I absolutely love anything that has chefs in it, and this one did not disappoint!
Lucy’s on the search of the taste that has made her feel at home.

I adored reading this it had some very funny moments and intro that introduces what the rest of the series might look like. Lucy’s on the search of something she might never find but she’ll do what she can to make it happen with the help of her two new bosses who have been understanding while also being connected to the goal she has.
We see a diverse of characters that makes the story feel warm and welcoming but also curious of future characters that might enter and cause a bit of a issues for other or maybe fix something that was long due.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for my honest review!

This was the perfect cozy, humorous quick read! I am already invested and need to know who the mystery chef is.

I have loved this story since I read it on WEBTOON. It is my absolute favorite from the platform. I love that this is a longer graphic novel as the first one. It has humor, heart, and an emotional story to work through for the main characters. I plan to purchase them all and suggest them for my library. Lucy is a likable main character who is well developed and sympathetic and Graham is also great character as well who has had a hard journey. These two finding each other though is always a pleasure to read.

I love this book. The art is amazing and the story is very cute and full of nostalgia not just for me as the reader but also for all of the characters. I read this for the first time on webtoon as it was coming out and it made me feel everything as I did back in 2018. (Holy cow i can't believe it's been 8 years)
This is a story about loss and keeping memories alive through the love and connection over food. The way I phrased that made it sound like a really heavy book but it's not i swear! It has the perfect combination of humor, wit and emotion.
Thank you Netgalley and Webtoon Unscrolled for the ARC in exchange for an honest review, and for allowing me to relive this beautiful story again.

I have been a diehard fan of this Webtoon since 2020, so a book format of one of my favorite stories ever is among the best things that has happened to me in 2026. I might have some bias since I know where the rest of this story goes and how it develops, but nevertheless:
<b><i>Gourmet Hound</i> is so incredibly tender and beautiful.</b> The characters are endearing, the art style is cozy and so incredibly enticing, and the storyline touches on themes of grief, mental health, and culture while maintaining its gentleness. The comedic timing is hilarious, too.
One of the greatest things about <i>Gourmet Hound</i> is how effortlessly diverse the characters are — they're so incredibly realistic and complex and rendered in such empathetic ways, without ever being contrived. It's so easy to see that people just exist like this, and if we could exist in a world like this fictional one, we'd all know a lot more peace. I find so much comfort in the people and places that are constructed within this story.
Not to mention how beautifully all the food is drawn. It induces cravings. I wish I was exaggerating.
<i>Gourmet Hound</i> is presented as a story about Lucy, a woman with a preternatural sense of smell, who goes on a hunt for an unknown chef who provided the signature taste behind her favorite restaurant. Along the way, she encounters Graham, an ex-professional chef with a little bit of trauma behind the end of that career. It's set up to be this sort of silly story about a young woman whose friends assist her on her search for "the perfect taste."
What <i>Gourmet Hound</i> shapes up to be is a narrative about seeking the things you've lost, finding the people you need, and accepting the past without holding onto it. It's a lot of deep motifs wrapped up in a pretty, funny bow. And it walks the line between these difficult conversations and the brighter overtones — it's the rare story that can discuss hard topics without becoming a hard read.
Now, having read and re-read the Webtoon more times than I can count, I kind of have every panel memorized and can predict every line of dialogue, so it did throw me off a little bit to see that some dialogue had been changed in the book. In some cases, I do think it was actually clarifying to have the dialogue changes, and it sets this volume up to hint at events that will transpire in later volumes.
I can't wait to see the way Robyn Lee Hamada tackles the later storyline arcs, and I'm so happy that this story — which once felt like "mine," my little favorite Webtoon in my corner of finished Webtoons — is going to reach a market that really does need more stories like it.

This is a charming slice of life with loveable characters and a lighthearted mystery. The incredible food illustrations are truly the cherry on top of an already amazing story. I can't wait to read more!

What a wonderful exploration of grief and relationships through the magic of food and family. I always come back to how expertly the author navigates the way the grief complicates our lives. I remember reading this webcomic when it was originally coming out and I love that it is receiving a print edition because I’ve gone back to this comic over and over again. I just think that explorations of the ways that grief and pain can affect so many people in so many ways and I can’t wait to see the rest of the series released as well.

If there ever was a reward for a webtoon that left us hungry or wanting to cook, this one would win first place. I love the connection of emotions and memories that are intertwined with food. Like the Sofrito being mentioned had me over the moon. I remember watching my mum make it when I was younger. I also adore the little food notes at the end of each episode. This was so lovely and cozy.

I thought that this would be a fun rom com book that would be light hearted, but I honestly ugly cried reading it. I think it's because I have a background as a pastry chef. I know how much food invokes memories and how nostalgic foods can be. It's really a thing i've experienced when something doesn't taste quite like the way I remembered it anymore. The characters feel so real and relatable to me as well. Like chefs i've previously known. It's really a heartwarming book to me and i'll 100000% read the next and hold this series dear to me.

Gourmet Hounds has everything you need: funny moments, great characters, an interesting story, drama, and a little romance. It’s truly the perfect bite!

I’m looking forward to the next volumes and seeing how the story continues to unfold.

Gourmet Hound, Vol. 1 was basically a warm hug for anyone whose love language is food.

I loved how food-centric the story was without ever feeling pretentious about it. Lucy’s sense of smell was such a fun way to experience the world through her, and I loved how food, memory, and emotion were all tied together.

The dogs? Adorable. The art? Cozy. And the fact that everyone has a vaguely food-related name? Stunning 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻

So incredibly sweet

Thank you to Robyn Lee Hamada, WEBTOON Unscrolled, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.