I recommend it for all age groups

I’m 24 years old and I really enjoy playing this game. It’s also very educational for children as they learn how to cook, of course parents should always supervise. This game actually taught me how to make scrambled eggs! I like to add cheese in my eggs. The instructions are simple and very easy for small children to follow. The animals are cute, the music is pleasant, and the sounds are lovely. You can also wash the dishes and sort the garbage as well which teaches kids responsibility. You can cook stir fry, corn soup, chocolate parfait, smoothie, scrambled eggs, chocolate toast, apple pie, orange juice, gingerbread people, pizza, and chocolate fondue! Edit: There appears to be a sound bug when feeding the animals, they don’t make the noises during and after they’ve finished eating. But maybe it’s because I’m using a newer model phone and the game, while it’s still functional, there might be a few sound effects missing. I’m not sure.

BEST. GAME. EVER.

First of all, this game is not just for 5 year olds, it is also for adults. I own all of the Dr Panda games but this one is my favorite! The animation is amazing! After a long day at work, all want to do is curl up in my pjs and play this game! Is it just me or does everyone love the little elephant guy and the cat girl? The game is different from any game I have played because I makes you feel like you are actually there! So adults, buy this game for your kids (and for you!). As I end this review, one last thing I want to say is BUY THIS GAME!! 👍🏼👍🏼😃😄🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼😎😎😜😜🤗🤗🤗

Cooking Mama for kids

This is like a simplified version of cooking mama— except you have animals come in with a set dish in mind instead of being able to choose dishes. Making them is easy too, and almost too easy. For example, I wish you could stir longer so that it could be more fun/ satisfying. Also, there could be a better variety of dishes. I didn’t see that many salty dishes or meat/ seafood for that matter. Lots of sweets though. And when you cook there’s really no room for error because the dishes come out perfectly no matter how you make them which is a shame. Washing dishes isn’t that fun either after a couple times, so I’m glad you can scroll down and skip that part. Not sure why you wash multiple dishes each time either because you only make one dish at a time. Overall fun, cute food game if not a bit bland.

NOSTALGIA

Hello, I’m 12 years old and I remember loving this game as a kid. I still remember it right now. I still play some of your other games as well as this one. It’s very nostalgic for me. Thanks for making this app. By the way, this is a good option for kids who want to learn how to make pizza or learn what it feels like to experience working at a pizzeria. Very creative!

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I’ve been going on a little nostalgia trip through the app store. All the Dr Panda games are incredibly nostalgic, but this one hit HARD. The second I opened the game and saw the little flashing sign I had to take a moment to breathe, I’m not even kidding. I love this game. <3

Still enjoy this game despite being old

This game is good to the point of me playing it 9 years after discovering it in 2013. would recommend for kids, made my childhood that much more enjoyable

Beautiful

This is perfect for kids who want to help in the kitchen but are to young. They can do a lot of different things, and if they are making a salad they learn the proper cutting technique. 5 stars. Just wonderful.

Very boring.

My child loves most Panda games but this one is just a regurgitation of simple task like soaping and rinsing dishes, putting a bowl on top of a bowl shadow on a table, all levels are the same with slightly different backgrounds. Not worth the 1.99 no effort was made in distinguishing or creating any entertainment for children. Extremely disappointed.

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