Kawaii Monster Cafe

Harajuku & Aoyama


Artist and stylist Sebastian Masuda is behind the lurid colours, surrealist installations and other-worldly outfits of this darkly cute cafe. In the afternoons there's a minimum order of a meal set (from ¥2160, drink included); the photo-ready food is coloured to match the decor. In the evenings Kawaii Monster Cafe stages various events, which have their own pricing schemes; check ahead before heading out.

Transportation

  • train: JR Yamanote line to Harajuku, Omote-sandō exit

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