In “The Chef & The Daruma,” visionary chef Hidekazu Tojo grapples with his life's work and reflects upon the struggle to make himself and his culinary creations palatable to a Western audience. Amidst the push and pull between his traditional Japanese heritage and his new persona in Canada, Tojo embarks on a journey of identity intertwined with the mythical presence of Daruma, a legendary monk from Japanese folklore - shaping a narrative that transcends borders, realities, and flavours.