Forget stationery or fashion accessories because the iconic Hello Kitty now comes in the form of dumplings and other kinds of dim sum in the world’s first restaurant in Hong Kong inspired by the Japanese cartoon character.
Fans of Hello Kitty would definitely squeal in excitement looking at the Hello Kitty-shaped dim sum platters and dishes. Hello Kitty’s bow is coloured with beetroot, her eyes dotted with squid ink, and her skin is made with high-quality flour.
The owner, Man Kwong, desires to stick with all-natural ingredients because clean eating is important to him and he sees the restaurant as a healthy, family-friendly space.
Located at the Yau Ma Tei neighbourhood in Kowloon, Man Kwong got Sanrio on board in April 2014 and experimented with tons of different iterations of dim sum. Sanrio executives had to approve each dish before the menu was finalised.
The menu now includes 37 items ranging from fresh shrimp buns to stir-fried beef and noodles.
The official launch will be on June 1. Don’t forget to whip out your smartphones because these meals are clearly made to be Instagrammed. 😉
