Read Shokugeki no Soma 食戟のソーマ (Japanese); 食戟之灵 (Chinese); 식극의 소마 (Korean); Soma's Cafeteria Drama; Food Wars! (English); В поисках божественного рецепта (Russian); ยอดนักปรุงโซมะ (Thai); Shokugeki no Souma Manga; Vua Bếp Souma; Vua Bếp Soma (Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt - TV); Kulinarne pojedynki (Polish)
Shokugeki no Soma is a popular Japanese manga series targeted primarily at young male readers, falling under the shonen genre. Created by Yuto Tsukuda, the title combines two key elements: “Shokugeki,” which signifies intense culinary duels used to resolve conflicts, and “Soma,” the name of the protagonist. The story follows Soma Yukihira, an ambitious teenager with a passion for cooking.
Soma aspires to take over his father’s local diner and master the unique “Yukihira Style” of cooking passed down to him. Despite his dedication, he has never managed to defeat his father in their numerous cooking battles, losing a staggering 489 times. Just as Soma prepares to enter high school, his father unexpectedly closes the restaurant to pursue opportunities overseas. Instead, he enrolls Soma in the elite Totsuki Culinary Academy, a prestigious institution known for its rigorous standards.
At Totsuki, only the top 10% of students manage to graduate, making it an incredibly competitive environment. Soma’s journey begins when he impresses the academy director during the entrance exam, becoming the sole candidate to pass on his first attempt. The series unfolds as Soma navigates the challenges of the academy, proving his skills in high-stakes culinary battles while striving to surpass his father’s legacy. The intense rivalries, creative dishes, and personal growth form the core of this engaging narrative.
