- Yumeiro Patissiere (2008) by Natsumi Matsumoto: This manga follows Ichigo Amano, a clumsy yet determined girl who dreams of becoming a pastry chef. Ichigo enrolls in St. Marie Academy, an elite pastry school, where she meets new friends and rivals, and learns the secrets of baking delicious desserts.
- Cooking Master Boy (1995-1999) by Etsushi Ogawa: This manga tells the story of Liu Mao Xing, a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest Chinese chef. Liu leaves his village and embarks on a journey across China to learn from different masters and improve his cooking skills. Along the way, he meets new friends and rivals, and faces various challenges and competitions.
- Delicious in Dungeon (2014) by Ryoko Kui: This manga follows Laios, a young adventurer who explores a labyrinth with various monsters. Laios discovers that the monsters in the labyrinth can be defeated not only by battle, but also by cooking them delicious meals. As Laios delves deeper into the labyrinth, he meets new friends and companions, and learns the importance of teamwork and friendship.
- Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma (2012-2019) by Yuto Tsukuda and Shun Saeki: This manga follows Soma Yukihira, a young chef who dreams of surpassing his father's culinary skills. Soma enrolls in the Totsuki Culinary Academy, an elite cooking school, where he faces intense competitions, learns new cooking techniques, and meets various rivals and mentors.
- Sweetness & Lightning (2013-2018) by Gido Amagakure: This manga tells the story of Tsumugi Takanashi, a single father who struggles to take care of his young daughter Tsumugi. Tsumugi suggests to her father that they start cooking meals together, and they gradually bond over the process of cooking and sharing delicious meals.