Delicious Proposal(2001)

Delicious Proposal is a romantic comedy following Suzuko Shiraishi, a sharp-tongued chef with exceptional culinary skills who dreams of opening her own restaurant. When Haruki Katsuragi, a wealthy but naive new manager, joins the Italian restaurant where she works, their visions clash immediately. Suzuko pushes for authentic Italian cuisine with broad appeal, while Haruki wants an exclusive high-end establishment for celebrities. Their conflicting philosophies and personalities create constant friction, but as they navigate the demands of running the restaurant together, unexpected feelings begin to surface. The series balances humor, tension, and romance as these two opposites learn to understand each other while chasing their culinary ambitions.