We’re spoiled for choice in Tokyo with a cheerful array of character cafés dedicated to popular figures from Snoopy to Pokémon. Now it's the turn of Rilakkuma, with the cuddly brown bear taking over a café in Omotesando to celebrate the San-X character’s 20th anniversary.
From March 9 to April 16, Box Cafe & Space is turning into the Rilakkuma 20th Anniversary Café. Expect plenty of kawaii meals, desserts and drinks featuring Rilakkuma and the bear's friends Korilakkuma and Kiirotori. Here are some of the cute treats you can enjoy at the café.
The Rilakkuma hamburger plate (¥1,870) is served with a sweet and salty honey mustard sauce, plus a message from Rilakkuma saying ‘arigato’.
The colourful Korilakkuma cream pasta (¥1,870) also says ‘arigato’.
There’s even an adorable Kiiroitori egg burger (¥1,870) sandwiched between two fluffy buns.
For dessert, try a mini ice cream parfait (¥990) with layers of cornflakes, strawberries and whipped cream. It's topped with ice cream shaped like Rilakkuma and friends.
If you want something to share, go for the celebratory cake (¥1,540) with plenty of fruit and colourful cotton candy on top.
No meal is complete without a drink and these cute floats (¥1,089) come in four different flavours (caramel, vanilla, mango and passionfruit, and chocolate).
You can also opt for a warm cup of drinkable custard pudding (¥1,210), which pays homage to Rilakkuma’s favourite dessert.
There are bottled drinks to take home (¥1,870), too, which make for nice souvenirs in reusable Rilakkuma bottles.
Don’t forget to browse the small gift kiosk at the café. Here you'll find exclusive 20th anniversary goods such as tote bags, keychains, plushies and coasters.
While walk-ins are welcome, we recommend booking in advance via the website to avoid long queues. All online reservations will incur an additional ¥715 table charge per person, but it come with an exclusive Rilakkuma pouch. The café is open from 10am until 9pm; each seating limited to 80 minutes.
Visit the website for more information.
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