In the aftermath of his mother's passing, a middle-aged Korean man finds himself adrift in grief. Seeking connection to her memory, he embarks on a poignant journey to recreate her signature birthday dish, which remains etched in his childhood memories. Despite his meticulous efforts, the flavors remain elusive, the taste never quite matching what he remembers. Yet in his culinary pilgrimage, he discovers that his very struggle to recapture what is lost becomes his most profound tribute to her enduring love.