Kawaii Monster Cafe Review: Most Over The Top Cafe With Live Performances In Tokyo

Found in Harajuku, Tokyo, this colourful space is physical proof of just how crazy Tokyo can be. From waitresses wearing outlandish outfits to live performances happening out of nowhere, you’ll be in for a ride the moment you step foot into this wacky Narnia of Japan. Before you even enter, a friendly staff member will ensure you’ve read the requirements displayed outside the cafe: There’s a 500yen (~S$6.20) entrance fee .

You get a maximum of 90 minutes during lunch hours and 120 minutes during dinner hours. There are four areas in the cafe, and you can decide which area you’d like to sit at during non-peak hours.

Food at Kawaii Monster Cafe Of course, we had to get a rainbow-something here. They were firm to the bite, and just salty enough without being overpowering on the taste buds.

It was a little plain though, as all we had to go with it were some pieces of thinly sliced bacon. The pancakes were dry and cakey, and all I could taste was overwhelming sweetness.

The ice-cream was coated in hardened chocolate and, along with rainbow chocolate sprinkles, contributed to one cloying dish that I would never want to eat again. The popcorn drink, while novel, was way too sweet, and the caramel sauce at the bottom of the glass solidified soon after the drink arrived.

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The loud music and upbeat staff members hyped up the whole experience, and that was what made the 500yen (~S$6.20) entrance fee worth it. Even without a performance, the interior itself was enough to impress.

Regardless of which area you choose to sit at, you’ll find that e very corner is filled with an explosion of whimsical objects, from giant cherries to huge milk bottles dangling from the ceiling. The verdict I’m unlikely to ever visit Kawaii Monster Cafe again, but the experience exceeded my expectations.

It’s a brief escape from the prim and proper Tokyo city, and it’s safe to say that there’s nothing like that in Singapore. If you’ve got enough cash to spare, pop by for a feel, but don’t make this one of your must-visit food places in Tokyo.

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