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Gourmet of Another World

GAW, Thế giới khác mỹ thực gia, 异世界的美食家

Native Language Chinese

Released 2016

AuthorLi Hongtian, 李鸿天

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 1851

Translated Ch.: 1851

Rank: #708

Last Update: March 24, 2026

Original Pub.: Qidian

English Pub.: Webnovel

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Gourmet of Another World is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Comedy and more. Written by the author Li Hongtian. A total of 1,851 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

In a fantasy world where martial artists can split mountains and creeks with a wave of their hand and break rivers with a kick, there exists a little restaurant like this.

The restaurant isn’t large, but it is a place where countless apex existences will rush into.

There, you can taste egg-fried rice made from phoenix eggs and dragon blood rice.

There, you can drink strong wine brewed from vermillion fruit and water from the fountain of life.

There, you can taste the barbecued meat of a ninth grade supreme beast sprinkled with black pepper.

What? You want to abduct the chef? That’s not going to happen, because there’s a divine beast of unfathomable level, the Hellhound, lying at the entrance.

Oh, that chef also has a robotic assistant that killed a ninth grade supreme being with a single hand and a group of crazy women whose stomachs were conquered.

🎭 System Interface: The “Gourmet-Face-Slap” Protocol

Rather than following a standard battle formula, this story operates on a unique narrative engine that uses food as a weapon of social and political dominance.

Component	Classification	Tactical Implication
Narrative Engine	Face-Slapping / Slice of Life	Drives the story toward immediate satisfaction as apex beings are humbled by a bowl of fried rice.
Primary Genre	Xuanhuan / Gourmet	Sets expectations for high-stakes cultivation, but subverts them through cooking.
Atmosphere	Cozy yet Repetitive	Creates a constant feeling of “food porn” excitement mixed with low-stakes comedy.
The “X” Factor	The System’s Arrogance	Forces the world to adapt to the restaurant’s rules, creating a “safe zone” dynamic.

📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Bu Fang & The System)

Instead of simple character roles, the story builds a contrast between the chef’s stoicism and the system’s absolute authority:

Attribute	Bu Fang	The System
Classification	Indifferent Chef	Omniscient / Troll GM
Mental Body	Represents Stoic Craftsmanship	Represents Absolute Law
Personality	Frugal, calm, and “robotic”	Vengeful, demanding, and protective
Dynamic	Their relationship evolves through forced quests that push Bu Fang into global conflicts.

Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Xuanhuan

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Editor's Note

💡 The "Salt and Vinegar" Insight
[The Food Torture]: What makes this aspect interesting is not just the fantasy ingredients, but the sensory descriptions. Seriously, don't read Gourmet of Another World on an empty stomach; the author’s breakdown of textures and smells is borderline cruel to the reader.

[The Repetition Trap]: While many readers enjoy the "chill" vibe, others find it frustrating due to the cyclical plot. New city, new arrogant young master, Blacky slaps them, new dish unlocked. If you're looking for deep character growth, this isn't it.

[The Passive Plague]: Personally, this is where the novel loses its momentum for some—Bu Fang is a "plague" of sorts. Everywhere he goes, chaos follows, yet he remains entirely detached. It's either addictive or annoying depending on your tolerance for a "No-Dick" MC archetype.

*1,851 chapters of fried rice, face-slapping, and a chef who just wants to cook in peace. Complete — and the ultimate 'don't read hungry' experience.*

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–150 (The Alleyway Start): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A strong opening that immediately establishes the comedy and the culinary hook, making it easy to get invested in the "Owner Bu" legend.

Ch. 151–800 (The Face-Slap Era): ⭐⭐⭐
The story slows down to explore various empire-level conflicts. It’s fun, but the repetitive nature of the "Young Master" tropes starts to feel like a drag.

Ch. 801–End (The Culinary God Path): ⭐⭐⭐
A more complex phase where the world-building expands beyond the initial continent, leading to a conclusion that satisfies the "God of Cooking" promise.

WebNovelDB Review

7 /10

A top-tier "comfort read" for those who love the Gourmet of Another World review style: high-end food descriptions and low-stress face-smacking.

Polish: 6/10. The writing feels smooth in the cooking scenes but can get repetitive and "word-for-word" in reactions during the long middle-arc.

Pacing: 5/10. The story starts with a great hook, but with over 1800 Gourmet of Another World chapters, it eventually shifts into a pattern that feels like it’s stalling for time.

Character Depth: 4/10. Rather than transformation, the characters are defined by their static roles. Bu Fang is a chef first, a human second, and a cultivator third.

Originality: 6/10. While it shares a "DNA" with Gourmet Food Supplier, it distinguishes itself through its more aggressive fantasy setting and the hilarious guardian duo.

The Good:
One of the strongest aspects is the sheer satisfaction of seeing legendary, mountain-splitting cultivators turn into obedient children just to get a taste of a new recipe.

The Bad:
However, it struggles with "immortal" antagonists. The villains are often carbon copies of each other, spouting the same "Trash!" insults for hundreds of chapters.

The Archetype:
The Transcendent Restaurateur — a protagonist who doesn’t follow the usual heroic path but instead operates as a neutral merchant in a world of madness.

Verdict:
Gourmet of Another World is ultimately a "vibes" experience. It’s less about a hero saving the world and more about watching a character navigate a world of chaos while worrying about the temperature of his wok. If you’re looking for a lighthearted power fantasy where the food is the star, this is worth trying.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Bu Fang (The Owner) — rather than a typical protagonist seeking world cultivation dominance, he is a man of icy indifference whose only obsession is culinary perfection. Honestly, his complete lack of emotion even when faced with death threats is almost unsettling. He is flanked by Blacky (Lord Dog), an unfathomably powerful yet lazy guardian who lives for sweet 'n' sour ribs, and Whitey, a mechanical puppet with a hilarious habit of stripping troublemakers naked before tossing them out.

Power System: The God of Cooking System. Instead of a generic leveling system where you meditate in caves, this mechanic revolves around culinary conversion. Bu Fang gains cultivation levels by selling high-grade dishes and completing system missions. This forces him to treat legendary ingredients—like Phoenix eggs and Dragon blood rice—as tactical assets, making every recipe a literal life-or-death upgrade.

Themes: Beyond Gastronomy and Xianxia tropes, the story heavily explores Emotional Detachment—especially through how the protagonist reacts to world-shaking conflicts with a simple "meh." The moral tension often comes from his neutrality while empires crumble around his tiny kitchen.

Similar To: God of Cooking, Black Tech Internet Cafe System

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