Delicious in Dungeon follows Laios Touden and his party as they delve into a monster-filled labyrinth to rescue his sister Falin, sustaining themselves by cooking dungeon creatures. The series blends adventure, survival, and culinary creativity, exploring themes of friendship, adaptation, and harmony between humanoids and monsters.
This curated list of 25 iconic quotes captures key emotional moments, character growth, and thematic depth across arcs, from early survival struggles to intense battles and heartfelt reflections.
I’ve never said anything, but I like monsters
Episode 1 (Hot Pot/Tart)
Laios Touden
Reveals Laios’s passion, driving the party’s unconventional survival and challenging prejudices.
Is eating monsters some sick fantasy of yours?
Episode 1 (Hot Pot/Tart)
Marcille Donato
Highlights Marcille’s initial horror, marking her growth from squeamishness to acceptance.
Dungeon gourmet guide says so
Episode 1 (Hot Pot/Tart)
Laios Touden
Introduces resourceful monster cuisine, underscoring survival ingenuity in crisis.
Take only what ye can eat. That’s the ironclad rule
Episode 3 (Living Armor)
Senshi
Emphasizes dwarven respect for nature, fostering sustainable dungeon harmony.
Don’t ever use a person as a pickle press
Episode 4 (Stewed Cabbage/Orcs)
Marcille Donato
Comic yet ethical stand, shows her moral compass amid chaotic battles.
The first bite of a new food is always mysterious
Episode 2 (Roast Basilisk/Omelet/Kakiage)
Laios Touden
Encourages bold exploration, tying to themes of embracing the unknown.
Every time you do a thing the easy way, it dulls your skill
Episode 8 (Raspberries/Grilled Meat)
Senshi
Teaches value of tradition, deepening his mentor role in peaceful cooking scenes.
Eating is, quite simply, the exclusive privilege of the living
Narrator (Various)
Philosophical core, connects life, loss, and appetite across the series.
Malnutrition is more terrifying than monsters
Episode 1 (Hot Pot/Tart)
Laios Touden
Shifts priorities from combat to sustenance, highlighting real dungeon threats.
The guys that tell you they’ll help without needing a reward? They’re the ones you should trust the least
Chapter 10 (Snacks)
Marcille Donato
Reveals her cynicism from past betrayals, building wariness in alliances.
All foods begin with an adventurous first bite!
Episode 5 (Snacks/Sorbet)
Laios Touden
Celebrates curiosity, pivotal in bonding over shared meals post-battle.
If ye don’t tend the fields, ye can’t enjoy the harvest
Chapter 23 (Red Dragon I)
Senshi
Links farming ethos to dungeon life, emotional peak in his backstory arc.
Humans and elves. Ugh
Episode 4 (Stewed Cabbage/Orcs)
Chilchuck Tims
Exposes half-foot pragmatism and tensions, evolving into party loyalty.
Now steel yerselves and fight for yer lives!!
Episode 11 (Red Dragon I)
Senshi
Rallying cry in dragon battle, showcases his protective growth.
I need to protect Laios, Falin, and the others
Episode 17 (Harpy/Chimera)
Marcille Donato
Affirms her resolve amid chimera horror, key to her leadership arc.
Why do they keep letting newbs down here?
Episode 1 (Hot Pot/Tart)
Marcille Donato
Early frustration turns to empathy, reflecting adaptation in early floors.
It’s not cursed at all
Episode 3 (Living Armor)
Laios Touden
Defuses fears during armor fight, promotes monster understanding theme.
The footsteps of people, skeletons, and zombies all sound totally different
Episode 6 (Court Cuisine/Boiled in Salt Water)
Chilchuck Tims
Highlights lockpicking expertise, crucial in stealthy survival moments.
Fresh from the bowels of the dungeon
Episode 9 (Tentacles/Stew)
Laios Touden
Playful pride in cooking, strengthens camaraderie in mid-arc feasts.
Dungeon food, eat or be eaten
Episode 12 (Red Dragon II)
Narrator/Laios
Survival mantra during dragon pursuit, embodies eat-or-be-eaten philosophy.
Wow, it turns out even leftover vegetable bits can be useful!
Chapter 49 (Griffin Soup/Dumplings I)
Party Member
Inspires resourcefulness in Senshi’s tender backstory reveal.
To eat is the privilege of the living
Final Arc (Various)
Narrator
Climactic reminder of life’s joys amid Winged Lion confrontations.
You really intend to come with me? No matter what!?
Episode 1 (Hot Pot/Tart)
Laios Touden
Tests loyalties at start, cements unbreakable bonds through trials.
Brother!
Episode 11 (Red Dragon I)
Falin Touden
Heart-wrenching reunion glimpse, fuels Laios’s emotional drive.
We’ve come all this way together
Chapter 23 (Red Dragon I)
Laios Touden
Grateful reflection post-dragon fight, celebrates friendship’s endurance.
