‘How I cook with no kitchen’: An investigation of how #microapartment kitchens are depicted on TikTok

Physical constraints of small apartment kitchens and the influence of the surrounding community food environment may impact food practices of apartment residents. Social media portrayal of these features may influence public perception of apartment living.

Citation:
Mandzufas J, Lombardi K, Winter D, Foster S, Hickling S, Trapp GSA. ‘How I cook with no kitchen’: An investigation of how #microapartment kitchens are depicted on TikTok. Nutr Health. 2026.

Keywords:
TikTok; apartment; cooking; kitchen; social media

Abstract:
Physical constraints of small apartment kitchens and the influence of the surrounding community food environment may impact food practices of apartment residents. Social media portrayal of these features may influence public perception of apartment living.