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Gourmet Gaming
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Gourmet Gaming

Leveling up by only eating, Leveling Up through Eating, LUBOE, 밥만 먹고 레벨업
Native Language Korean
Released 2018
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Original Ch.: 1442
Translated Ch.: 1442
Rank: #544
Last Update: January 14, 2026
Original Pub.: Kakaopage, KW Books
English Pub.: Wuxiaworld
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7.8

Gourmet Gaming is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Comedy and more. Written by the author 박민규. A total of 1,442 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

A crunchy and crispy chicken. The stretchy cheese on pizza, and eating ramyeon at 1 in the morning! I only wanted to eat delicious food. So why is my life in danger because of bulimia*?!
There’s a place where I can fulfill my most cherished dream of eating everything I want!
The virtual reality game Athenae!
I’m just eating well but isn’t this a bit weird?
The true value of food
(Acquired +1 STR)
The stat went up.
Note: *Raw says 폭식 결여증 which literally means deficiency in binge eating. I’m assuming this is the Non-purging Type of Bulimia.

💡 Editor’s Note: Warning: Do NOT read this on an empty stomach! The food descriptions are incredibly vivid and mouth-watering. It’s a heartwarming and hilarious “Leveling through Eating” story that feels like a warm hug. If you want a break from edgy, dark protagonists, Minhyuk is your guy.

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WebNovelDB Review

7 /10
Gourmet Gaming is the ultimate "comfort food" of web novels. It takes the classic VRMMO trope and gives it a delicious twist. The protagonist is genuinely likable; his obsession with food is charming rather than annoying, and the way his "hunger" drives the plot is surprisingly creative. While the game mechanics are fairly standard and the tension is never truly "life-or-death," the joy of the story lies in the discovery of new recipes and the reactions of the NPCs to Minhyuk’s unconventional playstyle. It’s light, funny, and consistently entertaining, though it can feel a bit repetitive if you read it all in one sitting. For Fans Of: Culinary fantasy, wholesome protagonists, VRMMO "cheat" systems, and satisfying comedy. Not For You If: You want high-stakes drama, complex political intrigue, or a serious cultivation system.
WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Minhyuk (The gourmet protagonist whose life depends on eating); General Rice (One of the many high-ranking NPCs who become fans of Minhyuk's appreciation for food).
Power System: Gourmet Growth System. Minhyuk gains permanent stat points (STR, DEX, etc.) and hidden skills by consuming rare, high-quality ingredients and completing "Food Quests." His growth is exponential compared to traditional players who only grind monsters.
Themes: Culinary Fantasy, VRMMO, Comedy, Healing/Wholesome, Overpowered MC.

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