"'I know what it is I want to do.' With that declaration, Hans set forth on a new path in life. One that leads him away from the barracks and towards Izakaya Nobu, of all places. He's determined to become a chef, but Chief, Shinobu, and his father Laurenz might have some thoughts about that... Oden, buridaikon, donabedofu... volume 8 carves a new step forward with a menu full of piping hot dishes for winter"--Back cover.

Business is booming for Izakaya Nobu, with more regular customers than ever. A number of women are dropping by for relaxing meals, including the capable waterworks guildmaster, a storied mercenary, and the witch of the woods. The menu showcases the ever-popular "Pot of Odin," sanma shioyaki, tako kara-age, ushiojiru, purin...but you'll be having "the usual" right? The otherworldly gourmet fantasy continues to bring a huge variety of dishes and diners...

It's another day and another round of colorful customers at the Japanese-style pub "Nobu." Shinobu and company can contend with moody guild masters and a spy from a foreign land, but what about a wicked tycoon who threatens the very restaurant ...?! It doesn't matter who you are or where you're from, in this otherworldly slice-of-life story, patrons get treated to delicious flounder nitsuke, potato salad, ajifurai ... and a cold mug of "whatsontapp"!...

Japanese-style pub "Nobu" is open for business in an odd, foreign world, and the ever-welcoming Shinobu and Chief are happy to serve up unusually tasty bar food to an array of strange customers. A little thief, an obnoxious messenger, and a pair of squabbling craftsmen are all ready to chow down! Kisu tempura, sashimi, omusoba, and shuto and more are on the menu The delicious aromas of food and drink bring everyone together in this gourmet tale of...

"Winter has come to the old capital of Eiteriach. Customers have been few and far between ever since baseless rumors started spreading about Nobu being a den of witches, and now, rumormonger Damien and Archbishop Rodrigo have come to finish off our favorite establishment! Damien thinks he'll finally have his revenge on Nobu, but Ingrid is prepared to face him in a war of words!! Get ready for clam sakamushi, atsukan, nikujaga stew... because even...