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Psychedelic Candy Cafes

Kawaii Monster Café Blends Fairytale Imagery and Unconventional Menu Items

— August 7, 2015 — Art & Design
From its exuberant decor to its whimsical menu items, this candy cafe inspires its visitors to dream big. Created by Sebastian Masuda -- synonymous with Harajuku's 6% DOKIDOKI shop and edgy fashion labels like PONPONPON -- the Kawaii Monster Café brings childhood imagery to life.

Whether borrowing from Dr. Seuss picture books or fairy tales like Alice in Wonderland, this candy cafe marries psychedelic design details with menu items like elastic band-inspired rainbow pastas and burgers that are served with a side of multi-colored sauce options.

As experiential dining experiences become more desired across the globe, restaurateurs are looking for new ways to push design boundaries. The Kawaii Monster Café pays tribute to Japan's whimsical street style while borrowing from children's books and pop culture imagery.


Trend Themes
1. Psychedelic Design - Restaurants can use psychedelic design details to create immersive dining experiences and push design boundaries.
2. Unconventional Menu Items - Restaurants can create unconventional menu items to provide unique experiences and stand out from competitors.
3. Innovative Theme Concepts - Creating innovative theme concepts inspired by pop culture and childhood imagery can attract customers seeking immersive experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Industry - Restaurants can use these trends to provide immersive dining experiences for customers, as well as unique menu items to stand out from competitors.
2. Hospitality Industry - Hotels and resorts can use psychedelic design elements and innovative theme concepts to create unique and memorable guest experiences.
3. Entertainment Industry - Theme parks, museums, and other entertainment venues can use these trends to create immersive experiences that appeal to a wide range of audiences.
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