She might just be a fictional bobtail cat but Hello Kitty has legions of fans that knows no bounds.
We’re about to have our very own Hello Kitty Orchid Garden cafe in Singapore but Hello Kitty has long been celebrated around other parts of Asia.
Here are 8 Hello Kitty themed cafes and parks you have to visit if you’re a big fan:
Text: Atika Lim
What: A Hello Kitty themed restaurant serving up giant Hello Kitty buns and other Chinese and Cantonese dishes.
Where: Lee Loy Mansion, Shop A to C 332-338, Canton Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, www.hellokittychinesecuisine.com.hk
What: Located in the Anji regions of China, Hello Kitty Park features six zones with cute rides shops. There’s also a Hello Kitty hotel in the area where you can stay at to complete the experience.
If you do get hungry, try out the many Hello Kitty-shaped food items available!
Where: 1 Tianshi Avenue, Anji, Zhejiang Province, www.hellokittypark.cn
What: If you love themed park food, this Hello Kitty Town in Malaysia is great for you. With loads of dining options for you and plenty of rides for kids, this place is great for the whole family!
Should your kids ever get bored (highly unlikely) of the themed park, there’s also there’s also Thomas Town and Legoland nearby.
Where: Persiaran Puteri Selatan, 79100 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia, www.puteriharbour.com
What: The Hello Kitty House in Bangkok is not just your regular cafe serving up lattes with Hello Kitty coffee art. It’s also a spa! You can get your eyebrows waxed or soak your feet in an onsen style tub while you relax.
Where: 388 Siam Square, 10330 Rama I Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, www.instagram.com/sanriohellokittyhousebangkok
What: While there’s the usual Hello Kitty-shaped food, this Hello Kitty Cafe in Korea also has a store for you to get adorable merchandise. The interiors of the cafe are super feminine and there are plenty of props for you to take photos with.
Where: 28 Myeongdong 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea, www.
What: A two-storey Hello Kitty flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo. Housing the world’s largest array of Hello Kitty products, this is the ultimate place to go to if you’re looking for the perfect Hello Kitty merchandise to take home with you.
Where: Nishi Ginza Department store, 4-1 Saki, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, www.sanrio.co.jp/store
What: A themed park housing all of Sanrio’s many characters, including Hello Kitty of course! Filled with lived shows, rides and other attractions, there’s plenty to do there.
Where: 879-1502, Oita Prefecture, Hayami District, www.harmoneyland.jp
What: Singapore’s very own Hello Kitty cafe will be located in Changi Airport to greet tourist once they’ve reached! The cafe will be serving up all-day breakfast items and there will also be a store inside where you can get exclusive Hello Kitty merchandise.
Where: Terminal 3 of Changi International Airport