Chef Umami is a delightful 'cooking-sim' that leans into the creative side of gastronomy rather than the frantic pressure of a time-management game. It’s the 'Toca Kitchen' for a slightly more mature audience. The way you can customize every single ingredient—slicing, frying, and seasoning with 100% control—is incredibly satisfying.
The real joy comes from the AR (Augmented Reality) mode, which lets you serve your digital creations on your actual dining table. It’s a whimsical touch that makes the game feel more tactile. The 'Umami' rating system for the customers provides just enough structure to keep you focused, but the game is at its best when you're just experimenting with weird ingredient combinations just to see the customer's hilarious reactions.
Chef Umami is clearly inspired by the 'Toca Kitchen' school of design. It’s bright, cute, and very accessible. The physics are bouncy and fun, and the AR mode is a neat party trick—though I rarely find myself actually wanting to cook on my real kitchen table through a phone screen. It’s a nice feature to have, I suppose.
As a game, though, it’s a bit thin. The customer orders are repetitive, and the 'challenge' is minimal. You can serve a customer a raw potato and they'll mostly just look confused. It’s great for younger players or people who just want a digital fidget toy, but if you’re looking for a serious culinary simulation with complex recipes and management, this isn't it. It’s sweet, but it lacks protein.
Performance: AR mode requires a stable surface and good lighting to function correctly.
Buy if: You want a relaxing, creative cooking game with a cute aesthetic.
Skip if: You want a high-stakes restaurant management simulator.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.2.2Sun Oct 21 2018
Thanks for playing Chef Umami! In this update, we have made the following improvements:
- One level where the Ice cube man refuses to eat is finally fixed!
- Now you can drag food when it's on the cutting board for more precise cutting!
- Sometimes the serving plate can't be picked, it's fixed too.
- Stacking food on plate and other foods has been made easier and more dynamic!
- Some minor details that probably nobody noticed.
You are the one and only Chef Umami! Make the most delicious food the world has ever tasted... or at least try to!
Prepare delicious meals for your hungry little customers by using dozens of different ingredients and kitchenware. Fulfill their order in the way they want, or give your meal your own creative spin. With endless food combinations you can experiment with ingredients and create your own unique recipes.
With the AR camera enabled*, you can take photos of your dish in real life and share it with your friends!
Have fun, but be careful... Don’t burn your food!
*Require iOS 10 or higher
*Hardware requirement:
-iPhone 6 or higher
-iPad 4th gen. or higher
-iPad Mini 2 or higher
-iPad Air 2 or higher
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.You are the one and only Chef Umami! Make the most delicious food the world has ever tasted... or at least try to!
Prepare delicious meals for your hungry little customers by using dozens of different ingredients and kitchenware. Fulfill their order in the way they want, or give your meal your own creative spin. With endless food combinations you can experiment with ingredients and create your own unique recipes.
With the AR camera enabled*, you can take photos of your dish in real life and share it with your friends!
Have fun, but be careful... Don’t burn your food!
*Require iOS 10 or higher
*Hardware requirement:
-iPhone 6 or higher
-iPad 4th gen. or higher
-iPad Mini 2 or higher
-iPad Air 2 or higher













Welcome to the kitchen of Chef Umami! This isn't your average cooking game. Here, you have total freedom to create any dish you can imagine. Slice, fry, boil, and season over 40 different ingredients using realistic kitchen equipment. Serve your masterpieces to hungry customers and see if they love your cooking! Best of all, you can use AR mode to bring your food into the real world and snap photos of your delicious creations.
No-pressure, creative sandbox gameplay
Advanced AR mode to see food in real life
Over 40 ingredients and 10+ kitchen tools
Customizable seasoning and plating
Charming characters and vibrant art style
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Once your plate is ready, hand it to the customer. Pay attention to their facial expressions—they will tell you if you've added too much salt or if the flavor is perfect.
No, you can take as long as you want to perfect your recipe.