Mister Ajikko
Japanese title: ミスター味っ子
Alternative titles: Born to Cook
Type: TV
Source: Manga
Episodes: 99
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 8, 1987 to Sep 28, 1989
Broadcast: Thursdays at 19:30 (JST)
Duration: 24 min per ep
Rating: G - All Ages
Studios: Sunrise
Producers: TV Tokyo
Genres: Comedy, Gourmet
Demographics: Shounen

Ajiyoshi Yoichi is a culinary prodigy who manages the eating house together with his mother. One day, Murata Genjiro appears in the eating house and is surprised at the delicious taste and delicate culinary skills of the katsu-don prepared by Youichi. Subsequently, Youichi is being invited to the Aji-oh Building in which he is involved in a spaghetti match with the in-house Italian chef, Marui. Youichi's novel culinary ideas, coupled with his enthusiasm of serving the best for his guests, allow him to defeat Marui in the match. From then on, Youichi begins to compete with other rivals in the race for the best tastes and dishes. 

(Source: ANN)