The Legend of Kitchen Soldier is a 2026 South Korean drama that mixes military life, comedy, fantasy, and cooking in one story. The drama follows a young soldier who joins the army after his father’s death and unexpectedly enters a strange mission that pushes him toward becoming a legendary cook.

The drama is based on the Korean webtoon/web novel story known as Kitchen Soldier / Becoming a Cooking Soldier Legend. It premiered on May 11, 2026, and is available on TVING, tvN, and Viki. Viki also lists the drama with English and other subtitles.