# Happy Chef

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-chef/id611140394 (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: 4.60/5 from 10,025 App Store ratings · 307 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-chef/id611140394/reviews.md

## What is Happy Chef?

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 locations and dishes
- Character selection
- Extensive level progression
- Story-driven comics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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


## What do users think of Happy Chef?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast-paced and challenging
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of food items and levels
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- 👍 Doesn't require in-app purchases to progress

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional lag and unresponsive controls
- 🔒 Limited free content, requires paid upgrade
- 💡 Needs more level variety and content updates
- 🐛 Difficulty spiking in later levels

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Difficulty placing items accurately
- Food items not registering properly
- Crashes or freezes on some devices

**Most requested features**

- More free levels and content
- Improved responsiveness and controls
- Additional food items and restaurant themes
- Ability to save progress and resume games

## Recent user reviews (10 of 307)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-chef/id611140394/reviews.md

### 5/5 — BEST GAME EVER

*2025-05-09, version 1.3*

I used to play this game when I was little and it hasn’t changed it’s still just as good as it used to be.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2024-04-08, version 1.3*

Never ever don’t play this game:)

### 2/5 — Luv

*2024-01-02, version 1.3*

I really enjoy this game , but it is not responding to tap that good , when you press it , it will go to the menu and then back to the game it is very difficult to play because of this problem ! I use to have the whole game on here for free , now u have to pay.

### 2/5 — Grudgingly

*2023-10-07, version 1.3*

Frustrating

### 5/5 — So much fun

*2023-08-15, version 1.3*

This game is fast paced and really fun to play!

### 4/5 — Super fun!!!

*2022-11-27, version 1.3*

This game is so much fun with also being a littleChallenging. with so many levels.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2022-10-31, version 1.3*

Such a great little game, more levels please.

### 5/5 — Happy Chef

*2022-10-28, version 1.3*

I really love this game. It great fun!

### 4/5 — 🤨😟😬😌😊🙃

*2022-10-16, version 1.3*

I think 🤔 that this game as so so super fun and I spend most of my life on it . This game is wonder us but…👍🏽👎🏽Although this is the most fun game ever. It can be a little challenging past level 20 you die every time. This game is amazing but also hard if I were you I would definitely get it.😻😹👍🏽✅✌️😃😄😁😆😀

### 4/5 — Fun

*2022-08-21, version 1.3*

So far I like it

## Frequently asked questions about Happy Chef

### What is Happy Chef?

Happy Chef is a time management game where players develop culinary skills by running a restaurant. You start with basic dishes and progress to managing more complex menus and restaurant upgrades.

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

Key features include managing multiple restaurant locations, cooking over 100 different meals, upgrading your kitchen and restaurant decor, and progressing through over 70 levels with a story told through comics.

### How much does Happy Chef cost?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases for additional content or enhancements.

### What platforms is Happy Chef available on?

This information is not explicitly stated in the description, but it is a mobile application.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect in Happy Chef?

You can expect engaging time management gameplay where you'll need to efficiently prepare and serve dishes to customers. The game also includes restaurant customization and a progression system that unlocks new content.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2018-01-10

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

Minor bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2013-10-28

Minor bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2013-04-17

Minor bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2013-04-04

No release notes.

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