Rice Bowl Restaurant, or Warung Nasi Campur in Indonesian, is a cooking game developed by Nexvel Entertainment. You’ll step into the shoes of a rice bowl boss, serving customers quickly while soaking up the lively vibes of an Indonesian street-side eatery. So, what’s it like?
Your Own Restaurant
You’ve probably dropped by a rice bowl or nasi campur stall before, right? Especially if you’re busy and don’t have time to cook. But have you ever wondered what it feels like to actually run your own rice bowl stall?
If you have, then this is the perfect game for you! Rice Bowl Restaurant, made by Nexvel Entertainment, an Indonesian studio, captures the authentic atmosphere of a humble but bustling food stall.
The concept is simple, cook, serve customers, manage the kitchen, and upgrade your restaurant to make it even better. But behind that simplicity lies a strong Indonesian charm that sets this game apart from most other cooking simulator.
Makes You Hungry
Core gameplay of Rice Bowl Restaurant lies in multitasking, which will have players scrambling around. You’ll need to quickly read orders, prep the ingredients, cook the dishes, and serve them before the customers leave with a frown. At first things are of course chill, but as more customers come, the kitchen can quickly turn chaotic.
The rice bowls here are seriously varied too. You can serve rice with fried chicken, tofu, tempeh, eggs, and more. Basically just like eating at a real warteg in Indonesia! And of course, customers can order simple drinks like iced orange or tea to go with their meals.
On top of that, you’ll also need to manage your stock of ingredients, keep an eye on your energy, and upgrade your kitchen tools to be more efficient. So even though it looks like just a cooking game, there’s a strategic element baked in. It’s exactly what keeps players from getting bored.
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Indonesian Vibes
One of the biggest selling points of Rice Bowl Restaurant is the visuals and atmosphere that feel super relatable to Indonesian daily life. The anime style 2D graphics are colorful and smooth, while the little details really highlight its local flavor.
For example, some of the customers are designed with a distinctly Indonesian look. You’ll spot someone wearing a green ojol (online motorcycle taxi) jacket, or characters with familiar local names you’d hear on the street. Little things like that make you feel like you’re really running a warung (restaurant) on the side of the road.
And then there’s the humor. Some customers are designed as pop culture references. Sometimes you’ll see someone who looks like a famous character, such as a guy cosplaying as Gojo Satoru complete with his trademark blindfold.
These character designs really make the warung feel more alive and fun. Because while you’re busy serving orders, you’ll also find yourself guessing who’s going to show up next.
The background music and sound effects also nail the vibe. Traditional Indonesian inspired tunes make the atmosphere more immersive. While the sizzle of frying, boiling sounds, and customer chatter breathe life into the stall.
Even when the kitchen is packed and the orders are piling up, the strong combination of visuals and audio creates a uniquely fun vibe. Indonesian players especially will instantly connect with it.
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Not to Be Missed
It’s rare to find a cooking sim that features nasi campur (Indonesian Rice Bowl) as its main dish. Complete with a variety of customers who feel like they just walked in from a real warteg. This game is indeed something special!
Games like this give local players something to be proud of. Rice Bowl Restaurant is introducing Indonesian food culture to international audiences in a fun and engaging way.
Even though the visuals might feel a little simple for some, the gameplay is really solid if I do say so myself. If you’re looking for a casual cooking game with strong Indonesian vibes, Rice Bowl Restaurant is definitely worth checking out! Especially if you’re a die hard fan of the legendary Rp.10k Nasi Campur
So, what are you still waiting for? Go download it now!!