Meidolls Cafe Experience:)

Every magazines, TV Shows, or any media outfits always wants to produce segments that are unique, inspiring, and creative features. That is why we are always on the look out from out-of-the-box concepts that truly tickles the curiosity of our viewers. In our case, we have numerous segments for the lifestyle part of our show Business and Leisure (which airs every Tuesday 10pm over the Home Shopping Network, ch13 Sky and Home Cable), and one of our weekly segment that continues to gain popularity among our viewers is our weekly segment titled Food Trip (which I consider one of my personal favorite). In this segment, we make sure to spot new dining destinations particularly in key areas where most good restaurants are located for the discriminating tastes. But nowadays, we can also find impeccable and affordable restaurants outside of the metro. One of which is the newly and the only Cosmic restaurant, Meidolls Cafe located in Cainta Rizal.

Meidolls Cafe

The location is noticeable for it is just in the highway

When I chance upon Meidolls Cafe, I thought I am seeing "Sailormoons" and watching live anime characters, but I wasn't wrong, after all, the Master behind this one-of-a-kind Cafe is a true confess anime fan. She is the very lovely and youthful Meidoll herself, Ms. Reia Ayuna.

The very pretty Meidoll and the brain behind Meidoll Cafe, Ms. Reia Ayunan

Just as we came in this 6 month old cafe, I know exactly the things that I wanted to discover here. The place is quite enough for intimate hang-out for your family and friends. The interior is simple yet homey. It is encased with clear glass, with Japanese lanterns hanging freely at the ceiling, dwarf size table and chairs (which is really coordinated with the Japanese concept of the cafe), and the Meidolls? All prep up from costumes to make up, ready to serve their Master!

Meidoll Tenshin, ready to serve her Master!

As we started our one-on-one interview with Meidoll Reia, she gave us a spoonful background on how the Meidoll Cafe popped up in her mind. Reia divulged that she doesn't want to be a mere employee through out her life, and it’s always been her dream to manage and man her own business. To be able to save money for this endeavor, she went to Saudi and work there for years. She happily shared with us that when she worked in the Middle East, she can't freely express her kikay side especially her anime-ish spirit for us we all know that Middle East countries are conservative. But that doesn't what Reia is concern about; she just cares of earning money so she could finally invest her long plan business. After some years, she went back home along with her ample investment. First, she was actually thinking of putting up a salon for she also learned cosmetology, but with the sprouting of different salons and spas in town, she opted to deviate from that idea, then suddenly, the cosmic concept came in. As a risk taker, she didn't entertain hesitations and doubts from the people around her afraid that it will not hit the market. She witnessed how popular cosmic restaurants or cafe in Japan, so she decided why not spearhead the same concept here in the Philippines where she found out that no one else has established the same business yet. With the modest capital of 300,000 she was able to acquire a space in Saunterfield Bldg in Cainta Rizal. Her graphic artist/architect boyfriend, who from the very start is supportive to her, helped her out on the design of the Cafe. She also have a chef who offered her expertise in creating the Cafe's menu and so her 6 original Meidolls. So in January of 2011, Meidolls Cafe started to roll and attracted initial followers.

Reia taking orders from customers

Meidolls Bar Area

True to its Japanese theme, the menu is also Japanese but with a twist. Not like in any other Japanese restaurant that offers authentic Japanese cuisine, Meidolls Café incorporated new cooking style to each of their designer food. One for instance is the teriyaki pasta that is definitely a sure hit. It is cooked with real teriyaki sauce that tastes the real teriyaki juice. Our show is indeed lucky to actually have tried two of their best sellers, the bread rolls and their signature Meidoll Omurice. If your are a fan of sushi, you must try the bread rolls for it is stuffed and deeply fried.  

Meidolls sweet offerings!

Budget meal for everyone!

The best-seller bread rolls stuffed with sushi:)

Another best-seller the Omurice specially made for me;)

In keeping a homey and fun atmosphere among their customers, Meidolls prepared numerous fun games and gimmicks. One of which is their Ramen Challenge, wherein a customer must finish a bowl of Ramen in a certain minute. Another one which I find it amusing, is the traditional Pinoy game Jack en Poy where you will be competing one of the best Meidolls. It is a race up to 5 points and every points you lose you will add condiments (which are salt, soy sauce, ketchup, etc.) to a glass of water that eventually the "prize" of the "loser". 


So, next time you plan your next dining get-away, try Meidolls Cafe to experience your ultimate Ramen Challenge, who knows, you might beat their ultimate Meidoll Challenger!