Gourmet of Another World

In a fantasy world where martial artists can split mountains and creeks with a wave of their hand and break rivers with a kick, there exists a little restaurant like this. The restaurant isn’t large, but it is a place where countless apex existences will rush into. There, you can taste egg-fried rice made from phoenix eggs and dragon blood rice. There, you can drink strong wine brewed from vermillion fruit and water from the fountain of life. There, you can taste the barbecued meat of a ninth grade supreme beast sprinkled with black pepper. What? You want to abduct the chef? That’s not going to happen, because there’s a divine beast of unfathomable level, the Hellhound, lying at the entrance. Oh, that chef also has a robotic assistant that killed a ninth grade supreme being with a single hand and a group of crazy women whose stomachs were conquered.

Original Publisher

qidian

English Publisher

webnovel

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Gourmet of Another World "Gourmet of Another World" promised a delicious blend of xuanhuan and cooking, and while it served up some tasty moments, it also left me with a slightly mixed aftertaste. It definitely has a certain charm, but some repetitive elements and character quirks kept it from being a truly five-star experience for me. ### First Impressions Initially, I was hooked by the premise: a chef in a cultivation world, using his culinary skills to navigate a world of magic and martial arts. The descriptions of the food were mouthwatering, and I found myself craving dishes I'd never even heard of. The idea of powerful cultivators being humbled by a simple meal was also quite amusing. I was ready for a fun, lighthearted romp! ### What Works Well The food descriptions are definitely a highlight. The author does a great job of making you feel like you can almost taste the dishes, which is a huge plus for a novel centered around cooking. I also enjoyed the dynamic between the MC, Bu Fang, and his quirky companions: a lazy, overpowered dog and a robot assistant with a penchant for stripping troublemakers. The system, with its almost sentient personality, added another layer of intrigue. The episodic nature of the story, where each new dish leads to a mini-arc exploring different characters, kept things interesting for a while. ### Areas of Concern As the story progressed, I started to notice some repetitive patterns. The MC's interactions and expressions often felt stale, and the food descriptions seemed to be copy-pasted from earlier chapters. The villains also fell into predictable tropes, often devolving into generic "trash" talk. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers have noted that the MC's actions sometimes lead to unfortunate consequences for innocent bystanders. This, coupled with his detached attitude, can make it difficult to fully invest in the world and its characters. Also, the MC's power-ups seem to happen solely from selling dishes, diminishing the value of his cultivation efforts. ### Final Verdict "Gourmet of Another World" is a decent read if you're looking for a lighthearted story with delicious food descriptions and a unique setting. However, be prepared for some repetitive elements, generic villains, and a protagonist who might not always resonate with every reader. I'd recommend giving it a try, but don't expect a masterpiece. It's a fun diversion, but it might not leave you completely satisfied.