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.
Cooking Papa It is also Known as: クッキングパパ, Cooking Papa
Genres: Slice of Life , Cooking , Seinen , Working Life , Family , Japan , Present
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Top 9 Manga Like Cooking Papa [2024 List]
9. Nobunaga no Chef
Ken, a modern age chef, finds himself in back in the 16th century during the warring states period. Lacking any recollection of who he once was or how he arrived to such a time, he only has his knowledge and skills in cooking to rely on. But as he gains reputation for his incredible food, who else would come to demand his services than Oda Nobunaga himself.
Nobunaga no Chef is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 信長のシェフ, A Chef of Nobunaga
8. Shinya Shokudou
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.
Nominated for the 2nd Manga Taisho Award (2009); winner of the 39th Japan Cartoonist Awards Grand Prize (2010).
Shinya Shokudou is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 深夜食堂, Shinya Shokudou
7. Ai ga Nakutemo Kutteyukemasu.
The protagonist is a BL mangaka whose sole passion is food. Besides sleeping and working, the rest of her time is devoted to food. In each chapter, she or her friends visit a different restaurant. Various dishes are recommended each time, e.g., Hong Kong dim sum, French cuisine. Read this as an authentic guide to several restaurants which really do exist (at least at the time of publication).
Not Love But Delicious Foods Make Me So Happy has finished publishing and it has 15 Chapters. It is also Known as: 愛がなくても喰ってゆけます。, Ai ga Nakute mo Kutteyukemasu
6. Oishinbo
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.
The Gourmet is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 美味しんぼ, The Gourmet
5. Wakako-zake
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!
Wakako-zake is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ワカコ酒, Wakakozake, Wakako Sake
4. Koufuku Graffiti
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?
Happy Cooking Graffiti has finished publishing and it has 75 Chapters. It is also Known as: 幸腹グラフィティ, Happiness Graffiti, Gourmet Girl Graffiti
3. Yaiteru Futari
When 30-year-old Kenta meets stoic graphic designer Chihiro, he sears her cool exterior with his passion for barbecue! Now, after a flash of a courtship, they're newlyweds! Though their jobs keep them apart, they still have weekends together to grill, and fine meat isn't the only thing heating up in this sizzling relationship!
A Rare Marriage: How to Grill Our Love is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 焼いてるふたり, How to Grill Our Love, Grilling for Two, Grilling Together, Rare Love
2. Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san
Within the winding streets of Kyoto's geisha district, there lives a 16 year old girl named Kiyo. After failing to become a Maiko, an apprentice traditional Japanese performer, Kiyo works as the caterer for her troupe. This is the story of her daily life.
Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 舞妓さんちのまかないさん, The caterer at the Maiko Manor
1. Shinmai Shimai no Futari Gohan
A pair of stepsisters bond over a shared love of food.
(Source MU)
Shinmai Shimai no Futari Gohan is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 新米姉妹のふたりごはん, Shinmai Shimai no Futari Gohan
