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Having finished his training in Paris, Ren Sajima returns to Japan to work as a bartender.
During his second year in high school, Tsurumi Asuta was already working as an apprentice cook at his father's diner, Tsurumi-ya, at the young age of 17. Unfortunately, chaos soon erupted in the establishment when a fire broke out. Without hesitation, Asuta charged into the flames to retrieve his father's beloved santoku knife, which held his father's essence. Despite his bravery, Asuta perished in the inferno. When Asuta awoke, he found himself stranded in a strange jungle with no sense of direction or bearings. In the midst of his disorientation, he was suddenly ambushed by a pig-like creature. Fortunately, a girl named Ai Fa rushed to his aid, introducing herself as a member of "The People of Morihen." It was then that Asuta realized he had been transported to a completely different world.
An insane magician sinks the Golden Kingdom underground, and its king emerges from the rubble pledging all of his treasure to those who defeat the magician before disintegrating into dust. Driven by the reward, guilds navigate the maze-like dungeon to find the magician. Laios, the leader of one such guild, faces a dragon that kills his entire team and eats his sister, Falin. Despite losing everything, including their supplies, Laios, an elven healer named Marcille, and a halfling thief known as Chilchuck reenter the dungeon to rescue Falin. Laios proposes they eat the dungeon monsters as a means of survival, but they are interrupted during meal preparation by a curious dwarf named Senshi. Skilled in monster cuisine, he assists the guild and proposes cooking the dragon they encountered. Senshi joins the guild and leads them on a food adventure in the dungeon. Since time is of the essence, the guild devours their way through the dungeon in search of Falin.
Naoto, a "corporate slave," and Ren, a "host," meet at 5:00 a.m. at a beef bowl restaurant in the Kabukichou area of Shinjiku. They are complete strangers who just so happen to share breakfast each day side by side—a rather unusual relationship. A corporate slave whose day is about to begin and a host whose day has finally come to an end. This is a morning-routine story that depicts the only 15 minutes in which these two people, who live on opposite sides of the clock, cross paths!
Wheat, a young man with a passion for making sweets, starts working in a kitchen in a strange world full of magic! The treats may be a little quirky, but they're cute and oh so delicious! Thus begins a soothing café tale.
Hitomi Shinousaka is known as the "Lunch Boss" on account of her unparalleled passion for lunch. Day after day, she relies on her "lunch antenna" to discover a new "good lunch."
In a world overrun by zombies and nearing its end, a man named Meshino, who claims to be the former head cook of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, appears in front of Minori, a girl separated from her family and living alone. He then declares that he will make "butter chicken curry" for her...!?
Mukouda Tsuyoshi is whisked away to a fantastical realm with three other champions, all tasked with rescuing a kingdom in peril. Yet, Tsuyoshi realizes that he was mistakenly summoned for this quest - his only expertise lies in accessing the "Food Menu," which enables him to purchase Japanese grocery items. Consequently, he is ejected from the palace. Tsuyoshi decides to take advantage of his new world by showcasing his culinary skills, creating unprecedented dishes. The fabled wolf Fenrir is utterly enchanted by the delectable meals, leading to an immediate and unbreakable bond. The pair sets off on an exhilarating expedition, with Tsuyoshi assuming the mantle of a merchant and adventurer. His culinary innovations continually astound the locals. Can Tsuyoshi and Fenrir thwart the encroaching danger and safeguard the kingdom? Only time will unveil the delicious adventures to come.
Souma Yukihira, a teenager with a passion for cooking, dreams of surpassing his father's culinary skills and inheriting the family diner. However, his dreams are disrupted when his father announces the restaurant's closure due to overseas business. His father encourages him to attend Tootsuki Culinary Academy, a prestigious school known for its rigorous curriculum and high standards. Souma reluctantly agrees, not knowing that this decision would change his life forever. He embarks on a journey filled with challenging friendships, fierce rivalries, and sleepless nights. The included one-shot in Volume 3 is titled "Kimi to Watashi no Renai Soudan."
Hungry for success! An appetite for glory! Momotaro High longs to triumph in the Chow Down Championships, but always end up bottom of the bowl. The arrival of a new coach, Kutaro Moriyama, could be just the boost they need. But does he have what it takes to lead them to victory? Or will his past come back to haunt him?
Enormous and terrifying creatures called Kajiki were created for consumption by deities and inhabit the world. Surprisingly, these monstrous beings are also considered delicious which leads to a conflict between Monster cuisine and a promising chef!
