MANGA
Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi
A comedy about Noa, a high-flyer at work and a hopeless mess in private, who drags her younger coworker around. Above all, Noa is adorable, and I like that it isn't a romance manga.
Mentsuyu Hitori Meshi
A four-panel manga about an office worker who makes easy meals with mentsuyu, a Japanese noodle soup base. Its laid-back world is a comfort, and it's the food manga I recommend most.
Boukensha Sakaba no Ryourinin
Yoishi, a tavern owner who brings knowledge from the modern world, turns dungeon ingredients into delicious food in this tale of a thriving tavern in another world. A good pick if you love food and drink.
Sou Iu Hito mo Iru
A manga written by Yu Shinada that digs deep into relatable everyday moments. This collected edition of a series that went viral on X also comes with new commentary by the author.
Tanbo de Hirotta Onna Kishi, Inaka de Ore no Yome da to Omowarete Iru
A slow-life manga about Jin, a farmer in a small country town, and Seraphim, a female knight from another world he finds collapsed in his rice field. Sink into their quiet days of farm work and cooking.
Amakute Karakute Suppai
An everyday food manga about three women around thirty, whose surnames evoke flavors, renting a second home to enjoy good food together. Recipes and columns are included.
Dungeon no Naka no Hito
Clay, a girl from the thieves' guild, meets a mage who claims to be the dungeon's manager and ends up working there. The fun is in seeing the labyrinth from behind the scenes.
Shinohara-kun Chi no Ouchi Gohan!
A cooking manga about two coworkers of the same age at a stationery maker who happen to live next door to each other and share dinner. It captures the warmth of sitting down to a meal with someone after work.
Egao no Taenai Shokuba desu.
A comedy about the daily life of Nana Futami, a new shojo manga artist, with her editor and assistant. It lets you peek into the place where manga gets made, and laugh along the way.