Delicious in Dungeon exhibition in Malaysia
Only one anime can make creepy crawly critters in a meal look good. We’re talking about none other than Delicious in Dungeon. The anime has captured the fascination of fantasy lovers who appreciate strong worldbuilding, well-written characters, and, of course, great animated cooking sequences.
If you’ve sped through the first season and fall in the camp of fans begging for another one, here’s an event to look forward to in the meantime: The Delicious in Dungeon exhibition, now open at INCUBASE Arena in Malaysia following successful showings in Hong Kong and Japan.
What is Delicious in Dungeon?
No spoilers here.
Created by Japanese manga artist Ryoko Kui, Delicious in Dungeon is a fantasy-adventure manga-turned-anime that follows a motley crew of adventurers led by the silver-amoured Laios, a Tall-man has a fascination for monsters – one of which, a red dragon, has devoured his sister.
In place of battle scenes, Laios and his party cook and devour monsters encountered on their journey through a labyrinthine dungeon on an island that houses monsters. The meals – deviously delicious, with the monsters as ingredients – fuel them as they seek out the red dragon.
Ryoko Kui was inspired to create Dungeon Meshi, as the anime series is also known, from a curiosity about an overlooked aspect in role-playing games: Adventurers when they put down their weapons, captured off frame simply eating and camping.
What to expect at the Delicious in Dungeon exhibition in Malaysia
From 1st August till 28th September 2025, Delicious in Dungeon is reimagined as a two-part showcase in Malaysia that’ll make you feel a little hungry at the end of your visit.
Held at INCUBASE Arena in Fahrenheit88, which previously hosted exhibitions for Cardcaptor Sakura and Kamen Rider, it brings with it Delicious in Dungeon storyboards, realistic monster meal recreations, and artwork reproductions that reveal more about Ryoko Kui.
The Ryoko Kui Exhibition
Your journey at the event will begin at the Ryoko Kui Exhibition.
Here, fans can appreciate the art of Delicious in Dungeon, from its fantastical sets to character designs, as well as drafts and sketches for covers done by Ryoko Kui. Look out for a video display that shows the detailed process of creating a Delicious Meshi artwork, from a simple sketch to a full-coloured masterpiece.
Also displayed are manuscript copies from her other works, such as her first published manga The Dragon’s School is on Top of the Mountain: Ryoko Kui Short Story Collection and Terrarium in Drawer. Over 150 copies of original artwork are on view.
Glean more information through the exhibit plaques. They offer plenty to read up on to learn more about Ryoko Kui through interviews with the editor of her published works and with the artist herself.
The Delicious in Dungeon Exhibition
Over at the Delicious in Dungeon Exhibition, the popular manga-turned-anime takes centre stage, featuring realistic recreations of scenes and meals from the series, character photo ops, and plenty of monster spotting.
The exhibition is neatly divided into different dungeon levels, with an introduction to each to help explain and recap each section for the familiar and the unfamiliar. Accompanying each room are runthroughs of the monsters faced and characters encountered, as well as replicas of the meals consumed by Laios and his party.
Even if you’re not well-acquainted with the series, the food replicas will be fun to look at, given how realistic they are. Over 10 of the sampuru, or the plastic or wax representation of dishes at Japanese restaurants, are scattered around the exhibition.
Each replica comes with an informative display that details the dish’s name, context in the anime, the monster used in each recipe, and an original artwork sketch. Should you be ever so curious to try it out yourself, there’s also an ingredient list for the dishes displayed.
Beyond the displays, there are fun photo ops throughout the exhibition, too. Channel Laios by pulling on a rope at the Living Painting exhibit, or just cuddle up next to the gentle-ish giant Golem.
There are Walking Mushrooms installations around, too, and a cutout photo board so you can join Laios and the gang in their frog suits. At the end of the exhibition, you’ll face off – or just snap selfies with – the ominous red dragon.
Each ticket comes with a commemorative Delicious in Dungeon postcard, on which you can complete a picture by layering on stamps at several stations within the exhibition.
A merch shop & themed cafe
Once you’re done exploring the dungeon – ahem, exhibition – you can shop for official goods brought in from Japan at the merch shop. The extensive array of official, licensed items offered includes blind box magnets, postcards, pouches, plush keychains, and even cookware.
Have your own Laios and gang moment by dining on “monsters” at the themed cafe.
Image credit: Janet
It’s serving up three character-themed dishes (from RM32), four drinks (RM22/each), and a Chilchuck-themed bingsu (RM32) dessert, which can be bundled with tickets or ordered on their own.
Admission fees for the Delicious in Dungeon exhibition in Malaysia
There are several ticket types for the Delicious in Dungeon Exhibition in Malaysia, offering a different experience each. We broke them down below for your purchasing reference:
| Ticket type | Price | What’s included |
| Standard | RM50 | Admission to the exhibits |
| Dungeon Character Board Bundle | RM80 |
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| Drink Bundle | RM62 |
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| Meal Bundle | RM79 |
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| Feast Bundle | RM132 |
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Concession tickets are also available for students, priced at RM40. Children 3 years old and below and persons with disabilities can enter both exhibits for free. You can purchase tickets online on Ticket2u here.
The first Delicious in Dungeon exhibition is now in Malaysia
While the new season cooks, fans can turn to this exhibition for more doses of monsters, dungeons, and shenanigans from the Laios party.
Venue: INCUBASE Arena Malaysia, Level 2, Fahrenheit88, KL
Dates: 1st August to 28th September 2025
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily (Last entry at 9pm)
Cover image adapted from: TheSmartLocal Malaysia
Photography by Janet.