I Became a Chef to Save a Different World

While enjoying a holiday, chef Yoo-jung’s peaceful life is suddenly interrupted by a mysterious man. Introducing himself as an otherworldly being, ‘Nemo’ asks Yoo-jung to cross over to the world beyond the shoe cabinet and help him save it. No matter how many times Yoo-jung refuses, this man… is unbelievably persistent. And to make things worse—has he really survived his whole life eating nothing but stones? Feeling sorry for him, Yoo-jung prepares various dishes, feeding and taking care of him for days—until one day, Nemo suddenly disappears. Before long, Yoo-jung steps through the passage to the other world. Will Yoo-jung be able to find Nemo again?

While enjoying a holiday, chef Yoo-jung’s peaceful life is suddenly interrupted by a mysterious man. Introducing himself as an otherworldly being, ‘Nemo’ asks Yoo-jung to cross over to the world beyond the shoe cabinet and help him save it. No matter how many times Yoo-jung refuses, this man… is unbelievably persistent. And to make things worse—has he really survived his whole life eating nothing but stones? Feeling sorry for him, Yoo-jung prepares various dishes, feeding and taking care of him for days—until one day, Nemo suddenly disappears. Before long, Yoo-jung steps through the passage to the other world. Will Yoo-jung be able to find Nemo again?

I Became a Chef to Save a Different World is a manhwa in the Fantasy, Romance genres. Written by Lee Ayoung (Story), Song Api (Art). First published in 2024. Currently ongoing.

This series has 40 chapters available to read online for free. First chapter published on May 13, 2026. Latest chapter published on Jul 23, 2026.

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