Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Review: A Man Who Can Order from Any Online Store Gets Isekai'd
by Ren Eguchi / Miya
*Affiliate link — I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Quick Take
- The online-ordering-in-another-world premise produces excellent food content — modern Japanese ingredients in a fantasy world
- Mukoda's wolfpack companions and their food enthusiasm are the series' most entertaining relationship
- 12 volumes ongoing; consistently pleasant
Who Is This Manga For?
- Readers who want food-focused isekai with a comfortable progression
- Anyone who enjoys cooking manga in unusual settings
- Fans of wolf companion characters in fantasy
- Readers looking for ongoing cooking isekai manga
Content Warnings & Age Rating
Age Rating: T (Teen) Content Warnings: Isekai setting; modern items in fantasy; wolf companions; gentle content
T rating — appropriate for most readers.
Yu's Rating
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Story Depth | ★★★☆☆ |
| Art Style | ★★★★☆ |
| Character Development | ★★★☆☆ |
| Accessibility for Non-Japanese Readers | ★★★★★ |
| Reread Value | ★★★★☆ |
Story Overview
Tsuyoshi Mukouda is accidentally summoned to a fantasy world when three actual heroes are called. His abilities are ordinary except for one: an Online Supermarket blessing that lets him order modern Japanese products — ingredients, seasonings, tools — delivered directly to him.
He leaves the heroes and travels alone, cooking extraordinary food with his modern ingredients. He attracts a pack of Fenrir wolves whose devotion to his cooking becomes the series' most entertaining ongoing relationship.
Characters
Mukouda — An ordinary salaryman who happens to be an excellent cook; his use of modern ingredients and techniques makes him exceptional in the fantasy world without requiring combat ability.
Fel — The ancient Fenrir who contracts with Mukouda specifically because the food is exceptional; a great wolf god reduced to waiting eagerly for dinner is the series' best joke.
Art Style
Miya's art is appealing — the food illustrations are excellent, and Fel's expressions are consistently funny.
Cultural Context
Campfire Cooking in Another World is adapted from Ren Eguchi's web novel. The online ordering premise is a clever solution to the "modern knowledge in fantasy world" isekai device, making the character's advantage specific and cooking-focused.
What I Love About It
Fel's food addiction. An ancient divine wolf, one of the most powerful beings in the world, will do basically anything for Mukouda's next meal. The contrast between Fel's terrifying power and its complete submission to good food is the series' best relationship.
What English-Speaking Fans Say
Western readers describe Campfire Cooking as the best cooking isekai currently available — specifically noted for the food content being genuinely appealing, for Fel being an exceptionally entertaining companion, and for the online supermarket premise being clever rather than arbitrary. Consistently recommended for food manga fans who want an isekai context.
Memorable Scene ⚠️ Spoiler Warning
Any scene where Fel, the ancient divine wolf, is waiting impatiently for Mukouda to finish cooking — when its godly dignity is completely overridden by wanting dinner — represents the series' best recurring joke.
Similar Manga
- Restaurant to Another World — Fantasy world food with similar warmth
- Dungeon Meshi — Fantasy world food with adventure structure
- Isekai Izakaya Nobu — Pub in fantasy world with similar premise
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime — Isekai with similar peaceful development
Reading Order / Where to Start
Volume 1 — Mukouda's accidental summoning and his blessing are established immediately.
Official English Translation Status
Seven Seas publishes the ongoing English series.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Food content is genuinely appealing
- Fel is an excellent companion character
- Online supermarket premise is clever
- Consistent comfort quality
Cons
- Low combat stakes
- Ongoing without resolution
- Episodic cooking structure may feel repetitive
Format Comparison
| Format | Notes |
|---|---|
| Individual Volumes | Seven Seas; ongoing |
| Digital | Available |
Where to Buy
Get Campfire Cooking in Another World Vol. 1 on Amazon →
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
*Affiliate link — I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Written by
Yu
Manga Enthusiast from Japan
I grew up in Japan and manga literally saved me during a tough time in elementary school. My English isn't perfect, but my love for manga is real — and I want to share it with you.
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.