由 Bandai 於 1989 年 7 月 25 日在任天堂 Famicom（紅白機）上推出的《美味之旅：究極菜單三本勝負》（美味しんぼ 究極のメニュー三本勝負），是改編自 雁屋哲 原作、花咲昭 作畫的國民級美食漫畫《美味しんぼ》的指令式冒險遊戲。

在紅白機眾多漫改作品之中，以「用知識與味覺對決」的獨特概念脫穎而出，成功將原作中主角山岡士郎與父親海原雄山之間那場圍繞著尊嚴與理念的料理對決，轉化為具有沉浸感的遊戲體驗。

不同於當時主流的動作或角色扮演遊戲，採用純文字冒險（AVG）的形式。畫面呈現高度還原漫畫風格，無論是山岡士郎略顯頹廢卻精明的神情，還是海原雄山那種壓倒性的威嚴，都被細緻地重現出來。遊戲整體分為三個章節，對應「三本勝負」的結構，每一章都是一場圍繞特定料理主題展開的對決。當角色品嚐到極致美味時，畫面會以誇張的文字與音效表現出震撼感，完美捕捉原作的精髓。

故事圍繞東西新聞社的創刊紀念企劃展開。山岡士郎與栗田優子被指派負責製作「究極菜單」，而競爭對手帝都新聞社則邀請了美食界的權威——同時也是山岡之父的海原雄山，推出「至高菜單」與之對抗。必須在這場父子對決中，透過探索、調查與選擇，一步步完成料理的準備與決策。最終目標是在三場關鍵比賽中勝出，並在過程中理解料理背後的文化與精神。

核心在於調查與判斷。透過「移動」、「交談」、「調查」、「思考」等指令推進劇情，並在各地蒐集線索與食材。為了完成一道料理，往往必須與不同人物交流，甚至遠赴特定地點尋找關鍵元素，例如最適合的水源或稀有食材。在最終對決時，必須根據前期蒐集的資訊做出正確選擇，一旦判斷失誤，就可能導致整場比賽失敗。

遊戲過程中也穿插一些輕鬆的小遊戲，例如捕捉流浪貓或閃避障礙物，雖然與料理主題關聯不大，但有效緩和了節奏，讓整體冒險更具變化性。

在市場評價方面，以高度還原原作劇情與濃厚代入感獲得好評。即使以今日眼光來看，遊戲中涉及的料理知識——例如生魚片的處理方式或高湯的製作原理——依然具備相當專業的水準。玩家普遍認為，與海原雄山之間那種緊張且充滿壓迫感的對峙，是其最大的魅力之一，而看到他在結果揭曉時即使嘴硬仍不得不承認對手實力的瞬間，更是令人難忘。

從歷史角度來看，本作是紅白機時期少見成功結合美食題材與遊戲敘事的作品之一。它證明了料理不僅可以成為背景元素，更能成為推動劇情與玩法的核心，對後來的料理模擬與美食探險類型遊戲產生了一定影響。

對許多玩家而言，最經典的回憶莫過於第三合的最終對決。當山岡士郎端出一道看似平凡的料理，隨著文字逐步鋪陳其背後的理念與細節，最終由評審宣布「究極菜單」勝出的那一刻，那種壓抑後爆發的成就感，正是這款遊戲最動人的地方。

Released by Bandai on July 25, 1989 for the Nintendo Famicom (NES), Oishinbo: Kyuukyoku no Menu Sanban Shoubu (美味しんぼ 究極のメニュー三本勝負) is a command-based adventure game adapted from the iconic gourmet manga Oishinbo, created by Tetsu Kariya and illustrated by Akira Hanasaki.

Among the many manga adaptations on the Famicom, this title stands out for its unique concept of “battling with knowledge and taste,” faithfully recreating the intense culinary rivalry between the protagonist Shirō Yamaoka and his father, Yūzan Kaibara.

Rather than following the action or RPG trends of the time, the game adopts a pure text-based adventure (AVG) format. Its visual presentation closely mirrors the original manga, capturing Shirō’s laid-back yet sharp demeanor and Yūzan’s overwhelming authority. The game is structured into three chapters, representing a best-of-three culinary showdown, with each chapter centered around a different food-related challenge. When characters taste exceptional dishes, the game delivers exaggerated visual and sound effects that echo the dramatic reactions seen in the manga, emphasizing the emotional impact of great cuisine.

The story revolves around a special anniversary project by the Tozai News Company, where Shirō Yamaoka and the heroine Yūko Kurita are tasked with creating the “Ultimate Menu.” In response, their rival, the Teito News Company, assembles the “Supreme Menu” under the direction of the legendary gourmet Yūzan Kaibara—who also happens to be Shirō’s estranged father. Players must navigate each chapter by selecting ingredients, seeking out master chefs, and uncovering the deeper philosophy behind cooking. The ultimate goal is to win all three निर्णcing culinary battles against Yūzan, while gaining a deeper appreciation for food culture along the way.

Gameplay focuses heavily on investigation and decision-making. Players use commands such as “Move,” “Talk,” “Examine,” and “Think” to progress through the story. A central mechanic involves gathering the correct ingredients by speaking with various characters and following clues—sometimes even traveling to remote locations in search of the perfect element, such as pristine water or rare produce. During the final cooking showdowns, players must apply what they’ve learned to make the right choices; selecting the wrong ingredient or preparation method can lead to failure.

To add variety, the game occasionally includes light mini-games—such as catching stray cats or avoiding obstacles—which, while not directly related to cooking, provide a change of pace and enhance the overall sense of adventure.

Critically, the game was praised for its strong sense of immersion and faithful adaptation of the source material. Even by modern standards, the depth of culinary knowledge presented—ranging from sashimi preparation techniques to the subtleties of soup stock—remains impressively detailed. Players particularly enjoyed the tense confrontations with Yūzan Kaibara, whose stern demeanor and uncompromising standards created a compelling dramatic dynamic. Watching him begrudgingly acknowledge defeat, even if only slightly, became one of the game’s most satisfying moments.

Historically, the game holds a unique place as one of the few successful food-themed titles on the Famicom. It demonstrated that cuisine could serve as the foundation for engaging gameplay and storytelling, influencing later works centered on cooking simulations and gourmet adventures.

For many players, the most unforgettable memory is the निर्णcing third match, when Shirō presents what appears to be a simple dish—only for the narrative to build tension through descriptive text until the judges ঘোষণা the victory of the “Ultimate Menu.” That moment perfectly captures the essence of the game: a quiet yet powerful triumph achieved through insight, persistence, and a deep understanding of food.