This study was surveyed by 430 subjects about the recognition degree and the preference for cooking method in western food. 1. The recognition degree about the western food was higher in men than women. 2. The preference for fish cooking mehtod was high in men than women in baking method in oven. 3. The preference for meat cooking method was higher in men than women in baking method in oven. 4. The content to be improved in western food was 67.6% in $ulcorner$Proper taste in Korean$lrcorner$. Wastern cook should be improved properly in Korean tasting.