Meshi is a minor character who appears in the anime series One Piece. He is a burly middle‑aged man with a full black beard and black hair, and he wears a standard cook’s uniform consisting of a white jacket and hat. In the live‑action adaptation he works as a ship’s cook aboard the Orbit, and in the anime’s additional content he is likewise depicted as a cook who takes his professional duties seriously. His primary motivation is to run an efficient kitchen and ensure that meals are prepared properly; this is shown when he chastises Sanji for cooking elaborate dishes instead of handling more basic tasks like bussing tables. Meshi’s role in the story is that of a background figure who briefly interacts with the Straw Hat Pirates, particularly Sanji, offering a contrast in culinary philosophy. He does not undergo any notable character development and has no special abilities beyond standard cooking skills. His key relationship is a brief, tense exchange with Sanji that underscores his no‑nonsense attitude toward kitchen work.