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 19 Cooking manga you should read right now. [2024 List]
- 19. Dungeon Meshi
- 18. Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku
- 17. Eoneu Mabeopsaui Sikdang
- 16. Samnyu Hotel Mangnae Chef
- 15. Spirit Farmer
- 14. Shokugeki no Souma
- 13. Golden Kamuy
- 12. Issho ni Kurashite Ii desu ka?
- 11. Gokushufudou
- 10. Tsuihousha Shokudou e Youkoso!: Saikyou Party wo Tsuihousareta Ryourinin (Lv. 99) wa, Inaka de Nengan no Boukensha Shokudou wo Hirakimasu!
- 9. Nonbiri VRMMO-ki
- 8. The Young Lady Is a Royal Chef
- 7. Ramen Aka Neko
- 6. Sapyonaego Igyeeseo Healing-hamnida
- 5. Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi
- 4. Yorihaneun Mabeopsa
- 3. Leveling Up, by Only Eating!
- 2. Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san
- 1. God of Cooking
19. 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
18. Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku
In a certain place, there were two neighboring high schools: Chidori High School, a bottom-feeder boys' school full of delinquents, and Kikyo Girls' School, a fancy girls' private school. Rintaro Tsumugi, a strong and quiet second year student at Chidori High, meets Kaoruko Wakuri, a girl who visited his family's cake shop while he was helping out. Rintaro feels comfortable spending time with Kaoruko. However, she is a student at Kikyo, and all of the girls there seems to hate Chidori boys.
This is the story of two people who are so close and yet so far apart.
Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 薫る花は凛と咲く, The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
17. 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
16. Samnyu Hotel Mangnae Chef
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?
Rookie Chef with the Magic Touch is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Youngest Chef From the 3rd Rate Hotel
15. Spirit Farmer
The average Korean citizen who has been desperately trying to be a hero for 11 years has realized that this is not his craft or his dream. After giving up everything, Lee Kun Woo decided to become a farmer and live his quiet life. But is it that simple?
Spirit Farmer is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Farmer of Spirits
14. 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
13. 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
12. Issho ni Kurashite Ii desu ka?
Hiromi Sonoda has no girlfriend, no job, and no home, until he finds a shared-house with very cheap rent and goes to check it out. However, the share-house has a certain condition... Kei Sasuga presents a new "Share House Romantic Comedy"!
Can I Live With You? is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 一緒に暮らしていいですか?, Issho ni Kurashite Ii desu ka?
11. 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
10. 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!
9. Nonbiri VRMMO-ki
2 loli and their brother embark on a journey like SAO but just not include the dying in real life part
Nonbiri VRMMO-ki is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: のんびりVRMMO記, Nonbiri VRMMOki
8. The Young Lady Is a Royal Chef
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?
The Young Lady Is a Royal Chef is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Royal Chef Lady, Royal Chef Young Lady, The Royal Shop of Young Lady, Lady Chef Royale
7. 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
6. Sapyonaego Igyeeseo Healing-hamnida
I'm sick of the same dreary life and food every day. There has got to be more to life than this! Isu's life was never the same after his parents died, and he barely held on until one day, when a mysterious portal suddenly popped up in his apartment and sucked him into the fantasy village of Raudoren. With so many things to explore and most importantly, food that makes him drool, Isu starts to make himself at home.
Resigning and Healing in Another World is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I'll Resign and Have a Fresh Start in This World, I'm Going To Relax in This World After Submitting My Resignation
5. 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
4. Yorihaneun Mabeopsa
A food-loving tattooist, Yu-Jeong. After losing consciousness due to a sudden accident she opens her eyes to find herself possessing ‘Sylvia’, a character from the novel she read. In addition, she happens to meet ‘Felix’, the hero of the novel, who, due to the abuse of his stepmother, suffers from anorexia and will soon turn the continent into blood.
In order to eat more delicious food, and to cook more easily, Sylvia inscribes magic circles onto her body. The new magic circles that are born through her fingertips bring a new breeze to the continent where magic beasts are rampant.
The Cooking Wizard is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Cooking Wizard
3. 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! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Gourmet Gaming
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. God of Cooking
30-year-old Jo Minjoon has always wanted to become a chef. He started his culinary career late in life, however, and is currently chopping onions at a restaurant. Regretting his life choices, he wishes he could go back to change it all and falls asleep. Meanwhile, someone out there is willing to give him another chance and send him back in time. How will he use the new powers he obtained from this mysterious being?
God of Cooking is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ยอดเชฟเทพนักปรุง
