Cooking Diary® Restaurant Game in IOS

Chef, time to cook tasty food!

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

94/100

Cooking Diary is essentially the 'Gold Standard' of the time-management cooking genre. While many games in this category feel like reskins of each other, Cooking Diary succeeds by wrapping its frantic gameplay in a genuinely engaging narrative. You aren't just a faceless chef; you're the heir to a culinary empire in the city of Tasty Hills, and the story beats between levels keep you motivated to see what happens next.

The customization options are unparalleled. You can decorate your restaurants to your heart's content and dress up your avatar in hundreds of different outfits. More importantly, the gameplay curve is perfectly tuned. It starts off easy but eventually requires surgical precision to manage orders, drinks, and side dishes simultaneously. The social aspects, like joining a 'Guild' and participating in 'Chef's Tournaments,' make it feel like a living, breathing community. It is polished, addictive, and deeply satisfying.

Reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026
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Dinsun Review

Cooking Diary is essentially a stressful job in app form. The production values are high—the art is bright, the animations are smooth, and there’s a surprising amount of story content. However, the gameplay is the same 'click-in-the-right-order' loop that has dominated this genre since Diner Dash.

It starts off charming enough, but the difficulty spikes are clearly designed to push you toward buying 'boosts' or premium currency. The upgrades are expensive, and the energy system is a constant annoyance. For a mature gamer, it feels like it’s constantly trying to manipulate your dopamine levels rather than providing a fair challenge. It’s polished, yes, but it’s a shallow, high-pressure experience that I find more draining than entertaining.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • High production values
  • Engaging story for the genre
  • Frequent content updates
  • Frantic, repetitive gameplay
  • Pay-to-win elements in later levels
  • Energy system restricts play

Technical Report

Performance: Runs perfectly; very polished technical experience.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You love time-management games and don't mind the freemium grind.

    Skip if: You want a relaxing management sim or a game without microtransactions.

    Similar Games:
    • Cooking Fever
    • Diner Dash Adventures

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun
    • Hardware: iPad Pro (M2)
    • Playtime: 10 hours
    • Status: Managed three different restaurants.

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 2.51.0Tue Mar 24 2026

    Chef's Pass: the little goat kid is tapping its hooves—it's time to claim your rewards!

    TASTY AIRLINES

    • Set off on a journey to Hobby World!

    • Meet your new assistant, Michael!

    EVENT

    • Easter Food Truck: collect eight fresh spring outfits!

    RESTAURANTS

    • Unlock Green Home and head out to the Prairie Ranch.

    PLOT

    • The mayor's office is launching Project Digitization. But are the townsfolk ready for it?

    • Tasty Hills bloggers are preparing their own take on what's happening!


    BECOME THE RULING CHEF OF A CULINARY EMPIRE AND JOIN THE BEST COOKING GAME, LOVED BY MILLIONS OF PLAYERS AROUND THE WORLD! FUN, IMMERSIVE, AND FREE!

    Return to your hometown to revive your grandfather's culinary legacy and rise from humble beginnings to become a top chef. Along the way, experience both personal and professional growth as you embrace self-expression and develop your unique style. Become part of the family as you rebuild and strengthen the bonds that connect you. Together, bring the family business back to its former glory—help your grandfather save the family restaurant chain, restore your family's good name, and honor the values that unite you all.

    Here's the recipe for Cooking Diary's success:

    ● Hundreds of appetizing dishes that make your mouth water!

    ● Dozens of unique restaurants: manage them skillfully and win gourmets' hearts!

    ● Trendy outfits to express yourself every day!

    ● Culinary competitions with generous prizes!

    ● Cute, unique pets that will never leave you bored!

    ● Interesting characters, each with their own personality!

    ● Fascinating storyline garnished with humor!

    ● Vibrant graphics and unparalleled animation!

    ● Regular fun and free updates!

    Play with your friends, meet new ones, and etch YOUR NAMES into the culinary history of the city together!

    Winner of the WEBBY PEOPLE'S VOICE AWARD 2020 for Strategy/Simulation Game

    International Mobile Gaming Awards 2019 People's Choice Award winner

    Cooking Diary is a free game, so you don't need to pay to download it, update it, or progress through the game. However, some game elements can be purchased with real money, including random items. You can disable in-app purchases in your device's settings.

    Join us on social media to keep up with the latest news from Tasty Hills:

    https://www.facebook.com/CookingDiaryMYTONA/

    https://www.youtube.com/CookingDiaryGame

    https://www.instagram.com/cookingdiary_official/

    https://twitter.com/cookingdiary


    Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    BECOME THE RULING CHEF OF A CULINARY EMPIRE AND JOIN THE BEST COOKING GAME, LOVED BY MILLIONS OF PLAYERS AROUND THE WORLD! FUN, IMMERSIVE, AND FREE!

    Return to your hometown to revive your grandfather's culinary legacy and rise from humble beginnings to become a top chef. Along the way, experience both personal and professional growth as you embrace self-expression and develop your unique style. Become part of the family as you rebuild and strengthen the bonds that connect you. Together, bring the family business back to its former glory—help your grandfather save the family restaurant chain, restore your family's good name, and honor the values that unite you all.

    Here's the recipe for Cooking Diary's success:

    ● Hundreds of appetizing dishes that make your mouth water!

    ● Dozens of unique restaurants: manage them skillfully and win gourmets' hearts!

    ● Trendy outfits to express yourself every day!

    ● Culinary competitions with generous prizes!

    ● Cute, unique pets that will never leave you bored!

    ● Interesting characters, each with their own personality!

    ● Fascinating storyline garnished with humor!

    ● Vibrant graphics and unparalleled animation!

    ● Regular fun and free updates!

    Play with your friends, meet new ones, and etch YOUR NAMES into the culinary history of the city together!

    Winner of the WEBBY PEOPLE'S VOICE AWARD 2020 for Strategy/Simulation Game

    International Mobile Gaming Awards 2019 People's Choice Award winner

    Cooking Diary is a free game, so you don't need to pay to download it, update it, or progress through the game. However, some game elements can be purchased with real money, including random items. You can disable in-app purchases in your device's settings.

    Join us on social media to keep up with the latest news from Tasty Hills:

    https://www.facebook.com/CookingDiaryMYTONA/

    https://www.youtube.com/CookingDiaryGame

    https://www.instagram.com/cookingdiary_official/

    https://twitter.com/cookingdiary


    In-Game Events

    Easter in Tasty Hills!
    NEW SEASON
    Easter in Tasty Hills!
    Dive into the atmosphere of spring and Easter!

    Fill your home with the aroma of holiday dishes and decorate for Easter!

    Starts: 3/25/2026Ends: 4/21/2026
    Easter Chef's Pass!
    MAJOR UPDATE
    Easter Chef's Pass!
    New pet: a goat kid who loves kidding around!

    May Easter fill your home with light and happiness! Create a spring atmosphere with Easter decorations and outfits!

    Starts: 3/25/2026Ends: 4/21/2026
    Music Valley Festival!
    SPECIAL EVENT
    Music Valley Festival!
    Feel the rhythm of an epic music festival!

    Choose the most daring outfits, sing, dance, and round up your friends! It's time to party to electrifying music!

    Starts: 4/10/2026Ends: 4/21/2026
    Prairie Ranch Restaurant!
    MAJOR UPDATE
    Prairie Ranch Restaurant!
    Make food that tastes like freedom and adventures!

    Become the fastest chef in the Wild West and treat cowboys to their favorite food: ribs and shepherd's pie!

    Starts: 4/13/2026Ends: 4/21/2026

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7 out of 5 with 163169 Counts
    Age Rating 13+

    Screenshots

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    Cooking Diary is a fast-paced time-management game where you become the master of your own kitchen. Open dozens of unique restaurants, from pizzerias to bakeries, and serve hungry customers. Beyond the kitchen, enjoy a deep storyline, customize your character's appearance, and compete in culinary battles. Join a guild and play with friends in the ultimate cooking adventure!

    Features

    1

    Dozens of unique restaurants with different cuisines

    2

    Deep character and restaurant customization

    3

    Engaging storyline with interesting characters

    4

    Guild system and competitive global events

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    Cooking Diary Restaurant Game Levels 1-10 Gameplay (iOS/Android) - YouTube

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    PocketGamer.biz - Wed Dec 16 2020

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    Cooking Diary gets new content update for Easter

    Mytona's Diner Dash-like Cooking Diary is getting a new event for Easter, but no bunnies are in sight.

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