How to Play Bakso Simulator 2
Bakso Simulator 2 drops you into Rabas's world with a push cart, a handful of ingredients, and a village full of hungry customers waiting to be served. This beginner guide walks you through every early-game step — from stocking your cart and arranging your first shop to serving bowls of bakso, exploring the Indonesian village, and completing the in-game tutorial without missing key unlocks. Whether you play on Steam, Android, or iOS, the core loop is the same: cook, serve, earn, and expand.
Starting Your Supply Cart and First Orders
Your journey begins at the supply cart, the mobile heart of your early business. After the opening cutscene, interact with the cart to view available ingredients — beef, noodles, spices, and broth bases that combine into different bakso recipes. Open the tablet with Tab on PC or the on-screen icon on mobile to place your first supply order. Start with the basic beef bakso recipe since it has the lowest ingredient cost and the widest customer appeal during your opening days.
Do not over-order on day one. Watch your starting budget and buy only enough stock for ten to fifteen servings. As customers arrive, note which recipe they request most often and adjust your next order accordingly. Our ingredients guide explains each item's cost, shelf life, and which recipes they unlock so you can plan purchases before they run out mid-shift.
Placing Furniture and Setting Up Your Shop
Once you earn enough from cart sales, the tutorial directs you to rent indoor space and convert it into a proper restaurant. Enter placement mode — covered in detail on our furniture placement controls page — to arrange tables, chairs, cooking stations, and storage shelves. Place the cooking pot near the ingredient storage to minimize walking distance during busy periods. Tables should sit close to the entrance so seated customers receive their orders quickly.
Prioritize functional furniture over decorations during the tutorial phase. A second cooking station and an additional storage shelf provide more value than aesthetic items until your daily income stabilizes. Check the shop equipment guide for a breakdown of which purchases matter most in your first week. You can always reposition items later without penalty, so experiment until your kitchen flow feels natural.
Serving Customers and Managing the Rush
Customer service is the core skill Bakso Simulator 2 teaches through hands-on practice. When a customer approaches, read their order bubble, select the matching recipe on your cooking station, and assemble the bowl with the correct ingredients before the patience timer expires. Seated customers at tables wait longer than cart-line customers, but they tip more when served quickly. Keep an eye on multiple orders simultaneously — the tutorial introduces rush periods deliberately to test your multitasking.
Learn the control scheme for your platform early. PC players use WASD movement, E to interact, and number keys for recipe shortcuts. Mobile players tap to move, interact, and select recipes from the bottom menu. Full keybind references live on our PC controls and mobile controls pages. If orders pile up, focus on completing partial bowls already on the counter before starting new ones — unfinished orders waste ingredients and frustrate customers.
Exploring the Village and Completing the Tutorial
The tutorial is not confined to your shop. Rabas must explore the surrounding Indonesian village to unlock suppliers, meet NPCs, and trigger story events that expand your business options. Walk the main street to discover the market district, ingredient wholesalers, and side-quest givers who introduce mechanics like staff hiring and security tools. Our town overview map labels every district so you know where to go when the tutorial arrow points vaguely toward the village.
Complete every tutorial objective before free-roaming extensively. The game gates important features — second-floor expansion, recipe slots, and tablet upgrades — behind specific tutorial milestones. If an objective stalls, check the tablet quest log for hints. After the tutorial ends, revisit areas you rushed through for hidden codes and collectibles described in our hidden secrets guide. For a visual walkthrough of the entire tutorial sequence, watch the video at the bottom of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Bakso Simulator 2 tutorial take?
Most players finish the core tutorial in thirty to forty-five minutes. Take your time during the furniture placement and rush-hour sections — the skills you practice there define your efficiency for the rest of the game.
Can I skip the tutorial?
No. The tutorial unlocks essential features including indoor shop rental, the tablet supply system, and village access. Skipping is not available on any platform.
What should I buy first after the tutorial?
Purchase a second cooking station and expanded storage before decorative items. Then invest in your first recipe unlock following the progression tips in our recipes unlock guide.
Why are customers leaving angry?
Customers leave when their patience timer expires or when you serve the wrong recipe. Prioritize nearly-finished orders, and verify each ingredient before handing over the bowl.
When does the village fully open?
The main village street opens during the tutorial. Additional districts unlock as you progress through main story chapters — check the map pages after each chapter completion.
Video Walkthrough
Watch the gameplay video below for a visual demonstration of the strategies covered in this guide.
