La Cuisine des Sorciers, Tome 1

とんがり帽子のキッチン [Tongari Bōshi no Kitchen] #1

by Hiromi Satō (Drawings), Kamome Shirahama (original story), Fédoua Lamodière (Translator)

Quand le manteau de la nuit se déploie sur l’Atelier, c’est l’heure pour Olugio et Kieffrey de laisser leurs talents culinaires s’exprimer ! Mais pour enchanter les papilles, il ne suffit pas de savoir marier les goûts… Il s’agit aussi d’exécuter savamment les sortilèges nécessaires pour extraire la chair délicieuse des pommes de terre à coquille, capturer les curieuses méduses-parapluies ou encore sublimer les saveurs acidulées des citrons arc-en-ciel ! Or, les deux chefs de l’Atelier ont fort à faire pour initier leurs apprenties à cet art ancestral qui n’a plus de secret pour eux… ou presque!

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Comics, Food, Cookbooks, Seinen

160 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 22, 2020

Reviews

[Bee]

damn these bitches gay. good for them, good for them

[Nore · Rating 3 out of 5]

These men are absolutely dating and I can't be convinced otherwise.

A Delicious in Dungeon rip-off, but make it cute slice of life with no impact on the plot. Very enjoyable!

[nikki | ཐི༏ཋྀ​​݁ ₊ ݁ . · Rating 4 out of 5]

such a cute little cooking spin-off from the main series. still v whimsical and creative w the fantastical foods and it’s fun to see more domestic moments between everyone.

[Esme · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED THIS!!!

I will say do not read this when you're hungry cause now I'm starving lol

I loved the way this was written!! it's a fun little cookbook but manga style and I think that's just such a genius idea.

Hopefully one day I'll be brave enough to tackle one of the recipes in here!

great little read!! especially if you're already a Witch Hat Atelier fan!


Thank you to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review!!

time to go eat

[Chantaal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shockingly good for a cookbook, though I shouldn't be surprised.

This isn't just a plain cookbook with some splash pages of character art here and there as you browse through recipes. Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen uses the characters to great effect, essentially creating a little slice of life volume with the characters we already love as they cook and bake and create gorgeous looking food. Most of the fantasy ingredients have real world versions, and the recipes look delicious.

Shirahama's art is astounding, as always - no surprise there.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the opportunity to read this!

[Reading_ Tamishly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely enjoyed reading this manga. The illustrations, the art looks good and the story is fun to read. There’s less to no unnecessary drama and thank the author for no unwelcome romance in the first volume.

If you are someone who loves reading about food/cooking with some witchy content, you will absolutely adore this manga. The characters (both adult and younger ones) are genuinely amazing. Looking forward for the next volume!

Thank you, Kodansha Comics, for the advance reading copy.

[Ricarda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the main series so much that I might as well take a look at the (*checks notes*) cooking spin-off.

[freddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

CAWPILE rating: 7.5/10
STAR rating: ★★★★

Characters are just as charming and endearing as always, but there isn't much Main Plot Stuff™ happening in these - it's like a cutesie, domestic cooking spin-off. Very chill, very adorable; would recommend if you've read + enjoy the main series.

Qifrey is a good dad.

[Brooke (Books are my Favorite!!) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A darling cookbook for right-brained peeps. I love Ollie.

[Steph ✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5✨️

This was cute but not much plot and a little reptative. Was nice to spend some more time with Quifrey and Olruggio though

[chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hate cooking but love watching people prepare food, and I love two weary good hearted dudes caring for their many adopted daughters but I hate too much plot, so this was perfect hehe. nothing happens and I could never cook this shit in a million years, 10/10 (:

[Liv Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Es increíble como este mundo y sus dos historias se están volviendo un comfort space en el que volver siempre a encontrar algo soft y calentito.

[Geoff · Rating 4 out of 5]

A readable, sweet, and perfectly cromulent entry in the cookbook manga genre (with some strong smoldering subtext). I haven't read the original series but this made me want to.

*Thanks to the artist, publisher, and NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.*

[Lastblossom]

tl;dr
A pleasant and beautifully illustrated food manga with low plot and high food value. Includes recipes!

Thoughts
Even though this is a spinoff, there's negligible plot going on in here, so if you haven't read Witch Hat Atelier, you won't be that confused about what's going on. Hardcore fans hoping for more story might be disappointed, because this is, as it turns out, basically a really well illustrated cookbook. Art is very appealing with a cozy fantasy feel to it and some cool character designs. The food also looks incredibly good, and thankfully we get recipes as well. Of note, the recipes are all fairly simple, but I'd hesitate to call them "easy." Things like fried foods and custards have the potential to go wrong, and beginner cooks might find some of the recipes a challenge. That said, I wouldn't call any of these recipes too complex either, so this set of recipes would work really well for anyone looking to try something a little more ambitious without having to spend more money on extra kitchen tools or pricier ingredients. But if you're not here for the recipes, that's fine too! It's a pleasant book, entirely in line with the usual iyashikei food manga genre, great for anyone looking for a relaxing, low stakes read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for a review copy! All thoughts in this review are my own.

[Anna Quilter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty cute Kitchen spin off Manga.

[Anastasia Terendii (livie's version) · Rating 3 out of 5]

читати про Кіфрі і Оруґіо (обожнюю його), звичайно, дуже приємно, але загалом мені було нудно, бо більшість сторінок займають рецепти, а мені їх ну взагалі не треба, АЛЕ [2] всі сцени між рецептами дуже милі і дуже комфортні, віє затишком

[yona!! · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nan mais ils sont trop in love Kieffrey et Olugio mdr

[Faye 🫀 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Qifrey nursing his sick husband back to health and also packing their kids lunches

[acorn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adored this!! The Witch Hat characters are the best 🥰🥰 Reading this was the perfect mix of comfort and cooking inspiration. I enjoyed learning about magical ingredients. Quifrey and Olruggio’s relationship in this book>>> Perfect for any Witch Hat Atelier or food lover!

[Knigoqdec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Няма никакъв реален смисъл от съществуването на отделна поредица "Кухня"... Но са абсолютно очарователни!
Да, да, признавам, че са ми слабост по принцип...

[Laurelas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. Spin-off de L'Atelier des Sorciers, Tome 1 c'est toujours mignon et joli, mais l'absence totale d'histoire (les chapitres se suivent et se ressemblent, Kieffrey et Olugio font la cuisine, avec des ingrédients qui n'existent pas et ont beaucoup d'affection l'un pour l'autre on dirait #sogay) rend le tout un peu ennuyeux et répétitif à la longue... (même pas sûre de vouloir lire la suite)

[evie · Rating 5 out of 5]

i’m a sucker for cozy fantasy and found family so this series grabbed me by the throat

[Dani · Rating 4 out of 5]

No plot, just recipes made by witches, with strange ingredients and a dash of magic. Wholesome and beautiful art as usual for the Witch Hat World.

Definitely for those who love food in anime/manga. I had fun with this silly little slice of life.

[Arien Vega · Rating 5 out of 5]

Si hubiese diez estrellas, se las pondría. Y doce, y cien. Qué preciosidad de tomo, me ha hecho muy feliz.

[Alo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love them so much T-T ❤️

[Bookbringer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cozy but a bit dull due to the lack of plot.

[Ben · Rating 5 out of 5]

9/10

This was just so insanely cute I just want to scream I love these characters so much <3

[Ciu · Rating 4 out of 5]

can i have 20 more volumes of two dads cooking for their four daughters? thanks

[Loue · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was so good and cozy. Loved it

[Ana Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 o idk, me ha dado ganas de cocinar así que me doy x satisfecha puesto que lo cogí de la biblioteca sin ninguna expectativa + me gusta como se presenta la creación de los platos