# Hungry Hearts Ramen — Soulful Bowls

> Narrative-driven ramen shop management simulation game with character interaction. (iPhone/iPad app by GAGEX Co.,Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-hearts-ramen/id6742872242 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GAGEX Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/905173598)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 266 App Store ratings · 82 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 222 MB
- Languages: American English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2025-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-hearts-ramen/id6742872242/reviews.md

## What is Hungry Hearts Ramen?

A story that'll satisfy your body and your soul!

Manage a plucky, upcoming ramen shop run by a sweet elderly couple in this narrative-driven store management sim. Get to know the clientele while you help Granny and Gramps build their humble shop into a local institution!

Serve up piping hot ramen, fried rice, gyoza, and shumai to happy customers.
Are they still hungry? There's always chili shrimp, liver and leeks, or happosai!
Are they bottomless pits?! Then hit 'em with some kanitama, zasai, or bang bang chicken!
Gramps's repertoire starts off limited but his pantry will expand the more he cooks, giving him plenty of options to feed all the hungry folks that darken his door!

And what a cast of characters awaits! You'll meet all manner of eccentrics and colorful personalities, just waiting to open up to you over a nice, hot meal. Keep them fed and keep them talking, and you'll pull the curtain back on a variety of tales in this tiny community.

The only way to the heart of this story is through its stomach, so get cooking!

The game is playable from start to finish for free, so don't hesitate to walk on through that door and get to know Granny and Gramps in the latest installment of the acclaimed Hungry Hearts series!

We're happy to have you at our table, whether you're a new or returning fan!

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Story
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Some decades ago now, there sat a small, unassuming ramen shop in a tiny town in Japan.
It seemed like it had been there forever, but its origins are quite peculiar, indeed.
Much abbreviated, this is how it goes...

A stubborn old man who—to hear the townsfolk tell it—never cracked a smile married the nicest, most amiable woman you could ever hope to meet, and together they opened a restaurant. The two made a formidable team; their eatery soon became a fixture in town, and seemed destined to become an institution. That is, until the old man turned to his wife one day and said...

Y'know, I've been thinkin'...

Such was the beginning of his pitch to turn their humble establishment into a ramen shop.
His wife was taken aback, but after a moment's pause, merely smiled back at him.

What a lovely idea. I'll help however I can.

For you see, they'd always shared a quiet regret between them. One rarely spoken, but ever-present—a knot in their shoulders they could never massage away.
An unfulfilled promise.
A dream deferred.


This is the story of their reinvention.

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So let me guess: you're asking yourself right now, "Is this game for me?" It just might be!

Did you enjoy Hungry Hearts Diner? (If so, thanks!)
Do you like casual/idle games?
Are you looking for something with a relaxed pace?
Do you like shop management sims?
Do you desperately want to feel something?
Are you feeling a bit hungry right now?
Were you born anytime before 1989, also known as the Showa Era?

If you shouted "Yes!" at your device to any of the above, first of all we hope your voice assistant wasn't listening. Second, download this game and give it a try! It's free, from start to finish!

## Key features

- Ramen shop management
- Narrative-driven gameplay
- Menu expansion
- Character interaction
- Serve various Japanese dishes
- Storytelling

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Blocking Talisman | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daruma | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color TV | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Framed Oiri | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Hungry Hearts Ramen?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Adorable and cozy game
- 🍜 Enjoyable ramen-making mechanic
- 💕 Charming characters and story

**Cons**

- 🙄 Forced ads
- 🤔 Impossible ramen combos
- 💰 Lack of ways to spend accumulated funds

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sound not working on some devices
- Ramen-making system not responsive to user input

**Most requested features**

- More customization options for the restaurant
- Better tutorial for the ramen-making system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 82)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-hearts-ramen/id6742872242/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My Favorite Hungry Hearts Game!

*2026-07-23*

I have every Hungry Hearts game Gagex comes out with, and this is my favorite so far! It is at least partially because the Ramen counts as a “rice” dish (first course). In previous late games, it gets hard to make 3 dishes for customers that aren’t Max level yet because you quickly run out of rice dishes. The addition of Ramen dishes counting as rice/1st dishes helps balance that out. I was afraid they’d count as main course (2nd) dishes as that’s where the rare ramen item was located in previous games. Glad to see that’s not the case here! 
Like another reviewer commented, the Ramen recipe developing system is a bit frustrating/confusing. Took some trial and error (and using the hints) to figure out some of those recipes. Also a litte disappointed I couldn’t make my own ramen recipe dish, nor could you make a ramen recipe before a customer requested it. You could see Chive Ramen in the recipe book, for example, but couldn’t actually develop the recipe until the customer requested it.

### 4/5 — 広告が多い

*2026-06-21*

課金で無くせるけど広告が酷い時で1分ずつ発生する

### 5/5 — 제일 좋아하는 게임 시리즈

*2026-05-16*

나올때마다 하고있어요 광고 좀 거슬리긴 하는데 걍 돈쓰면 해결되니까 ㄱㅊ
다음 시리즈는 라면 만드는 파트 더 디벨롭해서 나와도 좋을 거 같아요 새로운 요소라 더 재밌게 했습니다

### 3/5 — 버그가 있습니다

*2026-05-13*

금발의 숙녀가 냉두부를 먹어도 퀘스트가 깨지지 않고 그냥 가버립니다 ㅠ 문의 넣는 방법도 없고 어떡하나요 이거

### 5/5 — 好玩

*2026-04-28, version 1.0.1*

good game

### 1/5 — Chinese or Japanese

*2026-04-18*

As a long time enjoyer of the Hungry Hearts series, I’m deeply disappointed by this installment. I was deterred from trying this game for months partially due to my busy schedule and the one bad review that said the ramen making system was difficult without a guide. Just yesterday I finally decided to give the game a try as my schedule finally cleared up a bit and now I really wish I hadn’t. It seemed like the typical hungry hearts game format wise, and it wasn’t until a few hours in that I started noticing all the Chinese recipes in the book and how occasionally some characters would refer to the restaurant as a “Chinese” restaurant, even when it’s clear the setting is Japan and the elderly owners are also Japanese. If you’re going to add Chinese recipes to inflate your recipebook then at least say that the food’s origin is Chinese in the description of the food (some were labeled, most not). If you wanted to incorporate Chinese dishes, why not make the restaurant and the setting Chinese too? As someone that’s Chinese, I’m just disappointed after having played and enjoyed so many of your games.

### 2/5 — 黑屏

*2026-03-27, version 1.0.1*

苹果12打开黑屏🥹玩不了不知道为什么

### 4/5 — Best ramen sim Game

*2026-03-25, version 1.0.1*

Hi, I love the fast pace nature of the game and how I can take breaks to wait for energy. But I struggle to figure out the takeout order sometimes repeat until I get it, but it is a waste of cooking energy. I think helpful hints like with the ramen making would help. I earn points for the ramen even if a mistake is made. I love the design of the game and music, other change would be that grandpa I find still cook slow after buying the stove upgrade. I hope you read my review, and consider the suggestion!

### 5/5 — 다음 시리즈 기다리고있어요!

*2026-03-19*

너무 취향저격 게임이라 다 깨고 지우고 또 다른게임하고 몇번째인지..!다음시리즈 빨리 내주세요 화이팅!👍🏻👍🏻

### 5/5 — A great game

*2026-03-18*

I have played hungry hearts over the years and I have always loved it! It really is just so cozy and relaxing to play. I love this newest addition with grandpa! It is so charming and I love the art and characters. Really good job to the developers and all who worked on this game!

## Frequently asked questions about Hungry Hearts Ramen

### What is Hungry Hearts Ramen about?

Hungry Hearts Ramen is a narrative-driven store management simulation game where you help an elderly couple run their ramen shop. You'll serve customers, expand the menu, and uncover heartwarming stories within the community.

### What kind of food can I serve in the game?

You can serve a variety of delicious dishes including ramen, fried rice, gyoza, and shumai. As Gramps cooks more, his pantry expands, offering more options like chili shrimp, liver and leeks, happosai, kanitama, zasai, and bang bang chicken.

### Is Hungry Hearts Ramen free to play?

Yes, the game is playable from start to finish for free. There are in-app purchases available, but they are not required to experience the full story and gameplay.

### Who is this game for?

This game is ideal for those who enjoyed Hungry Hearts Diner, like casual or idle games, prefer a relaxed pace, enjoy shop management simulations, and are looking for an emotionally engaging experience.

### What platforms is Hungry Hearts Ramen available on?

The provided description does not specify the platforms Hungry Hearts Ramen is available on. However, it is described as a mobile application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-27

Fixed some bugs.

### 0.9.5 — 2025-10-14

No release notes.

### 0.9.6 — 2025-10-14

Pre-order has started.

### 1.0.0 — 2025-10-14

Pre-order has started.

### 1.0.1 — 2025-10-14

Fixed some bugs.

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