The Happiness Recipe(2017)

A delicious mix of period drama and Japanese cuisine

The Happiness Recipe is a period drama set in 1802 Osaka. After losing her parents in a devastating river flood, eight-year-old Mio finds herself alone and separated from her childhood friend Noe. Rescued by Yoshi, the proprietress of Tenman Icchōan, a celebrated local restaurant, Mio discovers a new home and family among the kitchen's warmth. The series follows her journey as she grows within the restaurant's walls, learning the art of cooking while healing from her trauma. Through food, friendship, and the bonds forged in the bustling kitchen, Mio begins to rebuild her life and find happiness in unexpected places.