It was an awesome sandwich Server was great…read more Toni the cashier help me this service I will be soon

I went in as a request from someone in my group, I have never seen/read one piece so I don't get it…read morebut it definitely reminded me of putting a cartoon on the front of a cereal box. Though for many fans that walked in they loved it. I noticed some people just came in for a photo op and walked right out. Now the food, I had fried rice because there's nothing vegetarian on the menu, or at least nothing I noticed other than fries or fried rice. At my table there was popcorn chicken, a chicken sandwich, a burger and chicken cutlet over rice. All the dishes have a themed name which I don't remember. For the most part everyone enjoyed their plates except for the popcorn chicken it was said to be too spicy (seasoning not heat), salty and hard.

This place is super cute!!…read more The chicken katsu here was really good -- crispy outside, juicy inside, not greasy at all. Sauce had a nice sweet-savory kick. Got the mango tea with it and it was so refreshing, tasted fresh not syrupy. Great combo together. Solid portions, quick service. Would definitely come back.

Food- We had the pork katsu. Good crunch but thinnest cuts of meat. Can get so much better all…read moreover LA. Japanese chicken was good but have to ask for sauce (they don't provide, otherwise) Staff - Kind, semi-attentive service. Enviance - Had to rush meal and leave cause it was so uncomfortably warm. Can't remember the last time I had to leave a restaurant cause of lack of AC.

Absolute moe!! ° The…read moremaids were super attentive and made our party feel right at home. Some preconceived knowledge on maid cafes would definitely be helpful, and I recommend customers to really lean into the performance to ensure a fun experience! The interior was very cleanly and well decorated, with unique tableware, offering an adorably fun atmosphere! The food was accurate to menu and tasted very yummy. They offer pre-made cheki for you to buy, featuring custom designs made by your maid truly. I'll come home as soon as I can... whenever I visit LA again, that is. ´ ³ `）

HAPPY 3,000th REVIEW!…read more In honor of this milestone (like I did for the last 1k), I HAVE to give an updated review on MY FAV BUSINESS & 2023 YELP SERVICES BEST FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF WINNER, ASAYORU MAID CAFE!!! 2 years have passed since my last update, & they just keep getting better. Check my 1st review & last update if you want to see how far they've come. They finally had their grand opening this year, & from soft open to grand opening, the location has evolved once again! From start to finish, the attention to MOE detail & decor is to die for. Since this is an updated review, I'm focusing on the big & new, so feverishly points below LOOK AT MY OLD REVIEWS IF YOU WANT BASIC MAID CAFE & ASAYORU REVIEWING!! The events they host are SO, SO FUN & unique. Some are ticketed, while others are special shifts reserved through Yelp. The theming is always fantastic, whether it's a maid birthday, costume event (office day, shrine maiden, flight stewardess, etc.), or Maid with Love event, where a maid chooses a special menu for that day. These are GREAT! Where else can you have lomo saltado, nasi padang, & super-caffeinated drinks prepared 4 different ways at a maid cafe??? I also LOVE the events featuring guests & talents, including overseas idols & V-tubers. I normally wouldn't listen to this genre or become a fan, but I've discovered so many groups & artists simply because I attended an event or collab at Asayoru on a whim. I'm grateful they've expanded my horizons further into otaku culture (every day I become less of a normie & more powerful, thank you). They also have seasonal limited menus, plus menus exclusive to Asa morning & Yoru evening shifts. I'm not a morning person, but I NEED to level up & attend Asa shifts for the morning food, relaxing atmosphere, & Asa chekis with the maids. (The long, elegant maid dresses are TO DIE FOR.) This part is for the people who actually read this far & are okay with my denpa schizotypical ravings (I know like 1 GUY WHO READS THEM). This isn't for everybody. But if it isn't for you, can you really say you're enjoying life? What are you doing besides being a surface-level NPC? But I digress. All the maids are incredibly nice & fun. Getting to know them is one of the best parts, & if you're cool enough, you'll eventually have a favorite (oshi). THAT'S when the cafe gets SUPER fun!! The maids have image colors, so you can get pen lights, order an oshi float in their color, buy merch, cheki, bromides, etc. to support your oshi. You can take pictures of your chekis (Polaroids) or merch with your food or during outside adventures & tag them. It's SO fun! Asayoru is also a great window into oshikatsu culture. If you haven't experienced the true & pure love of having an oshi, visiting Asayoru is a MUST! Your life will change for the better! Trust! Which SEGWAYS into the merchandise. CHECK IT OUT IN THE LOBBY! Almost all (like 95%) is designed & produced by the maids themselves. Acrylic stands, keychains, stickers, buttons, bromides (THE PHOTOS ARE AMAZING), apparel, bags, towels, & much more! Instead of supporting a K-pop idol who will never know you exist, support an Asayoru maid! (JK, don't crucify me.) LEADING ME TO MY NEXT POINT: Asayoru also hosts Hyperstellar, a maid showcase modeled after Japanese idol taiban shows. The maids perform solo or in groups, sometimes with themes or fun costumes, alongside idol groups. It's a great intro to idol culture or simply a fun concert experience. Afterwards, there's buppan, with cheki Polaroids & meet-and-greets. You can also attend Milkyway Marketplace at Atlantic Times Square, hosted by Asayoru. There's an Itasha showcase, participating plaza businesses, anime-themed artists & vendors, a stamp rally, & an outdoor stage with performances all day. Also, to everyone who goes here after I recommend Asayoru at my panel or elsewhere & then malds at waiting (or at me specifically in your review): open a mobage, read a VN, talk to your friends, or SOMETHING. The maids are working hard & doing their best. I wrote this before & want to reiterate it: Asayoru Maid Cafe is truly a passion project & manifestation of the love, effort, & dreams of all the maids & staff involved. I will always love Asayoru Maid Cafe. I've supported them through years of growth & change, & I can only hope to update this review again for my 4,000th review & see how much they've changed by then!

Located at the Irvine Spectrum, this spot has plenty of parking. I tried their Bow Room Afternoon…read moreTea, which was $65 per person and an 18% gratuity is automatically added to the bill. They offer a set menu, but I enjoyed being able to choose my own tea. Each guest gets their own pot of tea and there is a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes per table. The staff were friendly. The decor throughout the space as well as the presentation of the food and drinks were really cute and made the afternoon tea experience more enjoyable. One thing that I wish was different is being offered more savory items than sweets.

The cafe itself is a rather large space. Not a lot of decor. There are Pompompurin decorations for…read morethw collab but otherwise would be open. I got the cocoa cold brew and Pompompurin pudding. Both were decent and they came out fast but it was a little pricey for the quality. You're really here for the IP. Service was okay too. There's seating outside but its a little sparse just FYI.

EGG-SCRUCIATING PAIN Closed on Jan 4, 2026…read more Wow i am so devastated, there is not enough gudetama representation in the world and now, it feels EGG-stremely lonely without the laziest egg right here in my hometown. Gone but never forgotten, Gudetama Cafe):

Cute decor and loved seeing the huge Gudetama statues and food decor. Unfortunately the food fell…read moreflat.

I stopped by Ape Coffee thinking I was just grabbing a coffee. Next thing I know, I'm standing…read morethere wondering if this is what happiness tastes like. The coffee was so good it made me question every gas station coffee I've ever defended. One sip in and I suddenly felt qualified to give TED Talks, start three businesses, and reorganize my entire life before noon. The staff was friendly, the drinks came out quickly, and everything tasted like it was actually made by someone who cared instead of someone just trying to survive the morning rush. If caffeine had a luxury version, this would be it. I walked in half asleep and walked out acting like I had my life completely together. Five stars. I'll definitely be back the next time I need a cup of coffee that makes me believe I can answer emails I've been ignoring for two weeks.

I didn't really like their matcha here. It tasted watery. Not much earthiness, bitterness, or…read moreflavor going on here. Nothing really stood out to me. It tasted like green-colored water... My brother got the coffee and their coffee was better. Definitely not coming back for their matcha at all. I got my order to-go, so I'm not sure how the service and the ambiance are inside.

Stopped by Findi Coffee and tried their Findi Signature Phin Coffee at 25% sweetness. The coffee…read morehad a bold, strong flavor just the way I like it. I'm not exactly sure what flavors they use in their signature blend, but whatever it is, it works--it was really enjoyable. The 20 oz cup for $6.50 is a great value, especially for the quality and size. I was too full to try anything else today, but their matcha and coconut water drinks both caught my eye, so I'll definitely be back to give those a try. Overall, I'd recommend stopping by if you enjoy a strong Vietnamese-style coffee at a reasonable price.

#125 in my Teaholic Diaries. Findi has cute aesthetics with a chic Parisian-inspired interior and…read morecozy seating. They serve traditional Vietnamese phin-drip coffee as well as matchas and milk teas. I added Findi to my Teaholic Diaries instead of my Coffeeshop Chronicles because I skipped past the coffees and went straight for the milk teas and matcha. And I have to say, that was the right call. I ordered the strawberry matcha and the oolong milk tea cloud. The strawberry puree in the matcha latte was delicious, and the oolong tea flavor in the milk tea was subtle but still shone through. My friend also ordered their taro coco, but we both thought that one was gross. The coconut flavor was too overpowering and there was this bitter sour aftertaste that was pretty unpleasant. Overall though, we enjoyed our visit, sans that last drink. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it.

I love this place so much. A therapy session for both you and the kitties…read more Come 10minutes early and order a small bite to eat/a drink. 3$ cat treats to feed kitties is also fun. They have you take off your shoes but they have a some "socks" for ya and a shoe rack and a place to hang your purses. They really do care for these kitties so much and do so much work to help socialize them. Thumper was their newest cat when I got there and so if you see them please give them a huge cuddle! I love that they let the cats in the bathroom if they wanna hide or get some space (so put the toilet seat down!) What a great place to relax with kitties or come with some friends for a hangout

The cutest little cat cafe located on Melrose…read more Our family came in without a reservation, and luckily they let us in. You can choose between different times for a small fee to help the kitties. All cats are up for adoption $150 for 1 cat and $250 for 2 cats. Treats are available for $3 a pack. Super cute place

Bamboo Charcoal Black Lemonade is definitely my favorite go to at this place…read more Service is always good. And always lots of parking. Their decor is so cool

Still great service, a plethora of tastee treats, a cute themed atmosphere, and all supporting a…read moregreat local family business! My son and I are in 4eva!

Cute spot! We only ordered the smore cookies. Quite good and surprisingly does taste like a smore…read more Just the right amount of sweetness for my taste. We got the Matcha, Red Velvet, Dark Chocolate, and Oreo! The Oreo is a fav so far. We were only going to get 3, but when we bought they had a buy 3 get one free deal! We went at night on a weekday and it was relatively empty and surprisingly some parking. Could be a nice spot to study. Would come back to try their other sweet treats. The atmosphere is pretty cute as well!

Stopped by after lunch next door, their cookies are THE BOMB I literally wanted some more after I…read morehad them haha. Ambiance is calm and peaceful and cute decor fills the place, starting with three big ole bear dolls sitting on a swing on the front window display. Would come back just to try more flavors! We got oreo, biscoff, hershey's chocolate, and blueberry cookies. They are just the right sweet, not too sweet and still flavorful. It's what makes the cookie eatable in bulk I say! Also got the Americano, it's very light which I love. The straw is a pink heart shape, so soo cute.