Community11 Jun 2026Fan Art & Review ShowcaseHappy Thursday, Chefs! We're almost half way through June. Where does the time go? We hope you've been enjoying the sunshine and keeping on top of your orders in KuloNiku! It's been a while since we last shared some of your fan art & reviews... So today, we're doing just that! As always, we'll be pulling art from the Gambir Studio Discord , so if you're eager to be a part of the next fan art re…
Welcome back, Chefs! Mami has been working hard to brainstorm the next update to our game and ensure the cutest experience this side of KuloNiku! Our next update is coming to you on June 2nd with all sorts of bells and whistles, specifically: Multiple Save Slots · The game will now have three save slots + For returning players, the old save file will be automatically transferred Kitchen Tables…
When creating KuloNiku: Bowl Up! our team was inspired by a variety of games, all of which we've been proud to name and nerd over in our AMA's... So we thought it was time we put together a list right here of the games that inspired us and why. Cooking Mama It's impossible not to start this list with Cooking Mama! Of course, our cooking minigames were inspired by Cooking Mama, especially how sa…
Hi, Chefs! Yes, you read the title right. This Steam blog is literally dedicated to highlighting some of the wild orders you've received from the wacky townsfolk of Kulo Niku... Of which... There are many. None pizza with left beef walked so KuloNiku: Bowl Up! could RUN. We hope you take some pleasure in this silly little list. From muf.finsz on Discord Soupless Soup. Bone Apple Tea. From why w…
IT'S FRIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY, CHEFS! Did you have a nice week? Were people nice to you? Do you have any nice weekend plans? Do they involve some KuloNiku? Before we head into the weekend, we wanted to highlight some of the wonderful fan art we've seen in the Gambir Studio Discord , and take some time to look at some of your silliest reviews. Let's begin with the FABULOUS fan art... Teto by Mai…
It's a new week, chefs! How are your restaurants? How's your reputation? Are you besties with anyone yet? We've been busy reading your feedback and patching the game (all patch notes can be found pinned in the Steam Discussions, including our most recent Patch 1.0.5! ), but not too busy not to host a little celebration AMA over on Reddit! You can read the entire (now locked) thread here , but w…
Happy Friday, Chefs! How's your restaurant? Are you the top Bakuso chef yet? Have you befriended the entire town? Have you made any questionable dishes recently? (That last one is a trick question, we know the answer is YES.) Now that KuloNiku: Bowl Up! has been out for 10 days, we wanted to take a moment to showcase some press & creator reviews of the game. Press Check out the full reviews hig…
We just wanted to thank you (again!) for taking the time to play and review KuloNiku: Bowl Up! Thanks to your lovely reviews, we're officially rated as 'Overwhelmingly Positive'. We're so happy that 97% of 591 of you are loving KuloNiku. Through your reviews, your posts on socials and word of mouth, the word of KuloNiku has been spreading, and for that we're so grateful. We couldn't have done t…
We briefly mentioned in our post yesterday that we've been keeping an eye on your reviews and forum posts. It's genuinely been one of the best things about sharing KuloNiku: Bowl Up! with the world! To celebrate all of you taking the time to leave a review, we're going to highlight some of our favourites. Of course, there were lots of kind words and key feedback, all of which we're taking on bo…
You guys are a creative bunch, aren't you! 😊 We wanted to take a moment to highlight some of your KuloNiku: Bowl Up! art and say thank you for sharing your love for our cute lil' game! Here are just a few of our community's amazing contributions... From Seigi on Discord From Sui on Discord From @ivo_k_16 on X From @ trialexit on X We're always happy to see your art & hear your feedback, so be…
Hi, Chefs! Thank you so much for your overwhelming support for KuloNiku: Bowl Up! We are truly touched by your kind words, reviews, posts, content, fan arts, and streams! It’s beyond our imagination and makes us feel as warm as a bowl of soup! Some of you have asked if we will have patches and content updates in the future. And we’re happy to confirm: yes ! We will support KuloNiku as long as w…
First and foremost, we want to say THANK YOU for your kind words and support for KuloNiku: Bowl Up! We're excited to share more in the coming days and weeks and we're obsessively reading everything you have to say in your reviews, on Steam forums and on socials! For now though, we just wanted to let you know there are a few adorable KuloNiku: Bowl Up! themed things you can get in the Steam Poin…
Our stations are prepped, knives sharpened, and we are open to the public because KuloNiku is NOW AVAILABLE on Steam! If you play this week, why not drop us a review? It’ll really help us get eyes on the game on Steam! We’ll be sharing our favorite reviews on our Steam page and social media; your review may be highlighted! We're working with MakeShip to fund a Plushie of our beloved Orange Cat,…
We’re almost there, chefs! Tomorrow is launch day in KuloNiku and we’re all incredibly excited for you to come visit and show us your sweet (and savoury) skills! You can pick up KuloNiku: Bowl Up! For $11.99/€11.99/£9.99 with a 20% discount for the first two weeks after launch! You can also get the Deluxe Edition on launch, including a digital art book (with some exclusive, never before seen sk…
Howdy Chefs. KuloNiku is out in just a couple of short weeks and …wait …you haven’t wishlisted yet? Whaddaya mean… Alright, alright…what do we have to do to convince you? It’s a cooking game! If you loved games like Cooking Mama and Yum Yum Cookstar, you’re going to feel right at home here! You can boil, simmer, slice, sizzle and sautee delicious dishes, from cozy bowls of Bakso to sumptuous sk…
As you take part in Meatball Brawls and start to beat the competition, you begin to grow in standing en route to becoming Top Chef! Eventually Rosso, in collaboration with Mami, will place a board outside the Nani TV Studios which shows your current standing and who’s currently at the top of the leaderboard in KuloNiku. The only way to get there is by beating the competition, one by one, in ord…
There’s more to life in KuloNiku than putting on an apron and running shop. You’ve got a whole town to explore! When you’re not preparing a tasty bowl of noodles or putting a delightful morsel on the grill, you’ll get the chance to stroll around and get a feel for your surroundings. Outside the store, simply hover over the bus stop and you can travel between your restaurant and the wider city.…
Chefs! We have a launch date of April 7th! Those in the know can also join our Discord server, where there is all sorts of chatter about cooking, wholesome games, and of course, KuloNiku! We have some great quotes from some kind press that covered the first sneak peek into the game: “The experience so far is the kind of wholesome, lighthearted experience that truly provides a world worth diggin…
Reputation is everything in KuloNiku. It determines not only your quality as a chef, but also the viability of your establishment and the friendships you make. On top of that, progressing far enough allows you to take on the next Meatball Brawl challenge! The reputation meter can be seen at the top left of the screen and incrementally goes up every time you successfully fulfill a customer’s ord…
While KuloNiku is a great place to make wonderful friendships, not everyone is quite so willing to pat you on the back or shake your hand. For every good friend, there’s a competitive rival waiting just around the corner, so it’ll be up to you to earn their respect through a shared love of cooking! At the start of KuloNiku, you’ll be introduced to the ‘Souper Starz’, a rival band of cooks who b…
Good day, Chefs! KuloNiku isn’t just a good place to get food; it’s also a town full of fun and festivities... Which is the topic of today’s post! As the days tick down in the game, you’ll get the opportunity to take part in limited-time festivals. These optional events crop up from week to week and have their own special theme. For example, the Rainy Day Festival asks that any dishes you make…
Good day, Chefs! Today, we’re talking about decorating and how to give your restaurant some extra style! In our last post, we told you about Ume’s Shop and how you can buy paintings and televisions to spruce up your restaurant. But that’s just the start! When you’re not serving meatballs and noodles, during your downtime, you can also decorate the interior of your restaurant! Everything from re…
Come celebrate cooking and food during the Global Foodie Faire until February 27th! While you're at it, wishlist Raw Fury's upcoming cozy cooking game, Moonstone Island, for some cozy vibes, or Pizza Possum for a chaotic co-op romp!
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