Hungry Hearts Diner

Experience a tale that'll warm your heart, and your belly!

Hungry Hearts Diner - A Heartwarming Cooking Adventure

"Hungry Hearts Diner" is a casual cooking game set in Showa era Japan, where you play as an old lady running her family's diner, cooking delicious meals and learning about the stories of various customers, all while unlocking traditional Japanese dishes. Experience a heartfelt tale filled with moments of joy and sorrow as you serve and interact with colorful characters in your quaint eatery.
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Version: 1.3.3 (Last updated: 2023-10-20)
Creation date: 2017-11-16
Permissions
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

Hungry Hearts Diner is a game about a small shop at the edge of a
big city. Take on the role of the hard-working old lady struggling to
manage her family's little restaurant—and all by her lonesome, too!

Cook tasty meals for a variety of colorful characters, and learn more
about their triumphs and struggles as they chow down on your tasty,
home-cooked food. Rice balls, dumplings, tempura...you can make it all!
In fact, the more you cook, the more dishes you'll unlock.
And hey, you'll even get a chance to learn about good ol' fashioned
Japanese cuisine while you're at it! Did you know you can make
jelly out of seaweed? Because I didn't!

Of course, the people who visit your diner all have a story to tell.
And what makes people more talkative than a full belly?
Feed your customers until they feel like sitting back and spinning
you a yarn or two!

But not every story is a happy one, and not every ending
joyous. Stay tuned for some twists and turns!

Story
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On a tiny side street in a nameless little neighborhood sits an
old Japanese diner. Things are quiet here; old-fashioned
you might say. But of course they are. It's Showa era Japan,
and the television is just starting to come into vogue.

Slide open the screen door and you'll see a kindly old lady
hard at work behind the counter. Her husband's been sick
for a while, and she's had to run the place on her own.
It's hard work, but she's a tough one, and she gets by.

Sit down at one of the worn wooden tables, and close your
eyes. Thunk thunk goes the steady beat of a knife chopping
veggies. Hisss; the sound of meat sizzling in a pan.
Swish swish; a whisk beating eggs.
The soothing sounds of a simple kitchen.

Sit here long enough, and all that tension will just flow
right out of you. So come on in, order a hot meal, and take
a load off. The peace'll do you good.
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So, let me guess. The question you're asking yourself right now
is "is this game for me"? Well, maybe it is.
-Do you like casual/idle games?
-Do you like games where you run a shop?
-Are you looking for a nice, relaxing story?
-Ever played any of our other games, like Oden Cart or Showa Candy Shop? (If so, thanks a bunch!)
-Are you hungry?*
*Warning: This game is not edible. Please don't try to eat your phone.

If you answered "Yes!!!!" to any of the above, well,
maybe this game's for you. Give it a download and a shot.
It's free, so it won't cost you a dime!
We very much hope it brings you a smile! Or perhaps even some tears?

User reviews

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Pros
  • Heartwarming and engaging story
  • Relaxing and simple gameplay
  • Beautiful graphics and aesthetic design
  • Well-developed characters
  • Good balance of cooking mechanics and narrative
Cons
  • Intrusive ads, particularly full-screen ones
  • Limited upgrades and gameplay content post-completion
  • Energy system can be restrictive
  • Some characters' storylines rely on stereotypes
Most mentioned
  • The story is touching and well-written
  • Gameplay is relaxing and enjoyable
  • Graphics and art style are appealing
  • Ad experience can detract from immersion
  • Game could benefit from more content and upgrades
User reviews
I replayed this game cuz I wanna go through the whole series and play the new one. The story is very sweet, focusing mostly on themes of family relationships especially between parent and child. The gameplay is very simple, a SUPER relaxed restaurant management sim. The ads can be a little intrusive, but I think it's the fault of how poorly designed mobile game ads are these days rather than the game itself. If you have the money, pitch the nice studio a couple bucks to just get rid of them.
by Serena Olsen, 2022-11-17

Absolutely fantastic. First of all, asking for a review when the game is over is just perfect. I didn't want it to end. The pacing is great and I love the chats, they're a nice way to take a break. The energy system is my only complaint, but I had Play Pass to bypass it. The constant strategy of what to cook and balance of rice, entrees and sides was just perfect. Loved it!
by Eric Caraballoso, 2022-08-16

This is both a beautiful and enjoyable game to play. It's aesthetically exceptional and the characters are all incredibly endearing. I wasn't expecting something so heartfelt or fun. The team behind this did an incredible job on both gameplay (amazing tutorial, very natural progression, UI is intuitive) and story (I got invested in everyone and actually ugly cried at the couple's final entry.)
by Taylor Howell, 2022-06-05
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