The Hello Kitty Restaurant in Linkou Opens on Lunar New Year’s Day – Hollywood Retro Style Breaks the Pink Stereotype

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Good news for Hello Kitty fans in the new year.Taiwan’s first Hollywood-style themed restaurant begins trial operations on Lunar New Year’s Day.Mitsui Outlet Park and Vista Theater in Linkou have partnered with Sanrio for the first time to launch the“Hello Kitty Red Carpet American Restaurant,”featuring a retro American theme that redefines the typical pastel image of Hello Kitty. It has already created a buzz online even before its official opening.

▲ The exterior of the Hello Kitty Red Carpet American Restaurant is designed to resemble a Hollywood scene. (Photo / Screenshot fromVista TheaterFan Page, same below.)

▲ The restaurant aims to break the common impression that themed restaurants prioritize gimmicks over food quality.

RED CARPET is an American-style restaurant focusing on New American cuisine, with its signature dish being the Chicago-style pizza, which features thick toppings and layers of cheese, offering a rich texture. Another star item is the uniquely textured Hello Kitty-themed Happy Vortex Pizza, which combines sensory experience with taste. The restaurant seeks to shatter the notion that themed dining isn’t delicious, using handcrafted dishes to win over diners’ palates.

▲ The vintage American style infused with soft pink accents is a highlight of this themed restaurant. (Photo / Screenshot fromHello Kitty with Sanrio FriendsFan Page, same below.)

The entrance of this themed restaurant is highly recognizable, with a design inspired by a classic movie theater. The American-style Hello Kitty breaks away from the usual pastel stereotype and is transformed into a Hollywood star, exuding a new level of charisma. The nostalgic yet dreamy atmosphere is fully reflected in the food, tableware, and décor, making it a new hotspot for young fans.

▲ Many corners of the restaurant are perfect for photos.

If you’re curious how cinema and Hello Kitty will come together, stop by the Hello Kitty Red Carpet American Restaurant during your next visit to Linkou OUTLET. You’re sure to be wowed by the luxurious and glamorous food and décor, and snap plenty of ultra-cute photos.

▲ The cinema-inspired design has generated major pilgrimage excitement even before the official opening. (Photo / Screenshot fromVista TheaterFan Page)

Hello Kitty Red Carpet American Restaurant
Address: 3F, No. 356, Section 1, Wenhua 3rd Rd., Linkou District, New Taipei City
Phone: 02 2608 4750
Notes:
1. Reservations currently accepted until March 31, 2017 (Call center hours: Monday to Friday, 14:00–18:00. Available reservation times: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:30, 19:30)
2. Table held for 10 minutes; full party must be present to be seated
3. Dining duration limited to 100 minutes
4. Walk-ins: Numbered tickets issued starting at 10:00 AM daily, limited to 100 groups per day