MeiDolls Cafe: When Cosplay Meets Food

Can't get enough of Cosplay?

Then let anime characters serve your food at MeiDolls Cafe - the first Tokyo Maid Cafe in the Philippines!

When Skysenshi told me about a cosplay restaurant in Cainta, I just had to bring my anime obsessed brother with me to see the place for ourselves. 

My brother and I in Angry Birds Bonnets

I may not be a cosplayer but it is admittedly hard to resist the infectious cuteness of MeiDolls Cafe. This is definitely the go to place when you're in need of some TLC. Fully committed to their characters, the attendants pamper their customers with much attention as they try to "power up" the dining experience with their secret ingredient, kawaii. 

Customers are treated with utmost royalty like "masters" and "hime-sama" (translation: princess). They even personally spray your hands with hand sanitizer before you eat. Now that's exceptional service that will surely keep you coming back for more. 

Energized by the cafe's overwhelming cheerfulness, my brother and I eagerly perused their kawaii menu. Their menu doesn't solely consists of traditional Japanese food, but rather a mix of Italian pasta dishes and other Western pastries and coffee blends.  

Chocolate Truffle Drink (Php85), Mango Smoothie (Php70)

Despite the warm weather inside the cafe (probably because of a broken aircon), I still ordered their warm Chocolate Truffle Drink in hopes of lounging with a comforting mug of hot chocolate. To my dismay, it failed to offer any gratification with its overtly pale, tasteless and watery consistency. My brother's smooth and perfectly blended Mango Smoothie made up for it anyway. 

Meidoll Pesto - Php95

My brother and I also shared a plate of their Meidoll Pesto, a dish that demands more practice. The noodles were overcooked and lacked enough flavor to merit as a pesto pasta.

Kawaii Chocolate Cupcake - Php50

Kawaii Vanilla Cupcake - Php50

Despite my streak of unfortunate orders, I was still surprisingly upbeat by the time we reached our desserts, probably brought about by the thoughtful food art created by our attendants when they served our cupcakes. I'm such a sucker for anything made with love. :P 

It's a good thing these colorful cupcakes did not disappoint. Each sugary bite revealed the cupcakes' fluffy and moist center, finishing off with its frothy pink icing that left my palate with a sweet and satisfied ending. However, I wasn't ready to leave MeiDolls Cafe just yet. I was determined to find another dish that might redeem their Meidolls Pesto.  

Meidoll Miso Ramen - Php85

Upon consulting with our attendants, we ordered one of their specialties, Meidoll Miso Ramen. For Php85, the Miso Ramen was pretty good. The soup was salty with a hint of spice that kicks in at the end. 

Their food, in general, is admittedly nothing extraordinary but they're okay given their cheap prices. Despite that, I think MeiDolls Cafe still offers a dining experience that's worth the trip. The meidolls, after all, are really the main stars of this cafe. Their cheerfulness and personal care for each customer sets the bar for superb restaurant service. 

And oh yeah, the Meidolls also have a dance number every 4PM for their customers. It's truly cosplay cuteness overload!


More Info on MeiDolls Cafe:
Address: 2nd Floor Saunterfield, Km.20 Ortigas Avenue Extension, Cainta
Map: Click Here
Landmark: across Brookside Village 3
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun 10AM-10PM
Menu: Click Here
Budget: Php80-Php200/head
Payment: Cash Only
Outfit: Casual
Commuting Instructions: From Sta Lucia East Grand Mall Phase 1, take a "Tikling" or "Binangonan Highway" and say you're going down at Brookside


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