Plot Summary: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.
On the edge of a midlife crisis, France's leading chef Gabriel Carvin (Gérard Depardieu) throws himself into a quest seeking the ultimate flavor, "umami", that will make him believe in himself again. Set between France and Japan, Umami is a tasty, culinary adventure!