Step into the spirit world and team up with Alan, a grumpy but lovable chicken spirit, to bring a rundown Japanese eatery back to life. Kokoro Kitchen mixes restaurant management with farm-to-table gameplay: choose what to cook each day, try out new recipes, and juggle speed versus quality to keep customers happy and earn money for improvements. Prepare items for dine-in and takeout, then use fresh produce and animal products from your own garden and livestock to make the best dishes.