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10+ BEST Cooking Donghua (Recommendations)

Updated April 16, 2022 by sheynanigans

I know that all of you love anime. But wait! I am not here to talk about anime. I am here to discuss Donghua. Now, don’t tell me that you don’t know what a Donghua is. Welp! I’ll still tell you a bit about them, regardless if you know it or not HAHA! Donghua is basically a Chinese anime. These are not that popular outside China, so most people don’t even know that they exist.

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However, recently, these Chinese anime have started to gain a lot of attention. Some of the most famous Donghua are Link Click, Soul Land, and Fox Spirit Matchmaker. The animation quality in China has improved a lot in recent years.

Well! In this list we will talk about cooking Donghua. Most of us have watched Food Wars, or at least heard about it, right? It is one of the most popular cooking anime, but the thing is, we’re not going to look into more of the cooking anime, instead we’ll be going through a list of cooking DONGHUA. Welp! That’s enough yapping, let’s just get right into the list.

 

CHINESE ANIME ABOUT COOKING

 

11. Big Ear Tutu Gourmet RhapsodyBig Ear Tutu Gourmet Rhapsody

Cooking
Plot
Characters
Animation
Total
10/20
4/10
6/10
5/10
25/50

We have a movie on this list. This movie aired in 2017 and is 90 minutes long. The MC of this show is named Tutu. Tutu is a kindergartener and loves to eat delicious food. However, his mother is tired of his eating habits. 

Tutu realises this and starts his training under Jackie Chan’s mother to become the “Little Chef God”. After some really intense hard work, Tutu was able to achieve this goal and make his mother proud. Tutu was a star in his hometown, and everyone respected him. What else would he want? lol!

The story of this Donghua is pretty decent, and the characters are also enjoyable. I’m sure you’ll also like it. The animation is a bit childish, but it is still enjoyable. Well! I enjoyed watching it a lot.

 

10. Paddi The Amazing ChefPaddi The Amazing Chef

Cooking
Plot
Characters
Animation
Total
11/20
5/10
5/10
6/10
27/50

The first Donghua on this list is Paddi the Amazing Chef. Well! This Donghua only has one episode. It was aired as the 11th season of Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf. This series is basically for kids. However, as long as it involves cooking, we’ll add it to our list.

The MC of this show is Paddi. Paddi is a goat who cares a lot about other people. One day, he sneaked into the kitchen to steal gingerbread. However, he accidently knocked over the spice box and angered Aunt Merry. Due to this, the kingdom lost all its taste. Now, Paddi has to do something to restore the Taste Kingdom. Can he do it? 

The animation in this show is kinda childish, so some peeps might not like it.

 

9. Foodie Boy’s Classic of Mountains and SeasFoodie Boys Classic of Mountains and Seas

Cooking
Plot
Characters
Animation
Total
12/20
6/10
7/10
5/10
30/50

Now, the title is quite interesting, right? This donghua follows the story of a gourmet named Bu Bai Chi. The story continues as Bu Bai Chi travels from one place to another. As the name implies, it ranges from mountains to seas.

Well! This donghua is basically for kids. Most people won’t even bother trying it out. However, if you’re looking for a show for your child, this is an excellent choice.

 

8. Kung Fu Cooking GirlsKung Fu Cooking Girls

Cooking
Plot
Characters
Animation
Total
13/20
5/10
7/10
6/10
31/50

Kung Fuu Cooking Girls is another popular donghua. This donghua follows the story of a traveller who stumbles upon two female cooks. Surprisingly, it is just 8 minutes long. However, these 8 minutes are more than enough to make you love it!

The story continues as these cooks start fighting against each other in order to decide which restaurant the traveller will eat at. Isn’t it amazing? The animation quality is just top-notch. You won’t regret a single second of this one.

If you just want to take a break from everything going on in your life, I suggest you watch this short animation. The fight scenes are even better than some of the top Shounen anime, lol! I won’t name them though. I just don’t want to die yet.

 

7. God Troubles MeGod Troubles Me

Cooking
Plot
Characters
Animation
Total
14/20
8/10
8/10
7/10
37/50

Another well-known donghua! The only prob is that the main theme isn’t cooking, but don’t worry, cooking is still there. 

The donghua follows the story of a teenage girl. This girl is not your ordinary teenager. She is, in fact, the daughter of a celestial being and a youkai. Her father is the Food God, but she doesn’t have any powers. Well! The powers of her mother and father were completely cancelled out so she was born without one.

The comedy in this donghua is top-notch. The cooking scenes are a bit limited, but they are there. The animation is a bit lacking, but you’ll still enjoy every bit of it. I promise!

 

6. Cooking With ValkyriesCooking With Valkyries

Cooking
Plot
Characters
Animation
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17/20
6/10
8/10
9/10
40/50

Another great donghua on this amazing list. I’m pretty sure most donghua watchers know about this one, right? This donghua is an adaptation of a game known as Honkai Impact 3.

It follows the story of the Valkyries and how they spend their everyday lives. Wait a minute! You don’t know what valkyries are? Well! I’ll tell you a bit about them. Valkyries are basically deities that help gods perform their duties—and all of them are females.

The animation of this donghua is pretty smooth and decent, and I’m sure you’ll love it. Don’t make me talk about the characters. I just love each and every character in this donghua. I’m damn sure you will also.

 

5. Xiang Shi ChuanshuoXiang Shi Chuanshuo

Cooking
Plot
Characters
Animation
Total
17/20
7/10
8/10
8/10
40/50

Yet another underrated gem on this list. Aren’t there too many underrated gems on this list? lol! Most of the donghua are generally underrated. The world should give the Chinese animation industry the respect it deserves.

I feel like the animation quality of donghua has improved a lot in recent years. They have made some exceptionally great anime, like Link Click and many more.

This donghua follows the story of a food truck shop owner as he interacts with his customers and serves them sincerely. Serving your customers nicely is the key, right? This is actually pretty wholesome. I’d definitely recommend it if you are looking for a change of pace. The animation quality is also pretty neat, and I believe that you’ll love it.

 

4. Flavors of Youthflavors of youth

Cooking
Plot
Characters
Animation
Total
15/20
9/10
8/10
9/10
41/50

Well! Cooking isn’t the main theme of this donghua. Still, it deserves this spot on this list. 

Flavors of Youth is a collection of three different stories. However, the story we are concerned with is the first one named “Sunny Breakfast.” This episode follows the story of an adult who remembers his past. He sees a bowl full of noodles and how they were made. He then compares his present with his past and thinks that his current life is absolutely tasteless. 

The animation of this Donghua is absolutely amazing. You will be mesmerised by the bowl of noodles, lol!!

 

3. Let’s EatLets Eat

Cooking
Plot
Characters
Animation
Total
17/20
9/10
8/10
10/10
44/50

Ahhh! This one is pretty special. Let’s Eat is a short 8-minute Chinese animation by Anamon Studios. This animation has also won an award.

It follows the story of a mother and her child as they enjoy their life together. They cook together and enjoy the process. Then, they eat side by side, enjoying these little moments in life. This animation teaches us a lot about life. It teaches us that we should cherish what we have and enjoy every bit of it. 

You should definitely take some time to watch this one. It is available on YouTube. I won’t tell you the channel name, lmao! Do something for yourself once.

 

2. The Dining of Link LeeThe Dining of Link Lee Li Linke de Xiao Guaner

Cooking
Plot
Characters
Animation
Total
19/20
7/10
8/10
10/10
44/50

Another amazing donghua on this list. The Dining of Linke Lee has one of the most amazing animations I’ve ever seen in my life. 

The donghua follows the story of a cook named Lee Lin Ke. Lee owns a restaurant in a small alley. His restaurant does not have any extravagant or lavish advertisements, so it is quite unpopular and easy to ignore. However, those who have visited this restaurant even once can never forget it. This just shows you how good of a cook Lee really is.

As I’ve already told you, the animation of this Donghua is amazing. I’m pretty sure you’ll be mesmerised by its beauty. You should definitely give it a try.

 

1. Adorable Food Goddess5 1

Cooking
Plot
Characters
Animation
Total
19/20
8/10
9/10
10/10
46/50

Ahhhh! This one was bound to make this list. Meng Qi Shi Shen is one of the most popular Donghuas of all time. It is considered one of the best cooking anime ever. 

It follows the story of a gourmet magazine editor named Ye Jiayao. Ye Jiayao has a huge dream. She wishes to become a great cook in the future. However, fate had something else planned for her. One day, her soul was teleported inside the body of a teenage girl in ancient China. The interesting thing here is that the teenage girl is pretty useless.

Ye Jiayao was even kidnapped. Hence, she used her amazing cooking skills and a bit of humour to win the hearts of everyone she met. The animation is just too amazing in this Donghua. You won’t regret watching it.

 

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Here is the list, guys. Well! Some of the donghua on this list aren’t directly related to cooking. However, the Chinese animation industry is relatively new, so there aren’t many Donghua in this particular genre. 

We will definitely have some amazing cooking donghua in the future, I’m sure. Till then, sayonara!

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