I love this book. I want to buy a physical copy. I love when manga has an overall story but then has mini stories within them. This is giving me nightmare inspector without the spookiness of that story.

The imagery of the cooking is beautiful to the point I wish this was a full color manga. The story is basically set in very early times and seemingly in Germany. They obviously haven’t really had a lot of Japanese food so these soldiers and common folk find this place and it’s amazing food and they love it. I am so excited to see where this story goes and if there are any magical aspects add in the future because it kind of hints to a secret market where they get food because how else would they get such good sashimi in a place where meats are bland and is landlocked.

I can’t wait for future novels and after the holidays will be looking to purchase a physical copy.

I enjoyed this lighthearted first volume. It took me back to some of my own experiences dining in a cozy izakaya on many Japanese comfort foods.

Typically with manga I feel that that first volume is crucial for setting up the storyline and characters. I felt this volume introduced us to a lot of characters but left me wanting more. I’d be interested to see if there is further character development in the later volumes with the characters introduced.

Food or sharing a meal is always something that can bring people together and this volume reminded me of a show I love called Midnight Diner.

I’ll be looking for the next volumes to see how the story progresses.

This was a fun read!
Made me very hungry and I learned some German on the way.

It's a fun read, with different scenes, making it feel like you are watching a play.
I'm really curious as to where Hans and Shinobu's relationship is going and as to where there products come from and how it works, like do they have a magic fridge or door that opens up to different market places all over the world or are they able to teleport?

Anyway, it was a good read.

This was a fun and funny manga that I really enjoyed reading! The way they describe the different foods made me very hungry. Such descriptive adjectives to describe what they were cooking. The book was educational, too, as I learned some new Japanese words. Lots of good illustrations. I would recommend this for any manga lover but watch out because you might learn something or become very hungry!

Rating: 3.5 leaves out of 5
-Characters: 2/5
-Cover (+art): 5/5
-Story: 2/5
-Writing: 5/5
Genre: Cooking, Fantasy
-Cooking: 5/5
-Fantasy: 2/5
Type: Manga
Worth?: Eh

Want to thank Netgalley and publishers for giving me the chance to read this book.

A cute manga but not the manga for me. If you like a manga about just some random people cooking and getting a lot of customers go for it. I suppose it could be a palate cleanser between other mangas.

I am a beginner when it comes to Manga but having come across this one I knew I wanted to give it a go.. I love anything that features cooking the storyline

This was cute and I would be interested in continuing the series

4 stars

Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu Volume 1 by Natsuya Semikawa follows in the vein of Restaurant From Another World in that a restaurant from (presumably) modern day Japan somehow exists in a medieval fantasy world for patrons to visit. Each chapter is episodic in that each dish is the highlight and happens to be just what the person is craving. It's a charming manga but it didn't give me enough to want to continue the series and I felt like I didn't get to know the fantasy world at all--the worldbuilding could use some work. The integration of the German words was also difficult as well from an eBook standpoint as the words were often just defined once with a glossary at the back of the novel if readers forgot what the word was, a burden for the reader if the don't want to flip to the back of the book for the definition when a term is used in a later chapter.

It's so pleasant and comfortable. There isn't much in the way of plot, but somehow it doesn't really need to have it. Too much plot would detract from the food and the funny little character interactions and the general pleasantness of the whole book. I very much enjoyed it, and will enjoy finding the next volume and reading it, hopefully next to a fire with a steaming bowl of something tasty.

This slice-of-life manga blends historical and cooking elements seamlessly. The unique storytelling narrative (having each new chapter from a new perspective) creates episodic glimpses into numerous characters lives. While reading, my stomach could not stop grumbling.

Thank you so much to Udon Entertainment and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this manga. Oh, this was a great story!!!!!! It reminds me of Today's Menu for the Emiya Family mixed with Seven Shakespeares with the setting and slice of life atmosphere. However, with that in mind, the dialogue can be a bit dry and dense so you may not always want to pick it up one at a time. The art though is gorgeous, and the characters seem interesting enough for me to pick up more. Because of these points, I have to give this a 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu Vol 1 is a cute slice-of-life cooking story. It follows a pretty normal cooking series format of presenting a dish a chapter that brings a sense of contentment from the customers. The setting's a little different with possible magical/supernatural influence, but vol 1 only hints at it.

Wow did reading this make me hungry 🤤

'Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu', is a series centred around a Japanese style pub that exists in a back alley of the fictional medieval European city of Eiteriach. Brought together by a love for good food and a wholesome atmosphere, the 'Nobu's' customers range from uptight tax collectors and tired soldiers, to spoilt young heiresses and more..

There's just something so comforting about manga series that have a focus on food! And the reactions! Reading this felt like a warm hug in the best way possible~


— Thank you to Netgalley and Kodansha comics for providing an eARC in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own

I'm hungry now after I read this. This manga follows the stories of the people that enter a Izakaya after a day in their life. Except, the Izakaya has access to food and tools the people in the village have never seen before. What is really going on in this Izakaya?
I enjoyed this for what it was. It was short and sweet. This volume didn't really tell us anything about the world or the characters so I'm still a bit confused about all that's happening. Overall, a decent food manga.

Thank you Netgalley and Udon Entertainment for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is really cute! I love the story. It's just charming and an easy read. I definitely want to read more!

I really enjoyed this light-hearted read. I want to read more volumes since the mystery of the izakaya remains at the end of the first volume. I will recommend it to our manga orderers!

This is a very light-hearted, slice-of-life historical manga. It's a bit over the top but quite cute at the same time. Most of the manga is comprised of people trying Japanese food for the first time, which alone doesn't seem like enough to comprise a series. What intrigues me is the fact that there appears to be something supernatural afoot. When the Japanese restaurant workers run out of ingredients, they disappear down a mysterious, long hallway and come back with plenty more, even in a land with a harsh, cold environment and pitiful harvest. So I'm suspicious they are traveling through a wormhole in time. I just wish they had dropped a few more breadcrumbs in this first volume because I would personally only continue reading if a plot of some sort emerges, because I'm not much of a slice-of-life reader, but I do know plenty of people who are and who would love this manga either way.

I want to thank Netgalley for an advanced ARC of this manga , all opinions are my own.

This was a very cute read and made me laugh at times because everyone was so mesmerised by the food that it over ran them hehe lol, I would continue with this series because it's fun and engaging to keep u interested from page to page.

I give this a 3.5 stars was fun. 😊

I think this is a wonderful slice of life manga focused around food. Perfect for fans of "Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles" or "Today's Menu for the Emiya Family," or if you liked "Food Wars" but want something a little calmer and more wholesome. I think it is abundantly clear the creator loves food, and this is displayed on every page. The central characters, the chef and....waitress? Hostess? The woman on the cover, basically, are wonderful, even if we do not get much of them with just themselves.

I also really enjoyed the display of how food, especially good food, can impact a person and their day. The only real downside is this book made me very hungry.

I did have some problem with the pages being quite blurry, I'm not sure if that is an issue all the digital issues have or just the one I was provided. I do wish to buy this book, but I will defenitly be checking to see if the art is this blurry in the print editions.

When two moons rise in the sky, two different worlds collide for an evening of fine dining and good company.
This slice-of-life manga is heartwarming with the bonus of being educational. Readers unfamiliar with the German words and Japanese food will find themselves finishing the book with a whole new vocabulary and practice in empathy. The story opens with two low-ranking soldiers after a long day and looking for a place to take the edge off. After discovering an odd door, they walk through and find themselves in a modern, Japanese-style pub.
While the pub is filled with modern-day amenities readers will be familiar with, such as glass cups and hot plates, the characters are amazed by these unfamiliar items. Something simple like the soldiers being wary of a glassware allows the readers to see the familiar from an unfamiliar perspective. Learning to view something outside of oneself is valuable for practicing empathy. Overall, the book has many layers of teachable moments.
From a technical point of view, there is a variety of language and exposure to Japanese culture. Readers are introduced to German words, most of them food-related, along with Japanese cuisine. When an unfamiliar vocabulary term is introduced in the story, the author includes a footnote containing a brief definition. At the back of the manga is a “Menu”, which collects all the German and Japanese terms into one place, along with pronunciation guides and definitions. These inclusions help to educate the reader without disrupting the flow of the story.
Readers who enjoy the “Delicious in Dungeon” manga series will fall in love with this quaint pub and its colorful characters. No matter the reason for picking up the book, readers will finish with a new education and appreciation for the many characters visiting the pub.

DNF @ page 10

This one just wasn't my jam and that's okay. Not everything we attempt will be for us.