Though beautifully shot food photography is undeniably satisfying, there's something a little magical that happens at the intersection of cooking and comics. Whether it's fictional graphic novels that take the culinary world as their topic, or cookbooks that have adopted beautiful illustrations, we've got you covered.

The late Anthony Bourdain is the driving force behind Hungry Ghosts. Part horror anthology, part recipe book, the collection is as intriguing and fascinating as you'd expect from the author of Kitchen Confidential. In Meal, by Blue Delliquanti and Soleil Ho, young chef Yarrow struggles to make insects the next big food trend (and to win over cute neighbour Milani).

Meanwhile, both Cook Korean! (Robin Ha) and Japanese Cooking with Manga (The Gourmand Gohan Team) use comics to bring new cooks to their respective cuisines, making delicious, illustrated dishes accessible and unintimidating.

The story of Oishinbo, one of the best selling manga series of all time, follows journalist Yamaoka Shiro as he attempts to create the "Ultimate Menu," the perfect meal that embodies the peak of Japanese cuisine. In a similar nonfictional vein, Jiro Taniguchi's Le Gourmet Solitaire compiles all of the late artist's food reviews, offering a glimpse into the inner life of a quiet man who appreciates simple food. 

Last but certainly not least comes Samin Nosrat's award-winning (and store favourite!) Salt Fat Acid Heat. Recently turned into a Netflix documentary series, the beautifully illustrated cookbook breaks even the most complex meals down to their most basic components. 

Bon appétit!