Hungry Hearts Diner

Contains adsIn-app purchases
4.8
116K reviews
1M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone 10+
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About this game

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?
Updated on
Oct 20, 2023

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Financial info, App activity and 2 others
This app may collect these data types
Financial info, App activity and 2 others
Data isn’t encrypted
Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.8
111K reviews
A Google user
December 3, 2018
I like the game itself. The art style is great, the stories are nice, and the gameplay is fun. I hate how intrusive the random full-screen ads are. It completely destroys any immersion in the game. I am always willing to pay to remove ads from games I like; I wish it were an option here. The game would be 4-5 stars if this was an option. The random popup full-screen ads really ruin it that much for me. EDIT: the story and ending were so wonderful and emotional that it totally erased all frustration from the ads. My only complaint would be that I wish it were longer. I'm impressed though that they managed to get such a great story into such a short game
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A Google user
January 8, 2019
This was one of the most emotional little phone games I've ever played. The storytelling was beautiful, the game was easy to understand, and the art was fantastic. Learning more about my customers was rewarding in an of itself, even of their stories were upsetting - the story arcs they took when talking to Grandma helped them, and me, heal. The ending was heartfelt and brought some tears out, but it was worth it. An excellent game. An excellent story. Thank you.
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A Google user
December 1, 2018
The most charming cooking sim I've found on the store. Graphics look beautifully hand-drawn and the food looks so authentically delocious. Controls can be a bit laggy at times, but not game-breaking in the slightest. Learning and listening to the relatable lives of the customers is the real highlight here and are like a series of short satisfying,if not, endearing, stories that are a treat to pass the time with.
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What's new

Fixed some bugs.