Umami

Umami (2023)

February 9th, 20231h 32min

Comedy, Drama
57%

Overview

Following a near-death experience France's leading chef throws himself into a quest seeking the flavor that has confounded his life since he was defeated by a Japanese chef's bowl of noodles as a young man.


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