Cooking Diary® Restaurant Game

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Cooking Diary® Restaurant Game is a Simulation game that offers a fun time management experience with a splendid gameplay and good music. The game features great visuals, an intriguing story, and plenty of humor, but it can be very grinding, buggy, and filled with ads. Players are tasked with managing a restaurant and given the opportunity to customize and upgrade their establishment, resulting in a highly emotional and engaging experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Cooking Diary® Restaurant Game screenshot

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story586 positive mentions

monetization1.6k negative mentions

The game has engaging gameplay with a fun storyline and beautiful graphics.
Players can progress without spending money, although purchasing rubies can enhance the experience.
The game offers a variety of challenges and events, keeping it fresh and interesting.

The game becomes increasingly difficult, often requiring rubies for upgrades, which are hard to earn without spending real money.
There are frequent pop-up ads and offers that can interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
Recent updates have made the game feel more like a cash grab, with essential features like instant delivery being limited or removed.

monetization
1,860 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly after completing levels or during gameplay. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards like rubies, others feel that the game increasingly pushes in-app purchases, making it difficult to progress without spending real money. Additionally, issues with ads not functioning properly, leading to crashes and loss of progress, have further contributed to dissatisfaction among players. Overall, while the game offers a fun experience, the aggressive monetization strategy has led to a decline in enjoyment for many users.
- “I love the fact that you can actually progress without having to make in-app purchases; it's completely optional and it doesn't feel like you're being forced to if you want to keep playing, plus you are not bombarded with ads and watching them for rewards isn't so bad.”
- “There are in-app purchases to help you get upgrades faster, but you can still win without spending money since there are other ways to earn gems.”
- “It's a really nice game; there's not that many ads, and I haven't seen a problem with it since I downloaded it, so I recommend this game to anybody who wants to play it.”
- “But when you get to the later levels, it becomes more and more unavoidable that you have to start doing more microtransactions just to be able to beat the levels.”
- “The constant ads to buy rubies is annoying.”
- “I absolutely love this game, but there's just one problem: I don't mind having to watch ads, but there are times the 'X' button to get out from the ads won't appear.”
story
1,286 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging and cute narrative, along with the ability to customize characters and restaurants. However, some users express frustration over the pacing of the story, feeling that it can be overly long or intrusive, particularly with frequent cutscenes after levels. Additionally, the reliance on in-game purchases for progression and the difficulty of earning rubies can detract from the overall enjoyment of the story experience.
- “The story is engaging and the format is easy to understand.”
- “I love the story line, the graphics, and the ability to change your wardrobe.”
- “The storyline is very well written and you easily get invested quickly.”
- “Not like what's advertised. I was playing the game and have been for 2 years, and there isn't much interaction with the townsfolk. You don't really get to pursue the romantic relationship that they say you can, and the story is actually pretty bland.”
- “The story is cute, but I feel like it should be more than just help others out in the storyline and work on their career.”
- “The story is also pretty cringey.”
graphics
484 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, cuteness, and vibrant colors. While some players express a desire for improvements or larger graphics, the overall consensus highlights the graphics as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience. However, a few reviews note that recent updates have led to a more cartoonish style, which some players find less appealing compared to earlier designs.
- “The graphics are perfect and there's so many ways to design your character as well as your restaurant and room!”
- “Beautiful graphics and a fun enjoyable game to play.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the story is really good too.”
- “The graphics are too cartoony for my liking.”
- “The pictures advertising this game are extremely misleading versus what the actual graphics are like and the tutorial weirdly resets if you leave in the middle of it.”
- “I love the game but not the graphics... it looks fake and very immature. It takes the excitement away from the game.”
gameplay
327 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, engaging challenges, and smooth controls, making it enjoyable for players. However, many users express frustration with frequent glitches, the reliance on microtransactions for progression, and intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. While the core gameplay is entertaining and varied, the balance between free play and paywalls has led to mixed feelings among players.
- “The gameplay is varied enough, with many restaurants you can upgrade, that the game doesn't get boring and remains challenging as you progress.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and really keeps you on your toes.”
- “The gameplay is fun and rewarding but like most restaurant games it's totally ruined by the upgrading system.”
- “There's always this glitch where it freezes during gameplay.”
- “But after the latest updates - gameplay now stutters often and quite badly (for at least a second, the frame freezes, but the game timing is still continuing in the background).”
- “This game would be rated 5 for gameplay but is one of the greediest games I have played, pop up after pop up constantly wanting you to spend and holding you back on a level if you don't.”
stability
230 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of glitches, freezes, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress and rewards due to these issues, particularly when watching ads or during critical moments in the game. While some users report a smooth experience, the overall sentiment indicates that the game requires urgent fixes to address its numerous stability problems.
- “It runs great for me, and the controls are easy.”
- “It's a really nice game; there are not that many ads, and I haven't seen a problem with it since I downloaded it. There are no glitches, and you can customize your character and a whole lot more. I recommend this game to anybody who wants to play it, whether a teenager, a kid, or an adult. It is a wonderful game.”
- “Super game, no glitches, no bugs, super quality.”
- “There are so many glitches that need to be fixed!”
- “The game freezes a lot even when I don't have other apps running.”
- “I used to enjoy the game so much, but recently the ads are so annoying and it glitches when the ad appears at the end of a level that I won, it doesn't let me close it after it ends in any way, and in the end, I have to restart the game and find that the level I actually won didn't count.”
grinding
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, especially as they progress to higher levels where upgrades become increasingly expensive and harder to obtain without spending money. While some appreciate the balance of grinding and available rewards, many express dissatisfaction with the removal of options to earn currency through ads and the overwhelming presence of microtransactions, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. Despite these challenges, some players still enjoy the gameplay and are willing to engage in grinding, though it often feels like a necessary burden rather than a fun mechanic.
- “It is challenging to acquire gems, but it is not grinding for days and weeks unlike most other games.”
- “I'm giving the app 3 stars because I love this style of game; however, the grinding it takes to earn currency makes the game unplayable unless you have lots of money to throw at it.”
- “The premium currency is needed for the better clothing and all restaurant upgrades, but earning it becomes tedious as upgrades quickly become expensive and the ways to earn remain stagnant.”
- “The higher levels need days of grinding to get anywhere.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it catchy and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users report issues with sound muting after watching ads, which can disrupt gameplay. While the soundtrack is appreciated for its pleasantness, there are calls for more variety to prevent repetition.
- “The thing I just absolutely love the most is that I can listen to my music while playing without any ad interruptions stopping my music while it plays.”
- “The graphics are adorable and the music is calming to me.”
- “Smooth graphics, pleasant music, and simple mechanics make it a great way to pass the time.”
- “After I watch an ad to get a decor for free, the game would freeze and the music and sound would be removed.”
- “The music is muted, and you have to press the ad button for the music to come back, then it loads a new ad that works and gives you your reward.”
- “Since the last update, my sound has gone strange; I no longer have music, just a lot of noise like static on a phone.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its funny storylines, cute characters, and engaging gameplay. However, some users express frustration with the overwhelming number of ads, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, many find the game to be addictive and entertaining, highlighting its creative and humorous elements.
- “The story is funny and easy to get into.”
- “This game is cute, funny, and absolutely addictive!”
- “The characters are funny and the game itself is splendid with the fancy graphics.”
- “I am so upset it's not funny.”
- “I have updated so many things it's not funny, but I'm still not passing many levels. This is ridiculous; I'll have to uninstall the game if it doesn't improve. Imagine people trying to pass who don't have experience like I do in these types of games!”
- “In your new update of this game, the number of ads appearing is triple. Before the start and after a level, there are ads. It would be okay if in each ad appearing you were given at least one ruby, but in this case, nothing. It's not funny anymore.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players report improvements in performance following updates, others experience significant lag, crashes, and connectivity issues that detract from gameplay. Many suggest that further optimization is needed, particularly for smoother performance over extended play sessions. Additionally, there are calls for better reward systems to enhance user experience.
- “The game runs smoothly, the customization and graphics make this game unique and really fun!”
- “But it runs smoothly and the stories are great.”
- “It lags a bit after a while, maybe the dev should try and see if there's better optimization.”
- “I decided to uninstall it since it was lowering my phone's performance.”
- “It lags a bit after a while; maybe the developers should try to see if there's better optimization.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a mix of frustration and emotional investment in the game, particularly due to recent updates that have disrupted their experience and caused anxiety. While some appreciate the game's wholesome story and lack of intrusive ads, others feel overwhelmed by glitches and unwanted prompts, leading to a decline in their overall enjoyment. The emotional impact is evident as players navigate both the highs of achievement and the lows of technical issues.
- “Edit: I'm taking my rating from 5 stars to 3 stars. The new update makes me want to cry because it was so good, and now I'm really annoyed. What's wrong with buying clothes with bank notes?”
- “I like to make achievements in games to help my anxiety; this just made me feel frustrated.”
- “Made me feel like I was doing all the running instead of my character.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features attractive character designs and strong story progression, contributing to an engaging experience. Players appreciate the consistency of the plot and the fun nature of the characters, which enhance gameplay. However, some users have expressed concerns about the cost of upgrades and technical issues affecting their ability to play.
- “Great story progression and character development.”
- “The character designs are adorable, and the plot is very consistent.”
- “Characters are fun and help encourage gameplay with character development.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is highly praised, as it significantly enhances the game's enjoyment and longevity. Players appreciate that ongoing updates and the option to spend money contribute to a more dynamic and engaging experience.
- “Replayability is on point.”
- “It was the only thing that made the game more enjoyable and fun.”
- “Spending money is part of the game to keep the developers updating and enhancing the gameplay.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels repetitive and dull.”