Episode 3 was amazing!
Episode 3 was amazing! It’s been such a long time since I’ve felt this much excitement while watching a series, and waited so eagerly for the next episode 😍🥺😍🥺😍🥺😍As for Choi Min’s acting, I really have to say I’m impressed. At first, when I heard Park Sung Hoon had stepped down from the role due to the controversies, I was disappointed. But now, I’m actually glad it happened, because it gave Choi Min the chance to shine.
His proud expressions, that crooked smile, the tone of his voice, the aura he carries, even the way he goes ‘oohooooh’—it honestly feels like he was made for this role. Even though he’s 11 years younger than Yoona, his performance is so strong that the age gap doesn’t show at all.
Who would’ve thought that the cute little bartender with a short role in Alchemy of Souls would end up here, playing such a capable king? 🥺😍😂
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Natural Chemistry That Shines”
I’m really enjoying Bon Appétit Your Majesty! Even though there’s an age difference between the leads, their chemistry feels so natural and effortless. They look genuinely comfortable with each other, and that makes every interaction feel warm and realistic. It doesn’t feel forced at all — instead, it flows with ease, which is refreshing to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
24/08/2025
Just happened across this by chance and so far so good!Only two episodes are out which is a negative for me as I like to watch whole series if possible or maybe 3-6 at a time, but with Netflix that is not always the case unfortunately.
Not much of a spoiler ahead, if any:
This drama series is about a female chef from 2025 that time travels back to the Joseon era when it was ruled by a particular King with an iron thumb - known for his tyranny.
I suspect this one is going to be strongly based on romance, also, it seems similar to other previous historical dramas yet has its own distinct flair with its story telling so that is a bit of a bonus.
The humour I like, as well as the actors of the King and 18 year old peasant girl, but I'm still warming up to the actor that plays the chef.
I can't say too much about the music as nothing really stands out at all and may not when it comes to OSTs.
Am enjoying it, only I really wish all 12 episodes were released, rather than one or two at a time or one or two a day apart.
If you like rom-coms /romance and series like Hwarang, My Dearest, Mr Queen or Red Sleeve then this may very well be for you.
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INDEED A MASTERPIECE
* the references to king’s mother in every episode until now captivated my attention.. well there are many theories about it: 1. It’s simply casual that He just remembers his mother every time he looks at ji yeong. 2. There’s another reason why they are connected and we still don’t know 3. Someone said that probably her mother reincarnated so that’s why the gestures are similar and there are too many references. Can’t wait to know the real connection.
* THE ORIGINAL BOOK THAT GAVE JI YEONG THE POSSIBILITY TO GO BACK IN THE PAST IS GONE!!! well, I definitely knew that the king is the real author of that book but we needed confirmation and it definitely happened so now the older book is gone.. so this means that ji yeong can go back only with the new book ??? Will she able to do that?? Someone else said that it’s probably a time loop. He meets her and writes about her, then the book gets passed on and she gets the book and goes back to the past for him to meet her all over again. And the cycle continues… also, do you remember the missed page ji yeong saw when she was reading the book ??? Well, what was it?
• someone else also said that he probably will reincarnate in order to stay together in the present??? AAAA
* I also want to know what happened in the past too .. they are so many things im curious about.. + his mother’s past + who was the person who hit him in the first episode with the arrow???
* May I say that it always makes me emotional every time the food reminds a special person??!!😭😭 it’s so beautiful. I love so much this thing…
* THE KISSSSSSSSSSS???? Unexpected actually.. I SCREAMED. He won’t remember at the moment because he was drunk but he’ll soon and I can’t wait him to find out.. THE CHEMISTRY IS CHEMISTRYING 😌😌
There are so many theories in general , just hope it won’t be a sad ending . Manifesting good things 😭😅
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Bon Appétit, Your Majesty – A Recipe for Love and Power
🔹 I would gladly rewatch this! The palace kitchen battles and unexpected romance made it feel like a delicious full-course meal.✨Imagine being in a royal kitchen where each dish could save your life or cost you everything. That’s the chef's delicious dilemma.
📖 Overview 🎬
🔹 16 episodes, historical romance with time-slip fantasy
🔹 At the time of this review, 4 episodes have aired, setting up the palace intrigue, cooking duels, and sparks of romance.
🔹 Adapted from the web novel Surviving as Yeonsan-gun’s Chef by Park Kook Jae
🔹Yoona plays Yeon Ji Yeong, a perfectionist, French-trained chef who is suddenly thrown into the kitchens of the Joseon palace.
🔹Lee Chae Min portrays King Yi Heon, known for his temper and discerning palate, but unexpected flavors and emotions disarm him.
🔹The story begins when Ji Yeong time-slips into the past and must survive by cooking for the most dangerous king of that era.
🔹 Great for fans of foodie dramas, palace intrigue, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance
✨ How It Felt Watching 💙
🔹 Each episode felt like a new dish, layered and flavorful, spiced with tension.
🔹Watching Ji Yeong navigate her way through challenges in the kitchen with creativity was both nerve-wracking and satisfying.
🔹The romance developed like a slowly simmering broth, rewarding once the flavors came together.
🔹 Survival, trust, and love all mixed in the cooking battles and the drama of court politics.
🎭 Cast & Performances
🔹 Yoona as Ji Yeong: lively, witty, and fierce. She carried the role with charm, making every scene shine.
🔹Lee Chae Min portrays King Yi Heon as sharp-tongued yet magnetic; his gradual softening is a delight to watch.
🔹The supporting cast stirs up humor in the palace kitchen and turns up the heat in delivering a well-seasoned balance of laughter and drama
🎵 OST 🎧
🔹 I Find You by Doyoung (NCT)
🔹 Stay With Me by Huh Gak
🎨 Visuals & Production
🔹Food shots are meticulously composed, with each dish artfully plated.
🔹Costumes and sets showcase vibrant colors and regal designs, immersing viewers in the palace setting.
🔹The drama maintains a polished, mouthwatering style that perfectly fits its culinary premise.
🏆 Final Thoughts
🔹 What was sizzling: the cooking duels, they really brought the heat, the clever twist on sageuk romance (no stale tropes here!), and the leads' chemistry, which simmered perfectly from start to finish
🔹 What fell flat: a pinch of nitpicks over accuracy, but that never soured the fun.
🔹 I’d happily come back for another bite, savoring not just the mouthwatering palace cuisine, but also the drama’s sweet romance and flavorful intrigue that always left me craving more
☕ SpillTheDramaTea’s Rating: 10/10 — a perfect cup, I’d pour it again anytime, always up for a refill
✏️ As SpillTheDramaTea, watching felt like indulging in a royal tasting menu. Each course served up fresh emotion and unexpected delights, leaving me hungry for the next bite.
✨ Which palace creation or kitchen showdown lingered on your palate?
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Bon Appétit, Your Majesty just saved me from my drama slump!
Do you even know how crazy this is for me?? It has literally been ONE whole year since I properly watched a Kdrama. Like I would start dramas, watch a few episodes, drop them, lose interest instantly 😐 nothing was sticking. I thought I was done with dramas, honestly.But then Bon Appétit, Your Majesty happened. And oh my god. I don’t even have words. I am OBSESSED. I gave it a 10/10 when there are still 8 episodes left and I don’t even care if that sounds too early because that’s how much I love it. I am hooked, like actually on the edge of my seat, counting down days for new episodes. Every single scene, every single detail is just PERFECT.
I swear I’m not exaggerating 😭 this drama singlehandedly dragged me out of the worst slump ever and I am so thankful it exists. It’s been so long since I felt this excitement, this happiness, while watching a kdrama. I’m honestly in love with it. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for this masterpiece. 🫶
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No Indigestion Here
What another Korean Drama with Fantastic food being served. You would think this would get old but it just never does. This series is becoming a fast favorite not only because I love Lim Yoon-a but the story is engaging & both of the leads are doing superb acting Her co-star Lee Chae-Min plays a convincing King so have alot of hope for this series.Was this review helpful to you?
cringe and unoriginal
ep 1 was ok and then meh...just another drama where they first argue then start flirting and saying "why is my heart beating so fast" like I already know which direction this kdrama is going..i'm tired of this...at least if the acting was good but yoona really isnt made for acting and the ml idk..i will recommend just if you are new to kdramas meaby
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king yeonsan references
I really like Yoona and the ML but this show is clearly based on king yeonsan and its feels so unbearable to see how they theyre whitewashing his character. this king has killed so many people, evicted innocent people out of their homes for his haunting ground and kidnapped the whole female population for his own pleasure. sickening how the drama is making excuses for him. not only he took away lives but he also stripped away that very little hope left in humanity by banning hangul and abolishing sungkyunkwan . all because of his mommy issues. and oh btw his mom was known to be highly jealous and temperamental who poisoned another concubines and she also scarred the King's face which was a sin in jeoson. the king even tried to hide his scar when she shoulve been deposed long ago. i guess we know where king yeonsan got his tyrannical genes from. but ofcourse in this drama she and yeonsan are the victims and the previous king is demonized. the history distortion is just insanethis show couldve atleast use a different tyrant king like gwanghae but nope it has to be yeonsan.
guess what, romanticizing him is not going to erase the dystopian world he ran for 12 years. imagine how many people suffered. i'll give you an example, he also executed his eunuch who served 3 kings, forced people to watch him cut off his limbs and his innocent bloodline to 7th degree was also punished. he is the most vile and depraved ruler to ever exist.
even whitewashing him feels so forced in the drama itself.
the entire first episode he did nothing but try to kill ji-yeong without hesitation. he has clearly no ounce of humanity in him, just like he was in history hes willing to kill innocent people. yes he got reminded of his mom by her cooking but his switch-up is just unbelievable to be honest
and oh in the manhwa, she also never went back to korea and just stayed in joseon which was pretty damn stupid. imagine giving up your entire career and human rights like freedom of speech just for a man who tried to kill you at first sight lol. im curious if theyre going to change that in the drama but i cant support a drama romanticizing such figure
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Love Both Since Young
BAYM GLOBAL SUCCESS! 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' becomes the first Netflix non-original series to top the Global Daily Chart, just after the release of its first 2 episodes, surpassing the currently trending Netflix original series—Hostage and Wednesday.It reached the Top 10 in 93 countries, Top 1 in 41 countries, and Top 1 Worldwide!
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After a long two-year wait, Yuna's new drama has finally been released.
If you like fantasy, time travel and comedy drama, I would say this drama is Bon Appetit Your Majesty for you.
You can say it a beautiful drama by combining how the girl can sustain herself at the past from the present.
Those who are MR Queen Drummer Fen you can see it. I think it will take place on your favorite list.
It was released yesterday and I like it.
In a word, satisfied.
How did everyone feel the first episode? But I feel like Jose. I can't wait for the rest of the episodes anymore. 🥹
My theory: In his point of view and time, she exists, and he fell in love with her. But in her point of view and time, he’s just someone from history. Reincarnation is probably involved in this drama. If the book was written for her to come back, then fate brought them together again, but this time the story focuses on her point of view. The question that will decide whether this drama ends happily is: Does he exist in the present where she belongs?
The ending might be the same with Scarlet Heart Ryeo, so prepare your heart and tissu.
Episode 4 lost of fun Your Majesty, if you just edited the spelling of what you said, it would be an insult of that level! Just leave out the pasta 😂🤭 🎬 : Bon Appetit, Your Majesty.
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The writers must've been uninspired
If you've seen the anime "Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma" and the K-Drama "Mr. Queen" and some other sageuk dramas with time travel elements to them, then I really can't recommend this series that much—the synopsis and plot are similar so far, the way the characters react to Yeon Jiyoung's cooking is similar to Food Wars, and I presume the way the story will go as the episodes go on will be similar to that of Mr. Queen.Was this review helpful to you?
So far So Good - very surprised
This rom-com is actually pretty decent. The actress, although much older than ML, is convincing and funny. They are convincing as a couple. They do have chemistry.The story is a time travel one where the FL, who just won a French culinary competition, was transported to the era of the king who has sensitive taste buds to food.
Every step of the story is simple but convincing. It's fun and funny to watch the story of the couple unfolds.
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