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KuloNiku · published 17 Apr 2026, 15:29 UTC

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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 highlighted here:

Polygon

DualSHOCKERS

cgmagonline.com

butwhytho.net

GamersHeroes

Plus, a few we missed...

HardcoreGamer

'KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is an enjoyable experience of becoming a chef in an area filled with passion for food and quirky characters. It’s expressive and charming in all the right ways and the experience of giving it your all can be both comfortable and challenging. Players looking for a cozy game with some meat to it are likely to come out fulfilled from giving it a taste test.'

Screenhype:

'All together, KuloNiku: Bowl Up! blends cosy gameplay, storytelling, and creative mechanics into a package that’s easy to recommend. It’s a flavorful take on the genre that brings just enough new ingredients to the table to stand out, one that’s well worth digging into.'

COGconnected:

'KuloNiku is a lovely slice of cozy gaming. With pleasing visuals, flexible gameplay, charming characters, and solid storytelling. It’ll have you addicted and sweating over your virtual stoves for hours on end. Definitely one to pick up and add to your cozy collection.'

Creators

We're so pleased that so many creators from around the world have taken the time to play KuloNiku: Bowl Up! for their Streams or videos. Here are just a few you can check out! (I WOULD EMBED THEM ALL BUT I FEAR IT WILL KILL STEAM)

JMXP - This Game is SO Weird... and I Love It! | KuloNiku: Bowl Up! | Part 1

Miss Bubbles - This Cozy Cooking Game is NOT What I Expected | KuloNiku: Bowl Up!

The Cozy Gaming Club - Reopening My Family Meatball Shop 🍜 KuloNiku: Bowl Up Gameplay

Fleurs - This Cozy Cooking Game Surprised me! 🍜 KuloNiku: Bowl Up First Impressions & Gameplay!

Windah Basudara - FINALLY THERE'S A QUALITY INDONESIAN COOKING GAME.... KuloNiku: Bowl Up!

Windia Nata - Memenangkan festival Bakso pertamaku! | KuloNiku: Bowl Up! 2

MiawAug - Indonesian Meatball Simulator Cooking Game - KuloNiku: Bowl Up!

Well... That's all we have to share for today. In the meantime, we hope you continue to enjoy the game (and thank you for all of your reviews and topics in the Steam discussions!)

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND! ❤️

P.S.: On Monday, the lovely developers of KuloNiku: Bowl Up! are hosting an AMA on the r/Games Reddit on Monday at 2PM UCT/10AM EST/ 4PM CEST! Be there or be square!

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