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After food critic Jiho’s first meeting with novelist Inwoo ends in disappointment, he vows never to work with him. That is until Inwoo offers to buy him dinner. It’s then that he learns that Inwoo is unable to experience one of life’s basic joys – taste – and needs someone to describe flavors to him for his next novel. The more they meet, the more Jiho finds himself being drawn to Inwoo... but why? Is it because he too harbors a secret of his own?

After food critic Jiho’s first meeting with novelist Inwoo ends in disappointment, he vows never to work with him. That is until Inwoo offers to buy him dinner. It’s then that he learns that Inwoo is unable to experience one of life’s basic joys – taste – and needs someone to describe flavors to him for his next novel. The more they meet, the more Jiho finds himself being drawn to Inwoo... but why? Is it because he too harbors a secret of his own?

Yoojung Seo is a hardworking tattooist who loves nothing more than to eat good food while reading her favorite novel during her downtime. One particular day, she is doing exactly that when she suddenly hears a strange voice coming from outside her apartment. She steps out to see what’s going on but loses her footing and falls down a flight of stairs. When she regains consciousness, she finds herself in a whole new world and in the body of someone completely different. As it turns out, a fairy, who was dimension traveling, was responsible for Yoojung’s accident and revived her as a botanical sorcerer out of guilt. Yoojung adapts quickly and names herself “Sylvia Arbor” to fit in and avoid any suspicion. But soon, “Sylvia” learns that she had in fact been revived in the world of the novel she was reading right before she died; and in this novel, the main character, Felix, suffers from ageusia as a result of years of abuse by his stepmother. Will Sylvia’s love of food and ability to use magic be Felix’s salvation...?

"Use that tongue for me." Food columnist Kim Jiho was asked for a favor by the popular novelist Lee Inwoo. Although he refused Lee Inwoo's harsh attitude, he continued to be bothered by the pain he felt upon hearing the other's words that he is unable to taste anything... Is it because he can't reveal his secret of being gay to his own conservative father? Or is it because he can't help but be drawn to Inwoo...?

Moon Geonwoo’s first love comes crashing into him smelling like the sweetest cookie around! After learning he’s a new bakery owner in town named Yoo Hajin, Geonwoo asks him for a part-time job in the hopes of winning over his heart. Unfortunately, his plan is doomed from the start as Hajin is completely done with relationships now. But a little pushback is hardly an issue for the ace judo athlete Geonwoo. He’s prepared to do anything to make Hajin fall for him, even if that means letting the baker squeeze his hot buns...!

I thought I’d been reincarnated as a child from a dirt poor home... “I’m here to pick up Anastasia, the imperial grandchild, Her Highness!” ...It seems I’ve possessed the body of the princess who, in the ‘original novel’, craved power, only to meet a tragic end. To demonstrate that I was not interested in power, and to fulfil a dream of being a pâtissier that I could not achieve in my past life, I only baked sweets with the help of a contracted spirit. You’ll feel better if you eat something delicious, and you won’t have to kill me! But the harsh and heartless emperor (grandfather), and the Crown Prince (cousin) who will bring me to ruin, as well as the young duke (cousin’s friend) who is the greatest knight in the empire, and even the slave knight (Elf) who stabbed me...! “Your Highness’ lime pie is good.” ...Don’t tell me these people are besotted with me rather than the sweets? Aisha’s baking & healing fantasy, sweet and lovely like dessert!

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?

A pathetic life where I can’t even dream of love. The night when I tried to end my life because I’m tired of my unhappy married life. A special invitation came flying at me. [You’re a shining being like a jewel. A jewel box where shining beings like you gather…

There are too many cooks in the kitchen! Dogun Yoon's head chef spot is threatened by total stranger Jungwoo Choi. As they battle it out, Dogun's phobia of being touched is as strong as ever… But why is it okay with him? Will their saucy arrangement lead to love, or will things boil over?

In a land where there is no magic, a land where the strong make the rules and weak have to obey, a land filled with alluring treasures and beauty, yet also filled with unforeseen danger. Xiao Yan, who has shown talents none had seen in decades, suddenly lost everything three years ago - his powers, his reputation, and his promise to his mother. What sorcery has caused him to lose all of his powers? And why has his fiancee suddenly shown up?

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can save even the most doomed restaurant with my touch! Im Hyeonseong, a famous chef who has even shown up in a TV show as the CEO of a food industry. He built his wealth and fame from the ground up, but meets an unjust death because of his stepmother and step-sibling. At that moment, a system window appeared in front of him. They will give him a chance to take his revenge if he succeeds in making ‘Climax’, the doomed idol group, successful by controlling Cheon Ise’s body. Will I be able to save the doom restau– I mean the doom idols with my touch? We will now begin the special quest, ‘Idol, Cheon Ise’!

After nine miserable years of marriage, Erin de Brissia is thrilled when her husband, Duke Raymond Von Lebensberg, accuses her of infidelity as an excuse to be with his own lover. After signing the divorce papers, she uses the recipes from her late mother to open a dessert cafe and receives rave reviews. But when her ex-husband and his lover get wind of this, they’re set on sabotage. Will Erin ever be able to taste the sweetness of success, or is this divorcée doomed to disaster?

From DesperateScanners: In a land where no magic is present. A land where the strong makes the rules and weak has to obey. A land filled with alluring treasures and beauty yet also filled with unforeseen danger. Xiao Yan, who has shown talents none had seen in decades, suddenly three years ago lost everything, his powers, his reputation, and his promise to his mother. What sorcery has caused him to lose all of his powers? And why has his fiancee suddenly shown up?

I thought I had reincarnated into a poverty-stricken family, until… “I have come to escort Her Highness Anastasia of the imperial family!” It seems I have been reincarnated in a novel as an imperial princess who coveted power and met a wretched end! I diligently baked pastries with the help of the spirit I made a contract with so I could fulfill my dream in my past life to become a patissier and prove that I wasn’t power-hungry. Surely they wouldn’t kill me if I fed them lots of delicious treats! But the cruel and coldhearted emperor (my grandfather), his eldest grandson and the novel’s male lead who will bring about my doom (my older cousin), the empire’s strongest knight and heir to a duchy (my friend), and the slave knight (an elf) who will kill me… “I like your lime pies, Your Highness.” …by any chance, have these people fallen in love with me instead of my pastries? This is the villainous princess Asha's sweet fantasy story of baking and healing!

Mukouda Tsuyoshi, summoned from modern Japan to a different world of sword and magic. He thought of what kind of a huge adventure was waiting for him, but actually, Mukouda is just a civilian who got caught in a Hero Summoning. And that Mukouda’s base status shabby compared to the legitimate heroes. On top of that, the king who summoned Mukouda and the rest were suspicious, and Mukouda left the castle by himself realizing. The only thing that Mukouda could rely on in this world is his unique skill Net Supermarket - it can only order goods from modern Japan to the different world.

In a strange turn of events, 29 year old bachelor Tatsuya gets transported to another world where he must use his newly acquired farming skills to survive. However, he soon finds out it isn't nearly as tough as he expected! The food he finds and the crops he grows are all delicious, and a little Japanese-style seasoning makes for the perfect finishing touch! When you're surrounded with food, alcohol, and beatiful brides, who cares if you're stuck in another world? A laid-back, fluffy harem life is about to begin!

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?

It's been a few months since the neighborhood Chinese restaurant closed down, and when I stopped by for the first time in a while, I found that it had been transformed into a flashy, mysterious restaurant with its old signboard still intact. When I went inside, there was a gal there... This is a story about a Chinatown restaurant where gals are hospitable.

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Hyun’s what some may call resourceful, thrifty, or, um, stingy. Whatever you call him, he’s also dedicated—he grinded night-and-day to get a top-tier character. But once he sold it, every last cent was taken away by loan sharks. In the new VR MMO Royal Road, he’s committed to making it big for himself and his family. He knows that he should absolutely NEVER be one of those weak and poor sculptors, so what’s he going to do when he accidentally becomes the Legendary Moonlight Sculptor?

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!

A novice cook with a thuggish face joins a wizard’s restaurant! Novice cook Onijima, who was transported to another world after being run over by a truck, ends up working and living in a restaurant run by the strongest wizard in the world. A fantasy story about working in another world, unfolded with the help of a merry band of demi-human colleagues!

A growing period of experiencing the five senses in [Real.], a virtual reality game, while cooking and adventure and re-challenging the chef's dream in re-ability.

Kang Sunghoon, the youngest member of a 4 star hotel kitchen in Korea, has the ability to memorise different kinds of ingredients. However, as the youngest, he's still unable to escape dishwashing duty

She transmigrated into the body of Ancia, the current wife of the monstrous crown prince, Blake, in an R-19 romance novel. In the original story, Ancia committed suicide on the day of their marriage, leaving Blake with massive trauma. But this time, Ancia wouldnt do such a thing. Blake was the second male lead in the original novel. He was portrayed as a beast that possessed an exquisite facade. Yet, right now, he was behaving just like an innocent rabbit. The only person who can remove the crown princes curse is the heroine, Diana. My role is to just keep this little boy from getting hurt and then step down in time, but.. Ancia, dont leave me! This little rabbit keeps chasing me.

A pastry chef with a promising future is reborn as the son of a poor lord. The boy's name is Pastry, and he will be the next lord of the territory. The struggles of young Pastry's story begin here as he aims to make people smile with his desserts and create a land flourishing with happiness. The best sweet comes with the best tale. This is a sweet fantasy that takes the royal road to change the world!

Mukouda Tsuyoshi, summoned from modern Japan to a different world of sword and magic. He thought of what kind of a huge adventure was waiting for him, but actually, Mukouda is just a civilian who got caught in a Hero Summoning. And that Mukouda’s base status shabby compared to the legitimate heroes. On top of that, the king who summoned Mukouda and the rest were suspicious, and Mukouda left the castle by himself realizing. The only thing that Mukouda could rely on in this world is his unique skill Net Supermarket - it can only order goods from modern Japan to the different world.

Shin Young-jun, a sergeant chef, was greeted by the apocalypse just days before vacation. The battalion turned into chaos in an instant, and the communication network was cut off. Then something appeared before his eyes! If I had been a warrior or an assassin, I would have tried to stand alone... What was assigned to him was chef, which is obviously a support job. There's nothing to be done if it's like this. "From here on, I will feed you."

When Hazel Mayfield is sent to live with the Martins as a child, she falls in love with rural life and vows to have a farm of her own one day. Eleven years later, she receives an unexpected windfall as her grandfather hands her the deed to a plot of land in the middle of the capital. Ecstatic, Hazel sets out to realize her longtime dream of becoming a farmer. There’s only one problem: Her new farm is right next to the imperial palace! And it seems the emperor himself has his eye on her land…

Tamako comes for an interview at a ramen shop run only by cats, with no humans. The cat manager asks her if she likes cats, and when Tamako honestly says she is a dog person, she is easily hired. However, her job is not to run a ramen shop, but to look after cats...?

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...?!

Kazusa Yuu, a Japanese high school student interested in food and camping, dies in a traffic accident and ends up reincarnated in the wilderness in another world. He must learn to survive in an unfamiliar environment, learn the powers he was granted and the magic of the world that is based on eating other creatures, and rescue fair maidens in distress to feed them and build up his harem.

Kuniyuki Kobayashi works for a publishing company, and is a completely regular guy, save for one thing. His body switches between male and female whenever he reaches the peak of physical pleasure. When he gets assigned to Haru Misaki, a wildly popular author and his best friend as his editor, he changes into his female self, Yuki to keep his job. Everything is going well until Haru finds out Yuki's secret and demands that she serve him as a woman to make up for all the lies! What's Kuniyuki to do!?

A-rank adventurer Alec meets Shiori, a woman with the mysterious title of household mage. Shiori, the low-rank magician, is able to prepare warm baths and delicious meals on their adventures with her strange use of magic, providing an all-too comfortable environment that would be unfitting to call an ordinary camp. Though she has thoroughly won over the hearts of Alec and his companions, she has a secret.

Risa's been suddenly transported to another world where the food is terrible! It's so bad, it's unbearable! In order to improve the culinary situation in her new world, she decides to open her own café. People hear about this new place, and it becomes a great success. With the help of a sweet little fairy, Basil, and the support of her new friends, she starts enjoying her new life. An another world fantasy about a girl and her cooking skills!

“Are you eating in this situation?” “Of course! I’ll have to keep savoring the taste until I die. Do you want one?” She was reincarnated in a novel as Luana, the abandoned princess. And her death was already decided. She just wanted to let people know about her cooking talent, but she was misunderstood as a witch because of her cheese jerky! The General of the conquering army, Duke Legion, who had lost his sense of taste, took her to the Empire for her extraordinary jerkies and to break the curse that had come down from generation to generation. “It is delicious, isn’t it?” “Prepare the same for the dinner.” She was happy to be able to cook and eat as much as delicious food as she wanted… But now, she also wanted to look after Legion. ‘Eat three meals a day, and make sure to make dessert. I’m sure he will be able to gain some weight…!’ – The Duke took the jerky from the princess. On the surface, it was no different from any beef jerky. But when he took a bite of it, it felt like a new world had opened up. The jerky, made by the princess, felt more tender than the others as he gently crushed it with his teeth. The taste of condensed meat smudged his tongue as he chewed on. It was just as she said. He could feel the savory taste of the spicy meat, and at the end of the day, he wanted to have more. The desire that he had, faded for a while. “I didn’t really want anything, but now I think I do.”

Tomoe Mochizaka, a girl who has had a tough life, meets Hajime Shiroyama at a party held by the company she has just started working for. He is such a hottie that she spends the night with him without even asking what his name is... He turns out to be a winner, with a great face, a great body, and a great career. Tomoe's luck is finally turning around! She asks him if they can do this again, and they become friends with benefits. But, unlike Tomoe, who is innocently delighted, there is more to Hajime than meets the eye...!! A refreshing romantic comedy about two lovebirds who somehow keep missing the point.

With a dream to become the ultimate Chinese cuisine chef, our protagonist finds himself inexplicably transported to the Song Dynasty in China! However, upon awakening, he discovers that he possesses no martial arts skills whatsoever. All that remains are the culinary techniques he mastered in his previous life. Surprisingly, these dishes… receive an overwhelmingly positive response! Can he, with a single bowl of Jjajangmyeon, truly conquer the martial world? Will he be able to captivate the Central Plains with his Jjajangmyeon and lead a successful second life in this era?

Saint Vincent High School, which has always been known as the Nunnery, suddenly got two super handsome teenagers transferred at the same time! Because of accidentally bumping into the secrets of the two, Dora started a weird relationship with them on the first day of school. I just want to teach you a lesson, what the hell is that confession?!

Cooking is how Nomoto de-stresses, but one day, she finds herself making way more than she can eat by herself. And so, she invites her neighbor Kasuga, who also lives alone. What will come out of this impromptu dinner invitation...?

An abused little girl with nothing to live for meets an old man with a nasty personality

After saving Terra from the demon king, Yoo Seungwoo came back to Earth with just one goal: open a restaurant and serve his customers Terra's dishes! The catch? Said dishes are made from monster parts and are mostly disgusting. On top of that, his return ends up drawing the government's attention and attracting otherworldly monsters to his planet! In the midst of all the chaos, will this hero manage to fulfill his goal while keeping his business and the world intact?

After being overworked to death, Ronia was reincarnated as a villainess in a certain novel world. She knows that her engagement will be cancelled and she will be banished from the center stage. However, she wants to spend a peaceful and relaxing time in this world! After being banished according to the novel, Ronia opens a coffee shop in the countryside with the help of small fairies called Loto. Then, unique beastmen come to her shop one after another...? This is a relaxing life of a former villainess!!

I'm an orphan who only ever dreamt of cooking until I fell into the clutches of the Zhao Manor. Due to my perfect looks, I found myself in constant peril, but as fate would have it, this top assassin kidnappe— I mean, employed me to be his personal chef! When he first brought me to his lair, I thought, "What the heck am I doughing here?" But he's a fierce fighter who protects me from danger, and I, Willow Ye, am determined to become a master chef! We make a great pear~ You butter believe it!

Sparks fly when busy restaurateur Justin meets handsome waiter Jake at a themed “butler service” cafe. He relishes the idea of bossing someone around, and Jake’s service is excellent—he even saves Justin from a rogue wine bottle! Then it’s just one revelation after the other: They’re neighbors! Jake cooks like a master chef (and Justin will eat all his treats)!! And even a possible past encounter...! So will Justin pursue business or pleasure? Can he have Jake’s tasty cakes and eat them, too?

Toshimitsu Yamamura owns a real estate company and loves baking delicious, healthy snacks in his spare time. When his coworker comes to him one day with the idea of advertising their real estate agency as LGBT-friendly, Toshi realizes this little change could really help people who often face discrimination in his industry. He's terrified, though, because he worries this move will out him as gay. Joined by his boyfriend Gonta who inspired him to bake in the first place, Toshi navigates a changing world that's slowly becoming more accepting, faces his fears and discomfort, and bakes some incredibly lovely treats along the way.