When you play Hungry Hearts Cafe, you take charge of a little diner in a Tokyo residential neighborhood in the 1970s. You’ll meet new acquaintances and catch up with old ones as you move from table to table, serving customers and running the restaurant in this laid-back restaurant management simulation.

After a long hiatus, Grandma returned to her former diner, the location for the events of the first Hungry Hearts game. But it isn’t all rainbows and butterflies; she has her job cut out to restore order. Being the lone organizer of a dinner party while still being responsible for paying one’s financial responsibilities is difficult. Thank goodness Grandma has someone to assist her around here! You, of course, but also Sue, her first employee who was noted for her diligence. Despite her lack of experience and the fact that she breaks more dishes than she cleans, the young lady is a precious asset to the restaurant. Moreover, she can’t wait to get into town and start making deliveries for you as soon as possible.

You didn’t come here to argue with an old lady. Therefore there’s no point in disputing with her. So, what are your thoughts? Do you have time for a quick bowl of rice? The beef croquette that just came out of the deep-fried smells also sounds fantastic. The portions at this restaurant are significantly larger than those at your usual diner, and they are available in a wide variety of traditional Japanese meals. Grandma’s outgoing personality will entice you to join in the conversation with the rest of her regulars if you stay long and listen to what they say.

They are an odd group of folks, and each of them is dealing with something. After three glasses of miso soup, people begin to relax and tell their happy and terrible stories. Prepare yourself for an exciting new collection of stories that will take unexpected twists and turns. Remember that everyone has had at least one dinner they will never forget.