Gourmet Manga

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Mutou Ginji runs an izakaya, but his half-baked approach to cooking leaves it on the verge of closing. One day, he falls into a well at a temple, and finds himself in the Edo era, where he meets a brother and sister who are responsible for the shogun's meals. Two eras of cuisine collide as Ginji showcases modern Japanese dishes while learning about delicious dishes from the Edo era. [Written by Denji]

"You love your own home the best." Today is the day you make of it. Both days you've enjoyed and days you didn't. This place always wraps you up snugly. The many small happinesses scattered about your daily life. Popular illustrator Chiaki Ida presents depictions of warm daily lives with homes. (Source: Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha, translated)

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Despite being born as a Fore Elf—one of the "beautiful creatures that inhabit the forest"—young Mell Risurisu suffers from poverty, a total lack of skills, and no magic powers whatsoever at her disposal. Determined to save her beloved little sisters from a life of hardship, Mell decides to join Enoch—the royal order of knights. Upon being assigned as a field medic to the Second Expeditionary Squadron, which boasts only four members to its name, she's shocked to discover... Bread as hard as stone and rubbery jerky made of mystery meat?! This simply won't do! Medic Risurisu's knowledge as a child of the forest is her greatest weapon in the battle for delicious food on the go! (Source: Cross Infinite World)

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Momotake, a private detective with a perfect sense of taste, tries to recreate so-called lost foods: foods that have been forgotten in the annals of history.

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Burned out from dealing with their difficult lives, they are all at the end of their ropes... until they come across the Mystic Pop-Up Bar. Beckoned by its warm promise of delicious food and free-flowing drinks, they end up pouring out their troubles to the sympathetic (and occasionally abrasive) ear of the proprietor, Wolju. The keeper of the DreamWorld, she uses her powers to improve the lives of her customers, one late-night session at a time. (Source: Tapas Media)

The story is set after the final confrontation between Shizuku and Tomine, with Shizuku now traveling the world and arriving at Paris and meeting a girl with a good nose. (Source: ANN)

The main character of this work is Fubuki Kaburagi, a 22-year-old beautiful woman who is passive in love, moderate in her studies, and has lived her life carefree. Fubuki, who inherited her lunch box shop left by her unpredictable mother, spends every day rambling with her doting younger brother Siu while paying off the debts of her shop. One day, a yakuza who heard about her good looks in Fubuki visits her shop and offers a bet. The bet is, "If you can prepare the unpaid amount of the previous month and the debt of this month with only the sales of the bento shop within 3 days, the remaining debt will be completely gone." Fubuki tries her best to sell boxed lunches with the help of her childhood friend Riku, a yankee, but it doesn't all go well... (Source: MU)

Hanna, a chef of a famous restaurant in London was a victim of terror bombings. When she woke up, she became Songyi Choi, the daughter of the Minister of War Affairs of the Joseon Kingdom. The Crown Prince of the Joseon kingdom, Pyo Lee has a extraordinary talent. His sense of smell and taste are very sensitive; he has never forgotten the taste and aroma of any food he's ever eaten. What will happen if both of them meet? (Source: Kakao Webtoon Indonesia, translated)

In a apocalyptic scenery, a chef and her assistant need to discover what may be the key to curing the people that turned into zombies. Could they do this through cooking?

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"Nega"—It is a bizarre disease that develops by acting on the negative emotions of human beings. Symptoms vary from person to person and cannot be seen by ordinary humans. Church and Jed are unalike brothers whose livelihoods are doctors who specialize in "Nega." The two are looking for a "certain nega" for their beloved sister, Basil...!? A dark, sweet fantasy presented by the most notable writer, Matsuri Midou! (Source: Coamix, translated)

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Suoh is a young man who can randomly teleport in another world where he meets Berchta, Grenada and Nahda. This other world loves the food from Suoh's world, but this is not just about the taste... (Source: MangaDex)

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Suzu is the daughter of a family with a well-established tea house, and she has been raised to love and appreciate the brewing and tasting of Japanese green tea. One day, she helps out a woman who gives her a delicious kind of tea she's never tasted before. In search of finding this tea once again, Suzu heads out from her home on a tea journey, where she will encounter many new teas and tea makers. (Source: MangaHelpers)

Shirakusa, a high school boy who loves simple meals, finds solace in eating lunch alone every day. However, one day, he unexpectedly encounters Rabi, a gal from the same class, during lunchtime!? (Source: Comic Trail, translated)

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Non 4-koma stories of Chii-chan no Oshinagaki.

Ban Hongou is a middle-aged man who is very particular about delicious meals. He would follow his own "tactics"—the advice of his inner "strategist"—on what to order as well as what sequence to eat. He visits all sorts of eating establishments and refines his strategy in pursuit of the perfect meal. (Source: MyDramaList)

With a sudden job transfer, Wilfred is thrown into a certain division filled with weirdos! There, he meets Ester, his boss who has nothing to do but eat. Wilfred originally intended to hone and master magic, but he finds himself thrown into the duty of being her exclusive chef?! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Late at night, Sakura goes on a food adventure with his father's notebook. Guided by the moonlight, she arrives at his destination in the evening - a story about sake, food, and family. (Source: MU)

From the day he was born until the moment he died, 25-year-old Yusuke Yahagi never had a say in his life. Even after being hit by a truck and sent to a new world, he was given a job he hadn't asked for: a dagashi-ya. But the cheap and tasty snacks that line his shop are different from those back in Japan. From Curry Rice Crackers to Anzu Sticks, each item comes with its own special effects. Unfortunately, this new world has no idea what dagashi are! It's up to Yahagi to teach them about the wonders of dagashi as he builds a new life for himself, selling his stat-boosting snacks to help adventurers in need and earning loyal customers—like the lively pink-haired Meryl, the mysterious man in the silver mask, and maybe even a witch or two...? (Source: J-Novel Club)

Yota is a high school boy who loves sweets and fried food. His lunch at school usually consists of pastries or fast food. How can he change his unhealthy eating habits!? After Yota's parents decided on an arranged marriage for him, a hand-made bento box came unexpectedly from his fiancée. When he ate the bento, it tasted better than anything he's ever eat... He has never met her, he doesn't even know her name, but his secret relationship with his mysterious fiancée has begun. (Source: Fusion Product, translated)

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The owner's food is amazing but her customer service is dreadful, until she meets an exceptionally charming maneki-neko...!? (Source: Kodansha, translated)

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A food manga where manga artist Shouta Kikuchi introduces gourmet recipes he and his wife cook at home.

The future of hungry dad and son rabbit is food heaven! However... the sweetness was too sweet! A surreal and comedic sweet adventure! A father and son bunny duo reincarnates into desserts, but they struggle to escape their endless loop of rebirth into delectable foods. (Source: NHN comico Corp., translated)

A young half-Japanese actor and a 50-something movie maker, two men with nothing much in common, talk about their lives while enjoying good beer! (Source: Kodansha, translated)

Sadachika is an Edo period samurai who is obsessed with ukiyo-e art. In an effort to teach him the ways of winning over women, Sadachika's father takes him to one of the most desired courtesans of the Yoshiwara red light district, the high-ranking tayuu Murasaki. Sadachika is nervous when he meets Murasaki, but what ends up starting their relationship is Sadachika's home-made cooking. (Source: ANN)

From the day he was born until the moment he died, 25-year-old Yusuke Yahagi never had a say in his life. Even after being hit by a truck and sent to a new world, he was given a job he hadn't asked for: a dagashi-ya. But the cheap and tasty snacks that line his shop are different from those back in Japan. From Curry Rice Crackers to Anzu Sticks, each item comes with its own special effects. Unfortunately, this new world has no idea what dagashi are! It's up to Yahagi to teach them about the wonders of dagashi as he builds a new life for himself, selling his stat-boosting snacks to help adventurers in need and earning loyal customers—like the lively pink-haired Meryl, the mysterious man in the silver mask, and maybe even a witch or two...? (Source: J-Novel Club)

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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)

"Arme Titi's Ice Cream Shop is open for business!" One day, Arme, a reincarnated person, had her engagement broken off because she came across the scene of her fiancé's affair. She decides to use her memories of her previous life and her talent for ice magic to open an ice cream shop! In the middle of all this, she meets Farouk, a hot and mysterious young man in town. In fact, he has become a regular customer and is in fact the town's most talked-about priest! The priest's favorite ice cream shop is the start of this otherworldly fantasy! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

A baseball superfan travels across Japan to go to all of the NPB stadiums, going so far as to eat three square meals of stadium food while at each one.

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What if you brought modern alcohol to a world with only medieval European-level brewing technology? One day, Japan becomes capable of traveling to another world. Wanting to gain access to the vast land and resources it offers, the government plans to dominate not through military might, but with modern alcohol. Swept up into this plan is Touji, a college student with an unparalleled fondness for alcohol. With his overwhelming knowledge and skill, can he thwart the government's plan!? (Source: Kodansha, translated)

Cohabiting adult girls x Spice & herb Saku and Kaori are a female couple who recently started living together. For them, eating spiced and herbed cuisine together is an important time. (Source: Mag Garden, translated)

Shokui Kantai is a world famous gourmet and he wants his grandson Kunro to surpass him in this strict discipline that is haute cuisine. After a long and grueling training, our young cook, barely a schoolboy in elementary school, will have to prove his worth against other talented and eccentric gourmets who will stand in his way! (Source: Mangadex)

Hanna was on her way to start high school when she died in a traffic accident. She had planned to learn to cook and open her restaurant before the accident. And when she woke up, she found herself as a new student at a cooking school in another world! Amidst students who can wield magic, Hanna will take a new step toward fulfilling her dream. (Source: Fusion Product, translated)

This food manga follows a middle-aged cook in a back alley restaurant trying to help his customers with their problems while cooking for them. However, he misunderstands their problems and gives confusing advice.

Recently divorced Raizou Kuji is the head of a yakuza organization and is involved with illegal businesses on a daily basis. But being single at the age of 55, he has to cook for himself and being the foodie that he is, just any kind of dish will not do. On top of that, Raizou starts attending night school with people half his age, with no idea that he is a leader of the feared yakuza. He has to keep this a secret from his much younger classmates all the while managing dangerous men capable of highly illegal activities. (Source: Mangahelpers)

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In this world that's overwhelmed with all kinds of matters, let's overcome the exhaustion with our ingenuity! Nami Shimojima works at a supermarket and today, she is once again burned out from hard work. Get up, stand up, Nami! If you wanna maintain your respect as a human being, you gotta go and make your meal! (Source: Flex Comix, translated)

Are you interested in sake but don't know which one to choose? The Educational Japanese Sake Class is for you! (Source: Seikaisha, translated)

42-year-old Takayuki Utsumi works for Second Division of Hinode Advertising's Planning and Sales Department. He was transferred from the General Affairs Department one year ago, but he keeps delivering the worst sales performance. Utsumi is not eloquent, poor at dealing with things, and is a pushover too. He always gets reprimanded by his boss Shouko Douzono. His only pleasure is skipping work, going to the public bath in the day on a weekday, and gulping a beer down his dry throat after that. Utsumi cannot resist the temptation when he sees a public bath during working hours despite his sense of guilt. On this day too, he calls his company with the excuse that he has urgent business and walks through the door of a public bath in high spirits. When he pays the fee, takes off his suit and enters the bath, the best moment awaits him. (Source: MyDramaList)

Min Hu Chu, a guy who lives to eat and So Geum Ji, a girl who eats to live. They're both childhood friends but with complete different opinions on the purpose of food. Salt and Pepper follows these two in their home cooking and campus life. (Source: Naver Corporation, translated)

Riku, Irfan, and Mikha were born in different countries, but they are blood-connected half brothers with different mothers. Irfan and Mikha have rules when it comes to food. Pork, miso, and shouyu are no good!? Then what in the world is good!! And what is halal food in the first place...? Japan x Malaysia, a story of two different attitudes and skin colors. Two families with mismatched cultures living together under one roof! (Source: Media Soft, translated)

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Aliens have invaded Earth and they only accept home-cooking! A high school girl who can't cook has her beloved pet dog taken hostage by an alien. To free her dog, she learns to cook! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Tsumugi, a human who works in the cafeteria of the Demon King's castle, is actually an isekai transmigrator. Formerly a homeless woman on the brink of death in her original world, she stubbornly defends her dream life, which guarantees food, clothing, and shelter, not to be outdone by the boorish and fierce-looking demons...!? A gourmet isekai love comedy set in the Demon King's castle. (Source: Shinchosha, translated)

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Sorano, a high school girl, has been transported to another world where flying airships come and go. In order to repay the kindness of a beast couple who helped her, she uses her natural dynamism to try to improve their restaurant! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Gyoukai Go, who lives in the Kowloon district of Hong Kong, is known as "Reverse Wuxing," as he specializes in cooking dishes based on traditional Chinese medicine, which kills those who eat it. One day when a job comes in for him, he plots to assassinate his target with medicinal cooking! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

Hayan Lee loves to cook, but it's like she's cursed! After a failed cooking livestream, a burned-down apartment, and a trip to the ER, her family has forbidden her from following her passion. Yet when a sassy cat appears and leads her to Kitchen Oblivion, a place where spirits go on the way to the afterworld, everything changes. Now she's feeding spirits and trying to collect enough han to fulfill the deal she's made. Will her food satisfy these wandering souls and her own culinary dreams? (Source: Tapas Media)

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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)

Alicia, the youngest daughter of the Bloom Trading Company, which does business with neighboring countries, is cheated on by the son of a viscount and demands that they end their engagement...? (Source: Akita Shoten, translated)

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In 1921, Kenji Miyazawa left a wealthy family and went to Tokyo. Standing on his own two feet, he lived there for 8 months. Late summer, Kenji received a telegram from his family. Worried about his younger sister Toshi, Kenji returned to his family. What waited for Kenji there, was Kenji's father Masajiro. His father had deceived Kenji about the health of his younger sister, because he was worried about Kenji living alone. Meanwhile, Kenji has still not found his true calling in life. Kenji makes korokke (potato croquettes), which he tasted in Tokyo, and shares it with his family. He realizes that sharing his happiness is ideal for him. In accordance with Toshi's wish, Kenji becomes a teacher at a newly created agricultural school. (Source: Asian Wiki)

A Japanese woman moves to the Bavarian countryside! But while she gets to know the advantages of German cuisine, she also longs for the food of her homeland... Can she cook Japanese dishes with the help of cheese sausage, sauerkraut, and steam noodles? The result of her efforts: a world of Japanese fusion cuisine with German ingredients opens up before her. A culinary comic strip unlike anything seen before, with 30 recipes to copy! (Source: Mahoroba Verlag, translated)

Yutori Shiomi just graduated college but has only recently tasted ramen six months ago after coming back to Japan from the US and falling in love with it. She is incredibly talented in cooking, and has impeccable taste buds and food sense. She applies to the Serigawa Project, a company started by the famous ramen chef Serizawa Tatsuya that operates as a restaurant consulting company that focuses on ramen shops. Yutori is just as creative as she is blunt, even criticizing Serizawa’s ramen with its flaws. Although Yutori gets the job at the company, she will need more than creativity and cooking skills if she wants to master this job. (Source: MangaHelpers)

Madang is an artist and new father who moves to a quiet home in the countryside with his wife and young baby, excited to build a new life full of hope and joy, complete with a garden and even snow. But soon reality sets in and his attention is divided between his growing happy family and his impoverished parents back in Seoul in a dingy basement apartment. With an ailing mother in and out of the hospital and an alcoholic father, Madang struggles to overcome the exhaustion and frustration of trying to be everything all at once: a good son, devoted father, and loving husband. To cope, he finds himself reminiscing about their family meals together, and particularly his mother's kimchi, a traditional dish that is prepared by the family and requires months of fermentation Memories of his mother's glorious cooking—so good it would prompt a young Madang and his brother into song—soothe the family. With her impending death, Madang races to learn her recipes and bring together the three generations at the family table while it's still possible. A beautiful and thoughtful meditation on how the kitchen and communal cooking—both past, present and future—bind a family together amidst the inevitable. (Source: Drawn and Quarterly)

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The one who was entrusted with the crisis of the nation's survival was a princess who was good at cooking!? The younger sister of the emperor, Reigetsu, who cooks in the kitchen of the imperial castle. On the day her homeland lost the war, she meets His Highness Fritz, the grand duke of the enemy country. In the crisis of her country's demise, Reigetsu is asked to carry out table diplomacy with Fritz as the legendary chef "Chuunyan." This is a popular Chinese-style fantasy! (Source: Flex Comix, translated)

Hiroshi Hatakeyama is a businessman who travels around Japan on business trips. The source of his worries is Tamaki Kaibara, a new female employee whom he has been tasked with training. The unexpected behavior of Kaibara, a staunch muscle-training fanatic, has Hatakeyama at her mercy, but can trips with Kaibara be an appealing idea? This odd couple goes on an unconventional gourmet journey, tasting delicious and nutritious foods across the nation. (Source: Kadokawa, translated)

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The master of the Izakaya "Arakan" is also a famous detective. In accordance with the veteran police detective Numata's request, he joins the investigations. A grueling detective story blended lightly with cuisine and seasoned with some human drama. (Source: Media Do International/Nihonbungeisha)

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Norimichi is in his first year in high school, and his daily life is full of being bullied. However, there is one thing in his life that he enjoys—spending his evenings making elaborate lunch boxes. The only one in his family who needs a lunch box is his father, though. One day, his father finally refuses his decorative lunch; he says that it's embarrassing to have such a cute lunch made by his son, and he thinks Norimichi needs to learn to stop doing "girly" stuff like that. Norimichi is devastated that his one happiness has been taken away, but the events of the day lead to him giving his rejected lunchbox to an unsociable girl at school, Umemiya. She is delighted by his adorable lunch box, and he is thrilled to be able to make her smile. Now he has an exciting new target for his creative lunchboxes, and maybe this first step can lead to something more! (Source: MU)

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