Report updated May 19, 2026
Hot Pepper Gourmet
For social diners in Japan looking for restaurant recommendations and navigation assistance.
Overview · Full Intel report in progress
Hot Pepper Gourmet is an established food & drink app that is completely free.
What is Hot Pepper Gourmet?
Current Momentum
v5.55
【アップデート内容】 ・不具合の修正およびアップデートを行いました。 ホットペッパーグルメでは、アプリを快適にご利用いただけるように機能の追加や改善を行っていきます。これからもホットペッパーグルメをよろしくお願いします。
Competition
Rivals identification in progress
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What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
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What Are The Key Features?
Allows users to find restaurants using voice-activated search queries.
Provides visual previews of restaurants to help users narrow down their dining choices.
Enables users to preview routes and locations to assist with navigation.
Facilitates sharing restaurant selections with friends directly via Twitter.
Offers digital coupons to provide discounts at participating restaurants.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Recruit Co.
Connecting Japanese consumers with essential lifestyle, career, and educational services through a centralized digital ecosystem. Streamlining daily life management, from professional development to personal milestones.
Portfolio
13
Apps
What other apps does Recruit Co. make?
転職はリクナビネクスト- 正社員の求人や仕事探しの転職アプリ
賃貸・売買物件検索 SUUMO(スーモ)でお部屋探し
英語４技能コース
ホットペッパービューティー/美容院・ネイルなどのサロン予約
ホットペッパーグルメ
すごい時間割- 大学生の時間割
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What do users think recently?
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What is the competitive landscape for Hot Pepper Gourmet?
Where is it available?
Localized markets (1)
How's The Food & Drink Market?
How does it evolve in the Food & Drink market?
Rank progression
45 active rankings tracked — 30-day window
Strategic analysis coming soon
SWOT, key takeaways & outlook
The outtake for Hot Pepper Gourmet
Key Takeaways
This is a Japan-exclusive restaurant discovery app that combines search, navigation, and social sharing features to simplify group dining planning.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
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