I originally bought this manga curiosity, being myself a lover of cooking, with some trepidation. Yet I must confess that I am particularly surprised to see how it is possible to make a manga about exciting cuisine! The story of Soma, a young talented and charismatic cook continuing his apprenticeship in order to surpass his father cooking material is exciting! The authors managed to mix a certain simplicity to their love for the kitchen, which allows reading more enjoyable. I also enjoyed the few culinary tips that are cleverly introduced into the story.
I recommend this to any manga reader, and especially to food lovers, though I think it is not necessary to appreciate the true value!