What is this genre all about? Cooking, baking or otherwise producing food.
We present you the list of Cooking manga you should read right now.
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Top 20 Cooking manga you should read right now. [2025 List]
- 20. Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku
- 19. Eoneu Mabeopsaui Sikdang
- 18. Healing Life Through Camping in Another World
- 17. Leveling Up, by Only Eating!
- 16. Kami no Shizuku
- 15. Dungeon Meshi
- 14. Gokushufudou
- 13. I Became the Chef of the Dragon King
- 12. Shokugeki no Souma
- 11. Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi
- 10. Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken
- 9. Isekai Izakaya "Nobu"
- 8. Dungeon An Food Truck Sajangnim
- 7. A-Rank Boukensha No Slow Life
- 6. Tsuihousha Shokudou e Youkoso!: Saikyou Party wo Tsuihousareta Ryourinin (Lv. 99) wa, Inaka de Nengan no Boukensha Shokudou wo Hirakimasu!
- 5. Matbon Gime Kkulkkeong!
- 4. Reijou wa Mattari wo Goshomou.
- 3. Golden Kamuy
- 2. Shinigami Ramen
- 1. Ramen Aka Neko
20. Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku
This story takes place in a particular town with two infamous schools in constant dispute: Chidori High, a boys' school predominantly attended by low-class students with damning grades, and its neighbor Kikyo Girls' High, with most of its female students coming from wealthy and prestigious families. One day, high school second-year Rintaro Tsumugi, a fierce-looking but gentle-minded student at Chidori, is helping at his family's patisserie when he encounters a female customer by the name of Kaoruko Waguri. Rintaro enjoys his time with Kaoruko, as she doesn't judge him for his appearance, but this blissful peace is quickly disturbed when Rintaro makes the discovery that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo. This revelation marks the beginning of the two's strenuous tale, as they fight against the limitations placed upon them by their schools and surroundings in an attempt to find their own path!
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 薫る花は凛と咲く, Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku
19. Eoneu Mabeopsaui Sikdang
A man was reincarnated in another world as a 9th-class wizard and retired after saving the continent from a dragon war. He decides to open a small restaurant in the countryside, but his routine is anything but ordinary. On the second floor of his restaurant, there lives a black dragon who has transformed into a woman, named Rurin. She is greedy, cute, and loyal to him, but also ignorant and clueless about the human world. They live a fun and warm life, serving customers, solving problems, and growing violets in the garden.
Eoneu Mabeopsaui Sikdang is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: A Wizard's Restaurant, The Archmage's Restaurant
18. Healing Life Through Camping in Another World
The Star chef, KangHyun, hid in a quite countryside after losing his sense of taste where he found A pathway to another world in his grandfather's house. Since he was on the run anyway, he planned on enjoying a relaxing camp life, but... the people in the other world keep growing interested in KangHyun! Will KangHyun really be able to heal through experiencing a slow life?
Healing Life Through Camping in Another World is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Healing Life Through Camping in Another World
17. Leveling Up, by Only Eating!
The main character is stricken by a rare condition that affects only two people in the entire world, bulimic deficiency.
He organizes his daily meals to survive, but his hope of survival grows dimmer as the days go by.
He consults a doctor, who suggests playing the Alternate Reality Game 'Athens', where he can eat as must as he wants without gaining any weight.
He plays the game to save his life and grow in strength by doing nothing but eating!
A Gourmet Fantasy Life!
Leveling Up, by Only Eating! has finished publishing and it has 200 Chapters. It is also Known as: Gourmet Gaming, Babman Meoggo Level Up
16. Kami no Shizuku
Shizuku Kanzaki is the son of a recently deceased, world-renowned wine critic named Yutaka Kanzaki. In order to take ownership of his father's legacy, an extensive wine collection featuring some of the most rare labels of the last 30 years, he must find 13 wines, known as the "Twelve Apostles" plus the heaven-sent "Drops of God" that his father described in his will.
But despite being an only child, Shizuku is not alone in this unique wine hunt. He has a competitor. Issei Tomine, a renowned young wine critic, was recently adopted into the Kanzaki family and is also vying for this most rare of prizes.
La Revue du vin de France, the most prestigious wine magazine in France, has awarded this series with the "Special Award of the Year" in 2010.
Drops of God has finished publishing and it has 439 Chapters. It is also Known as: 神の雫, The Drops of God
15. Dungeon Meshi
When young adventurer Laios and his company are attacked and soundly thrashed by a dragon deep in a dungeon, the party loses all its money and provisions...and a member! They're eager to go back and save her, but there is just one problem: If they set out with no food or coin to speak of, they're sure to starve on the way! But Laios comes up with a brilliant idea: "Let's eat the monsters!" Slimes, basilisks, and even dragons...none are safe from the appetites of these dungeon-crawling gourmands!
Delicious in Dungeon has finished publishing and it has 97 Chapters. It is also Known as: ダンジョン飯, Dungeon Food, 迷宫饭
14. Gokushufudou
Immortal Tatsu is an ex-yakuza who’s given up violence for making an honest man of himself - but is it still possible for a devoted stay-at-home husband to get into a few scrapes?
Gokushufudou: The Way of the House Husband is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 極主夫道, Gokushufudo
13. I Became the Chef of the Dragon King
Shim Cheongi threw herself into the sea of Indangsu! What will happen when she wakes up in a lazy dragon's dungeon? Meet many cute monsters while living a delicious, symbiotic life!
I Became the Chef of the Dragon King has finished publishing and it has 170 Chapters. It is also Known as: Became the Chef of the Dragon King, Dragon's Chef, 용셰프, Yongwangnimui syepeuga doeeotseumnida, Я стала шеф-поваром короля-дракона, أصبحت رئيسة ملك التنانين
12. Shokugeki no Souma
Soma Yukihira's old man runs a small family restaurant in the less savory end of town. Aiming to one day surpass his father's culinary prowess, Soma hones his skills day in and day out until one day, out of the blue, his father decides to enroll Soma in a classy culinary school!
Can Soma really cut it in a place that prides itself on a 10 percent graduation rate? And can he convince the beautiful, domineering heiress to the school that he belongs there at all?!
Note: The 3 chapter Le dessert epilogue is counted as chapters 316-318
Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma has finished publishing and it has 318 Chapters. It is also Known as: 食戟のソーマ, Shokugeki no Souma
11. Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi
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...!
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: とんでもスキルで異世界放浪メシ, Regarding the Display of an Outrageous Skill Which Has Incredible Powers
10. Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken
Amane lives alone in an apartment, and the most beautiful girl in school, Mahiru, lives just next door. They've almost never spoken-until the day he sees her in distress on a rainy day and lends her his umbrella. To return the favor, she offers him help around the house, and a relationship slowly begins to blossom as the distance between them closes...
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: お隣の天使様にいつの間にか駄目人間にされていた件, She is the neighbour Angel, I am spoilt by her., The Case of the Neighbourhood Angel Turning into a Degenerate Unaware, The Case of Being Turned into a Good-for-nothing by my Neighbour the Angel, ขาดคุณนางฟ้าข้างห้องไป ผมคงมีชีวิตต่อไปไม่ได้อีกแล้ว
9. Isekai Izakaya "Nobu"
Imagine there is a bar with many weird kind of food and drink that might bring you to another world! The bar, so-called "Nobu" is located in a alley of the old city Aiteria. AT the very first step, diners feels like falling into another completely country, with cold, super cool beer, so-called "toriaezu Nama"!
Isekai Izakaya "Nobu" is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 異世界居酒屋「のぶ」, Parallel Universe Bar "Nobu"
8. Dungeon An Food Truck Sajangnim
“Don’t yearn for a world different from yours, just live a normal life.”
Hunters, dungeons, I’m not interested in any of those. My life followed one single path that’s of cooking. But the moment I was about to open my first long-awaited food truck…. [Class: You have awakened as a Food Truck Owner (Hidden)!] [Item: Dungeon Business Permit (Personal/Non-Transferable)!] – Business is only possible inside the dungeon Min Jiun, 21 years old, awakened as the owner of a food truck inside the dungeon.
Food Truck Owner Inside the Dungeon is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Dungeon An Food Truck Sajangnim
7. A-Rank Boukensha No Slow Life
Aldred, the leader of a kingdom’s A-ranked party,『Black Silver』, has accomplished the task of slaying a dragon. However, he who has pursued strength his whole life has lost sight of his goal from taking down a monster of the strongest species. As he worried about what to do next in his life, it was the scenery of Nordende that popped up in his mind; A rural village by the countryside, full of natural beauty, which he only visited once during a quest in the past.
After declaring the disbandment of his party, he heads towards Nordende for a comfortable, relaxing life.
An A-Ranked Adventurer’s “Slow-living” is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Ａランク冒険者のスローライフ, A-Rank Boukensha No Slow Life
6. Tsuihousha Shokudou e Youkoso!: Saikyou Party wo Tsuihousareta Ryourinin (Lv. 99) wa, Inaka de Nengan no Boukensha Shokudou wo Hirakimasu!
After getting kicked out of the strongest party, the level 99 chef fulfills his dream of opening an adventurer diner in the countryside.
Welcome to Cheap Restaurant of Outcasts! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 追放者食堂へようこそ！ ～最強パーティーを追放された料理人（Lv.99）は、田舎で念願の冒険者食堂を開きます！～, 流放者食堂, Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant!, Tsuihousha Shokudou e Youkoso!
5. Matbon Gime Kkulkkeong!
"If I die after eating, that’ll be great!"
Luana was born an abandoned princess of a kingdom that would soon be occupied. It’s the story where her death was decided anyway, so she ate what she wanted to eat. Her cooking has captured The General of the Conquering Army, the duke who was cursed and can’t taste foods?
"There was nothing I wanted in this small kingdom, but now I think I do.”
Why are you looking at me when you say that~?!!!
This is the story of Legion, the occupier of the kingdom who lost his sense of taste due to the curse, and Luana, the only person who could make him taste food.
Savor the Taste has finished publishing and it has 59 Chapters. It is also Known as: Swallow After Tasting, Bon Appétit
4. Reijou wa Mattari wo Goshomou.
She worked herself to death in her past life, but then she was reborn in another world as the villainess Ronia! As expected, her engagement is broken and she's expelled from high society, but now she takes that chance to live peacefully, and even opens a cafe at a remote village with the help of her fairy comrades, which is becoming unexpectedly popular with beast-kin...?
Milady Just Wants to Relax is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 令嬢はまったりをご所望。, Reijo wa Mattari Wo Goshomo
3. Golden Kamuy
In the early twentieth century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi Sugimoto searches the wilderness of the Japanese frontier of Hokkaido for a hoard of hidden gold. With only a cryptic map and a native Ainu girl to help him, Saichi must also deal with every murderous cutthroat, bandit and rogue who knows about the treasure!
Golden Kamuy has finished publishing and it has 314 Chapters. It is also Known as: ゴールデンカムイ, Golden Kamui
2. Shinigami Ramen
Ochiai, a salaryman working at a black company, is on his way home, on the verge of mental breakdown. He wants to die. But he doesn't want to die hungry! He passes by a ramen cart run by a young girl named Keira, with the sign "Shinigami Ramen." Keira calls herself a "Shinigami" (god of death) and offers Ochiai a bowl of ramen that's so good that it will allow him to die in peace if he eats it. Will he be able to enjoy the ramen and pass on, or not? Even if he doesn't die, the cute loli-reaper will give him hope for life!
The Lovely Death Cart is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 死神らーめん, Shinigami Ramen
1. Ramen Aka Neko
Meet Tamako, who’s found her way into an interview at a ramen shop run solely by cats. When the feline manager asks if she likes cats, Tamako admits that she’s actually more of a dog person...only to be hired on the spot! But her job description isn’t quite what she expects — rather than serving ramen, she’s now a dedicated cat caretaker...?!
Red Cat Ramen is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ラーメン赤猫, Ramen Aka Neko
