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Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu (Manga) #4
異世界居酒屋「阿信」 #4
於異世界好評營業中的居酒屋「阿信」，常客增加之後生意繁忙。
幹練的女水運公會長、戰歷豐富的女傭兵、森林魔女等個性豐富的女性客人們，
品嚐著「阿信」溫柔的料理而得到休憩。
流行的奧丁鍋、鹽烤秋刀魚、炸章魚、鹽味魚湯、布丁──您的「老樣子」是什麼呢？
為您獻上由變化豐富的料理與客人所編織出的異世界美食奇幻物語！
幹練的女水運公會長、戰歷豐富的女傭兵、森林魔女等個性豐富的女性客人們，
品嚐著「阿信」溫柔的料理而得到休憩。
流行的奧丁鍋、鹽烤秋刀魚、炸章魚、鹽味魚湯、布丁──您的「老樣子」是什麼呢？
為您獻上由變化豐富的料理與客人所編織出的異世界美食奇幻物語！
180 pages, Paperback
First published July 4, 2017
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July 9, 2019
I requested this on Net Galley without having read the first three volumes and now I can't wait to read them. The description for this as an "otherworldly gourmet fantasy" is pretty apt: it's about a Japanese bar that pops up in a medieval German city and transports its customers with delicious food. The stories are episodic; perhaps the characters are recurring, but reading it out of sequence didn't really pose a problem in terms of getting into this strange, slightly off-beat, magical world. These are love stories about food and its transformative powers. Fun and enchanting
March 9, 2022
As charming and cozy as ever! I like the mix both of old faces and new who continue to show up; especially now that we’ve gotten someone from Chief’s side and not just the medieval side. The witch chapter was probably the strongest in this volume- honestly, it reminded me of the Hash Slinging Slasher episode of SpongeBob. 😂
February 17, 2022
I've taken more than a year's break from this series. Was Vol 3 not that good, or was the break good for me, or is Vol 4 that good?
Every story here seems to introduce a new character, and the food seems scrumptious once again!
And there feels like there is more attentiion to the thought that goes in behind the preperation of dishes and running a restaurant.
I did not know that "Nobu" is actually a word for the genre in Japanese -"light novel".
Volume 9 is about to be published in English, and I have through Vol 7 in the series sitting on my shelves.
Good food, fun stories. You can read a volume in an evening, easily.
Every story here seems to introduce a new character, and the food seems scrumptious once again!
And there feels like there is more attentiion to the thought that goes in behind the preperation of dishes and running a restaurant.
I did not know that "Nobu" is actually a word for the genre in Japanese -"light novel".
Volume 9 is about to be published in English, and I have through Vol 7 in the series sitting on my shelves.
Good food, fun stories. You can read a volume in an evening, easily.
June 23, 2021
The possible 'Witch of the Woods' stops in for a bite and octopus is introduced as a dish at the otherworldly café.
Some of these volumes connect more with me than others and this was a so-so. I always enjoy the sense of family and excitement about food and they have beautiful food art/porn. In this one, chef's mentor shows up to try a meal with reveals a cute uncertain side to the chef.
Some of these volumes connect more with me than others and this was a so-so. I always enjoy the sense of family and excitement about food and they have beautiful food art/porn. In this one, chef's mentor shows up to try a meal with reveals a cute uncertain side to the chef.
December 31, 2025
It is great that they are starting to integrate more and more bits of plot into the overall story - it makes the interactions between the characters more compelling and gives a reason to keep reading. Sometimes it is nice to read a chill manga where very little happens. It is also cool to see the story combine Japanese and German folktale elements
November 23, 2024
I like that the restaurant's network is expanding and that we see new and old customers. I love that the regulars help the new people. I like "the usual" story and the warrior lady stories in this one. The mix of English, German, Japanese, and worldbuilding words can be a lot to keep up with.
September 28, 2020
4.5 stars
October 19, 2020
Another funny and interesting volume. It was cool to see more of the "Japan side" of the izakaya.
March 25, 2021
This manga makes me so hungry.
May 1, 2021
I really love reading this series. The last page sums up the story perfectly: social status aside, everyone is brought together by food and drink at izakaya nobu!
July 19, 2024
Watched the anime first, wanted to see more.
All these fried food can't be healthy though.
All these fried food can't be healthy though.
March 31, 2024
Yes! Keep giving me the drama and the crazy stories. I can wait for the next one.
August 23, 2019
'Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu Vol. 4' by Natsuya Semikawa with art by Virginia Nitouhei is the first book in this series I've read, but I really liked it.
Izakaya Nobu is a bar in a rather unusual place. It has its regulars and a great chef running it. The house beer is simply called whatsontap and if you order the usual, you will discover that the place knows what you like. There are villagers wanting to provide octopus for the menu, a witch who lives in the area, and a visit from an unusual mercenary.
I discovered the world of food maga a while ago, and it's fast becoming a fun, favorite genre. With 3 volumes I haven't read, I'm not entirely sure what's happening, but I can figure things out from hints. The stories and art are fun. I like the mix of Japanese, German and French foods that get served up.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Udon Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Izakaya Nobu is a bar in a rather unusual place. It has its regulars and a great chef running it. The house beer is simply called whatsontap and if you order the usual, you will discover that the place knows what you like. There are villagers wanting to provide octopus for the menu, a witch who lives in the area, and a visit from an unusual mercenary.
I discovered the world of food maga a while ago, and it's fast becoming a fun, favorite genre. With 3 volumes I haven't read, I'm not entirely sure what's happening, but I can figure things out from hints. The stories and art are fun. I like the mix of Japanese, German and French foods that get served up.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Udon Entertainment, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
January 25, 2022
Nobu is a Japanese pub that mysteriously opened in the back alley of a fictional, medieval European town. The story almost exclusively takes place within the pub as we get to know its staff, and the new patrons with the guts to visit this peculiar location. Nobu is a pub with exotic food and drink, unlike any the citizens of this medieval European city have experienced....
Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu is a seinen manga based on a light novel series, Isekai Izakaya "Nobu." It's also been adapted into an ONA series (hello, Crunchyroll), and a television drama series.
This manga is hella fluffy, even the conflicts are light at heart and easily resolved. I love the sense of community and camaraderie. There are plenty of great characters, and we get to see them grow and change throughout the series. I like I’ve gained something with the completion of each volume… knowledge, a life lesson, or a sense of warmth.
Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu is informative on both a cultural and cooking front. It boasts Japanese, German, Italian, and French representation; I'm sure I'm forgetting some, and I expect more as the series progresses! The translation notes are a fantastic aid that I always enjoy digging into after finishing a volume.
If you like food based manga, or perhaps enjoy learning about other European and Japanese cultures, you’ll probably enjoy this series!
As for me, this is a series I plan to collect, though I am a bit sad that the more recent printings appear to be pretty different both the covers and the print paper.
Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu is a seinen manga based on a light novel series, Isekai Izakaya "Nobu." It's also been adapted into an ONA series (hello, Crunchyroll), and a television drama series.
This manga is hella fluffy, even the conflicts are light at heart and easily resolved. I love the sense of community and camaraderie. There are plenty of great characters, and we get to see them grow and change throughout the series. I like I’ve gained something with the completion of each volume… knowledge, a life lesson, or a sense of warmth.
Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu is informative on both a cultural and cooking front. It boasts Japanese, German, Italian, and French representation; I'm sure I'm forgetting some, and I expect more as the series progresses! The translation notes are a fantastic aid that I always enjoy digging into after finishing a volume.
If you like food based manga, or perhaps enjoy learning about other European and Japanese cultures, you’ll probably enjoy this series!
As for me, this is a series I plan to collect, though I am a bit sad that the more recent printings appear to be pretty different both the covers and the print paper.
August 27, 2019
I received this manga from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I just couldn’t resist requesting this one, I have heard of this series and I was already thinking of picking it up or watching it. So here I am, and I can tell you that you don’t need to read the earlier volumes to read this one. There was a small moment I was a bit confused, but then I read the blurb/summary of this story and realised this is a magical cafe/bar. Problem solved.
This manga is about food, about customers, about magic. We get several new characters per chapter, but also have a cast that keeps coming back (and with that I don’t mean the people who work there, but the customers). I loved meeting all the people and see their personalities and see them discover food that looks absolutely delicious. Really, I wish I could dive into this world and grab some food. I could also do with a nice cold ale though. Mm. <3
For most of the volume we are in the fantasy world, but there is a moment that we are back in the normal world. How do we know? The buildings for one, and the clothes on the customer for second. That is clearly not fantasy garb that the guy is wearing.
My favourite character would be the woman mercenary. She was just so cool. Though I did feel sorry for her in the end.
At times there was a bit too much talking for my liking, but sometimes I didn’t mind. It gave some backstory in the characters or the food. And I do like that.
The art is absolutely gorgeous and the food is deliciously drawn. Really it just pops out of the page. You just want to lick the page (or screen in my case as this is an ecopy). I wouldn’t recommend to actually do it though. 😛
All in all, I would definitely recommend this one.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I just couldn’t resist requesting this one, I have heard of this series and I was already thinking of picking it up or watching it. So here I am, and I can tell you that you don’t need to read the earlier volumes to read this one. There was a small moment I was a bit confused, but then I read the blurb/summary of this story and realised this is a magical cafe/bar. Problem solved.
This manga is about food, about customers, about magic. We get several new characters per chapter, but also have a cast that keeps coming back (and with that I don’t mean the people who work there, but the customers). I loved meeting all the people and see their personalities and see them discover food that looks absolutely delicious. Really, I wish I could dive into this world and grab some food. I could also do with a nice cold ale though. Mm. <3
For most of the volume we are in the fantasy world, but there is a moment that we are back in the normal world. How do we know? The buildings for one, and the clothes on the customer for second. That is clearly not fantasy garb that the guy is wearing.
My favourite character would be the woman mercenary. She was just so cool. Though I did feel sorry for her in the end.
At times there was a bit too much talking for my liking, but sometimes I didn’t mind. It gave some backstory in the characters or the food. And I do like that.
The art is absolutely gorgeous and the food is deliciously drawn. Really it just pops out of the page. You just want to lick the page (or screen in my case as this is an ecopy). I wouldn’t recommend to actually do it though. 😛
All in all, I would definitely recommend this one.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
May 20, 2019
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital copy of this book in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.
Another great installment in this series! I was wondering, with the previous two volumes, if the series would just stay light and fun, but there is some good character development and backstories going on in this volume. I'm excited to read the next volume and interested in seeing more development from the characters and story.
Another great installment in this series! I was wondering, with the previous two volumes, if the series would just stay light and fun, but there is some good character development and backstories going on in this volume. I'm excited to read the next volume and interested in seeing more development from the characters and story.
May 13, 2019
I received a free copy for an honest review from Netgalley.
I’ve seen all the available episodes currently on VRV, and this volume picks up after what is currently on air. These episodes were funny, well drawn and well written. I cannot wait to see them animated, and enjoyed seeing more of the Japanese food I love so much through the lens of a foreign time and culture.
I’ve seen all the available episodes currently on VRV, and this volume picks up after what is currently on air. These episodes were funny, well drawn and well written. I cannot wait to see them animated, and enjoyed seeing more of the Japanese food I love so much through the lens of a foreign time and culture.
July 4, 2019
While I normally enjoy books on food it seems that this was not my style. I was kind of bored throughout. May have helped if the comic had been in color. I know this is volume 4 and maybe I need to read the other three first.
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