Play Mr. Chin's Gourmet Paradise Online

Mr. Chin's Gourmet Paradise came out for the Game Boy in 1990, published by Romstar. It was part of that wave of early portable games where developers were still figuring out what worked on the small screen, often adapting or cloning arcade concepts. You don't hear much about it now, but it had a certain charm if you were into quick, frantic puzzle-action hybrids.

You control a little chef who must trap enemies between pairs of laser bowls, turning them into food items like peaches to clear the screen. The main goal is to survive each stage by converting all the enemies before they overwhelm you. Key mechanics include punching specific bricks to reveal power-ups, which can temporarily freeze foes or speed up your movement, and carefully timing your laser placements as the enemy count increases. The pacing is relentlessly fast, and the difficulty spikes quickly, demanding quick reflexes and strategic trap setting. It feels like a constant, hectic race against a closing window of opportunity.