The family festival will take place on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 at No Label Brewing, with more than 100 vendors, Asian street food, sumo tournaments, cosplay contests, and all-day entertainment.
The Otaku Food Festival returns this weekend to the Houston area with two days of Asian street food, anime, and family activities in Katy.
The event will take place at No Label Brewing, located at 5351 1st St., with free admission for the public. This weekend’s edition is part of the festival’s summer tour and will feature a One Piece-themed experience.
The festival will begin Saturday, May 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and will continue Sunday, May 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Organizers recommend bringing cash for purchases inside the event.
The activity will bring together more than 100 vendors of food, anime, drinks and goods for sale to the public. The lineup is designed for families, fans of Japanese pop culture, and visitors seeking a free weekend outing.
The festival will occupy No Label Brewing for two days
No Label Brewing will be the festival’s venue in Katy, one of the stops on the Otaku Food Festival Texas One Piece Tour.
The event will occupy the brewery space with vendors, themed activities, photo areas and daytime entertainment. Although entry is free, attendees will need to pay for foods, drinks, or products they purchase inside the festival.
Parking on-site will be free, according to the event information. For those planning to attend with family or in a group, the recommendation to bring cash may help avoid issues with vendors who do not accept digital payments.
The Katy location makes the festival a weekend option for Houston-area residents, especially for those seeking family activities outside downtown.
More than 100 vendors will offer food, drinks and anime goods
The festival’s offering will include Asian street food and options inspired by various regional cuisines.
Among the options mentioned by the event are Japanese food, Taiwanese bubble tea, Filipino dishes, Thai food, bao, noodles and Vietnamese spring rolls. The vendor mix also includes beverages, anime merchandise, and sale items for attendees.
The festival was presented as an experience blending food, anime and cultural entertainment. That combination has made the Otaku Food Festival one of the largest recurring food and anime events in the Houston area.
Free admission allows visitors to tour the festival without paying an admission fee. However, those who want to try foods or buy products will need to do so directly with the participating vendors.
The program includes sumo, cosplay and voice actor appearances
In addition to the food, the Otaku Food Festival will offer entertainment throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday.
The program includes sumo tournaments, voice actor appearances, cosplay contests and photo spaces. The activities are designed to appeal to both anime fans and families seeking a visual, active and accessible event.
The One Piece-themed experience is also part of this weekend’s edition. The event encourages visitors to attend in cosplay and engage with anime culture.
For those who do not usually attend conventions or anime festivals, the street-food format can make the event more accessible. Visitors can go for the food vendors, the family activities, or the anime-related spaces.
Schedule, Location and Next Stop of the Festival
The Otaku Food Festival will be held on Saturday, May 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, May 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The venue will be No Label Brewing, at 5351 1st St., Katy. Admission to the festival will be free and on-site parking will also be available at no cost.
If you can’t attend this weekend, the Otaku Food Festival Texas One Piece Tour will return to the Houston area on July 4 and 5 at B52 Brewery in Conroe.
