The Storyline Features a New Concept Dish for India Named '8×8', Combining Eight Spices With Eight Ingredients

The series was first introduced in 2025 and made available in six languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali. The manga reached over 30,000 chefs, restaurant owners, and young students and other Indian readers who were charmed by the story depicting a meeting between Pramod, a cook, and Varun, a young owner-chef, as they took on the challenge of reviving a struggling restaurant. In this second instalment, the two men face a fresh crisis that puts the restaurant's future on the line.

Their efforts to overcome the challenge drive the story forward. At the heart of the story is a new menu item called 8x8 (Eight-by-Eight). This dish has been created by Chef Ryosuke Tamura of Itsuka, a Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant in Tokyo.