Editor Reviews

Toca Kitchen 2 doesn't try to be flashy. It provides you with a kitchen and a few ingredients, allowing you to create a mess. The game lacks scores, timers, and rules. That's the whole point. You're left alone to cook whatever you want, however you want. Cut things incorrectly, serve raw onions, fry watermelon, blend tomatoes with fish—anything goes.

The characters (a mix of human and creature-like guests) react to your food with exaggerated faces, grunts, or silent stares. Some people love spicy food, while others gag at it. There's no talking, no dialogue, just gestures and noises. It's surprisingly funny to watch them nibble on something weird and try to figure out if they like it or not. It's made with kids in mind, but adults often get pulled into it, too—mostly for how odd it is.

There's no "game over." Nobody wins, and nobody complains about your cooking. That can be freeing. It's perfect for kids who want to mess around in a kitchen without real-world limits or cleanup. You drag things around, press buttons, and watch the ingredients change quickly. Some people might refer to it as a sandbox. It feels like a space where the usual food rules don't matter.

Visually, it's clean and simple. The food textures are slightly exaggerated and stylized, so a tomato doesn't look too realistic but still feels like a tomato. The controls are touch-friendly, with everything designed for small fingers. The music is soft and stays in the background, not drawing attention but keeping things from going silent.

There’s no tutorial, which makes sense because everything is self-explanatory. You tap, drag, chop, blend, fry, and feed. If it doesn’t work, you try something else. It’s not about getting it right. It’s about finding out what happens. That sense of curiosity is what keeps people coming back.

How to Play?

Step 1: Open the game and choose one of the characters to cook for. Each has their food preferences.

Step 2: Tap the fridge to select ingredients. You can choose from a variety of vegetables, meats, fish, fruits, and more.

Step 3: Drag ingredients to the counter, then choose a kitchen tool. Options include a frying pan, blender, pot, oven, and cutting board.

Step 4: Cook or prepare the food. Fry, boil, chop, bake, or blend it. There are no rules—experiment as you like.

Step 5: Feed your dish to the character. Watch their reaction to see if they like it.

Step 6: Some characters hate certain foods. They’ll spit it out or make faces. Try different combinations to learn what they prefer.

Step 7: You can also serve raw or cooked food. The game doesn't punish mistakes—it's made for creativity.

Step 8: Use seasonings like salt and soy sauce by dragging them over the dish before serving.

Step 9: Want to try something new? Simply tap the trash can to discard your current dish and start anew.

Step 10: There’s no winning or losing. It’s about experimenting and watching silly reactions. Try feeding them something unexpected.