Calling all Sanrio fans and lovers of the lazy egg, Gudetama! A brand new Gudetama Cafe is set to open its doors in Buena Park in Orange County, just south of Los Angeles. For those unfamiliar, Gudetama is a beloved Sanrio character known for its endearing lethargy and cute antics, as seen in its Netflix series, Gudetama: An Eggcelent Adventure.
While some of the details are still a mystery, should it mirror its Japanese counterpart, the Buena Park Gudetama Cafe could offer a menu rich with Gudetama-themed dishes, drinks, and other treats. Among the potential offerings, visitors could enjoy dishes such as the Gudetama Curry Rice, where rice is molded into the iconic lazy egg shape, nestled under a bacon blanket, in a bed of curry sauce.
The cafe ambiance, similar to the Japan and Singapore locations, from plushie-decorated interiors to egg-shaped chairs, suggests what we might expect in Buena Park—a full immersion into the world of everyone’s favorite lazy egg.
The grand opening festivities in Buena Park will include an exclusive raffle where fans can win Gudetama merch imported from Japan. The first 100 guests will also receive a VIP Gudetama merch bag. Visitors can also enjoy a ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ drink offer during the entire day of the grand opening, and capture some pics with the iconic Gudetama at the 360 photo booth.
Gudetama Cafe’s Grand Opening Details
📅 Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m.
📍 8340 La Palma Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620
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And for those on the hunt for some more Sanrio goodies while in Orange County, be sure to check out:
- SORA GUMI, located at The Source OC: 6960 Beach Blvd, J-101, Buena Park, CA 90621
- Sanrio Irvine: 4249 Campus Dr, B142, Irvine, CA 92612
- ZillyMonkey: 18011 Sky Park Cir, Ste P, Irvine, CA 92614