What happens when a Michelin-worthy chef from Paris accidentally time-slips to the Joseon dynasty? She meets the King, a fearsome tyrant with an unexpectedly refined palate. In a bid to survive palace intrigue and royal appetites, she whips up dazzling fusion dishes that tempt even the coldest heart. But as sparks fly in the royal kitchen, a slow-burn romance simmers beneath the surface.
E1
After winning a French cooking competition, Yeon Ji-young time-travels through an old cookbook and clashes with King Yi Heon upon arrival.
E2
Held captive in harsh conditions, Ji-young prepares a feast to win her freedom — but even her talent can't save her when a crisis puts her life in peril.
E3
Ji-young becomes Yi Heon's new chief royal cook after impressing him with her French cuisine. But Kang Mok-ju, consumed by jealousy, plots against her.
E4
A high-stakes royal cooking competition awaits Ji-young and her fate at court hangs in the balance. Later, a troubled Yi Heon drunkenly summons her.
E5
After an intimate moment together, Yi Heon begins rejecting Ji-young's meals — but soon find their minds wandering toward each other amid the distance.
E6
When the Ming envoy demands a cooking contest, Ji-young rises to the challenge to represent Joseon — and win what Yi Heon has promised her.
E7
In order to gain an edge in the cooking competition, Ji-young sets out to create a unique pot. However, finding the right craftsman proves difficult.
E8
Barely making it to the competition, Ji-young begins cooking — only to find her crucial ingredients missing. Can she overcome the crisis?
E9
Yi Heon shocks everyone by asking chefs to judge their own dishes. As time slips away in the intense battle, Ji-young considers plan B for her recipe.
E10
Yi Heon and Ji-young's bond deepens as he fights to prove her innocence — but can they uncover the cause of Grand Prince Jinmyeong's illness in time?
E11
Yi Heon unravels after discovering the truth about his mother, the deposed queen — leaving Ji-young to fight against history repeating itself.
E12
Trapped by Grand Prince Jesan's coup, Yi Heon and Ji-young fight to survive. But can their love endure against the forces of history and time?