This 44-page one-shot by Muta Yuki isn’t just a manga—it’s a full-on culinary tour, told through a cast of cute, mischievous animal avatars. Picture a pair of mice hopping from bubble tea shops to dumpling stalls, all while your eyes feast on gorgeous illustrations and photography. No travel restrictions, no airfare, no calories to count—just pure food bliss.
“I drew this manga as an experience of traveling through Taiwan and eating tasty foods from the point of view of a Japanese person,” says Yuki. “I took special care to depict the individuality of the staff I met on my travels… I’d be incredibly happy if this manga can convey to readers the slightly mysterious but alluring vibe of Taiwan’s foods, but the most important thing is that you have a good time reading it!”
Yuki is a Nara-based illustrator and manga artist who brings adorable animals and meticulous detail to every page. From analog inking to digital colour, every dumpling, bubble tea, and night market lantern pops off the page. Fans may know them from their series Mamie Taylor in Kadokawa’s Aokishi magazine, but this one-shot is a sweet, savory, and sometimes hilarious bite-sized adventure.
Grab a print copy here for $7.99, or dive in digitally for $3.99.
Whether you’re a foodie, a manga fan, or just someone who likes cute animals eating their way across the world, First Time In Taiwan: A Delicious Adventure is your front-row seat to Taiwan’s tastiest corners. Warning: reading may cause sudden cravings for xiao long bao.