is a Japanese light novel series written by YÃ
«ki Kimikawa and illustrated by Gaou. It was serialized online between October 2018 to September 2020 on the user-generated novel publishing website ShÃ
Âsetsuka ni NarÃ
Â. It was later acquired by Overlap, who have published three volumes since June 2019 under their Overlap Novels imprint. A manga adaptation with art by Tsumumi has been serialized online via Overlap's Comic Gardo website since September 2019 and has been collected in ten volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by OLM aried from July to September 2025.
Characters
A level 99 chef who was exiled from the Silver Wing Battalion. Specializing in alchemy, metallurgy, knives, and more due to his focus on cooking, he provided support for most of Silver Wing's members in and out of battle. Opens a restaurant in a small town after his exile, called the Adventurer's Restaurant, where he serves his various regulars.
A young girl who was sold into slavery after being cast out of the noble Workstatt family. She is bought by Dennis, who sets her free shortly afterwards. She uses her newfound freedom to help out at the Adventurer's Restaurant, becoming known as its poster girl.
A swordswoman who used to hide her gender by wearing full-plate armor due to her insecurity, and Dennis's first customer. One of Dennis's regulars, she is frequently allowed to eat for free due to not being able to find work easily. Her impoverished background where her family used to eat leather made her not picky with regards to her choices of food.
A rookie mage and one of Dennis' regular who is initially self-centered and thought highly of himself, causing him to frequently argue with his party and kicked out of it as a result. After joining Night Fog and suffers a near-death experience during the initiation test, he humbled down and strived to be the best magician in the world.
One of Dennis regular. A country girl who is a prodigy in magic. She joined Night Fog, who overworks and abuses her, and made her sign a contract that would not allow her to leave without legal repercussions. Severely depressed, she attempted suicide but was saved by Henrietta and Vivia. Dennis then helped her negotiate with the Night Fog leader, which led to her contract being voided, allowing her to leave the party.
A level 99 swordsman who is known as the "Azure Rendsword" due to his destructive power and full-body blue armor. The leader of Silver Wing and its most fearsome fighter. He is a ruthless, psychopathic, and power-hungry man driven by ambition who exiled Dennis to begin his plan to usurp power, and to have Katie to himself. Frequently acts on his own and views others as a stepping stone, using his power to deter dissenting voices in Silver Wing.
A level 84 swordswoman who is known as the "Crimson Swiftsword" due to her agile fighting style and red armor. The vice-captain of Silver Wing, she wears very revealing bikini armor due to her immense pride in her body, which has the added effect of seducing nobles. Was the one who recruited Dennis, and remained his sole friend while he was in the Battalion. Their closeness made others think they were dating when they were not. Continues to support Dennis after his exile.
Media
Light novels
Written by YÃ
«ki Kimikawa, Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! was serialized on the user-generated novel publishing website ShÃ
Âsetsuka ni NarÃ
 from October 22, 2018, to September 5, 2020. It was later acquired by Overlap who began releasing it with illustrations by Gaou under their Overlap Novels light novel imprint on June 25, 2019. Three volumes have been released as of June 25, 2020. The series was licensed in English by Tentai Books, which released two volumes before the publisher shut down in 2024. In July 2025, it was announced illustrator Gaou had been replaced due to him admitting to having a sexual relationship with a minor.
Manga
A manga adaptation illustrated by Tsumumi, with some character designs by Bad Girl creator Nikumaru, began serialization on Overlap's Comic Gardo manga service on September 27, 2019. The manga's chapters have been compiled into ten volumes as of July 2025. The manga adaptation is licensed in English by Kaiten Books.
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced at the Overlap Bunko 10th anniversary event on December 15, 2024. It is produced by OLM and directed by JÃ
Âji Shimura, with series composition handled by Deko Akao, characters designed by Aoi Yamato, and music composed by Masato KÃ
Âda. The series aired from July 3 to September 18, 2025, on AT-X and other networks. The opening theme song is , performed by , while the ending theme song is , performed by ChÃ
 Tokimeki Sendenbu. Crunchyroll is streaming the series. Tropics Entertainment licensed the series in Southeast Asia for streaming on the Tropics Anime Asia YouTube channel.
Episodes
Reception
By December 2024, the series had over 850,000 copies in circulation.
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