Gourmet Manga

Fifteen-year-old Souma Yukihira dreams to one day surpass his father's cooking skills and take over as the chef of their small family diner. However, his aspirations come to a halt when his father announces the closure of their restaurant, as he must travel abroad for cooking-related business. In the meantime, Souma is urged by his father to attend Tootsuki Culinary Academy: a world-renowned school where expulsions of incompetent students are commonplace. Due to the curriculum's rigor, any student that manages to graduate is recognized as a chef of great caliber. Reluctantly agreeing to the proposition, Souma heads to Tootsuki's high school division for the entrance exam. Little does he know, he will soon begin a new chapter of his life—one that entails new friends, daring rivalries, and sleepless nights. [Written by MAL Rewrite] Included one-shot: Volume 3: Kimi to Watashi no Renai Soudan

After the Golden Kingdom is sunk underground by an insane magician, its king emerges, promising all of his treasure to any who defeat the magician, before crumbling to dust. Guilds are spurred on by this promise, traversing the labyrinthine dungeon in search of the magician. Laios, the leader of one such guild, encounters a dragon that wipes out his party and devours his sister Falin. Despite having lost the entirety of their supplies and belongings, Laios along with Marcille, an elven healer, and Chilchuck, a halfling thief, immediately reenter the dungeon, determined to save Falin. Time being of the essence, Laios suggests the taboo of eating the monsters of the dungeon as a means of gathering supplies. Upon the preparation of their first meal in the dungeon, they are stopped by an onlooking dwarf named Senshi. An enthusiast of monster cooking, he helps them prepare their monster ingredients for safe consumption. After learning of Laios' circumstances, Senshi expresses his desire to cook a dragon and joins their guild, thus beginning their food-filled foray into the dungeon together. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

In a world where the taste and texture of food are an extremely important part of life, a man with superhuman skills is regularly hired by restaurants and the rich as a hunter of precious foods. With the "help" of his timid accomplice, inspired by Toriko's greatness to accompany him, he travels to capture the evasive and ferocious animals he needs to create the ultimate dinner course. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Miku Okazaki is a "gal": a fun-loving high school student who expresses herself through bleached hair, sexy clothes, and heaps of accessories. Unfortunately, she's also flunking every class. When she asks her Home Economics teacher, Yabe Shinji, to help her bake bribery cookies for her disappointed teachers, she finds a new excitement in that small success–and Shinji is moved by her enthusiasm. Shinji decides to start a cooking club to better connect with his students, and Miku is first in line to join! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Following the death of his beloved wife, high school teacher Kouhei Inuzuka tried to cook a meal for his five-year-old daughter Tsumugi despite his poor cooking abilities. But after one disastrous attempt, they began relying on food from convenience stores instead. While flower-viewing, Kouhei and Tsumugi run into Kotori Iida, one of Kouhei's socially awkward students. Once she spots Tsumugi trying to take a bite out of her lunch, Kotori invites them to her mother's restaurant. In an attempt to feed Tsumugi something delicious, Kouhei barges into the restaurant in the middle of the night—only to find Kotori waiting for them and willing to help him in the kitchen. Although Kotori is as helpless as Kouhei when it comes to cooking, the two manage to make a simple dish. It turns out that, due to her mom's job, Kotori has been eating dinner alone for a long time. For the sake of Tsumugi's happiness, Kouhei promises her and Kotori that they will all eat together—thus marking the first of many sweet moments while sharing meals. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Najika Kazami is a girl who is passionate about food, whether it comes to eating or cooking. She treasures the place she calls home, an orphanage in Hokkaido called Lavender House, as well as its owner, Hagio. But as much as Hagio and the fellow orphans love her, Najika decides to leave the orphanage to attend a special academy in Tokyo, hoping to achieve her dreams of being a pastry chef. However, Najika has another reason for leaving for the academy. She hopes to find the boy she calls the "Flan Prince"—a boy who touched her heart with a cup of flan seven years ago. Now 13 years old, Najika finds that the spoon that he left behind with the flan shares its emblem with the school she has been accepted to—the prestigious Seika Academy. With high hopes, Najika enters her school's beautiful campus and becomes a first-year student in Seika's junior high division. While unpopular with her fellow classmates due to her love of eating, she seems to find support from two boys who recognize her culinary talents—the popular brothers Daichi and Sora Kitazawa. Will Najika be able to find her place in the academy with her cooking, and perhaps also reunite with her Flan Prince? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Along with three other heroes, 27-year-old Tsuyoshi Mukouda is transported into a fantasy world to rescue a kingdom from a mysterious threat. However, it soon becomes clear that Tsuyoshi has been dragged into the summoning ritual by accident. His only skill turns out to be "Online Supermarket," which allows him to open an interface where he can purchase and obtain food-related supermarket items from modern Japan. Unceremoniously booted out of the palace, Tsuyoshi sets out on his own into his new world. However, his ability to create delicious dishes unknown to this world soon pays dividends, even attracting the legendary wolf Fenrir. Fenrir is so taken in by the food that the creature immediately forms a contract with Tsuyoshi, becoming his familiar. Followed by this whimsical mythical being, Tsuyoshi takes up a job as a merchant and adventurer, traveling and cooking up mouth-watering meals that never fail to amaze the inhabitants of this world. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Shikada Kokonotsu's father owns a rural sweets shop, and his plan is for Kokonotsu to take it over one day. However, Kokonotsu wants to be a manga author instead! One day in summer, the cute but weird girl Shidare Hotaru, from the famous sweets company, comes to pay a visit. Apparently, Kokonotsu's father is famous and she wants him to join her family's company. However, he will only agree if she can convince Kokonotsu to take over the family business! (Source: MangaHelpers)

Due to his lack of confidence, 30-year-old Kenta Fukuyama has always struggled with romance; however, an encounter with designer Chihiro Yamaguchi completely changes his life. Despite her seemingly cold demeanor, Chihiro is friendly and compassionate, leading Kenta to develop feelings for her. Similarly, Kenta's kind and genuine nature immediately captures Chihiro's heart, and the two soon decide to marry. Shy, inexperienced, and separated by distance, Kenta and Chihiro initially face difficulties as newlyweds. Regardless, through their mutual love for BBQ and with the occasional help from their close ones, the couple gradually learns to confront their problems and advance their unique, wholehearted relationship. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

After spending eight years in Europe, bartender Ryuu Sasakura returns home to explore the local bar scene. As a seasoned veteran of the industry, Sasakura knows how to make the perfect drink to match a patron's mood and circumstance. Serving patrons at the bar Lapin, Sasakura utilizes his expertise and compassionate ear. Thanks to his excellent service, Sasakura's customers always have something special in store. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

The stakes are high and the competition is fierce, but Kazuma won't let anything prevent him from achieving his nation-changing, freshly baked goal. Relocating to Tokyo, Kazuma seeks to further his studies at Pantasia, a famous bakery chain. But will he rise to the challenge and pass the entrance examination, or will his best intentions fall flat? (Source: VIZ Media)

Ogura Mayuri is a loner in high school, with a pendant for cooking and magic that her mother taught her. She’s already summoned a little demon familiar to help her with baking and other small chores. But when she accidentally summons a high level demon named Beaut upon spilling tea on her skirt, he allows her to make one wish that he will grant. Mayuri wishes for the stain on her skirt to disappear in exchange for candy. The demon Beaut is outraged by the simple request, but the gets distracted by the smell of sweets - Beaut’s weakness. Mayuri now uses Beaut’s weakness to bind him to her and do her bidding. (Source: Aerandria Scans)

Shizuku Kanzaki is the only son of world-renowned wine critic Yutaka Kanzaki. From a young age, Shizuku has been subjected to strange education from his father all for the sake of wine. From learning to gracefully decant a drink to intently remembering the smell of leather belts and pencils, the training causes him to grow resentful of everything related to wine. Discontent with his father, he leaves home to become an average sales representative for a beer company, refusing to ever touch wine again. When his father suddenly passes away, Shizuku finds himself being dragged back into the world he hates so much. As part of his father's will, the one who will inherit his prized wine collection and estate will be the person who can correctly identify the "12 Apostles" of wines as well as the legendary "Drops of God." In order to inherit the assets, Shizuku has one year to complete the task, but he finds the proposition ridiculous when he is the only living relative of Yutaka. What Yutaka failed to tell his son before his death was that he had adopted Issei Tomine into the family a week prior to his passing. Issei is a famous veteran wine critic competing against Shizuku to claim the estate for himself. With no formal training in wine tasting, Shizuku stands no chance against "The Prince of Wine" and is at risk of losing everything in this competition. Will he be able to correctly identify the elusive "Drops of God" before he runs out of time? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tsurumi Asuta is a 17-year-old second year high school student. He was an apprentice cook working at the public diner "Tsurumi-ya" that was managed by his father. One day, Tsurumi-ya is hit by fire and Asuta dived inside the burning shop in order to save his father's santoku knife which is said to be his father soul, where he found demise. When he came to, he was in the midst of a strange jungle. He was then attacked by a beast resembling a boar, but Asuta was saved by a girl named Ai Fa claiming herself as part of the "People of Morihen." It was then that he realized he was in another world. (Source: Rebirth World Online)

On the morning before he meets the crew of the Straw Hat Pirates, young sous-chef Sanji enjoys a peaceful day at work onboard the floating restaurant Baratie. His momentary stasis is broken by the arrival of a food critic with gourmet tastes—a woman who is completely unimpressed with the food she's served by Baratie's staff. With Baratie's head chef Zeff away on business, Sanji must deliver a meal capable of silencing the complaining critic before she can depart with a bad taste in her mouth. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

The princess who's been held captive by the Demon Lord's army is scheduled to be executed by the Demon Lord's relentless torture! (Source: MU)

Addicted to Curry begins with a young schoolgirl named Sonezaki Yui. One day she encounters what looks like a half dead man in the middle of the road. Not knowing what to do she throws some food at him (so he can at least survive) and runs away. She then returns to her home, which is also her father's Ganesha Curry restaurant. The man who Yui encountered was Koenji Makito, who knew Yui's father Souichiro and was actually looking for him. Following Yui's scent Koenji finds her and the restaurant. Yui initially thinks Koenji is going to kill her for throwing food at him, but after they talk she finds out that he knew her father. Koenji then finds out that the restaurant is going out of business and that Yui's father go on journey to improve his curry cooking techniques. To repay Yui's father for helping him out Koenji decides to team up with Yui to save the curry restaurant. (Source: Wikipedia)

Chisato Mizusawa is a reserved but excellent and pretty assistant manager in her company. She has a secret that only her husband Sora knows, which is that she likes drinking alcohol, and she can become very cute when she is drunk! Even tonight, she gets relaxed and drunk with the cocktail Sora makes. It's a "yoidere (drunken-dere)" cocktail comedy of Japan's closest husband and wife. (Source: Shogakukan)

Gordon is a gruff, middle-aged cook running a food truck in a sand-covered wasteland. When he encounters Arisa, a naked girl sleeping in the middle of nowhere, he takes on the unintended traveling companion and her unexpected appetite. Too bad she also has unexpected baggage—an armed militia hot on her tail! Fasten your seatbelts for postapocalyptic cooking and violent mayhem on this crazy food truck road trip! (Source: VIZ Media)

Bored of consuming the same greedy, arrogant souls of bad cooks, the Earl of Poor Eating known as Dogma sets off to find the "soul of a true chef" and make it the grandest meal in all of Hell. His search brings him to Satoru Moriya, an average middle school student who does not put much effort into anything he does. Determined to turn Satoru's soul into the finest delicacy, Dogma temporarily possesses his body and forces him to become a gourmet that has never been seen before. Absolutely against the idea of being consumed, Satoru tries his hardest to shake off Dogma's influence and attempts to find someone else for the Earl to consume. His plan ends up backfiring when Satoru enrolls at Shokusen, the elite high school dedicated to farming and cooking. After Dogma helps Satoru win in an impromptu cooking match with one of Shokusen's best students, the boy secures a mid-year transfer but is left to fend for himself. Despite his predicament, Satoru is more determined than ever to become a world-class chef. Even with Dogma refusing to help him at times, this newfound passion is sending Satoru down a gourmet journey that will shape his soul in more ways than one. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Shogo Ban, a college student from Fukuoka, likes to cook. Thanks to the owner of the restaurant where he works part-time, he finds himself working at the line of Roppongi's best Italian restaurant, Trattoria Baccanale, and discovers that the real deal isn't quite as easy as he'd thought. The manga follows Ban as he struggles to keep up with the hectic workload and his co-workers, along with issues outside the kitchen like his relationship with his girlfriend Eri, who he left behind in Fukuoka. (Source: MU)

Nobu is a modern Japanese izakaya, a type of bar, that exists in another world. Located in the medieval capital Aitheria, head chef Nobuyuki Yazawa and friendly waitress Shinobu Senke serve unique menus every day. Aitherian people from all social backgrounds are drawn in, settling down after a hard day of work to enjoy foreign Japanese-style food and drink. Bringing their everyday experiences with them, customers flock to Nobu, where delicious and unique food brings people together. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Ichigo Amano adores cakes, and she dreams of sharing her passion with others one day. While stuffing her face at a sweets festival, Ichigo stumbles across a cake that reminds her of a pastry from her past. This intrigues Henri Lucas—the pâtissièr that made the cake. Impressed by her astute sense of taste, he implores Ichigo to enroll at St. Marie Academy, where they train the next generation of pâtissières in all aspects of creating confections. On her first day as a transfer student, Ichigo prays for her success in front of a "Queen of Sweets Spirits" statue on campus. She is later placed in a group with the school's legendary "Sweets Princes"—three boys at the top of her class, each specializing in a different confectionary discipline. Struggling to keep up with the course material, she faces scrutiny from her classmates for being an amateur despite the praise she received from Henri. Upset that her skills pale in comparison to those of her talented team members, Ichigo vows to use her every waking hour to practice. Seeing her conviction, a Sweets Spirit named Vanilla answers her wishes and coaches Ichigo through the basics of baking amazing cakes. Vanilla aspires to become one of the Sweets Kingdom's "Royal Pâtissières," but she must first prove her abilities by aiding a human. Using her magic, Vanilla helps elevate Ichigo's techniques and confections to the next level as the two work towards becoming top pâtissières. [Written by MAL Rewrite] Included one-shot: Volume 1: Beautiful Dreamer

Ever since she watched a sushi chef prepare fish with artistry and elegance, Hanayu Ashitaba has aspired to become one herself. However, as the daughter of a pâtissièr who is expected to inherit her father's business, her dream remains far out of reach. Nonetheless, Hanayu continues to persevere in hopes of finding a way to realize her goals. That is until she crosses paths with her classmate, Hayato Hyuuga. The son of a sushi chef, Hyuuga is also destined to take over his father's business, but he is disinterested in doing so. Seeing this as an opportunity to marry into a sushi chef family, Hanayu begins devising a scheme to make Hyuuga fall in love with her. These efforts are quickly wasted when Hyuuga asks her out directly, stunning Hanayu while also making her second-guess using him as a means to an end. At the same time, Hyuuga seems to have a hidden agenda too—but what could it possibly be? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

A dazed young man is woken up by a stranger, and they soon discover that they are stranded in 16th-century Japan, in the midst of the Warring States Period. The other man laps up his injuries, but both of them are quickly discovered, suspected of being spies and chased by several militia soldiers. As his friend is shot by an arrow before his eyes, the dying man says that he, Ken, should live on and return to the Heisei Era from whence they came. Ken manages to escape and is found by Natsu, a kind woman who works as a metalsmith, and she agrees to take him in. The young man realizes that while he has no recollection of where he came from or who he is, he still possesses the cooking skills and knowledge from his previous life. Even more, he remembers fragments about the tumultuous Warring States Period and some of the historical events that are yet to happen. Staying at Natsu's place, the chef quickly becomes the talk of the town and soon attracts the attention of a prominent historical figure: Oda Nobunaga. Just as the stories say, Nobunaga is a brazen, ruthless, and intimidating individual. Tolerating no dissent, he demands that Ken join him as his chef. The warlord is quickly impressed with his food and wastes no time employing Ken's gastronomic talents to achieve his political and military goals. The young chef finds himself slowly earning the warlord's trust by whipping up delicious meals that bedazzle Nobunag's allies and opponents alike, making full use of his historical knowledge and culinary prowess. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Immediately after graduating from Tootsuki Culinary Academy as the First Seat of the Elite Ten, Kojirou Shinomiya moved to France to work towards becoming the first Japanese chef to win the French Pluspol Award. However, it was achieving his dreams that made his cooking stagnate; with no goal to fight for at the top of the food chain, he soon lost the drive to improve his cooking. Shokugeki no Souma: L'étoile focuses on Kojirou's self-reinvention following the aftermath of the unofficial Shokugeki at the first years' training camp. To revitalize his passion for the culinary arts, Kojirou must re-examine his old methods, and in turn, move toward the future to find out what he wants to express with his cooking. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Kyoto is home to many districts where young women work as geisha: entertainers who perform traditional songs and dance. Kiyo Nozuki is a teenager living in a small manor where a group of maiko—apprentice geisha—reside. She has always admired the geisha and originally moved to Kyoto in hopes of becoming a maiko. However, Kiyo discovers that she is not cut out for the job. Not letting it upset her too much, she decides to help her troupe using her strongest suit instead—become a caterer and cook them delicious meals to support them in their everyday lives! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

In an Earth that has opened its borders to a variety of aliens, Kumika is considered an oddity by her coworkers, being an alien that doesn’t eat or drink at all, instead sustaining herself solely on the air's nutrients. Due to this ability and her poverty-ridden past, Kumika regularly rejects after-work invitations to restaurants and bars, and seeks to spend her time on Earth solely to work—causing her coworkers to perceive her as a cold person. However, Kumika finds that she is unable to keep up a work-only lifestyle, as she ends up collapsing at work from exhaustion one day. Noticing that she is malnourished, her coworker Chihiro serves Kumika her first meal ever: a bowl of hot udon. Instantly revitalizing her, Kumika awakens to the joys and pleasure that food has to offer, with a stomach that growls and craves for flavors and textures to explore—thus begins Kumika's journey to eat the various cuisines that Earth has to offer. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

"But suddenly, I had a little sister. That was the problem." After her father's remarriage, Sachi suddenly has a new stepsister, Ayari. At first, their interactions are awkward, and very brief. However, they soon discover a shared love... of food? Sachi soon discovers Ayari's passion for cooking, and the two step-sisters soon begin to bond over Ayari's delicious cooking, and begin to overcome the barriers that had once kept them apart. While their parents are away on their honeymoon, they learn to cope with their differences, and bond over a seemingly insignificant thing!

Akane Takanashi and her younger sister Hiyori are unexpectedly teleported to an unfamiliar world along with their house and everything inside it. Cain, the kingdom's second prince, tells the two girls that they have been summoned to fight against the miasma that appears every several hundred years. To make matters more confusing, they are told that Hiyori is the priestess with the power to purify the miasma. While studying as the priestess, Hiyori is stressed by the food served at the palace and asks Akane to cook her homemade meals again. Happy to be able to help her sister, Akane begins cooking various dishes every day, each with their own ingredients, recipe, and flavor. The cozy atmosphere of the sisters' house ends up attracting different types of people, all of whom come to eat meals at the dinner table or enjoy snacks and drinks on the porch. As Akane grows familiar with these faces and the world around her, new friendships begin to blossom. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Shirou Kakei, a straitlaced lawyer, cooks gourmet dinners for himself and his longtime gay lover, Kenji Yabuki, a carefree, hippie-ish hairdresser. The story is told through the lens of dinner preparation. (Source: Entropy)

At the bottom floor of the building with a dog signboard, in the shopping district near the office street, there lies a cafeteria called "Youshoku no Nekoya," that has an illustration of a cat on the door. It's been open for fifty years and has satisfied various salarymen from nearby offices. Despite it being called a western cuisine cafeteria, it also provides other varieties of menus. For the people of this certain world, it's their one-and-only special cafeteria. There is, however, one secret to "Nekoya." The cafeteria is closed to the public every Saturday in order to make way for special guests. When a bell rings, customers from different places of birth and races appear who ask for mysterious and delicious dishes. They are actually the same dishes served to the salarymen, but these special guests find them to be more exotic than to what they are used to. As the cafeteria aims to serve masterpieces, it is usually referred as "alternate-world restaurant." And so, the bell rings again this week. (Source: MAL News)

Aoi wants to work off her debt to the Tenjin-ya inn, but she only has one day to find a position and none of the managers are willing to hire a human! If she can just get someone to see past her family background, Aoi is certain she can prove her worth! (Source: VIZ Media)

Chihaya-san wa Sonomama de Ii follows the life of an average high school girl, Chihaya, who thinks she is overweight and wants to lose weight. Unfortunately, its impossible for her to keep her appetite in check, especially with her childhood friend, Shima constantly bombarding her with food. Can Chihaya resist her urge to eat and succeed in her diet? (Source: MU)

Inaba Suzuna is trying her best to make a campus debut and to have many friends in Tokyo. Until she realized that she miserably fails at living alone. Fortunately, her neighbor, Seto, comes and saves her from dying of starvation. Bright campus life is still far away for Suzuna, but at least, she has a very dependable neighbor! (Source: MU)

Zenichirou is a middle school student raised in a motherless family. His breakfast always consists of onigiri and instant miso soup from the convenience store. Yae, a childhood friend of Zenichirou, cannot stand to see him eat such an innutritious breakfast, so she decides to make him breakfast every morning... This story conveys a simple message: eating with another person makes miso soup taste more delicious and hearty! (Source: Shogakukan, translated) Included one-shot: Volume 1: Seishun Re:verse

This manga simply describes how Gorou Inogashira, the main character, chooses and takes a meal. Unlike other gourmet manga, Gorou likes to eat at cheap restaurants and no trivia on cuisine is given. The authors are trying to depict the essentials of the act of "eating" by Gorou's monologue, which comprises most of the lines of this manga.

A Fate/stay Night spin-off focused on cooking.

A young girl named Nagi and a giant spider make an unusual pair in this post-apocalyptic story, but living in the mountains is lonely, and they've managed to find each other. Join them in their strangely sweet domestic bliss as they spend their days sharing tea and throwing picnics, proving that love (and delicious food) can bring together even the most unlikely of friends. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Mermaid princess Era is revered by her fish friends in the ocean. Unfortunately, the lives of her fish subjects are cut short when they are caught by human fishers, and when her friend Bonito is caught one day, Era decides to go ashore to pay her tributes despite warnings from others. Transforming herself into a human, Era enters the fish restaurant that bought her friend and orders his dead, seared body. After praying for him and the rest of her friends who had been captured, Era is about to leave when one of the customers in the restaurant tells her that Bonito will not be able to enter Heaven. Wanting to properly send him off, Era decides to take a little bite—only to instantly develop an addiction to seafood. A tale of a cannibal mermaid now unable to stop thinking about how her citizens would taste, Ningyohime no Gomen ne Gohan follows Era's desperate attempts to hide her urges and her dark secret. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

High school boy Koguchi Torao sees Mogusa Minori, a quiet, reserved girl in his class, walk into the restaurant run by his family and order an unbelievable amount of food, and even more surprisingly, sees that she keeps unagi pie (a sweet biscuit made with powdered eel) in her wallet?! The story revolves around Koguchi and Mogusa's meetings in daily life and Koguchi's observations of Mogusa's unbelievable (and quite eccentric) eating habits.

Fujiwara Momoe is the daughter of a rich family. She has never had any worries, had an easy and luxurious life. She loves good cooking. Her carefree life ends when her father dies from a heart attack. She now has to take care for herself and her mother and this involves also cooking the meals. Unfortunately, she never had to cook, so her cooking is awful. She starts working at a French restaurant where she becomes a cook under the chef. She falls in love with the chef, but he only considers her as an apprentice. (Source: PRISMS)

The story of a girl called Ichiko, who lives alone in a forest. Each chapter features a dish or meal scavenged or harvested from Ichiko's surroundings in rural Komori ("little forest"). While there are no wild flights of fancy as in Witches or Hanashippanashi, the organic linework and majesty of nature featured within tap into that same source of magic. Little Forest is a very acquired taste on its own, but just another piece of the stunning tapestry Daisuke Igarashi continues to weave today. (Source: MU)

Kang Minhyuk suffers from a rare disorder that makes it impossible for him to stop eating. Despite strict diet and exercise, Minhyuk's weight is now life-threatening. As a last resort, his doctor recommends a unique treatment—Athenae, a VR game where one can eat as much as they want without consequence. Crispy fried chicken! Scrumptious samgyetang! Inside Athenae, all food tastes real, but earning it is no cakewalk. In order to live, Minhyuk must go on the ultimate fantasy gourmet adventure! (Source: Tapas Media)

A manga that revolves around an old-fashioned all-night food stall, the various dishes that the stall owner prepares to suit the tastes of different customers, and the joys, griefs, trials and tribulations of his faithful patrons. (Source: MU)

Kurokawa Lisa is an ordinary office worker, who has practiced lots of cooking while living alone. One day, she wakes up in another world, with a concerned little spirit hovering over her! She has apparently been transported to a magical, spirit-filled realm by the will of the goddess, and there is no known way for her to go back. She is taken in by a wealthy couple, and they and her new spirit helper treat her with nothing but kindness. There is one problem, however—the food in this magical world is gross! Lisa insists on helping the household cooking staff prepare a traditional meal from her world, and it is a big hit with her hosts. Soon Lisa knows what she should do in this new world; she should open a cafe and treat everyone to delicious food! (Source: MangaHelpers)

Nagisa, an office worker, ends up (almost) living together with Hiro, a long-distance driver. Food tastes even better than usual with "Aikagi-kun" and his big appetite. The casual time they spend together begins to color their days... A heartwarming story about a thirty-something office worker and a younger man (almost) living together! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Mukouda Tsuyoshi was nothing special in modern Japan, so when he was summoned to a world of swordplay and sorcery, he thought he was ready for the adventure of a lifetime. Too bad the kingdom that summoned him only got him by mistake! Not only was he not one of the three summoned heroes, but his stats were laughable compared to theirs. On top of that, there's something really sketchy about this kingdom... "Ah, these people are the kind to try and use the Hero," he realized, and immediately left to make his own way in this other world. The only thing Mukouda can rely on is his unique skill: the "Online Supermarket," a skill that allows him to buy modern goods in a fantasy world. It's useless for combat, but if he plays his cards right, he could lead a comfortable life, maybe? At least, that's what Mukouda thinks, but it turns out modern food bought with this skill has some absurd effects! What happens when Mukouda introduces ridiculously tasty modern cooking to a fantasy world like this? He gets some ridiculous repeat customers begging for more...! (Source: J-Novel Club)

What's a maid to do when she finds herself suddenly stuck in Japan for a year? Eat, of course! Follow maid-in-training Suzume Tachibana as she tries all sorts of Japanese food, from sweets like taiyaki and melon bread to savory snacks like takoyaki and onigiri! Be warned, though—while Suzume sates her appetite through delicious treat after delicious treat, she might just end up whetting yours! (Source: Kodansha USA)

A collection of short stories which are canon to the main story line. Each chapter features different characters.

The spinoff of Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi is here, and Sui (the adorable slime) is the star! We join our intrepid newborn in the middle of a great forest, its cowardly master attempting to make his way through to the other side. Read on to experience the forest from a different perspective, spanning between meals and griffons, to potions and more! But be careful—children tend to get lost, especially in a dense and confusing woodland... (Source: J-Novel Club)

Yuki Tsukigawa is a bartender operating out of her very own portable bar: a small cart with wheels that changes location every night. Attracting customers that are dealing with all kinds of issues, Yuki serves cocktails that not only provide an unforgettable taste, but leave a lasting impression on their hearts as well, gradually easing her patrons of their worries. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Koizumi is a mysterious and attractive high school student. But what most people don't know about her is that she's a ramen master who is always on the lookout for great ramen restaurants. Everyday, she goes hunting for real-life places serving the best ramen dishes and delightfully eats the delicious noodles. The way Koizumi downs a giant bowl of ramen—more adeptly than any large man—will amaze and delight you! (Source: MyDramaList, edited)

Shogo Ban is now a chef at Ristorante Legare. As the Yokohama branch of the Trattoria Baccanale he used to work at, he has been entrusted with the responsibility of head of the pasta section. Rejoin Ban as he struggles to meet the expectations of work and develop his personal relationships. (Source: MU)

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During the day, teachers spend all of their time helping their apprentices. But when the children are asleep, the night is theirs to do as they please. Qifrey and his friend Olruggio especially look forward to when this time arrives; for them, the witching hours are meant to create unique and delicious meals for everyone in the atelier to enjoy. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

After ten years, Alice returns to her hometown from Tokyo to live alone in an traditional Japanese house with a sunken hearth. Harumi, her childhood friend, nervously meets her again after such a long time, but the warmth of the hearth with Alice is just as warm as it was in the past... (Source: Shueisha, translated)

In Tokyo lies a small restaurant called "Western Cuisine Nekoya," ordinary in every way―save one. Every Saturday, its door connects to another world! Follow along as a cavalcade of curious guests from half-elves to samurais, dragons, halflings and vampires enter its premises, all with the same goal in mind: to fill their stomachs with the most mouth-watering of foods. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

In this world, there exists monsters called Kajiki. They are huge and scary, for they were created to be eaten by gods. However, they are also very delicious...! Let the battles between monstrous food and a young chef begin! (Source: MANGA Plus)

Asuta Tsurumi is a 17-year-old apprentice chef who helps out at his father's restaurant, "Tsurumi-ya." The eating place is frequently the target of harassment, but their harassers escalate things to another level when one day they wound Asuta's father and set the restaurant on fire. As a result, Asuta impulsively dives into the fire to recover his father's prized Santoku knife. Shortly after, Asuta wakes up alone in a forest. The boy has little time to make sense of his surroundings, as he is soon attacked by a wild boar. A passing Moribe huntress, Ai Fa, rescues him and decides to take him in despite her initial suspicions. As Asuta comes to grips with his new life, he gradually begins to understand the Moribe village's traditions and its political situation, which has left Ai Fa socially isolated. Fortunately, the young apprentice chef has an ace up his sleeve: knowledge of cooking from another world. Wielding the Santoku knife that mysteriously remains in his possession, Asuta sets out to introduce delicious dishes to a new and unfamiliar world. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Sena's been tossed into another world, as the despised daughter of a noble family. Her little restaurant was her refuge in her last life, so she's got some tricks up her sleeve—cooking skills! As Senianna, she'll put her brains and fine-tuned taste buds (Korean fried chicken, anyone?) to the test so she can take back the kitchen and gain this society's esteemed title of Chef Royale. Will her cuisine reign supreme over the empire and bring her the sweet and salty balance of power and affection? (Source: Tapas Media)

Around the offices of Tozai News, Shiro Yamaoka has a reputation for being over-blunt, under-ambitious, and generally an all-around slacker. So why has he been given the important job of coming up with the "Ultimate Menu" to celebrate the newspaper's 100th anniversary? Because he possesses qualities his other colleagues don't: an exquisitely discerning palate, an encyclopedic knowledge of food and drink, and a masterful touch in the kitchen. (Source: VIZ Media)

Femrude is picked up by the legendary Fenrir as a baby. Originally Japanese, the reborn 12-year-old spends his days being spoiled by his beloved new mother, while being brought up with lots of love. To give back to his precious family, he reproduces Japanese cuisine in this new world, one dish after another. To his surprise, not only his mother (Fenrir), but also the beastmen living in this world love his food. Solving problems one after another with his honest, gentle character, and the skills to attract both races, he aims to become a bridge between the humans and the beastmen! Even magicians will jump! This fluffy gourmet fantasy is about to start! (Source: MU)

In another world, the skill I was bequeathed was―"Summon Kitchen?" Eh, what the heck is that?! The office lady that got mixed up in a high school girl's summons to another word―Shiina Isarai. Unlike the warm welcome given to the high school Saintess, Shiina is forced to live in a corner of the royal palace with her mysterious and newly obtained "Summon Kitchen" skill. Apparently, using the skill to cook food amasses points, which can then be used to evolve the "kitchen." 'With nothing better to do, and things being what they are, I might as well work towards getting my glorious dream kitchen!' she thought. But despite her enthusiasm, Shiina was told to keep the contents of her skill a secret by her guardian knight, Hurst... (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

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Murasaki Wakako, who is 26 years old, loves going out alone to enjoy eating and drinking, especially when something unpleasant happens at work. This manga follows Wakako through many solitary outings, where she enjoys different combinations of food and drink! (Source: MangaHelpers)

Sayuri Haruno dreams of becoming a patissier, and for this purpose, she enters the elite Fleurir Confectionery School. Her classmates are a rowdy bunch, some of whom she quickly befriends and others who look down on her for being admitted on a scholarship. Standing apart from the rest of the crowd, Ryou Kouzuki is one of her few male peers, and he already seems to despise the noisy girls he will be studying alongside. When the instructors are introduced, it becomes apparent why most of the students at Fleurir are female. Mitsuki Aoi, Gilbert Hanafusa, and Yoshinosuke Suzumi are beautiful men who are as skilled as they are popular. Sayuri is partnered with Ryou in an exercise to create a Western dessert of their choice; however, his overabundant self-confidence does not allow room for her own contributions. While she believes in making sweets to produce smiles in those who eat them, he is solely determined to win this informal competition and prove his worth. Will their finished product succeed in capturing the approval of the judges, Aoi in particular? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

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Tanya Degurechaff is a reincarnated Japanese salesman-turned-sociopathic child soldier, forced by the almighty Being X to fight an endless war... But soldiers need to eat, too. So join Tanya as she samples fine wartime meals. (Source: MangaDex)

One day, Suzume finds herself unable to wake up, lost in a place known as the "Unwaking Town," Lutetia. There, she works at a coffee shop named "Quatre." (Source: MU)

Ryou, a junior high school student, lives alone. She cooks well and builds warm relations with everyone through her cuisine. There will be 4-frames full of minute and accurate depictions of cooking and cuisine, as well as appetizing dining scenes, with tantalizing eroticism during meal time. When lonely, why not eat rice and be warm together?

Momo Momose, who is living the glorious life of a student at a women's college, had a secret: she eats garlic-filled Hakata cuisine without caring what anyone thinks. But one day, she's caught in the act by her kouhai?! (Source: Shueisha, translated)

The human era has ended. This world is one where society has already collapsed. While people have slowly accepted the fate of their race, someone has started their journey: a girl and a dog. This tale, while a little lonely, is also filled with warmth. A slow life at the end of the world. (Source: MU)

This is the story of a pair of step-siblings who are now living alone together. The high-school-age older sister, Kyouko, is pretty wild (and is even into pro-wrestling), while the elementary-school-age little brother is a fairly serious kid. He is often embarrassed by her teasing. The two of them pass their daily life together, every day cooking for one another. (Source: MangaHelpers)

The manga Nomi Joshi features three friends, all women aged 29, who get together and socialize regularly and indulge in their common passion: drinking. Michiko Takase, the office lady heroine, prefers beer; Misono Miyauchi, a short-haired, muscular book store worker, likes sake; and Yuki Shinonome, the feminine housewife, drinks everything. The manga follows them as they visit hot springs, beer gardens, bars and more to sample different drinks, pair them with delicious side dishes, and chat about work, their family, how to keep warm while wearing skirts, etc. (Source: ANN)

The story takes place in 19th century China during the Qing Dynasty, where the Emperor was weakened and the country was close to chaos. It is also during a fictitious era called "The Era of the Cooking Wars." It was an era in which top chefs with different cooking styles tried their best to improve their skills and to become the best chef in China. It is a country where insulting a high-grade chef or fooling around with cooking could land a person in a jail, and impersonating a top-chef is as good as usurpation of authority. Chefs compete with each other in order to gain respect and even power, but also with the risks of losing everything. After the death of Mao's mother, Pai, who was called the 'Fairy of Cuisine,' Mao becomes a Super Chef in order to take the title as Master Chef of his mother's restaurant. However, before he takes his mother's place as Master Chef, he continues to travel China in order to learn more of the many ways of cooking, in the hopes of becoming a legendary chef, just like his mother. During his journey, he meets great friends and fierce rivals who wish to challenge him in the field of cooking. (Source: MU) Included one-shot: Volume 4: King of Tower

Nene Arisugawa loves to eat food as much as Rintarou Kamioka loves to cook. After Nene has a disastrous day at work, the two next-door neighbors happen to strike up a conversation. When Rintarou learns that Nene mostly survives on a diet of protein shakes, cup ramen, and sports drinks, the concerned culinary student declares that he will cook all of her meals so that she can get proper nutrition. Thanks to their arrangement, the two soon become more involved with each other, but Nene is uncertain why Rintarou is always apprehensive around her. Moreover, there is a mysterious door in his apartment he does not want Nene to open. Just what exactly is Rintarou hiding? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Jan Akiyama, a cocky arrogant teenager wants to fulfill his grandfathers wish of defeating his arch nemesis Mutsuju Gobancho. When he arrives at the Gobancho restaurant he meets his granddaughter Kiriko Gobancho. Their rivalry is easily compared to theirs grandfathers, for Jan believes cooking is about competition and Kiriko believes cooking is about heart. (Source: MU)

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The story revolves around a salaryman (Kazumi Araiwa) who can cook well. He shares his love of cooking to his friends, co-workers, and family. (Source: Wikipedia)

After Keyaru was treated like a tool for many years, he promised himself to take revenge on the heroes that treated him so badly, go back in time, and start his revenge. But the world Keyaru traveled to is a different world where all the heroes were good people. On top of that, Keyaru lost his memories from the other world and his desire to take revenge, with a new life in front of him he decided to open a coffee shop with his childhood friend, Anna, without being recruited as a hero because the humans reconciled with the demons. In a new world in peace, many guest go to the coffee shop to eat Keyaru's delicious food. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

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Aldini brothers, Takumi and Isami, are friends and rivals with Souma Yukihira. This book includes four episodes which we couldn't read in the main story; The brother's effort for the Autumn election, their interaction with polar star dorm's people, their childhood's unknown episode in Italy and so on. Beautiful "the brother's tie" in novel! Buon appetito!! (Source: Translated from official summary)

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Naori Shida is a college student who loves making alcoholic drinks but has no friends to share them with. At a mixer, she meets Hinata Ibuki, who she ends up taking home with her. After making her a drink, Naori discovers that Hinata is an ogre girl descended from Shuten-douji who needs alcohol to live, can only drink alcohol offered to her by humans, and grows horns whenever she drinks. Thus, Hinata decides to make Naori her personal bartender. (Source: MU)

Due to circumstances, Takumi and Nyaachi, who are transferred to another world, are invited by the station master they meet at a station building to live and start working there. After some time passes, they decide to renovate the corner of the station building, and the coffee shop "Swallow" is newly opened for business. The Swallow operates on a two-part system in the morning and in the afternoon. In the mornings, it's the classic breakfast set, and in the afternoons, there are three kinds of lunch set on the recommended menu. Takumi, who is entrusted with the job of the "station master's representative/store owner" and Nyaachi, the "station's assistant/poster girl," will offer their special cinnamon coffee to the customers who drop by the station today. (Source: Shousetsuka ni Narou, translated)

Rin Takanashi, a caregiver in her thirties, was unceremoniously discarded as "trash" despite being summoned as a saint. However, as a lover of the great outdoors and all things camping, she was blessed with a special skill, [Survival], as well as another unique skill! Thus, a riveting tale begins: one of sweat, tears, and insatiable hunger as Rin, together with companions she picked up along the way, leisurely explores this parallel world and savors gourmet cuisine to her heart's content... Or so the story should have gone, but it looks like their road is going in an unexpected direction...? (Source: MU)

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When he lost his ability to taste and smell, Rim Lee's life as a chef ended. Just as he's sinking deeper and deeper into depression, Rim discovers [Real], an incredibly immersive VR game that simulates all five senses. There, he's able to regain his senses of taste and smell. Not only that, but he can cook, too! Although he does need to hunt his own monster ingredients down... Now, Rim is here to cook up delicious food, hunt some dangerous monsters, and maybe even build a whole new legacy along the way. Welcome to Rim Lee's new life as "Rice," the gourmet gamer! (Source: Lezhin Entertainment)

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Sommelière tells the story of Kana, a poor orphan whose parents died in an accident. She works in a wine farm that is supported by a mysterious, charitable man whom she never met, known only as "Mr. John Smith." One day, an attorney suddenly arrives with a proposal from Mr. Smith: Either work in a restaurant in Tokyo, or the farm's funding will stop. Why is the charitable Mr.Smith suddenly threatening to stop supporting the farm? Will Kana accept the proposal? And what does fate have in store for her in Tokyo? (Source: Trinity BAKumA Scans)

Impersonate Kitano Ken to go on a date with Yumin and enjoy some of the specialties Korea has to offer.

A romance between the Yakitori shop owner Akira, and the bunny girl, Houka. How can he get close to her when he can't leave the grill of his small shop? (Source: MU)

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Yonekura Komugi is a young woman from a rich family, who thinks one of the happiest moments of life is when you eat something truly delicious. She dreams of being a chef at the Italian restaurant L'aurora, a place that held special significance for her grandmother. Unfortunately, she sabotages herself by making a terrible first impression on the prickly L'aurora top chef, Tetsuri. Join Komugi as joins the staff at L'aurora and works her way to becoming a chef that can share the joy of delicious food with others! (Source: MangaHelpers)

Natsuko who was a copywriter starts to cultivate rice called Tatsunishiki which is a phantom kind and it is very difficult to grow. She does it to make her dead brother's dream come true. His dream was to make the best sake in Japan. There occur many difficulties to Natsuko. (Source: jdorama.com)

At the very moment the Prince cancels their engagement, the Duke's daughter, Letícia Gramwell, recalls her former life as a culinary lover. Much as she hates being run out of her own country, the abandoned Crown Princess resolves to go to the kingdom next door, spending her days in the royal palace with the king, surrounded by fluffiness! But one day, after meeting and feeding a beautiful silver wolf, the King's attitude gradually started to change... (Source: Futabasha, translated)

Recipes to warm your heart, all in full colour. Goes well with rice.

Seonghoon Kang has been the cook's helper at Jewelria, a third-rate hotel, for years, causing his self-esteem to plummet lower than his standing in the kitchen. However, he has a secret that makes him a cut above the rest... he can see the "memory" of an ingredient with just one touch! The sear of the kitchen may scorch the meek, but can this rookie chef survive the heat and prevail over the grueling struggles of life? Or should he just get out of the kitchen for good? (Source: Tapas Media)

Rina, who came to another world by summoning a saint is surprised at the unpleasant taste of rice. Even the royal palace has this taste...? "I will make it myself, so lend me a kitchen!" Freed from the role of a saint, Rina grabs the hearts and stomachs of the royal family with delicious food! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)