Selected Food Novels 美食文精选

1. 1 苏 Madam Su's Daily Food Stall in Bianjing 苏娘子汴京摆摊日常（美食） Pu You菩又Romance772k WordsCompleted Su Fei, a top chef, transmigrates into the Song Dynasty as the eldest daughter of the Su family, who hanged herself after being divorced. Two rooms, nine people. The entire Su family are migrant workers in the capital, and every morning, the moment they open their eyes, each of them is already five wen in the red on rent. Her first meal after arriving is a flatbread as hard as a baguette and porridge so watery it might as well be rice soup. Worse still, her new body’s tongue is even more disce 27.6kFavorites27.4kClicks/ch49.4kGifts

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   Overall, it's a very good food management novel, with a great balance between the plot and the food.

2. 2 穿 Transmigrating as an Ordinary Townsfolk 穿越之市井小人物 Ting Jinkan听金坎Romance550k WordsCompleted [Food] [Cozy, Relaxed Daily Life] After transmigrating, chef Qiao Mianmian became the youngest daughter in a blended family in ancient times. Her father was a butcher, her mother took in odd sewing jobs, and all nine members of the family were ordinary people at the bottom of society. Just as her older brothers and sisters reached the age for marriage, the local government raised taxes, and heavy rain washed away part of the family's earthen house... Life was so hard they could barely afford tw 65.7kFavorites100.7kClicks/ch50.7kGifts

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   It's a beautiful read, full of charming and touching everyday life. The author writes in a very down-to-earth way, and the characters are all very vivid. Although there aren't many dramatic plot twists, the descriptions of daily life and food are never boring. It's a very charming and well-written book, highly recommended!

3. 3 全 The Gourmet Holographic Bistro 全息小饭馆[美食] Cat Nap猫眠儿Danmei (BL)1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete, please leave a five-star review! Preorder: There’s Someone in My Game] Ancient-era young chef Lan Yezhou was searching for ingredients when he missed a step and fell into a strange new world: Vegetables that sprouted from the ground every few minutes; fruit ready to harvest every three days; streams so shallow you could still catch an endless supply of fish; birds flying overhead and animals running through the woods... Even ingredients from the deep sea were easy to come by. Despite 42kFavorites71kClicks/ch43.7kGifts

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   Overall, it's not bad. It's a food novel disguised as a holographic and realistic story, and I feel that the early part is better than the later part.

4. 4 农 The Pretty Little Farmhouse Wife 农家漂亮小福妻 Sweet Rice Dumpling甜汤团Romance810k WordsCompleted [The novel is complete. My new novel, The Widow's Burden, is now underway. I've revised this novel since completing it, and I'm not responsible for pirated copies. Writing this took half a year with almost no breaks. My health is poor, and I can no longer manage the comments section. It will close on July 20. Thank you for understanding.] [Rugged man x delicate young woman] A big scandal has recently hit Pipa Village: the only beloved daughter of Scholar Lin was abducted by bandits on her way t 31.6kFavorites83.4kClicks/ch15kGifts

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   A scholarly woman meets a farmer. A decent rebirth story about changing one's fate and becoming wealthy. The world-building isn't very grand, but the protagonist lives a comfortable and peaceful life.

5. 5 娇 The Lovely Cook at the Frontier 娇美厨娘在边关 Sweet Rice Dumpling甜汤团Romance551k WordsCompleted 28.7kFavorites64.9kClicks/ch6.8kGifts

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   It's a good watch, but I feel a bit sorry for the male lead's mother.

6. 6 古 The Daily Struggles of a Married Couple in Ancient Times 古代夫妻奋斗日常 Sweet Rice Dumpling甜汤团Romance822k WordsCompleted [Complete] Next book: A Son-in-Law's Daily Struggle to Support His Family One-line summary: The rags-to-riches story of a married couple in ancient times. Yangzhou Prefecture, Qingshan County, Shenmu Town [Stall] unlocked Yangzhou Prefecture, Qingshan County [Ping'an Restaurant] unlocked Qingshan County [Frostflower Pavilion (Silk Flower Shop)] unlocked Qingzhou Prefecture [Ping'an Tavern] unlocked Qingzhou Prefecture [Frostflower Pavilion (Silk Flower Shop)] unlocked Qingzhou Prefecture [Arom 19.8kFavorites52kClicks/ch8.2kGifts

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   A commoner girl x a loyal farmer. A story of rebirth and building wealth. The male lead is a loyal and family-oriented man, while the female lead has some flaws in her personality. After being reborn, she begins to truly accept the male lead and builds her wealth together. Overall, it's a pretty good story.

7. 7 吃 A Foodie's Guide to Making It as a Master Chef 吃货厨神发家指南 Bear's Day熊的天Romance739k WordsCompleted Song Moyu transmigrated. The original owner was the daughter of a butcher named Song. She'd jumped into a river in a fit of anger because Li, the scholar, wouldn't return her love. Being lovesick is no good. Wouldn't it be better to cook delicious food and eat your fill? Luckily, her family's tavern had come along with her as a personal space. It had every kind of pot, bowl, and cooking utensil, along with all sorts of seasonings! It even came with a miraculous medicinal cuisine shop. "Dad, do 13.5kFavorites36.1kClicks/ch9kGifts

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   A butcher woman and a noble young man. Overall, it's not bad and worth watching.

8. 8 食 A Feast for Every Taste 食全食美 Little Sweet Potato少地瓜Romance944k WordsCompleted [Negative reviews from jealous haters. Comments are closed.] Shi Yanxing, queen of the food service industry, transmigrated. A leaky, dilapidated house. Broken windows letting in the wind. Old folks and little kids. Their entire fortune amounted to eighteen copper coins. What to do? Go back to her old line of work! From the Great Lu dynasty's first boxed lunch to her hundredth chain restaurant, Shi Yanxing created another food-service legend! A career-minded straight woman who has no interest i 154.1kFavorites310.8kClicks/ch340.1kGifts

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   A commoner's daughter and a minor official's son. The female lead's family becomes wealthy through their culinary skills, while the male lead takes the imperial examinations and eventually becomes a rising star in the court. The names of the male and female leads and the plot are very memorable. A treasure of a novel series, highly recommended!

9. 9 汴 A Diary of Life in Bianjing 汴京生活日志 Clear Song Flow清越流歌Romance878k WordsCompleted Blurb: The main story is complete~ Shen Lishu transmigrates into the eldest daughter of a low-ranking clerk's family in Bianjing. Bianjing is a city of dazzling splendor. The broad avenues are filled with magnificent carriages and fine horses, the night market at Zhou Bridge is bustling with traffic and crowds, and the entertainment quarters are alive with music and dancing, indulgence and excess... None of this has anything to do with Shen Lishu. She didn't transmigrate into a noble family, so 102.4kFavorites214.3kClicks/ch95.5kGifts

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   A commoner girl meets royalty. A pretty good farming and wealth-building novel. The female lead's career development is very well written, and the satisfying moments are well-executed. The only drawback is that the male lead has some background characters. Highly recommended!

10. 10 换 A Better Life After Switching Fates 换命后的美好生活 Flower Pastry and Wine花酥酒Romance564k WordsCompleted The Jiang family had two daughters, both as beautiful as flowers. When famine came, one of them had to be sold for the family to survive. Jiang Yunzhu drew the shorter stick and was taken away by a slave trader. Seven years later, Jiang Yunzhu was more radiant than ever, dressed in fine clothes and surrounded by servants. She was now the young madam of the Anping Marquis Household, a position of great honor. As it turned out, the slave trader had sold her to the Anping Marquis Household. Meanwh 69.4kFavorites199.5kClicks/ch21.3kGifts

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    A peasant girl fleeing famine meets a noble young master. The plot is very memorable, and the theme of rebirth and changing one's fate is handled very well. The ending is a bit rushed, but the flaws don't detract from the overall quality. A gem of a story, highly recommended!

11. 11 金 A House Full of Gold and Jade 金玉满堂 Bone-Born Fan骨生迷Romance816k WordsCompleted (This book was originally titled The Comforting Days After Losing Her Husband, but the title was deemed inappropriate, so it had to be changed.) Gu Yin fainted from working overtime. When she opened her eyes again, she had become a young farmer's wife. The poor girl had been sold as a child bride when she was young. After finally enjoying a few peaceful years, her husband was forcibly conscripted by the imperial court and vanished without a trace, leaving behind only a blustering, timid mother-i 187.6kFavorites451.5kClicks/ch209.7kGifts

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    A time-traveling peasant girl meets a lovesick military general. The plot is captivating, the characters are vivid, and it leaves a lasting impression. A gem of a series, highly recommended!

12. 12 和 The Hermit Life with the World's Best (Gourmet Food) 和天下第一的隐居生活（美食） Mint Bear Cub薄荷熊童子Romance895k WordsCompleted For Lu Yunhua, spring means planting crops and digging for bamboo shoots; summer means soaking wine and making sauces; autumn means picking mushrooms and preserving vegetables; winter means sewing clothes and making shoes. Friends with the forest, keeping company with the seasons. Though she was a modern person, she somehow lived like someone from ancient times, cut off from the world... Her only hobby was flipping through martial arts novels in her spare time, and her collection filled the bo 38.7kFavorites122.2kClicks/ch16.8kGifts

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    It's a pretty sweet romance novel; you might want to check it out.

13. 13 皇 The Royal Chef 皇家美厨娘 Yan Qi延琦Romance402k WordsCompleted The current Second Prince, Prince Su Xiao Jingyao, is valiant and extraordinary, with peerless good looks. Just as he reached marriageable age, the emperor and empress unexpectedly betrothed him to Pei Xiuzhu, the least noticeable of the Chancellor's daughters, a lazy, food-loving girl who'd rather just laze about. At first, he thought it was nothing more than a political marriage. He could never fall for that round-faced Second Miss Pei. After they married What? She never liked me? She fainted 13.6kFavorites33.4kClicks/ch7.4kGifts

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    It's quite nice to look at, and it's rather relaxing.

14. 14 边 The Little Chef at the Frontier 边关小厨娘 Rice Ball Invasion团子来袭Romance782k WordsCompleted My ongoing novel, The Crown Princess of a Fallen Kingdom, is ready to read~ Click into my author page to find it~ When Jiang Yanyi, heir to an old hotpot restaurant, opened her eyes, she discovered she had transmigrated into an old-fashioned romance novel as the vicious supporting female character. Worse, after framing the heroine, she was exiled to a military camp on the frontier and made into a plaything for the soldiers' amusement. She touched the scar on her forehead, left by the original 146.1kFavorites382.6kClicks/ch119.6kGifts

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    It's a good read, with a novel premise and good writing.

15. 15 汴21+ A Record of Bianjing Cuisine 汴京美食录 Munching on Tangyuan吃吃汤圆呀Romance488k WordsCompleted 36.2kFavorites91.9kClicks/ch12.3kGifts

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    Overall, it's not bad.

16. 16 开 Starting from Two Dilapidated Huts (Gourmet) 开局两间破瓦房（美食） Rice Porridge with Sugar糖泡饭Romance791k WordsCompleted The complete novel is finished. I’m fixing typos now. Thank you, my dears, for your support! Wen Ranran is the sole heir to a culinary family with a 300-year history, and the youngest champion of the National Cooking Competition. Just as she reaches the pinnacle of her life, Wen Ranran opens her eyes and discovers that she has transmigrated. The good news: She has become the daughter of an official. The bad news: Her new family doesn’t dote on her. Her grandmother doesn’t care for her, her au 9.9kFavorites22.6kClicks/ch9.4kGifts

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    This is a very good food management novel. The characters, plot, and romance are all well-developed and worth reading.

17. 17 宋 The Song Family's Youngest Daughter's Daily Business 宋家小女经营日常 Ji Youjiu姬有酒Romance433k WordsCompleted New story coming soon: Little Lin's Money-Making Diary (Food), starting soon! Blurb: Song Siyi, a lifestyle blogger, transmigrates into the body of a baby girl in the Song family, a farming household. Oh no, oh no, she's starving! To fill her belly and make it to the top of life, Song Siyi has no choice but to wield a little spatula and lead her whole family to prosperity! The main focus is her career, with some romance. P.S. The female lead won't change women's status all by herself. Women 4kFavorites15.5kClicks/ch1.2kGifts

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    Overall, it's pretty good; the storyline of the female protagonist's family's rise to wealth is well-written.

18. 18 陈 Is Chen Dong's Family Rich Yet? 陈东家今天富了吗 Xiang Ye湘也Romance819k WordsCompleted After an accident at work, Chen Niangwan woke up in the body of a poor young woman with a miserable life. Her father had died, and her grandfather and uncles had thrown her out of the Chen family. She 3.6kFavorites9.7kClicks/ch1.9kGifts

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    A girl from a humble family meets a body double for a noble family. The female lead runs a restaurant and does business, while the male lead uses his knowledge gained while working as a body double to gradually pass the imperial examinations and enter officialdom.

19. 19 厨 The Little Empress Chef 厨娘小皇后 Ball-Ball Bear球球熊Romance362k WordsCompleted Lian Luoluo transmigrates to the end of the Zhao Dynasty and becomes the legitimate daughter with the same name, whose birth mother died young, whose father is dead, and whose stepmother is cruel. Just as she's about to be married off to an old geezer, she runs away! She runs into bandits along the way and escapes into a cave, 1.9kFavorites4.5kClicks/ch443Gifts

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    Overall, it's a pretty good sweet story with a memorable plot.

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