Bon Appetit, Your Majesty

A Complete Drama.

Honestly, I didn't have high expectations for this drama before it aired. Many people doubted it, especially after the lead actor was replaced. When the first episode was released, the ratings weren't impressive. However, after two episodes, amidst the saturated Korean drama market, this show suddenly became the talk of the town. People eagerly awaited Saturdays and Sundays for new episodes. Here are some highlights:

1. The storyline is solid and engaging, blending historical context with fantasy and time-travel elements without distorting facts. The research team did an excellent job.
2. The genre blend of historical, time-travel, survival, cooking, romance, and comedy is captivating.
3. The food theme is well-researched and presented attractively.
4. The acting is outstanding, evoking emotions and making the story believable.
5. The chemistry between the leads is phenomenal, conveying emotions without needing words.
6. The direction is beautiful, and the plot is effective.
7. The editing is creative, engaging, and makes even eating scenes exciting.
8. The OST is exceptional, ALL songs perfectly complement the drama. The best OST in the past 5years.

If I have one criticism, it's that the episode count is too short, leaving some parts feeling rushed. Given the source novel's detailed storyline, it's clear the episode count limited the pacing.

This drama isn't a typical award-winning show with flawless technical aspects. Instead, it's a well-rounded, entertaining drama that fulfills its purpose – to engage and delight the audience. Kudos to "Bon Appetit Your Majesty" for bringing joy to viewers! It's been a while since I've enjoyed a K-drama this much.

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a fun masterpiece

Bon Appetit, Your Majesty was honestly a masterpiece from the very beginning right until the very end. I literally loved every single bit of it. It was just so beautifully written, produced, executed like everything about it was perfect. The whole concept was so refreshing to see, different from the usual kind of dramas, and it just felt really, really nice. I actually went into this blind and didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did, but wow, I was obsessed.

I don’t really have anything bad to say about it at all, except the ending. The ending did kind of frustrate me in a way, but not because it was bad. it was still a good ending and I was happy overall but it just felt incomplete. The unanswered questions really got me. Like how did King Yi-hun even manage to travel to the modern world? Why did Ji-young suddenly wake up in a hospital after being last seen on a plane? None of that was explained and after investing so much in their story, I just felt like I needed that closure. It was almost like they rushed it for the sake of giving us a happy ending, which was sweet, but it left major leaps in logic. Honestly, if they had made it 16 episodes instead of 12, they could’ve filled in those gaps and it would’ve been perfect.

The whole episode 11 scared me, like I didn’t know how the ending was gonna be, I couldn’t even imagine it at all, and episode 12 as well, like, it was just really crazy. I loved the whole entire aspect of going back into the modern era and how he came there and everything, like he fulfills his promise. it was a happy ending, and that was a very nice, happy bit for me. I needed a happy ending, I could not have taken a sad ending at all after it being such a good drama.

Ji-young waking up in the hospital — that’s like linking back to the start with the plane crash. The whole Joseon era thing almost feels like it was her “other world” journey, and then boom, she’s back to reality. But instead of her going to him, he chooses to come to her world, which is why he’s there when she wakes up. Again, no explanation, it’s just “accept it, they’re together now.”

So yeah, the ending was rushed, like they literally just did it to give us a happy ending without bothering to explain the logic. If they had even one more episode, they could’ve filled all of that in and it would’ve been way more satisfying. But the takeaway is just: don’t overthink the mechanics, it’s more of a fairytale vibe. They just wanted us to focus on the fact that they got their happy ending and love literally won in the end.

But apart from that, everything else was honestly just amazing. The romance was perfect, the comedy was on point, and I loved the whole entire cooking theme so much like I really wish I knew how to cook like that. The way the chefs and cooks all came together, the friendships, and then the whole transition into the modern world, it was just so, so beautiful to watch. The villains were obviously evil right to the end, which made sense for the story even though their backstory wasn’t the most important part for me.

Honestly, this drama just gave me everything I wanted. It was wholesome, funny, romantic, beautifully shot, and just felt so well put together. I don’t even know what more to say other than I loved it, love it, love it. If I had the time, I would definitely rewatch it because it’s just that good. For me, it’s a solid 9/10 and honestly, if the ending had been explained better, I would have easily given this a 10/10.

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Head Chef Yoon

Overall, it's a series I've really enjoyed and eagerly awaited every week. A good premise was chosen and combined with food. It's a romance between a cruel king's revenge story and a chef who, we eventually realize, returns to the past thanks to a cookbook he wrote, and ultimately, their reunion. I think it was a well-crafted mix, and the actors were also noteworthy, but unfortunately, there were a lot of mistakes. Things that shouldn't have happened, things our logic wouldn't allow. Unfortunately, these things happen because the screenwriter and I disagree. There are also parts of the plot that were left in for the sake of convenience. In particular, the king doesn't do anything to his suspected concubine. He says he'll kill her, but he neither questions her, punishes her, or has her followed. This affects the plot. If the king were to watch it, he'd reach a conclusion. Why wouldn't you watch someone you suspect? You know there's a conspiracy against you, your mother was murdered, and you investigate, but you take no precautions, no plans, no plans. The king's followers are clowns. In other words, it takes away the credibility. I guess it's not too unrealistic, because something really different happened. It's a fictional series. On top of that, the miraculous invention and use of a pressure cooker by a man who makes rice pops, the invention and use of an airplane, and so on, were all very cheap and far-fetched. I thought it was just for fun. I thought we'd have a laugh. The man exploded a cannon. He won the war. So, he discovered, invented, and used cannons and gunpowder. It all happened too much. These things were so wrong, so exaggerated, so unbecoming of the series. It should have been left to its original form. And the king was so lighthearted. That's how they portrayed him. I don't understand how he's such a cruel king. He's going to get what he's doing. He imprisons a palace lady. They don't know whose palace lady she is. No investigation is made. No precautions are taken. The palace lady is supposedly a very important witness. She's murdered in prison. There's zero credibility. Could something like this even happen? I mean, the king is so passive and cruel. It's a very contradictory portrayal. His rivals are playing tricks on him. They poison the prince. They're pinning him on whomever they want. They're so laid-back. For example, the uncle. This uncle gets away with everything. Then he fools the king by being cute and foolish. He gets away with a lighthearted remark. So, this guy is so stupid, so stupid. He can't do anything. Why aren't the responsibilities given to him revoked? The uncle, you just enjoy yourself. He doesn't say, "Don't come to the palace." He doesn't say, "Go and stay home." Or maybe he didn't. These were way too exaggerated and very noticeable. In short, these were some of the aspects of the series that I didn't like or found wrong. I'd say it didn't really affect the overall performance, or maybe I just ignored it. It affected me as a whole, and I liked it. First of all, the cast was good. The direction was good. The costumes were good. The action was good. Lim Yoon A, in particular, put in a lot of effort. He was dedicated. His performance affected the others as well, in other words, it directly affected their performance. I felt for him. I also thought Lee Chae Min would struggle against him. On the contrary, he was very good. He looks older than his age and he played his part very well. I really liked him. He never smirked, and I think they interacted well as a duo, and they made a good pairing. Even though the romance didn't really sink in, I understood they were drawn together by a love for each other. It was a sweet and fitting romance. It wasn't overdone. Besides that, Kang Han Na added color with her beauty. She was successful in the episodes she was in. It wasn't a lot of work. Choi Gwi Hwi was the star of the series in my opinion. He played well. He made us feel the bad. He's very visible with his dramas these days. He's a candidate for best supporting actor. I liked it. Seo Yi Sook was good. Oh Eui Shik was very good. I liked his performance. Lee Joo Ahn, on the other hand, was one of the best and most noticeable in this series. I think he was the winner. How this actor stayed in supporting roles like this is astonishing. He has the aura of being a star. His physique, good looks, image, and action were perfect. The producers should take this into consideration, I'm saying this here. Maybe someone will hear about it. Or maybe he's lazy. He doesn't want to lift the weight. He wants to keep it simple. I don't know. But he's an actor I really like. Yoon Seo Ah was also one of those who caught my eye. So, the actors were quite good. Ko Chang Seok also stood out as the inventor. Well done. I recommend it to those who haven't watched it. It's one of those series I can watch again. So, I'll watch it again.

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SPOILER ?⭐

literally cried when i heard his voice AKCKSKSABJXBSJS i love love the plot twist : ( thank you BAYM for giving us another historical time slip drama !! truly one of the masterpiece but can we talk about the editing everytime they try a new food of cook yeon? I WAS IJBOLING LMFAOAOAOA ( i relate to it so much cz everytime i try a new food, i would be a sent to a another dimension )

10/10. also love the side characters especially gilgeum-ssi <3 the sister relationship between her and cook yeon :P ++ except i hate the character of the superintendent ? you would really know that a villain played a good job when they did a good job at annoying u. the dishes def made me crave for it >< a good job also to yoona and chaemin for giving us the character of cook yeon and yiheon !!! cooking skills + acting + the EMOTION of lee chaemin is there ! especially the scene where cook yeon was returning to the present time.

Bon Appetit Your Majesty, Alchemy Of Souls, and Moon Lovers definitely sit at the same table! however, BAYM wasn't impactful as AOS and ML : ) there are some lacking qualities that aos and ml that doesn't have. i just couldn't identify what that is...

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It's so hard to let them go this fast; the art of dish-making and the way plating is showcased beautifully in every episode. This drama actually reminds me of "Scarlet Heart Ryeo: Moon Lovers." As a fan of that show, I was nervous about watching the next episodes of #BonAppetitYourMajesty, but I'm glad the director provided us with a happy with avoidance ending but I understood the ending and read the side story of the novel summary, so I totally get it and thanks to the director for not traumatising us

The director made a wise decision to replace the OG ML with Lee Chae Min just one month before filming began. Chae Min trained so hard for the character he needed to portray in the drama, within the 1 month he has been given to prepare. And he truly proved himself as an actor with his impressive acting skills and the way he delivered the character so well it is so undefinable

Yoona has always been an outstanding actress. She dedicated herself completely to this character, even took the cooking classes for the drama, and portrayed it exceptionally well.

I also loved the relationship between Jiyoung and Heon from beginning to end, and how he grew and changed because of her. The only drawback is the lack of romance between them, it would be lovely to watch if they add one more episode for their dating era, but overall the drama is extremely good

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a fun comfort show

I'm really not sure why people are so ruthless in their reviews, if it's not your cup of tea sure but damn. Not every story needs to have a stellar deep intriguing plot line or explanation, shows are a means of escape for many and this delivers it. If we're going off logic, then Mr. Queen doesn't make sense either. (I love that show along with scarlet heart). There was no explanation to why they time traveled or returned to their world after death. It is purely fantasy, so I'm not sure why people are upset over a good happy ending. There's a reason why it became so popular.

This show was very comforting and fun to watch, I loved the cinematography and king's acting 🤌. I thought the food competition was very engaging too, very unique. This is def a show that I can just come back to and rewatch just for fun moments!

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Screaming, crying, throwing up

This show had me **hooked** and **captivated** all **from the very first episode**! I am saying this as someone who is notoriously hard to please.

Who knew a modern day female Michelin Chef who time travels back 500 years to the Joeson dynasty era would be a great idea to adapt to the screen??

The FL and ML have some of the **best tension and aggressiveness that I have seen in a kdrama in years**; they are electric together and their tit for tat relationship is just ✨chef’s kiss ✨

If you like:
✅Grump x Sunshine
✅Tension
✅Hate-to-love
✅Time travel
✅Court intrigue
✅Politics
✅Cooking

Bon Appetite Your Majesty is the show for you.

I know I probably shouldn’t be writing a review for a show that’s only halfway through, but I have a feeling this will be one of the greats even if it shatters us 🙈

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Cooked !!!

It's time to say goodbye to beautiful drama which I'm longing for !! A perfect time travel, fantasy, chemistry really cooked well and I come to know korean cuisine by this drama , I really loved all the dishes but unable to taste.Sad!!
I know !! I knew by someday ML( from see you in 19th life )will get recognised by his acting my eyes filled with tears when he cries, when he screams in final episodes ,a perfectly balanced 12 episodes I don't wanna reveal spoilers,but I recommend every drama lovers to watch this.kudos to the writer,and yes HAPPY ENDING.
Happy watching

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serving nostalgia, seasoned lightly with confusion

thinking back, when i started this drama, all i really hoped for was to reenter the k-drama world—a world that had felt shut to me ever since i learned more about the darker side of the korean entertainment industry (and gained trust issues for free). naturally, my moral compass did what it had to do and i took months off, withdrawing from the fanbase and putting every k-drama on hold. out of sentimentality and maybe a teeny tiny bit of desperation to rekindle this passion of mine, i decided to choose my next watch and 'bon appétit, your majesty' felt like a breath of fresh air that somehow didn't seem entirely unfamiliar.

and now, after finishing it, i actually feel like being back on track.

the drama itself isn't groundbreaking, but it did transport me straight back to the 2016 k-drama renaissance. the aesthetic was so reminiscent of that era, yet blended with contemporary storytelling in a way that created a lovely, comforting sense of nostalgia.

what stands out the most is the sincerity of acting and the way cooking is woven into the narrative—not just as a gimmick, but as a genuine driving force. the dishes aren't just props. their preparation and significance shaped the plot, deepened emotional connections and honestly made me want to learn every recipe one by one. cooking became both a visual treat and a narrative technique that kept me captivated... and hungry.

the acting is an impeccable aspect of this drama. friendships were blossoming, and animosity was made believable. the romance, however... let's pause there for a moment.

iam afraid, from a personal pov, the inconsistency in plot development affected the relationship between ji young and yi heon severely. they often felt more like siblings as she offered this grounded, mature guidance, while his "maturity" was mostly cemented by the way he spoke, definitely not in the way he thought (some moments of brilliance were there, though). minus the epilogue, that's where they seemed the most compatible, which is strange considering the rest of their relationship arc. his feelings felt genuine, hers… not so much. and no, it's not about the age gap (both actors are consenting adults); it's the script tbh. maybe next time, writer‑nim, a little more depth and a bit better pacing, okay? we need more nuanced relationship development in k-dramaland (and less quirky visual effects).

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