Manga Like Chii-chan's Menu: Hanjoki

In the aftermath of a mad magician burying the Golden Kingdom beneath the earth, the kingdom’s king emerges with a proposition: he offers his entire treasure to whoever can defeat the magician before vanishing into dust. This incentive prompts various guilds to venture into the vast dungeon to face the magician. Laios Touden heads one such guild, but tragedy strikes when a dragon annihilates his team and consumes his sister, Falin. Stripped of all their provisions and possessions, Laios, alongside the elf healer Marcille Donato and the halfling rogue Chilchuck Tims, plunges back into the dungeon, resolved to rescue Falin. Under pressure, Laios proposes the controversial idea of consuming dungeon creatures to replenish their supplies. Just as they begin to prepare their first meal within the dungeon, a dwarf named Senshi intervenes. A passionate advocate of monster cuisine, Senshi assists them in safely preparing the monster ingredients. Moved by Laios’ plight, Senshi expresses his wish to cook a dragon and decides to join their guild, setting off on their culinary adventure through the dungeon.

In a world where the taste and quality of food are held in the highest regard, Toriko, a man possessing extraordinary abilities, is frequently hired by wealthy clients and restaurants to locate rare culinary treasures. Joined by his anxious sidekick, who admires Toriko's legendary skills, they set out on missions to capture the dangerous and elusive ingredients needed for the perfect meal.

Twenty-seven-year-old Tsuyoshi Mukouda finds himself transported into a fantasy world alongside three other heroes, summoned to help a kingdom fend off an unknown threat. It quickly becomes apparent, however, that Tsuyoshi was accidentally pulled into the ritual. His sole granted ability is "Online Supermarket," a skill that lets him open an interface to purchase and obtain supermarket items from modern Japan. After being unceremoniously kicked out of the palace, Tsuyoshi sets off on his own into this new world. But his knack for creating delicious dishes unknown in this realm soon proves valuable, even drawing the attention of the legendary wolf Fenrir. So captivated by the food, Fenrir immediately forms a contract with Tsuyoshi, becoming his familiar. Accompanied by this whimsical mythical being, Tsuyoshi takes up work as a merchant and adventurer, traveling and cooking up mouth-watering meals that never fail to astonish the people of this world.

After the death of his wife, high school teacher Kouhei Inuzuka tries his hand at cooking for his young daughter Tsumugi, despite having no real skill in the kitchen. Their meals end up coming from convenience stores after a few failed attempts. During a cherry blossom outing, Kouhei and Tsumugi encounter Kotori Iida, one of Kouhei’s socially withdrawn students. Noticing Tsumugi eyeing her lunch, Kotori invites them to her mother’s restaurant. Determined to give Tsumugi a proper meal, Kouhei arrives at the restaurant late, only to find Kotori waiting to assist him in the kitchen. Though both are inexperienced, they manage to make a simple dish. It becomes clear that Kotori often eats alone because her mother is busy. To ensure Tsumugi eats well, Kouhei agrees to cook regularly with Kotori, leading to a series of heartfelt shared meals.

By day, the atelier instructors are occupied with teaching their students. However, once the young apprentices have fallen asleep, the night belongs to them. Qifrey and his companion Olruggio look forward to these hours, making use of the quiet nighttime to craft special and flavorful dishes for the entire atelier to enjoy.

Kamiina Botan, a 20-year-old college student, gets tipsy after dorm leader Ibuki gives her a highball at the welcome party for her assigned dorm. This leads to her ongoing involvement with Ibuki—a dorm life comedy about a tipsy teasing girl.

The spinoff of Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi is here, with Sui, the adorable slime, taking center stage. We follow this brave newborn as it finds itself deep within a vast forest, while its timid master tries to navigate through to the far end. Continue reading to see the woodland from a fresh viewpoint, covering everything from meals and griffons to potions and beyond. But watch out—young ones often wander off, especially in a thick and bewildering forest.

When a maid-in-training named Suzume Tachibana unexpectedly ends up stranded in Japan for an entire year, her first instinct is to dig into the local cuisine! Join her as she samples a wide variety of Japanese foods, ranging from sweet treats such as taiyaki and melon bread to savory delights like takoyaki and onigiri. But take care—while Suzume fills her stomach with one delicious dish after another, she may very well leave you hungry for more!

Ramen and manga are two cultural exports from Japan beloved by fans across the globe. But no one has ever combined the two—until now! This enjoyable food manga follows the cool and mysterious high school student Ms. Koizumi and her girlfriends as they guide readers through the authentic ramen culture of everyday Japan. From noodles, toppings, and broth to street stalls, restaurants, home cooking, and even cup ramen—you'll slurp up an entirely new understanding of Japan's most iconic fast food, including knowledge that many Japanese themselves don't possess. But Ms. Koizumi knows it all!

Femrude was taken in as a baby by the legendary Fenrir. Originally from Japan, this reincarnated 12-year-old now spends his days being doted on by his loving new mother, raised with plenty of affection. To repay his dear family, he recreates Japanese cuisine in this new world, one dish after another. To his surprise, not only his mother Fenrir but also the beastmen of this world adore his cooking. With his honest, gentle nature and the ability to draw in both races, he resolves one problem after another, aiming to become a bridge between humans and beastmen! Even magicians will be amazed! This fluffy gourmet fantasy is about to begin!

Sakura Kouzuki is a top-tier gyaru who shines as the class celebrity and even works as a reader model. Houri Kazami prefers spending his time talking about otaku stuff with his buddies in the classroom corner. These two seem to live in completely different worlds—but in reality, they're step-siblings secretly living together as a couple. None of their classmates have any idea. At school, Sakura sparkles, but once she's home, she completely lets her guard down and becomes totally smitten with Houri's cooking. Since Houri handles the meals, he doesn't mind at all—— "Simmered fish is sooo good~♡" "Onii-chan's cooking really is the best~!" This is a sweet, fluffy feeding story about a cute gyaru and their double life at school and home.

After finishing university, Inaba and Seto have started living together. A new chapter unfolds for them, filled with tasty meals and romance.

The story features three 29-year-old female friends who regularly meet up and indulge in their shared passion for drinking. Michiko Takase, the office lady heroine, prefers beer; Misono Miyauchi, a short-haired, muscular bookstore worker, likes sake; and Yuki Shinonome, the feminine housewife, drinks everything. The manga follows them as they visit hot springs, beer gardens, bars, and other venues to sample different drinks, pair them with delicious side dishes, and chat about work, their families, how to stay warm while wearing skirts, and more.

No education, no work experience, no friends. Muyu Uchiki, a 19-year-old girl who has been a shut-in for two years, was spending her days in a self-defeating slump. Then a turning point finally arrives. Her aunt, who lives in Kamakura, invites Muyu to help out at her bakery. At first she refuses the unexpected offer. But her mother, eager to get her out of the house (by bribing her with money), convinces her to reluctantly agree. Muyu heads to Kamakura with no idea what to expect, until her aunt drops a shocking revelation! Set in a bakery in Kamakura, this is a heartwarming comedy about a girl's daily struggles.

Fifth-grader Mai finds a beautiful blonde-haired high-school girl collapsed from hunger in front of her rural home. Despite her grown-up appearance, the girl lacks the skills to cook or take care of herself. Mai decides to look after her new neighbor, preparing meals and providing care like a mother—or maybe like adopting a pet.

Nekoya appears to be a typical Western-style restaurant, but it holds a hidden secret. Every Saturday, when the establishment is usually closed, it becomes crowded with "special customers." These patrons come from diverse origins, upbringings, and even different races, all seeking out the most standard Western cuisine. For them, however, these dishes are something entirely new and unheard of.

Tomo-kun is an office worker who lives next door to Aki-san. She frequently comes over to his apartment to share drinks, but when she gets drunk, her hidden nature is exposed: she's actually part cat! As Tomo-kun goes through his daily routine, other part-animal Onee-sans will also drop by to drink with him.

The protagonist dreamed of becoming the finest Chinese chef, but ended up transported to China's Song Dynasty. However, when he awoke, there was no trace of martial arts—only the cooking skills he had honed in his past life remained. Yet these dishes... are receiving an excellent response! In this new life, will he be able to win over Jungwon with Jjajangmyeon and enjoy a successful second chance?

Jun-ho inherits his late uncle Deok-chun's food truck and travels across the country, cooking to spread the name "Go Deok-chun" far and wide. After meeting Se-hee, the heir to a large conglomerate, Jun-ho becomes entangled with women from every region he visits, each carrying their own unique stories! They all develop feelings for him, but the only thing that truly steals Jun-ho's heart... is cooking! Join the charming Jun-ho on his nationwide romantic food truck journey—business, let's get started!

A humorous spin-off about how foreman Ootsuki spends his day trips to the surface.

A high school boy with a nosy streak, Suzufumi Mamori, lends a hand to his apartment neighbor who collapsed from hunger. That neighbor turns out to be Yuzuki Arisu, a high school girl making her way as an up-and-coming idol! In pursuit of her ideal idol image, Yuzuki has been on an extreme diet. Concerned for her well-being, Suzufumi prepares a home-cooked meal for her. “Ahhhhh… I can't take it anymore!" She devours it with pure joy on her face! Witnessing how much she relishes it, Suzufumi resolves to lure Yuuki with her preferred dishes and help her rediscover a "love for food." This romantic comedy is about winning over both the heart and stomach of a very special neighbor.

Kanna, the daughter of a gang leader, may appear rough and rowdy but is deeply loyal to her friends. Mito is the class president and the most admired girl in school, envied by all. What unexpected secrets do these two discover about each other?

After three years of intense training, Saitama, once an ordinary man, has attained overwhelming power, able to defeat any enemy with a single punch. Driven by a desire to use his new strength, he sets out on a path as a hero, but soon grows disillusioned by how easily he wins and the absence of any worthy opponent to challenge him. The cyborg Genos, impressed by Saitama's incredible power, asks to become his apprentice. Saitama, however, realizes that because he is not registered with the Hero Association, he remains unknown and overlooked by the public. To gain more recognition, Saitama agrees to register alongside Genos, on the condition that Genos becomes his disciple. Together, they aim to climb the ranks of heroes, seek out powerful enemies, and earn the admiration and respect of others.

Codename "Twilight," a top spy from Westalis, carries out missions to maintain peace and prevent any incident that could spark a war between Westalis and its neighboring country, Ostania. His next assignment requires him to infiltrate the prestigious Eden Academy by posing as a family man, with the goal of gathering information on influential Ostanian politician Donovan Desmond. Adopting the alias "Loid Forger," Twilight takes in Anya, an orphaned girl who can read minds, to play the role of his six-year-old daughter. For his wife, he selects Yor Briar, an office worker pretending to be in a relationship to satisfy her social circle. Unbeknownst to Loid, Yor is actually the deadly assassin known as "Thorn Princess," and this union provides her with an ideal cover. Anya, unknown to both Loid and Yor, is an esper—the result of secret experiments that gave her telepathic powers. Despite learning the truth about her new parents, Anya is thrilled that they are both covert operatives. She keeps their secrets, ensuring their charade continues. As "The Forgers," Loid, Yor, and Anya must maintain their facade while pursuing their individual goals. Through their interactions, they come to understand that family can transcend biological connections.