I had recently come to Asayoru Maid Cafe. One of my boyfriend's friend wanted to try this place. All of us live near the area and this is the first time I had come here. It's a very cute maid cafe and it reminds me of the anime called Kaichou Maid Sama. Servers were nice and explained the menu. The food came out in a timely fashion. My favorite dish would have to be the pop corn chicken (I know it's called something else but I can't remember the name of it). It was very crispy and tender. The matcha parfait was my favorite dessert as well. Definitely got to experience something new. read more

Such a fun experience regardless. Though I heard dinner time is more fun since there will be more "Maids". Came here for lunch and our Maid was so sweet and kind. She explained everything and even gave out food recommendations. The hospitality here is great. The ambiance is clean, bright and exceptionally friendly. Because the Maids take such good care of you, this can be a solo date. You won't feel alone. You can order drinks, food and desserts. Some of them even come in packages so you can basically get a whole combo. Some of the drinks are interactive where you get to cast a fun "spell". For extra pricing, you can request for a fun silly dance and even take Polaroid photos that you can take home for a keepsake. Overall, very fun and entertaining meal. I got the tuna melt and it was heavenly! Only thing I didn't care for was the veggies as they were welted since it was a hot sandwich. Other than that, very good flavors! read more

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Wrote one of my most thoughtful and long reviews of Asayoru Maid Cafe, one in which I felt I addressed the decor and ambiance of the establishment, its food, and most importantly the gimmick service at play here, one of "maids" that serve food and take pictures with their patron "masters." I tried to imbue my review with a sociological commentary of the restaurant and the activity I witnessed and Yelp removed the review despite it getting many likes!?! Personally, I think someone from the management, owners, waitresses and/or devoted customers complained to get Yelp to take it down, so here is my leaner and less specific review in its place... Let it be known that an actual cosplay loving and anime devotee brought me here and that, while Asayoru was intended for people like her, the majority of patrons at lunch were men of a certain ADULT age and they were regular patrons fawning over their favorite maid-waitresses serving them expensive but subpar food, the quality of which can be found at most any 7-11 for a third of the price. (** The maid waitresses themselves apologized for the food in advance and explained the menu was being retooled so we should positively come again soon to experience the new one!) We had a traditional Japanese egg sandwich that was anything but proper and right as the ones I've had both in Japan and in restaurants about LA use the characteristically soft style milk bread and this was served in a stiff ciabatta roll that seemed old. It also lacked the characteristic flavors and seasoning of Japanese egg sandos. Our tropical drinks were fine enough, but nothing to merit their price either and the kitty kat sundae my date had was tasty enough but less so than anything procured at Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors Ice Cream Parlors. It was just cuter. Really what one comes to Asayoru for is the show, for lack of a better term. The performance by the nicely costumed and enthusiastic maids that take your orders, make you engage in chanting with them, and ultimately try to sell you "chekis," really just Polaroids with them that they mark up after they've been developed. It seems like it was designed for a younger audience, certainly not me, a man in his 50s, but the whole experience made me feel taken for the fool somewhat... and I really felt conflicted about a man in his early 30s I met at the restaurant who boasted that it was his 115 th time there, what with the thousands and thousands of dollars he must have spent on photos, merchandise, exclusive memberships they push, and the like. Asayoru played out in a manner that invoked Chippendale's or Hooters, sans nudity of course, and it really just was not my cup of tea. read more

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You come here for the experience, not the food so make sure you lean into the vibes--otherwise, it's just not that fun. The cups and decor is minimal but cute. I liked the plates and the star cups, though the star cups are very impractical to drink out of without a straw. Honestly, the food is much too overpriced for the quality. The katsu rice was dry and tasted too instant for me. The maid service leaves much to be desired as you really just say their magic spell before you eat to make sure it is delicious. It was cute but that was the most interactive experience you get. You can take chekis (photo) with the maid which are pretty reasonably priced, but they can only accommodate (when we asked) a party of 5 in one large photo. read more

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We got the deluxe food combo with the oden udon, Santa parfait, and s'mores latte. It was cute and I got to chat with the maid about gatcha games and more. I got serviced by a nonbinary maid and they understood how I wanted be addressed in a nonbinary way. The ambiance was fun. I've never gotten to go to a maid cafe before this. read more

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Asayoru is my favorite socal maid cafe and I've been to a few similarly themed maid pop ups and permanent cafes both in the LA area and in Japan and Asayoru definitely lives up to service you receive abroad. Staffing, food and outfits are where Asayoru excels. For a kitschy themed café the food is pretty decent and the parfaits are delicious. The maids are kind and entertaining, vibes are good. The only thing I would hope they improve on is decor, which is a little plain and the chairs are uncomfortable. The desk like tables, lack of sunlight and the bright overhead lighting makes you feel like you're in the waiting room of urgent care. Parking is free and there's a large lot connected to the building. read more

Asayoru Maid Cafe - Themed Cafes Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Cute little maid cafe tucked in Monterey park ! Very close to the freeway located in a plaza where there is garage parking, however you may find parking on Atlantic ! This maid cafe is on the Atlantic side of the plaza , it faces it! Super cute , had a good time here , the girlies were so welcoming ! Had fun and the food was great too ! Will come back and check it out again for sure ! read more

The food was fine, only small bites were available at our visit (probably understaffed at the time) so theres not to much to judge on and my group enjoyed our drinks and dessert, they even draw little designs on the dessert! The service here was really good, we went for our friends birthday and they gave us a little scoop of icecream. Our maid Saiki was really fun and nice! The performances and services were a little pricy but thats to be expected for a themed based cafe where the focus is on the maids. Only issue that set us off is that we were a group of teenage girls + our little gay friend and the whole cafe was filled with men with questionable hairlines and of a certain well personality for most of our visit. It was clear we were not the regular audience and it made us feel a little uneasy towards later in the night. Some reviews claimed that the maids didnt meaningfully interact with them but maybe when reading those reviews consider who these people might be, because theres a no touching maids rule for a reason... read more

Asayoru Maid Cafe - dessert menu - Themed Cafes Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Pros: Cool concept. Cute decor. Staff tries. There are interesting options for add ons. Might be a cool place for an event. Cons: Sailor Moon wands were worn out already. Drinks and food is overpriced for what you get. read more

I hope this doesn't sound like a rebuttal to another review but I just want to praise this cafe and how well it has been operated. I think they moved to the current permanent location at Atlantic Times Square plaza in December 2024, that's when I had my first visit but they were at a previous location before in Arcadia. They recently had their official grand opening and the Monterey Park city council and many San Gabriel Valley elected officials were also there to celebrate this momentous occasion. They are truly becoming a pillar of the community especially with their idol group MoeAge. Before Asayoru, I've only been to one other maid cafe, so I was not very familiar with the customs and magic of these type of cafes. I always thought you have to go to Akihabara district in Tokyo, Japan to experience this. But Asayoru really did a fantastic job of bringing the magic and authentic experience here. Of course they offer their own unique twist and an American flavor, but it only adds to their charm. There was a patron that told me that she visited one of the most well known maid cafe in Akihabara and Asayoru actually has better food. So far, I have only positive experiences and everyone that comes here are wonderful people as well. I really admire their loyalty and dedication to supporting this cafe and all the maids. So it is a bit sad to see disparaging comments about other patrons and to insult the people that work here. You can generalize and compare this to other types of establishments (I have nothing against those establishments and I find them enjoyable too) but they are a totally different type of experience. The maids here truly believe in the fantasy and magic they provide and they put a lot of work in their craft. If you have complaints on their food and service, we all welcome your feedback on this forum. As much as I love this establishment, I too think they have room for improvement. But we shouldn't judge others that come here. You post pictures of the cafe on Yelp so you're obviously curious and drawn to what they offer. There are people that go to every Taylor Swift concert and there are passholders that visit Disneyland everyday, it brings them joy, so why are you belittling them? Asayoru has build a positive relationship not just with their fans. If you attend their monthly Hyperstellar show and Milkyway Marketplace, you can see they have a constructive and amazing collaboration with other performers and the community. That is something I truly respect, because they are not just here to promote themselves but others who share their passion. read more

You don't need to travel to Japan to go to the closest and cutest maid cafe, you just have to take a trip to Monterey Park My sisters took me for my birthday and it's an experience that's stayed with me, I can't wait to take my daughter for hers! The egg salad sando I had was in the simple side, but the drinks and desserts were so delicious and absolutely adorable! The service is unlike any other, Maid Poyo took incredible care of us and made sure we had a sweet and memorable time. There are different entertainment options you can choose from, you will never be bored in this setting, only delighted! Check out ASAYORU Maid Cafe and I can't wait to go back next month! read more

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You generally go to maid cafes to interact with the maids but the food here is genuinely delicious and comparable to (and often better than) conventional restaurants. I especially love the meteor conquest and mentaichan udon dishes. And of course the cute maids and magic spells bring a slice of Akihabara to LA. Very authentic! read more

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All the maids are cute, the ambiance is nice, we got the service treatment we wanted. The food and drink were fair for a maid cafe, but be wary, there are specific times for specific things!! I thought I'd be able to get some foods but they were Dinnertime only! Be sure you know when you're going and what they offer because if differs often I think with events as well! read more

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HAPPY 2000th REVIEW! In honor of this milestone, I have to give an updated review on MY FAV BUSINESS & 2023 SERVIES BEST FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF WINNER, ASAYORU MAID CAFÉ! Just in time too because they moved to their new physical location in MPK. As I'm writing this they'll still be in soft opening (hehe, my 1st review for them was also during this phase), but they'll be having their grand opening soon! You can see from driving past how absolutely CUTE everything from their window & door displays facing the street featuring their café mascots. Everything is themed so very nicely (I'm a huge sucker for this) from the water cups, the interior windows, the amazing new stage that they have, & even the restrooms! I gotta say, their restroom is cutest in all of SGV! They have more hours & days open now. You can have your dose of moe in the morning or at night! They have a morning, "Asa", shift where it's more chill & relaxing & the maids wear their elegant long maid uniforms. There is an hour break & then they open for their evening/night "Yoru" shift where the maids don their iconic fits. Events, performances, etc. generally occur during this time period! From the start you are welcomed in through their magical door via casting a spell & the maids welcome you home. There is counter seating & table seating available. If it's your first time there, there is a discount! Just make sure to let the maids know! You can also ask for the maid menu to see which maids are on shift that day, what their special performances are, & to help you choose who to take your cheki (commemorative, hand decorated Polaroid photo) with. They also have one shot cheki where it's only the maid if you're not one for photos as well. When you're ready to leave, the maids will say their "see you soon's" to you as well. From their menu, you can choose a wide array of entrée, appetizer, drinks, & dessert dishes, but it's highly recommended to get a combo since it comes with a cheki. Make sure to order something with the little Kon star next to it for some maid magic where a maid can hand draw some chocolate or ketchup art on your dish or you can help cast a super special spell on your food! Definitely makes the experience much more fun. I've tried a good chunk of what's available on their menu thus far, but since it's soft opening, it's only a matter of time before we'll get even more! I also have to say that the food is a big improvement on when they had to share a venue space. Portions are MUCH bigger, & everything is quite tasty. Deluxe combos come with a side of salad or soup (the miso soup is pretty good), the curry now comes with an extra little bowl with more curry (with potato & carrots), the pieces of karaage are quite large, the parfaits now have coconut whipped cream & the Matcha Meido & Mango Sorbet ones come with a cute little laminated decoration you can take with you as well. Alright, now if you are not a normie visiting for the first time or a casual, or maybe you became hooked after your 1st visit, & want to dive more into the world of maid cafes, you MUST open a FREE membership with them. This is all done digitally & with each visit you can work your way to upgraded membership levels that come with new added rewards & benefits! NEXT, you HAVE to go to one of their events. Either make a reservation for their non-ticketed event day or make sure to book your ticket for an event that requires one. For ticketed events, there's usually a special themed drink & dessert. These ticketed events also come with goodies such as a stamp sticker for your Asayoru passport (if you collect 4 you get one for free!), a button, signed bromide, & much more. Events have special performances, maids may have different outfits/accessories, & there's usually some event limited merchandise too. Follow them on social media to get these updates as some of the events & goods sell out quite quickly! NOW, I hate that I have to put this disclaimer but due to some cringe individuals, I gotta. I ALWAYS speak highly & share how amazing Asayoru is to everyone, & especially during my con panels to the community, but I always put in a caveat of making sure to make a reservation & to be wary that they do get busy some days. On those busier days, there will be a wait. Either use that time to catch up & hang out with your party or idk go play a mobage or something. The maids are always doing their best & if you're malding about that, then maybe you're just a big baby!! Asayoru Maid Café is truly a passion project & manifestation of the love, effort, & dreams of all the maids & staff involved. From the merch, artwork, designs, small details that go into the decor, everything is done by the maids if not credited to anyone else. That is insane! Immensely admirable & inspiring to see their journey from the start, present, & into the future! Absolute MUST for any anime fan & even if you aren't, you gotta try it at least once! read more

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I love Asayoru Maid Cafe! This is my second time visiting, but my first time at their new home on N Atlantic Blvd. It was a little confusing finding this place at first because Google Maps kept directing me to their old location. However, I received an email from them to redirect us. I attended the Azure Lane collab event. The cafe was decorated so nicely and I loved the bunny costumes. I honestly don't play Azur Lane, but I'm a bunny girl for life. The themed food looked great and the taste was alright. My pasta tasted a bit bland. Although, it was fun having the maids decorate my plate. I also added a picture of my friend's burger because our maid was so funny when he asked her to draw a meme. I love the drinks, but I really just come here for the entertainment. If you want your food to be extra tasty then just make sure to cast the magical spell, "moe moe kyuuuuun"!!! The maids are very hospitable and fun. (Shoutout to Latte and Riri!) The head maid was an excellent hostess for the event. I really enjoyed the dances and interactive aspect. I went home with a lot of Azur Lane goodies too. They had a lot of items to purchase as well. I'm looking forward to coming back home. (´`Ʃƪ) read more

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Really fun interaction.. the food was good.. first time going to a maid cafe had alot fun with some of my friends. Worth going again.

So cute, great service, and the food and drinks are so good!! The chekis are so cute to have! Maid Riri is one of my favorite maids she makes everything fun and the conversation with her are so great to have. read more

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The best cafe I ever go too!! The maids are sweet and the food is sooo tasty!! My sister comes with me in case I wanna feel safe! :) I have too much of those silly chekis I took with the maids LOL XD it was amazing! read more

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My first time at a maid cafe was interesting. I have no other base of judgement, but the maids were really nice and made my experience unique. The dessert was alright, but I knew it was for the experience. We got the strawberry ice cream thing, a flavored soda, and a coffee(I can't remember what they're called) the ambience was unique and vibrant. I would recommend this unique experience. read more

I've been to Asayoru Maid Cafe a couple of times, and I really enjoy the ambiance and welcoming atmosphere. It can be a little intimidating to visit a maid cafe at first since there's a specific process for ordering and receiving food and services, but the maids are very sweet and take the time to explain everything to newcomers. Parking is easy--there's free parking available in the plaza's parking structure. The hours are straightforward: Asa (morning) runs from 11am-3pm, which feels like a cozy lunchtime vibe, and Yoru (night) runs from 5pm-9pm, more like a dinner hangout. Each time slot has its own unique vibe and menu, but the same cute and thoughtful service. Personally, I like coming in the morning because it feels more like a traditional cafe, complete with cute background music. I can even bring my laptop to work or a notebook to journal. The maids are super friendly--even when I don't know what to say, they're always kind and welcoming. At night you can see the maids sing and dance, and sometimes they even have amazing collabs! The food is typical cafe entrees, but I recently had their caprese sandwich and it was delicious! Of course, the main highlight is really the service and ambiance. I'd highly recommend visiting--whether you're going solo or with a group of friends. Moe, moe, kyun~! read more

Asayoru Maid Cafe - ice coffee with sea salt foam - Themed Cafes Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Me and bf talked about dining at a maid cafe for shits and giggles. Bf is a normie and I am a weeb. We've heard about Asayoru being at Barcadia initially before relocating in MPK at the Atlantic Time Square plaza. We didn't really know what to expect since it was our first time ever giving this place a go. The experience is superrrrr kawaii! Staff are always in character and really fun to interact with. They draw cute little things on your food and tailor it to your experience. Sae, Poyo, and Latte were there for the day. Ended up getting a cheki with Latte since we interacted with her the most. While the food didn't wow me, the overall experience and hospitality is super fun. I got a mango green tea with star jellies and surprisingly it wasn't too sweet. Latte gave us some lore about Kon and their maid mascot Milky. Everything is so brightly lit and nicely decorated! There's additional things you can order like games or requesting for a performance. There were even people studying and have their favs they interact with the most. You can defo tell who the regs are lol. This is a really unique experience to try and sgv is blessed to have a gem like Asayoru. They really do know their demographic and their niche. I'm returning since I haven't tried their desserts yet, but my bigger weeb sister is coming with me. Moe moe kyun :3 read more

Asayoru Maid Cafe - Kon's meteor conquest - hamburg steak - Themed Cafes Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Really cute place! My girl friend and I came here for lunch this past week and service was excellent! We got to try their new bento boxes, which were delicious. Also loved their magical drinks that came with a cute skit. I believe they serve high tea here too so definitely looking forward to coming back here for their high tea! read more

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Came here on a Thursday night with my girlfriend (who loves Japanese culture) , and was greeted by a very nice maid! Then we were taken inside, which seemed like a hybrid of a cafe/school table setting. Since me and my girlfriend were hungry, we decided to get the food combo, which comes with a drink, entree, soup or salad, and a Polaroid photo with a maid. I got the karage, and honestly, it was just ok. I have had way better karage elsewhere. Nothing special about the miso soup too, but it was good on a cold day (hard to screw up miso soup though). I think if I were to come back, I would just get their dessert combo after having a meal elsewhere. However, I would say the main attraction here is the service from the maids, and probably the best service I have ever gotten. They were very friendly to me and my girlfriend, and they were very interactive. Their energy was very bubbly for sure. I also loved the Polaroids that they took with me and my girlfriend. Overall, I think the maid cafe was a fun experience. Their food is very average, but the maid's service was phenomenal. So that comes out to be a 4 star experience for me. read more

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Such a cute and amazing place to visit. Such nice and respectful staff had such an amazing time plus the food was actually incredible. Definitely make sure to get a polaroid for the memories!! read more

I stopped by this Cafe tonight while waiting to meet up with a couple friends before a movie. We had seen some decent reviews and figured, hey, why not check it out? I got there a little earlier than them and just walked in. Nothing flashy -- I was dressed normal and just curious about the place. There were a few people already at the front, talking to the staff, so I waited. The girl at the desk asked if I had a reservation, which is fair, but the vibe was off. It wasn't welcoming. It felt more like "Why are you here?" than "Hi, welcome in!" As soon as she asked, the group in front of me turned to look, and it honestly felt like I had walked into the wrong room or something. I asked if they had coffee, and the answer was basically: Yes, but only if you dine in. Again, fair enough, but the energy was weird -- like I didn't belong there. That was enough for me. I stepped outside, called my friends, and told them we should go somewhere else. Maybe others have had better experiences, but this just didn't feel like a place that actually wants new customers walking in off the street. read more

Food here is delicious! Super bubbly and cute ambiance. Customer service beyond amazing! read more

Asayoru Maid Cafe - Love this cafe! All the maids are so sweet and nice. Super talented. Moe-moe kyun! - Themed Cafes Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Had a wonderful time at my first maid cafe experience. It was truly eye opening since I've never been to one. Our maid, Sumi, was super attentive and friendly; did not miss a beat in making sure our group was taken care of. My favorite meal was definitely the karage chicken and the strawberry parfait tasted like pocky. It was delicious! Also, a special shoutout to RiRi for showing my boyfriend on how to make a saam (I think that's what it's called ). Everything was honestly made so cute with a personal touch. We will be back!! read more

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Service and the vibes are immaculate. Can't go wrong with adorable maid themed servers who also are amazing performers (they sing and dance). Love coming back to Asayoru Maid Cafe. read more

Asayoru Maid Cafe - Sea salt cream iced coffee - Themed Cafes Near Me - Monterey Park, California

The atmosphere is quite casual and the servers are very helpful to the best of their abilities. The food is a tad expensive but it is worth it just for the experience. The maids are usually rather busy with other guests, so they're not always able to tend to you right away. Also when I was there, there was a bit of a snafu; I ordered coffee but later was told they didn't have sugar and cream. read more

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I was really wanting to like this place. My kiddo was excited to check them out. Based on the reviews I was expecting a great experience. I'm sad to report that I was disillusioned. I'm only going to provide constructive feedback as I do want them to do well. The Maids stayed in character the whole time so I hope that they do receive a decent salary off of the forced 18% gratuity. The food is literally cafeteria food. It would behoove the owner to create at least a couple of high quality signature dishes to give diners a reason to return. The lighting is so bright inside that it feels clinical. There was nothing cozy about this decor. There was nothing playing on the screen so if you are new to the Maid theme, you'd walk out of there not learning anything new. In order for this type of fantasy business to succeed you have to go all in on the fantasy. $85 later for mediocre food and nothing to look at or experience, we will not be returning. I will stick to Little Tokyo for my anime experiences. I hope the owner is able to continue to invest in improving the business because it just doesn't feel ready. It was this empty during our meal which made it very depressing. read more

Asayoru Maid Cafe - This large screen is the majority of the ambiance plus the cardboard posters, nothing else. There's very little creativity to the space. - Themed Cafes Near Me - Monterey Park, California

We love the ASAYORU MAID CAFE! The food is cute and delicious! The service was awesome! They have a lot to do between serving and decorating the food, taking chekis and preforming and every time we have been, they were pretty busy! The service was very specialized so everything took a little extra time but totally worth it!! We would like to give a special shout out to: SAE, RIRI, SAKURIN, LATTE, NICO & LULU for making our birthday celebrations so special! Can't wait to go back! THANK YOU!! read more

Kind of a late review, especially given that they're moving locations soon, but I wanted to get this in before that - on Maid Day! Anyways, they are the real GOATs of the US maid cafe world (which is admittedly not that large, but whatever). As a background, I am not a maid cafe expert or lover. They're kind of cool and okay, but it'd probably not be the kind of thing I go out of my way to attend except for maybe a rare special occasion. That being said, I end up going to Asayoru A LOT because my gf drags me here. So in a sense, I wonder if I can provide the semi-normie point of view. The performances are really high energy and impressive. All of the maids seem like they've mastered a few performances (dancing, singing, etc.) They're definitely really really good dancers and singers, which is super impressive because they're in pretty complicated costumes with relatively complicated shoes. The reason you come to these places is I assume mostly the performances, and they're really good! My favorite performance was actually one maid, I think her name was Maid Dollie, who was able to randomly do a heavy metal performance very well (let the bodies hit the floor). This actually brings me to my next point - is that I think a lot of the performances, maid themes, etc. are all very unique and individualized to the person in question. I think helps a lot in a world where there's not that many maid cafes. I've visited a few when I used to live in Japan and I think Asayoru is basically comparable quality, but they also seem to have far more diverse themes, costumes, personalities, appearances, talents, performances, etc. So that's really cool and nice - and a huge reason why people like this place, I think. That being said, they also have unique themed events and they are are very nice as well. I've been to Christmas and my favorite is Aswoleyoru, where most of the maids are based muscular dudes they find somewhere (only real chads can wear the maid dress.) I got to be princess carried by Maid Walker (a Texas Ranger themed maid). Very nice. One fair warning though - there appear to be some people who are REALLY into this place. Like real mega superfans. And if you want to get into unique events, snatch unique merchandise, etc. etc., prepare to struggle and fight for your life. My only downside I that I hope when they move to the next location, they have some zero-sugar drink options. All the drinks they have are very cute, but too sugary for me. Happy Maid Day! read more

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My first time was amazing!!! I look forward to the next time I return. Thank you, Ms.Moon, for the customer service. read more

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The menu is limited but the food is good with a variety of selections. Desserts are out of this world! I had the fried chicken with fries. You can have it with rice...and with some broccoli. The "maid" who is your waitress will decorate your plate with your favorite character. Mine was a cute bear!. Entertaining with good ambiance. Great with a group of friends read more

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All the maids here are genuinely happy to work here and seem like they truly love what they do! Food is also very good and similar to a Japanese maid cafe, serving dishes like karaage, Katsu curry, omurice, and Takoyaki. I've been coming here to feel at home, and the maids literally welcome you home whenever you visit and are always eager to see you return. Love coming here!!! read more

Way over due review so making this my first review of this year! Many of my friends including myself had an impression that maid cafes in the States were cringe and low effort from seeing some popup maid/butler cafes in anime conventions. When I first saw Asayoru open near me, I thought it'd be cool to just go once and hope it'll leave a positive view into this concept of cafe. Little did I know since the end of 2023, I've been to Asayoru's Arcadia location 20 plus times(including 8 ticketed events). HIGHLY RECOMMEND the special ticketed events! The maid birthday ones are all very unique to each maid and they really show their themes/characters and effort into them. Always look out for the event announcements on their IG cause some of these sell out tickets fast!  I recommend you have at least 2 hours of free time before you go in cause it's not really the full experience being in a rush missing potential performances and absolutely always reserve your seat online on their site 24 hours before you plan to go, especially the weekends. I unfortunately seen people wait an hour plus during peak times and still have no spot. So reserve a spot if you want to save time. Also, if you are blessed with having the most popular maid on regular days, there is a chance they could be really busy(thanks dude that gets a bunch of chekkis with the same maid and left us starving LOL).   So for food and drinks, you should go for the ones for your server maid to do the cute art and the cute magic spells especially the first time. If you want a large portion and don't care for them drawing on your plate, the carne asada fries were my go to when super hungry in the old Arcadia location. I never had horrible food there but however I have had cold entrees from time to time but I don't mind. Their old location shared the kitchen with the Arcade, so I understand they are trying what they can and maids do get busy. The drinks were always good and milk teas were in big cups. Parfaits are super yummy, my favorite one was the custard gingerbread parfait from the Christmas event. I'm definitely having higher food expectations for Monterey Park though. The maids here are some of the sweetest and coolest maids ever. Just to name some personal favorites: Maid Sumi, Riri, Ai, Sakurin, Mitsu, Nico, Jia, and Toki. Never had a bad/rude maid ever. What I actually love more than having the little pictures with the maids is you can see the maids of Asayoru are actually having fun being maids. I think Maid Riri photobombed our group photos twice and once she drew a really detailed ketchup art of herself on my friend's food and she showed it around to everyone, it was so funny. I've seen people bring kids and the maids always have cute interactions with them too. It's always a fun time here. During my visits, I can tell Head Maid Sae is a great boss that puts a lot of dedication to Asayoru and cares for her employees. I admired her even more when I saw how quick she was to stop a "peeping tom" from behind the curtain one time.  I'm so glad Asayoru is the first permanent maid cafe in the 626 as they actually do a great job. The interior of the Arcadia one always felt nice and welcoming with the light blue/white colors. You can tell they didn't just willy nilly put together a "maid cafe". Their maid uniforms are so pretty, they use original art drawn by some of the maids that work there, they actually practice their dancing, and chekki decorating has never been disappointing. I can't wait to visit and continue bringing more friends and having more fun memories at Monterey Park Asayoru. If you are to choose a maid cafe experience for your first time in LA/626, pick Asayoru!!! read more

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Maid is amazing and nice BUT don't ever go their in morning for food. It's so bad, their bento rice taste like was there since world started, the other stuff taste like it's from some kind of microwave food in Costco, the sandwich taste bad but compare to the bento is like nothing. it's like 20$ per before tax. Also the drinks r bad also, their malt chocolate milk taste like dog food but water version(like how could this thing even created???), and tuna sandwich taste like cat food. The only food I would say is good is kimchi and potato/ Egg salad.....but nothing wrong w maid, everyone is energetic and super nice ! Sakurin is super nice and cute... the best read more

So much fun and the food is delicious! The maids are of course incredible and the service is so friendly while the bright space is very welcoming read more

So im leaving 3 stars because I hope my review will be taken seriously and I definitely hope I can make it 5 stars In the future! Ive been here a few times over the last year and once when they were at their old location so im not speaking based off a one time visit. While I have NO Complaints about their friendliness, the vibe and the energy it seems like thats all they focus on and i get it thats a huge part of the experience but i gotta say (and maybe its because ive worked in restaurants for some years) that food quality and wait time for the food is borderline unacceptable and im not speaking about obvious busy days (Im very patient when a place is busy) but ive been here multiple times when its literally just my party and I amd at most 2 or 3 other parties and when the food comes out after about a 35 to 40 minute wait the food has been lukewarm if not actively cold and I cant wrap my head around the wait time when its not busy. The maids arent being asked for decos or performances. They just walk back and forth almost seemingly like theyre unsure of what they gotta do next. So im not sure if this is a BOH issue or FOH. Also, (again maybe its just because ive been a server for years) I feel like it would be better if the maids kinda gave you an update on if the foods coming soon or not (idk if its just been the times I gone but ive been left sitting for quite some time waiting for some sort of acknowledgement. As a server and customer it does a lot to just remind your customer they havent been forgotten and they usually feel more appreciated. Ive never complained about the cold food and just ate it because 1 I was starving and 2, i really just love the maids and dont wanna make it more complicated. So while I appreciate the time and effort they all put into the vibe and the interactions they also need to put a little more effort into their kitchen and wait times when its not even busy. But still, this will never stop me from going because I love my dose of Moe and I would love to hope they can improve as time goes on. read more

Fun place friend took me there for birthday celebration. The staff super cute and friendly. Food is ok will go again.