Merge Cooking® in IOS

Merge & Cook, Theme Restaurant

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Our Site Score

82/100

Merge Cooking is a delightful culinary adventure that manages to stand out in a crowded genre by focusing on high-quality presentation and global exploration. You play as an aspiring chef assisted by Lea, traveling across diverse world locations—from the colorful stalls of Hawaii to the refined kitchens of Japan and the savory bakeries of France. The core loop of merging ingredients to discover new tools and recipes feels incredibly rewarding, and the sense of progression as you renovate and decorate various themed restaurants is palpable.

What makes this game truly special is the attention to detail in the food art. Every dish looks appetizing, and the satisfaction of finally merging a complex recipe like sushi or a delicate pastry provides a genuine dopamine hit. The time-management aspect adds a nice layer of tension without becoming overwhelming, and the regular special events keep the gameplay loop from feeling repetitive. It’s a polished, relaxing, and visually stunning experience that any fan of merge games or cooking sims should have in their library.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. Merging games are the new solitaire—everyone has one on their phone. This one at least puts some effort into the presentation. The food looks appetizing, and the restaurant renovation aspect gives you a clear sense of progress. It’s miles ahead of the lazy runner games, but it still falls into the same traps.

Once the honeymoon phase is over, the 'energy' system becomes a massive wall. You can play for five minutes before your chef 'runs out of steam' and you have to wait hours or pay. It’s a frustrating way to experience a game. The characters are tropes, and the story is fluff, but if you just want to merge things while watching TV, it’s a decent option—until the bill comes due. It’s okay, but I can’t call it good.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • High-quality art and food illustrations
  • Satisfying sense of progression with renovations
  • Simple, intuitive merge mechanics
  • Restrictive energy system halts play
  • Extremely slow progression without IAPs
  • Generic characters and narrative

Technical Report

Performance: Very stable; optimized well for both iPhone and iPad.

Accessibility:
  • Clear visual icons
  • Step-by-step tutorial

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy merge puzzles and don't mind long wait times or paying for energy.

Skip if: You want a game you can play at your own pace without monetization interruptions.

Similar Games:
  • Merge Mansion
  • Love & Pies

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative expert gamer
  • Hardware: iPad Air
  • Playtime: 10 hours
  • Status: Unlocked the first two restaurants

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.57.1Sat Sep 05 2026

“Are you ready, Chef?" SpongeBob has arrived in Merge Cooking!

We've prepared an exciting limited-time underwater adventure for you:

• New SpongeBob Merge Event: Explore an exclusive underwater merge experience and serve delicious dishes to your favorite Bikini Bottom guests!

• SpongeBob Pass: Complete exciting tasks to unlock F.U.N.-filled rewards and exclusive themed items.

• Themed Card Collection Event: Collect SpongeBob-themed cards as you play and win the ultimate mystery rewards!

We've also optimized game performance to bring you a smoother cooking experience. Update now and enjoy the fun of cooking with SpongeBob!


Do you know you can enjoy the food around the world without traveling?

Do you know you can master the secret of cooking with just a few simple steps?

Tie your apron and put your chef hat on!

In Merge Cooking, you can cook anything!

- Welcome, Chef!

Your assistant Lea is waiting for you to start the adventure of opening restaurants and serving customers around the world. Merge Cooking not only allows you to cook as a star chef and master the world cuisine but also helps you realize your designer dream and renovate Michelin star restaurants!

- Start a food tour!

ENJOY Eggs Benedict in New York, DRINK Tom Yam Gong in Bangkok, ROLL Sushi in Tokyo, DINE on Escargot in Paris… Merge Cooking takes you on a world tour, city by city! You will unlock a world-famous dish every day and discover more exciting and challenging recipes to hone your cooking skills.

Various local cuisines – Taco, Kebab, Ramen and more.

Numerous restaurant themes – fast food, BBQ, seafood and more.

- Play with ingredients!

MERGE ingredients with the simple steps – tap, drag & merge! Quality delicacy requires nothing but basic ingredients!

COOK with the help of machines – seven pieces of equipment that bring you extra fun! Simulate real-life cooking and prepare the food in a fun way! Frying pan, juice blender, oven and cocktail shaker… everything you need to prepare a decent meal will be on standby. Say goodbye to overcooked pies and charred steaks!

- Eat outside the box!

Mozzarella, pecan, coconut, lobster, champagne… Find everything you need to become a world-famous chef. Merge them to serve hungry customers! Discover more as you play! Unlock special souvenirs as you travel. How about sending a postcard from Hollywood?

- Every flavor tells a story!

Nothing makes people more connected than good food. Get familiar with the American restaurant owner who's also a football coach and the French restaurant manager who's elegant but picky. Greet customers from all walks of life. Learn their stories and write more of your own!

In Merge Cooking you’ll:

- MERGE fruits, vegetables, cheese and UNCOVER other numerous ingredients.

- COOK exotic and fantastic dishes and TRAVEL to different countries.

- SIMULATE real-life cooking with different cooking equipment.

- RENOVATE restaurants with fresh new designs.

- UPGRADE culinary skills and MASTER global recipes.

- RELAX by enjoying great delicacy. No time pressure!

- CLAIM amazing rewards and gifts.

- ENGAGE yourself and ENJOY extra fun!

Merge Cooking, cook anything!

Have questions or need support?

Contact us via email at support@happibits.zohodesk.com.


Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Dive into Bikini Bottom! Join SpongeBob in an exclusive merge event, build your own legendary restaurant, and start your underwater culinary journey today!

"Are you ready, Chef?" SpongeBob is making a splash in Merge Cooking!

[Limited-Time Collaboration Event: Dive into Bikini Bottom!]

Join SpongeBob and his friends on a special culinary adventure!

Serve Bikini Bottom Residents: Your favorite characters are here! Merge special underwater ingredients and serve delicious dishes to our new guests.

SpongeBob Pass: Take part in the brand-new limited-time merge event, level up your pass, and claim exclusive F.U.N. rewards!

[Notice] This collaboration content and related events are available for a limited time and only in select countries/regions. Please refer to the actual in-game availability.

Do you know you can enjoy the food around the world without traveling?

Do you know you can master the secret of cooking with just a few simple steps?

Tie your apron and put your chef hat on!

In Merge Cooking, you can cook anything!

- Welcome, Chef!

Your assistant Lea is waiting for you to start the adventure of opening restaurants and serving customers around the world. Merge Cooking not only allows you to cook as a star chef and master the world cuisine but also helps you realize your designer dream and renovate Michelin star restaurants!

- Start a food tour!

ENJOY Eggs Benedict in New York, DRINK Tom Yam Gong in Bangkok, ROLL Sushi in Tokyo, DINE on Escargot in Paris… Merge Cooking takes you on a world tour, city by city! You will unlock a world-famous dish every day and discover more exciting and challenging recipes to hone your cooking skills.

Various local cuisines – Taco, Kebab, Ramen and more.

Numerous restaurant themes – fast food, BBQ, seafood and more.

- Play with ingredients!

MERGE ingredients with the simple steps – tap, drag & merge! Quality delicacy requires nothing but basic ingredients!

COOK with the help of machines – seven pieces of equipment that bring you extra fun! Simulate real-life cooking and prepare the food in a fun way! Frying pan, juice blender, oven and cocktail shaker… everything you need to prepare a decent meal will be on standby. Say goodbye to overcooked pies and charred steaks!

- Eat outside the box!

Mozzarella, pecan, coconut, lobster, champagne… Find everything you need to become a world-famous chef. Merge them to serve hungry customers! Discover more as you play! Unlock special souvenirs as you travel. How about sending a postcard from Hollywood?

- Every flavor tells a story!

Nothing makes people more connected than good food. Get familiar with the American restaurant owner who's also a football coach and the French restaurant manager who's elegant but picky. Greet customers from all walks of life. Learn their stories and write more of your own!

In Merge Cooking you’ll:

- MERGE fruits, vegetables, cheese and UNCOVER other numerous ingredients.

- COOK exotic and fantastic dishes and TRAVEL to different countries.

- SIMULATE real-life cooking with different cooking equipment.

- RENOVATE restaurants with fresh new designs.

- UPGRADE culinary skills and MASTER global recipes.

- RELAX by enjoying great delicacy. No time pressure!

- CLAIM amazing rewards and gifts.

- ENGAGE yourself and ENJOY extra fun!

Merge Cooking, cook anything!

Have questions or need support?

Contact us via email at support@happibits.zohodesk.com.


In-Game Events

The Krusty Krab Is Open!
SPECIAL EVENT
The Krusty Krab Is Open!
SpongeBob SquarePants crossover event!

SpongeBob and the Bikini Bottom crew are here for the Food Carnival! Complete tasks to unlock Krusty Krab specials.

Starts: 8/27/2026Ends: 9/10/2026
Bikini Bottom's Food Street
SPECIAL EVENT
Bikini Bottom's Food Street
Unlock SpongeBob decor, design your food street!

Merge Cooking Food Festival is on! Collect tokens, unlock SpongeBob-themed decor, and build your undersea food street!

Starts: 8/26/2026Ends: 9/8/2026
SpongeBob's Restaurant Tour
SPECIAL EVENT
SpongeBob's Restaurant Tour
Visit restaurants with SpongeBob & collect cards!

SpongeBob and Lea are on a restaurant tour! Collect cards and complete the album to unlock prizes. Join SpongeBob!

Starts: 9/5/2026Ends: 9/17/2026

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 49094 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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In Merge Cooking, you join your assistant Lea on a global culinary journey to master world-class recipes and restore diverse restaurants. By merging simple ingredients, you'll unlock exotic foods and professional kitchen tools. From French bakeries to Japanese sushi bars, you must fulfill customer orders, earn rewards, and design your dream kitchen. The game features hundreds of levels and beautiful food art that captures the essence of international flavors.

Features

1

Merge ingredients to discover 100+ recipes

2

Decorate and renovate themed restaurants worldwide

3

Engaging storyline with Lea the assistant

4

Regular seasonal events and challenges

5

Stunning high-definition food graphics

Tips

Promotion Videos

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