Bon Appétit Your Majesty Ep. 7-8 Review

Bon Appétit Your Majesty Ep. 7-8 turn up the heat, both in the kitchen and in the drama surrounding it. Episode 6 ends with a humiliating chopping contest with the Ming envoy cook; the royal kitchen is under immense pressure. The upcoming cooking duel isn’t just about food; it’s about honor, survival, and Joseon’s pride on the international stage. Ji-young, still determined despite the odds, prepares herself for the three-round battle that will test her creativity, courage, and leadership. But while knives and fire dominate the kitchen, shadows of jealousy, politics, and danger lurk behind the palace doors.

Bon Appétit Your Majesty Ep. 7: Dongnae Pajeon on a Rainy Day

Bon Appétit Your Majesty Ep. 7 kicks off with the royal kitchen buzzing over strategies for the three-round duel. Ji-young reveals her daring plan; she wants to create a pressure cooker, a concept unheard of in Joseon. While the king insists on accompanying her to find the inventor, his jealousy shines through as he follows Ji-young despite objections. Their arrival at the eccentric inventor’s home is nothing short of chaotic, with exploding rice puffs instead of cannon fire.

Ji-young cleverly persuades the reluctant inventor by sweetening his failed experiment with sugar, earning his eventual help. Meanwhile, Cook Maeng continues mentoring Ji-young’s friend in chopping skills, showcasing unexpected growth. But danger looms as Joseon spies discover Ming’s involvement in a plot against Ji-young. On their return, rebels ambush the group, forcing the king and Ji-young to fight their way back to the palace. Though shaken, they arrive just in time for the competition, setting the stage for the ultimate showdown.

Bon Appétit Your Majesty Ep. 8: Rice Wine Beef Bourguignon

Bon Appétit Your Majesty Ep. 8 starts with the cooking battle, with a test of innovation: create a brand-new meat dish. Ji-young’s confidence wavers when the essential ingredient, gochugaru, mysteriously disappears. At the last moment, she modifies her dish, yet manages to produce something truly remarkable. The tension peaks when Ji-young exposes Ming’s cook for stealing their ingredient, implicating Prince Jasen in the scheme. The Majesty and Ming Envoy declare the first round a tie, leaving both sides unsettled.

The second round challenges the teams to honor the other nation’s cuisine. Ji-young and her team craft a Ming-style dish for them, while Cook Maeng secretly wrestles with Consort Kang’s threats. Rather than sabotage the dish, he injures himself so Ji-young’s friend can step in, proving her training has paid off. The finished plate of Ji-Young moves the Ming envoy to tears, a touching sign of food’s power to transcend borders. Yet, before results are announced, the episode ends, heightening the suspense.

Bon Appétit Your Majesty Ep. 7-8: Key Highlights

Bon Appétit Your Majesty Ep. 7-8 blends humor, danger, and heart.

King’s jealousy: His ridiculous excuses to accompany Ji-young show both his affection and his immaturity, adding humor to tense moments.
Cook Maeng’s conflict: Torn between Consort Kang’s threats and his loyalty, he fakes an injury to protect Ji-young’s dish, showing integrity and growth.
Action outside the kitchen: Rebels ambush Ji-young and the king, reminding us the duel isn’t the only danger looming over Joseon.
The missing gochugaru: Sparks a scandal in round one of the competition, exposing Prince Jasen’s underhanded interference.
Tearful moment: The Ming envoy is moved by Ji-young’s cooking in round two, proving the emotional power of food to bridge nations.
Unresolved results: Bon Appétit Your Majesty Ep. 8 ends on a cliffhanger, leaving the audience desperate to know which side will claim victory.

My Thoughts

I loved how Bon Appétit Your Majesty Ep. 7-8 balanced comedy and intensity. Ji-young’s cleverness shines, but it’s her teamwork and reliance on Cook Maeng and her friend that make the story heartwarming. The king’s protectiveness feels romantic yet amusingly childish, and it adds layers to his dynamic with Ji-young. I suspect Consort Kang’s schemes will escalate in the next round, putting Ji-young in even more danger. My theory? The pressure cooker won’t just be a culinary tool; it’ll symbolize innovation versus tradition in the final showdown.

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