Title

Delicious in Dungeon

Also known as: Dungeon Meshi, ダンジョン飯, Dungeon Food, Dungeon Meal, Tragones y Mazmorras, Gloutons et Dragons, Подземное питание, 던전밥, สูตรลับตำรับดันเจียน, Mỹ vị hầm ngục, 迷宮飯, Підземелля смакоти

by Ryouko Kui

Score from AniList: 88/100finished14 volumes111 chapters

Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy More like Delicious in Dungeon

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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! (Source: Yen Press) Notes: - Nominated in the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Manga Taishou Award in 2016-2019. - Ranked first in the 2016 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (Male Readers Division). - Includes 14 extra chapters.

Chapters available: 111
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4.5/5

A witty, warmly inventive dungeon adventure where the party's answer to hunger is to cook the monsters, and one of the genre's most original comedies.

Pros

Original, funny food-and-dungeon premise
Lovable ensemble with clear personalities
Complete 14-volume run

Cons

Some cooking and monster explanations run long
The ensemble can make some arcs feel sprawling

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Delicious in Dungeon is one of the most original comedies you'll find in the dungeon genre. The premise is simple and wonderfully odd: a party has lost its money and provisions, so they go back into the dungeon and cook what they meet. That idea gives the series a distinct identity, and the humour rarely runs out of steam. The cast is a lovable ensemble with clear, memorable personalities. The art is detailed and expressive, and the food scenes are a real highlight. The trade-off is that some explanations of cooking and monster biology run long, which can slow the momentum. Some arcs also sprawl across the ensemble. Still, the blend of adventure, comedy and genuine warmth is hard to beat, and the series is complete, so you can read it straight through. If you love dungeon fantasy with a thoughtful, playful spin, this is essential reading.