Rilakkuma Café in Taipei’s East District Is So Popular That Trial Operation Bookings Are Fully Booked

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Life Travel Network, compiled and reported

The first phase (September 1–14) is fully booked. The café will be closed on September 15 and 16. Bookings for September 17–October 1 were also reported to be fully booked shortly after phone and online reservations opened on September 11. Fans eager to try it out will have to wait until the official opening in the first half of October. Rilakkuma Café does not accept walk-ins or on-site waiting; only phone reservations are accepted—don’t make a wasted trip by showing up without a booking.

During the trial operation phase, the adorable interior design and oversized Rilakkuma plush toys at Rilakkuma Café have fans raving about how cute they are and taking tons of photos. Merchandise or takeaway Rilakkuma macarons are only available for purchase by customers who make phone reservations and dine in—direct purchases inside the store are not yet available.

Rilakkuma Café will discuss and improve issues encountered during the trial operation phase, aiming to deliver a more satisfying service and menu when it officially opens. The cartoon-themed restaurant continues to generate buzz in the East District and has become a must-visit spot for tourists coming to Taipei. Fans hoping to dine here will need to first pass the test of patiently securing a reservation by phone.