Play Nakayoshi Cooking Series 3 - Tanoshii Obentou (Japan) Online

Game Overview

Ever packed a lunch and wished it felt more like playing with tiny, delicious toys? That’s basically Nakayoshi Cooking Series 3 - Tanoshii Obentou in a nutshell. It’s a Game Boy Color game where you arrange pixelated tamagoyaki, pick out veggies, and try not to go overboard with the rice (which I definitely did the first time). Everything’s bright, chunky, and weirdly satisfying to click into place—like digital bento Tetris.

There’s no stress, just you and a grid of little food squares waiting to become someone’s adorable lunch. I kept getting distracted by how cute the carrot slices looked next to the fish-shaped sausages. It’s one of those games where you start thinking, “Just one more box…” and suddenly you’ve made five. If you’ve ever played any of the other Nakayoshi Cooking games, this one’s got the same cozy vibe, but with just enough new bits to feel fresh. Perfect for when you want something cheerful that doesn’t ask too much of you. Also, the egg rolls wiggle when you place them. That’s important.