipes to the most challenging fancy entrée. Delectably honing both their kitchen and acting skills are Kim Kang Woo (The Railroad), playing a cheeky, near-genius chef who puts his heart and soul into his creations, and Yim Won Hee (No Comment) portraying a greedy, devious chef. Adding a delightful garnish to the plot is Lee Ha Na (Alone In Love) who received numerous accolades for her spunky VJ role. Satisfying the viewers' visual appetite while throwing in some sprinkles of wisdom, Le Grand Chef has the audience chanting "bon appetite" all the way.

SYPNOSIS
Five years ago, Sung Chan (Kim Kang Woo) witnessed the end of his culinary career. A naturally gifted chef who puts his whole heart into anything he creates, Sung Chan enters a prestigious cooking competition and meets a tough challenger, an ambitious, conniving chef Bong Joo (Yim Won Hee). The contest narrows down to the very last assignment: blowfish sashimi. The dishes prepared by the two contestants appear the same from every angle, but upon sampling of Sung Chan's blowfish, the judges are instantaneously poisoned, leaving Sung Chan bewildered and devastated as his rival claims the crown. Five years later, destiny brings the rivalry back in play. Sung Chan, who gave up cooking after the disgraceful incident, is convinced by hot-blooded VJ Jin Soo (Lee Ha Na) to enter the grand culinary competition to name the true heir to the last royal chef of the Joseon era. Now, the stake is even higher and sure enough, nemesis Bong Joo rolls out his dirty tricks. Just who will become the champion at the final showdown?

My thoughts..

i didnt have any expectations for this show...thot it would be a comedy ...or turned out to be a touching show...my husband and i watched it intently and shed touching tears...the show turned out more than just "a cooking show"...it brought out our themes of touching grandfather and grandchild relationship, loyalty and friendship, the good triumphs over bad guys...

overall: 5 ***** good show with unexpected twisted plot and story touches hearts