Adam Bousdoukos portrays “Zinos,” who operates a diner in Hamburg similar to what one might find in Greece, and things are going reasonably well until his girlfriend, “Nadine” (Pheline Roggen), accepts employment in China, which forces him to confront certain realities about his life. Initially, it's clear he isn’t much of a cook. He also has a herniated disc requiring surgery that is financially difficult for him; his unreliable brother “Illias” (Moritz Bleibtreu) frequently enters and exits the prison system; the tax authorities are pursuing him; and there's a local businessman (Udo Kier) who desires to acquire the property. Essentially, “Zinos” finds himself overwhelmed, so he places an advertisement seeking a cook. Instead of what he expected, he attracts “Weiss” (Birol Ünel), a genuine chef determined to elevate the menu’s quality. This doesn't sit well with his regular customers, but it does allow him to attract a more affluent clientele, and soon the business begins to thrive. However, he misses his girlfriend and impulsively grants power of attorney to his brother and decides to travel to Shanghai. As expected, “Illias” proves to be entirely untrustworthy, putting their restaurateur at risk of losing everything. Beyond Bousdoukos’s compelling performance, the film avoids obvious plot developments. While it's apparent that his good fortune cannot last—otherwise, there would be no story—the unusual way in which his difficulties arise and unfold is often amusing. This is due to both the humor and the fact that some of the situations feel familiar. Ünel also delivers a strong performance as the typical grumpy kitchen perfectionist; Bleibtreu portrays a brother who any of us would have gladly abandoned at birth; and Kier manages to convey a sense of threatening presence simply by looking at the camera. It’s a briskly paced comedy that develops effectively around well-developed characters, some romantic complications, and just a suggestion of embracing life—or recklessness—making for an agreeable ninety minutes.

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