# Happy Chef HD

> Time management cooking game with restaurant upgrades and progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Nordcurrent UAB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-chef-hd/id505430082 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nordcurrent UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/348389028)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 6,358 App Store ratings · 330 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2012-04-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-chef-hd/id505430082/reviews.md

## What is Happy Chef HD?

Develop expert culinary skills in Happy Chef, a gripping Time Management game with tons of different dishes! Take command of the kitchen and demonstrate the skills of a master chef. Start with hamburgers and hot dogs and work your way to becoming the best known restaurant in the country! Decorate your restaurant, buy new furniture, find awesome accessories, and upgrade your kitchen to become a Happy Chef!

- 5 Locations: different restaurants with new meals to cook and new ingredients to use
- Story that follows the player’s progress through the game in full color comics
- Lots of upgrades that enhance your menu and modernize your restaurant
- 4 characters to choose from
- More than 70 levels to complete
- 25+ hours to complete the game
- More than 100 meals to cook

## Key features

- Time management gameplay
- Restaurant decoration and upgrades
- Multiple restaurant locations
- Story progression with comics
- Over 70 levels
- Variety of meals to cook

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Game Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Game Points | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Happy Chef HD?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💡 Challenging levels
- 🕹️ Engaging time management

**Cons**

- 🐛 Difficulty with dragging/tapping food items
- 🔍 Limited number of levels
- 💰 Expensive to unlock full version
- 🕰️ Customers are impatient

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Keyboard randomly appearing during gameplay

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to automatically serve food to customers
- More restaurant/kitchen customization options
- Difficulty settings to adjust challenge level

## Recent user reviews (10 of 330)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-chef-hd/id505430082/reviews.md

### 1/5 — This is not the full game

*2018-12-08, version 1.7.9*

You have to pay to get the whole game.  Reported to App Store, for deceitful practices

### 5/5 — Happy chef

*2018-09-16, version 1.7.9*

Fun game.

### 5/5 — Fills the time well!

*2018-06-07, version 1.5*

Great wee game. Great for clearing the stresses of the day from your mind!

### 5/5 — PHENOMENAL👌👍❤️

*2018-04-25, version 1.7.9*

This game is so fun, and even without the deluxe version it is really fun. There are no ads or anything that would make this game bad. Thank you, Happy Chef Co.

### 1/5 — NOT free!!

*2018-04-18, version 1.7.9*

If a game says free, it should be FREE. Not trick people into playing one level than you have to pay to continue!! deleted it straight away.

### 4/5 — Entertaining

*2018-01-19, version 1.5*

Good game to kill a bit of time

### 5/5 — PLEASE UPDATE APP TO WORK ON IOS!!!

*2018-01-01, version 1.5*

Every since the iOS 11 update I haven’t been able to play the game.

### 4/5 — Like the game

*2017-12-17, version 1.5*

So far so good

### 5/5 — Best game ever👍👍👍👍👍

*2017-12-06, version 1.5*

Keep up the good work don't change a thing. Very addictive can't seem to put it down. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 please update this app needs it badly. If people like it why not update it. It's behind 4 years.

### 5/5 — Awesome Game!

*2017-12-03, version 1.5*

Love it!

## Frequently asked questions about Happy Chef HD

### What is Happy Chef HD?

Happy Chef HD is a time management game where players develop culinary skills by cooking various dishes. You'll manage a kitchen, upgrade equipment, and decorate your restaurant as you progress through different locations and levels.

### What are the key features of Happy Chef HD?

Key features include time management gameplay, the ability to decorate and upgrade your restaurant, multiple locations with unique meals, a story told through comics, over 70 levels to complete, and more than 100 different meals to cook.

### How much does Happy Chef HD cost?

The game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to buy items or upgrades to enhance their gameplay experience.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect engaging time management gameplay where you'll need to prepare and serve meals quickly to satisfy customers. The game also involves strategic decisions about upgrading your kitchen and restaurant to improve efficiency and appeal.

### How long does it take to complete Happy Chef HD?

The game is designed to offer over 25 hours of gameplay. With more than 70 levels and a variety of meals to cook across different locations, there's a substantial amount of content to explore.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.9 — 2018-01-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Minor bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2014-01-29

Minor bug fixes

### 1.4 — 2013-10-24

Minor bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2013-10-02

Minor bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2012-08-07

Bug fixes

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