I honestly didn't know when this manga would end but it finally has. Having picked it up during the anime adaptions airing season back in 2015 I have been faithfully reading Souma for 5 years, and even with it's ups and downs I am glad I was there for the journey even if not from the start.

The story following Yukihira Souma on his path to being one of the most outstanding cooks at Tootsuki Culinary Academy. This winding road has you meeting memorable characters over the course of Souma's road to perfecting his cooking style. You will see plenty of Shoukugekis, battles consisting of chef(s) making the best dish possible based on a specific ingredient, then having it judged by 3 judges of stature in the culinary world.

The strong sides of the series comes from it's comedy. Even with emotional situations you find yourself in love with a colorful cast each with their own style of cooking that makes them unique. Along with this amazing cast you get dramatic panels of bizarre situations be it the food being so delicious that you are enveloped within properties of the ingredients (sometimes without clothes) or just seeing Souma's senior in a naked apron. The light these characters shine is bright.

I'd also like to note that the depth to the cooking is not underhanded or irrelevant. There was a lot of research from the mangaka that helped create a wonder atmosphere and mouth watering food designed for your eyes to feast on. It is another key aspect to why this series survived in Jumps sturdy lineup for 6 years.

If you are worried if this manga is for you and aren't sure I recommend reading the first few chapters. The tone it sets is common and will let you know if the personality of Souma and scenes you will see can grasp you attention.