Dr. Panda Restaurant is a masterclass in educational game design for children. It manages to make mundane tasks like washing dishes and recycling garbage feel like exciting mini-games. The level of detail in the cooking process—slicing, frying, and mixing—is perfectly tailored for preschoolers, teaching them the 'how-to' of the kitchen without any of the actual mess or danger.
The animal guests are adorable and provide great feedback, which keeps kids engaged and motivated to keep 'cooking.' What I love most as a parent is the 'Touch & Discover' philosophy; there are so many little hidden animations and sounds that reward curiosity. It’s also completely free of third-party ads and in-app purchases, making it a safe digital sandbox for young ones to explore. It’s more than just a game; it’s a delightful introduction to responsibility and creativity.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.6Sat Sep 28 2019
- Dr. Panda Restaurant should now work properly on all iOS 13 devices
- We made some other improvements and fixed up the kitchen so everything should run smoother for everyone
Come to Dr. Panda’s Restaurant and cook delicious food for the animal guests!
In this app, kids will be introduced to cooking through fun and exciting mini-games. They will be exposed to a wide range of foods as Dr. Panda has a recipe book which contains 10 different dishes and drinks. Among many others, it includes pizza, apple pie, corn soup, Chinese wok and fruit milkshakes.
For kids, this game combines meal time with fun time, without any mess!
To prepare all of these delicious things, kids will complete varied activities such as slicing, frying, toasting, mixing and baking. Besides preparing and serving food, they will also have fun while feeding the animals, decorating the dining rooms, cleaning the tables, and recycling garbage.
KEY FEATURES
- 8 adorable animal guests to serve and feed
- Learn the basics of cooking with Dr. Panda’s 10 recipes
- Learn to help with the housework via 3 additional mini-games
- Touch & Discover: Fantastic artwork, fun animations and sounds
- Kid-Friendly: Easy-to-use interface and no reading required
- No third party advertisement or any in-app purchase
Privacy Policy
As a designer of kids’ games, we understand how important privacy is in this modern, digital world. You can read our privacy policy here: http://www.drpanda.com/privacy
About Dr. Panda
Dr. Panda is a developer of games for kids. We develop games with educational values that help kids learn about the world. All of our games are safe and do not contain inappropriate content.
If you’d like to know more about us and how we design games for kids, visit our website www.drpanda.com/about. If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email at support@drpanda.com or contact us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/drpandagames) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/drpandagames) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/drpandagames).
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Come to Dr. Panda’s Restaurant and cook delicious food for the animal guests!
In this app, kids will be introduced to cooking through fun and exciting mini-games. They will be exposed to a wide range of foods as Dr. Panda has a recipe book which contains 10 different dishes and drinks. Among many others, it includes pizza, apple pie, corn soup, Chinese wok and fruit milkshakes.
For kids, this game combines meal time with fun time, without any mess!
To prepare all of these delicious things, kids will complete varied activities such as slicing, frying, toasting, mixing and baking. Besides preparing and serving food, they will also have fun while feeding the animals, decorating the dining rooms, cleaning the tables, and recycling garbage.
KEY FEATURES
- 8 adorable animal guests to serve and feed
- Learn the basics of cooking with Dr. Panda’s 10 recipes
- Learn to help with the housework via 3 additional mini-games
- Touch & Discover: Fantastic artwork, fun animations and sounds
- Kid-Friendly: Easy-to-use interface and no reading required
- No third party advertisement or any in-app purchase
Privacy Policy
As a designer of kids’ games, we understand how important privacy is in this modern, digital world. You can read our privacy policy here: http://www.drpanda.com/privacy
About Dr. Panda
Dr. Panda is a developer of games for kids. We develop games with educational values that help kids learn about the world. All of our games are safe and do not contain inappropriate content.
If you’d like to know more about us and how we design games for kids, visit our website www.drpanda.com/about. If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email at support@drpanda.com or contact us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/drpandagames) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/drpandagames) or Instagram (www.instagram.com/drpandagames).










In Dr. Panda Restaurant, children are introduced to the world of cooking through engaging mini-games. From preparing pizza and fruit milkshakes to cleaning up and recycling, kids help Dr. Panda manage his restaurant. With 8 cute animal guests to serve and no reading required, it's the perfect safe and creative environment for preschoolers to learn and play.
8 adorable animal guests
10 unique recipes to learn
Mess-free cooking simulation
No ads or in-app purchases
Kid-friendly 'Touch & Discover' interface
When an animal guest arrives, tap on them to see what they want to eat. Then head to the kitchen and follow the simple on-screen gestures to prepare the meal step-by-step.
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No, the game is designed with a purely visual interface, making it perfect for children who cannot yet read.