Hello Kitty Cafe in Korea

I am a big fan of the cheesy, over-the-top themed restaurants and cafes that are popular in parts of Asia.      So on my trip to Seoul last fall, I couldn't resist a trip to the Hello Kitty Cafe in Hongdae.  The cafe is tucked away on a hilly alley but was relatively easy to find.  (Side note - addresses mean nothing in Korea so either use GPS/Google maps or ask a local for directions.)

The cafe is divided into a half dozen seating areas.  The downstairs seating area was furnished with overstuffed kitty shaped sofas, but it was packed with college-aged couples so we headed upstairs.

A Hello Kitty mocha!  

 The Kitty cake was made from two layers of white cake and whipped cream frosting.  The cake was bland and tasted more like two pieces of white bread.  And I think someone forgot to add the sugar to the frosting.  The novelty factor made up for the flavor (or lack thereof), and I could think of worse ways to spend $10.

Even the bathrooms are themed!