Hello Kitty cafes in Seoul plus a Giveaway {Closed}

It’s been 2 and a half months from my last holiday in Seoul, South Korea and I’m already dreaming of where to go next for our holidays this year.

One of the places that was on my “Places to visit in Seoul” list was the Hello Kitty cafe. If you don’t already know, I love Hello Kitty 🙂 Lucky for me, there was not just one, but two Hello Kitty cafes in Seoul that were not too far for each other. One was in Sinchon and the other in Hong Dae.

1. Hello Kitty Cafe, Sinchon. 

How to get there: Take the exit 3 of Sinchon station, then walk straight for a block and turn right at Nature Republic. Walk another 2 blocks until you get to Naughty Cat (an Accessories shop) and turn right.

You’ll be greeted with the Hello Kitty cafe on your right.

Here’s a map with the directions on how to walk when you exit from the Sinchon station, Exit 3.

The interior of the cafe was decorated in all things pink and of course with Hello Kitty designs everywhere I turn. Thank God, Alexis has been “trained” by me and has a high tolerance for all this cuteness overload so he didn’t pick up his heels and run.

We had a strawberry cake and caramel mocha which sadly didn’t come with the Hello Kitty coffee art.  The cake was surprisingly soft and moist and really sweetened my afternoon as I sat and admired the interior of the cafe and happily went trigger happy.

Alexis knew that I was looking forward to visit the other Hello Kitty cafe outlet and agreed to bring me there. How can I not love this hubby of mine? He knows me so well!

2. Hello Kitty Cafe, Hong Dae 

How to get therre: Take the Exit 5 of Hongdae station and walk straight. When you come to the junction, turn left and walk up the street. At the second junction, make a right turn and keep walking, while keeping a look out on your left.  Eventually, you’ll see the cafe in one of the lanes. It’s really hard to miss.

Here’s a map with the directions on how to get there from the Hongdae station.

This was a bigger branch and had a larger seating capacity. The deco is slightly different, more luxe looking than the first outlet but there was no lack of Hello Kitty appearances.

Staff in their sweet looking uniform

Hello Kitty Merchandise

Take your pick!

Even though we were not that hungry, I made Alexis order a tiramisu as well as a latte to share with me just so that I could admire the art on them. I know sounds so bimbo right? 😛

Hello Kitty even in the toilet!

So there you go, my love of Hello Kitty that saw me staying in a Hello Kitty themed hotel room and also my visit to the Hello Kitty cafes in Seoul.

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I’m having a Hello Kitty Giveaway for all you Hello Kitty fans for not just one but four Hello Kitty items.

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HELLO KITTY GIVEAWAY {Closed}

1. Hello Kitty handphone bumper 

If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you’ll know that I recently purchased this HK bumper for my iPhone from GMarket. The Hello Kitty design is more subtle with just HK’s signature ribbon without going over board on the cuteness. I’m giving away the pink version with the white ribbon.

Compatible for iPhone 4 and iPhone S.

 2. Hello Kitty ring

On my trip to Seoul, I saw this and knew I had to buy one for myself. Well, I bought an extra ring so you can have  your hands on them too. The ring is free size, so it’s adjustable to fit all sizes  🙂

3. Hello Kitty socks

For those with little girls who love Hello Kitty, here’s something that your princess will like.  Fits size 23-25cm.

4. Hello Kitty frames

These HK frames are so quirky and will definately be a conversation starter. Also goes to proof how big of a Hello Kitty fan you are.

To win one of these items, here’s what you got to do.

Simply:

1. Leave a comment and tell me which item you’ll like to have. I know tough choices to make!

2. Post or share the link of this giveaway on Facebook or Twitter. You can use the share button at the end of this post.

Note:

  • This contest is open to Singapore residents only.
  • This contest will close on 15 February 2012 at midnight.
  • Winners will be drawn randomly.
  • Winners will be notified via email.
  • Giveaway is conducted at my discretion and I will randomly assign the item to the winner.

Good luck! And here’s wishing you an advance Happy Valentine’s Day with your loved ones. 

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  1. Claire February 9, 2012 at 12:07 pm Reply

    Hi Susan,

    Thanks for the excellent post and directions on how to get to hello kitty cafe. I’ll like to participate in e draw for the phone bumper =)

  2. Ronni February 9, 2012 at 1:17 pm Reply

    Hey I’d like to have the phone bumper too!

    Cheers,
    Ronni

  3. Elizabeth February 9, 2012 at 1:19 pm Reply

    The cafes would be a must to visit on my next visit to seoul. Thanks for the directions!

    The HK specs are simply way too cute! Love the Iphone bumper too! lol. Tough choice.

  4. Chrislyn Lee February 9, 2012 at 2:20 pm Reply

    Wow! This is so cool! I would like to participate too! I like the ring!!!

  5. Susan Teo February 9, 2012 at 2:27 pm Reply

    I’m full of envious with you for visiting Hello Kitty Cafe at Seoul, Korea. I just have to drool and dreamt by looking at the detailed Hello Kitty photo u had posted. Just wondering how does the imprinted strawberry cake taste like!
    Nevertheless, I’m praying hard I would get drawn to win the pair of white Hello Kitty Spec! 😀 Happy Pre-Valentine’s Day to you & your family!

  6. Jacqualine February 9, 2012 at 4:22 pm Reply

    Yay to fellow Hello Kitty fan!! Thanks for the directions to the Hello Kitty cafes in Korea, I’m gonna bookmark it and visit them when I go Korea! <3

    In the meantime, I do hope to win the white Hello Kitty spectacle frame!! Fingers crossed! 🙂

  7. Crystal Ng February 9, 2012 at 4:26 pm Reply

    Simply awesome!!!….could love to lay my hands on the hello kitty ring cos it’s simply gorgeous!!!…n a great token of yr love n kindness specially brought bk from seoul!!!!Thanks lots…babe n have a fantastic Valentine’s with yr loved ones!!!XOXO

  8. Dee February 9, 2012 at 4:37 pm Reply

    You are real hardcore Hello Kitty fan! 🙂 I would love to get the socks for Dot if possible. Thanks much! :))

  9. Ai Sakura February 9, 2012 at 5:01 pm Reply

    woohoo you know I would love to have the white Hello Kitty specs! 🙂 haha.. have tweeted for you too. thanks for hosting this.

  10. cathy February 9, 2012 at 5:15 pm Reply

    Cool~ I would like to have the phone bumper =)

  11. Choo Siow Hui February 9, 2012 at 6:59 pm Reply

    wow, i like to take part too.
    i want Hello Kitty leopard frame as i m oso hello kitty fan

  12. Ng Qi Yan February 9, 2012 at 7:12 pm Reply

    It’s been a long dream of mine to visit a Hello Kitty theme cafe since i chance upon their existence on the net~! haix…
    Anyway I really like the hello kitty ring! it’s so shiny and kawaii! =)

  13. Sally February 10, 2012 at 9:09 am Reply

    Hihi
    Thanks so much for sharing info and pics of the Hello Kitty cafes! Love them! Wish I could go there too!
    Would love to get the pair of Hello Kitty white specs or iPhone cover if possible.

    Thanks a lot!

    🙂

  14. Gladys February 10, 2012 at 9:11 am Reply

    Hey, you have make me determined to go Seoul man…… the kitty cafe really attracts me and your direction was also so clear… thanks…. BTW, i would like to have the Hello Kitty handphone bumper!

    thanks

  15. Joey Tay February 10, 2012 at 3:04 pm Reply

    Hello,

    I would like to win the Hello Kitty white frame.

    Happy Valentine’s Day to all !

  16. Sharon Toh February 10, 2012 at 3:20 pm Reply

    hi,
    i would love the kitty frames! 🙂

  17. Wynne Phoon February 10, 2012 at 3:51 pm Reply

    Tough choice! Cuz everything’s so nice! The iPhone bumper case’s too cute to resist! I’m sure it’ll match my kawaii wallpaper.. :))

    Crossing my fingers! And can’t wait to head to Seoul!!!

    Thanks!! xoxo

  18. Kyla Shynn Lim February 10, 2012 at 11:17 pm Reply

    Hey!!! Omg! I’ve been wanting to buy one of the Hello Kitty geek specs!!!! Thanks so much for the give away it’ll be my dream come true if i could get any 1 of the 4 designs of the specs!!!:)

  19. Evelyn February 11, 2012 at 1:16 am Reply

    The ring is sooo cute!!! Put me in for the giveaway!!

  20. Brenda February 11, 2012 at 1:49 am Reply

    Shared by retweeting! 🙂 would love to have the ring! Thanks!

  21. Shermeen February 11, 2012 at 10:26 am Reply

    Hello Susan!

    You fit into the team perfectly with your love for Hello Kitty! Love reading your blog!

  22. Brenda February 12, 2012 at 5:34 am Reply

    I like the frame! Hope I’ll be the lucky one! 🙂

  23. Kaelyn Chen February 12, 2012 at 5:25 pm Reply

    Hello, thanks for the giveaway and for the detailed directions to the HK themed cafe. I would like the ring, very pretty! 🙂

  24. wiffy February 12, 2012 at 5:28 pm Reply

    the ring is my fave! I have to check out the HK cafes if I visit Seoul, thanks for the giveaway 🙂

  25. Jane February 13, 2012 at 12:39 am Reply

    I want the Hello Kitty handphone bumper for my daughter please 🙂

  26. RynaQUE February 13, 2012 at 10:05 am Reply

    Hi there Susan, it’s been some time since I started reading this blog. I hope i get to visit the hello kitty some time tooooooo. Looks so pretty! Thank you for this giveaway anyway. The black kitty specs would be nice. *hint hint* Happy V day to you!

    hehe <3
    Xoxo

  27. wen February 13, 2012 at 10:46 am Reply

    HI!
    oh my i juz went seoul and i didnt noe there was another Hello Kitty Cafe outlet!
    will visit there again! >< Hello Kitty handphone bumper fb share: https://www.facebook.com/aoiwen

  28. Nirma Suryani February 13, 2012 at 11:16 am Reply

    Hi..i certaintly would love to have the hello kitty frame..just the right design for me.im ahuge fan of hello kitty too. great frame to compliment these poor eyes..please..please..

  29. Farhana February 13, 2012 at 11:26 am Reply

    Hi babe! I’m an Ailurophobic by nature.but if there’s one Kitty I can nvr be afraid of,its Hello Kitty!! Would absolutely make my day if I can have the Hello Kitty ring pls 🙂

  30. tigerfish February 14, 2012 at 5:22 am Reply

    I think I won’t be able to leave the cafe once I’m in! :O

    The HK frames looks nice.

  31. Maureen February 14, 2012 at 8:40 am Reply

    I want a hello kitty iphone cover!

  32. Sally February 14, 2012 at 1:14 pm Reply

    Hi! I would love to have the Hello Kitty specs :)) Thanks a lot for having this giveaway and I love reading your blog!!!

  33. kaye February 14, 2012 at 2:06 pm Reply

    thanks for following me on twitter!
    i am just in time to join your contest. oh, i love love love hello kitty too.
    if ever i’d go to korea, i will definitely add these places on my list.
    i’d like to get the hello kitty bumper too 🙂

  34. Cincin February 15, 2012 at 12:31 am Reply

    I love the Hello Kitty handphone bumper! It’s so cute!

  35. Elaine February 16, 2012 at 3:19 pm Reply

    Why oh why don’t we have hello kitty cafes in Singapore??? Pity I missed your draw.

  36. Daphne April 11, 2012 at 11:24 pm Reply

    Im visiting Seoul this June, and I saw this. U r one lucky girl. I esp love the leopard preens Kitty frame! Sweet things to die for! ahhh

  37. fungyan September 12, 2012 at 7:45 pm Reply

    hi susan, thanks for sharing on hello kitty cafe. May i check which is more worth going?
    thank you.

    • Susan September 12, 2012 at 9:56 pm Reply

      Hi, both are similar and serves the same drinks and desserts. So honestly whichever is more convenient for you 🙂 Hope you enjoy yourself there.

  38. fungyan September 12, 2012 at 10:07 pm Reply

    thank you very much susan. i was looking at your map for hongdae, it seems from the map, it is exit 9 but in your note, it’s exit 5. May I confirm which exit is correct from hongik university station? thank you again for sharing.

  39. ahuva October 16, 2013 at 8:52 pm Reply

    Hi, Thanks for sharing. I’ve been to Hello Kitty cafe at Hongdae and had a great time.
    Can I ask you something? How did you make the map for the direction? I mean , when I try to make it I don’t get so many details of the places in the area and if I push the “+” , tha map is getting biger and biger.. so I would be very grateful if you can teach me how to do it. Thank you so much. 🙂

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