Bon Appétit, Your Majesty

After a freak accident sends talented chef Yeon Ji-young back to Joseon, she winds up working in a royal kitchen where modern techniques collide with rigid court ritual. Her inventive plates catch the eye of King Yi Heon, a ruler who hides a restlessness that ordinary offerings cannot satisfy. Cooking gives Yeon a fragile kind of leverage, but palace etiquette, jealous courtiers, and political danger complicate every service. Romance and rivalry surface as she tries to survive while introducing flavors from her era, and the king's reactions reveal power alongside vulnerability without spelling out how their lives will change.

Bon Appétit, Your Majesty premiered in 2025, created by Jang Tae-yoo and Park Guk-jae. The series stars Yoona as Yeon Ji-young and Lee Chae-min as King Yi Heon, supported by Kang Hanna, Choi Gwi-hwa, and Oh Eui-sik.

Even early on the show sparked conversation about how food can cross time, prompting fans to clip cooking scenes and share recipes online. Costuming and set design have been discussed for bringing Joseon to life with a modern gloss, and Yeon Ji-young's culinary inventions have stirred interest in historical Korean cuisine among younger viewers. Home cooks and culinary bloggers have recreated several dishes seen on screen, posting step by step guides and modern adaptations.

Critics and audiences have responded positively, reflected in an average rating of 8.871/10 from 178 votes. Reviews often highlight Yoona's central performance, the chemistry with Lee Chae-min, and the show's mix of palace intrigue and speculative elements. Recurring themes include class and power, cultural exchange through food, and the ethics of influence when an outsider reshapes tradition. The production design and food cinematography are frequently singled out, and the pacing balances episodic meals with longer political strands.

As of 2025 there are no widely reported major award wins or nominations for the series. Its strong viewer scores and active online discussion suggest it could enter awards conversations as the season completes and critics' ballots are compiled.