Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen, Vol. 5

とんがり帽子のキッチン [Tongari Bōshi no Kitchen] #5

by Hiromi Satō, Kamome Shirahama (creator)

Even the most cultured palate has its likes and dislikes, and young apprentices are no exception. So when Qifrey receives a gift of bottled Starchovies from his former master, he and Olruggio will have to work their usual magic to transform these pungent delicacies into a kid-friendly meal. Whether it's Starchovies or Cuttlekris, no ingredient is too exotic for a couple of kitchen witches! Includes a variety of real sweet and savory recipes with step-by-step instructions.

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Comics, Fiction, Slice Of Life, Food

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 21, 2022

Reviews

[Arien Vega · Rating 5 out of 5]

Una tirita para el corazón.

[Kelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is a balm for my many sorrows rn~

[Sol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Last volume I Freaked Out TM because Beldaruit got a small panel cameo BUT THIS TIME... THIS TIME I'M REALLY FREAKING OUT BECAUSE HE HAS MULTIPLE PRESENT APPEARANCES IN A CHAPTER.... AHHH!!! WAAUUUGH!!! BELDA-CUTE!!! BELDA-YAYYYY I LOVE GRANDPA

This volume had so many wonderful and touching moments in it, and even gave us an adorable bonus chapter of Olly and Qifrey as kids!!! I'm honestly really bummed this series is over but I'm so glad it exists in the first place. I think that WHA is a series that works really well with this fluffy, slice-of-life, "filler episode" atmosphere -- and it's because the core series is so amazing, and has so much important stuff to say with so much incredible worldbuilding on top, that a casual, down-to-earth side-series like this works so well.

I love how proud Olly and Qifrey are of their daughters and how the girls always take the lessons they learn, both with magic and cooking, to heart. They're such earnest students and such good kids. Ugh, I love all the characters in this so much. I think I will definitely revisit this series in the futrue because it was an incredibly fun, cozy read... and I wouldn't mind 5 more volumes!! Kodansha, please take notes!!!

[andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Se me ha hecho el más flojito de todos... Esperaba mucha más interacción entre Orugio y Quifrey, apenas hay chicha. Y las recetas no me han entusiasmado.

Me ha dado la sensación de que en tomos anteriores había capítulos más largos donde cada receta iba acompañada de una historia y contexto importante. No es el caso aquí, los capítulos son demasiado breves (aunque he agradecido mucho el capítulo extra).

[Christine Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy little family inspiring me to cook!

[BluGreen19 · Rating 5 out of 5]

They’re just such a cute found family, I can’t.

[Elena Coorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Es una auténtica delicia poder sentarse a la sombra en el parque a leer estas magníficas recetas. Este spin off me parece maravilloso.

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pure perfection!
The bonus chapter of them as kids made me cry, it's so cute

[Ellyn → Allonsythornraxx · Rating 4 out of 5]

08/04/2025
4 ⭐
I'm glad I read this after volume 6 because I wouldn't have had a clue who one of the side characters was, but other than that, I really enjoyed this volume! It's such a light and fast read!

✨ 54/100 read for 100 Graphics in a Year Reading Challenge ✨ + also read for the graphicsathon spring reading challenge! 🌻🌼🌷

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[Cindy Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

These kitchen volumes just keep getting better! I loved that the girls cooked for their teachers this time, showing off some of the recipes they learned. And there is a darling bonus chapter featuring Qifrey and Olly as children (we get to see where their late night cooking sessions started). There are lots of fun made up ingredients like starchovies and fuzzbergines, and Qifrey always knows exactly what to do with them to not only make them delicious but kid-friendly.

[Polly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this entire spin-off series. The recipes sound lovely and I love how they've been integrated within the magical world of the main series with fun made-up names for the animals and vegetables they use. The domestic setting of the atelier and their day-to-day life being presented through meals was such a wholesome and cozy thing to explore and they feel more like a big happy family than ever.

[Hesbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume was nice because there was character growth, cute character interactions, and overall more elements and complexity than most of the previous volumes. I love that we got to spend time with more than just the main 6 characters and that the recipes directly affected everyone and their relation to food.👏

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always magical, delicious, and fun, the fifth book in the spinoff kitchen series was a scrumptious delight. Each one is an entertaining mix of learning more about the girls, their teachers, and the world where they live.

[Azul · Rating 3 out of 5]

me da tanta hambre leerlos 😪

[bea 🪴]

just olly and qifrey cooking for their daughters :,)

[Ben · Rating 5 out of 5]

9/10

They’re such good dads I love them so much this is so healing.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Olly and Qifrey are the best dads and that bonus chapter was very cute

[Loz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok

[acorn · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are so wholesome stoppppp

[Leslie Carnahan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's hard not to love this wonderful spin off series. So wholesome.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some fun recipes and uses of unusual ingredients.
Cuttlekris, Scabbard Squid.

Toilet of the Void.

[Rebecca Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

[Lilkadykitty :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series. Such a fun read.

[R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Fun and adventurous recipes and ingredients! I love the illustration style and can't get enough!

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much needed anchovy propaganda. Lighthearted and kind.

[Georgia Sacher · Rating 5 out of 5]

the chapter where they cook for their parents was cute🙂‍↕️ and the last chapter of them as children 😭😭😭

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Lauren Stoolfire · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't think this spinoff needed to run this many volumes, but I do like seeing the characters again.

[tsukibookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

An escapism at best.

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun vibe. Base series is sweet too.