JPN: Pokémon Café (ポケモンカフェ)
For all Pokémon fans out there! Dessert was good!
Even though the main aim of going to Tokyo, Japan in mid-March last year was to catch a glimpse of the early-blooming sakura (lit. cherry blossom), I also took the opportunity to visit Pokémon Café in the Nihonbashi district. Prior reservation is a must, and I was so lucky to be able to get a slot for that trip.
Even though the main aim of going to Tokyo, Japan in mid-March last year was to catch a glimpse of the early-blooming sakura (lit. cherry blossom), I also took the opportunity to visit Pokémon Café in the Nihonbashi district. Prior reservation is a must, and I was so lucky to be able to get a slot for that trip.
The Tokyo branch is the world's first permanent Pokémon-themed eatery. At the point of writing, there's another branch of Pokémon Café in the Shinsaibashi district in Osaka.
Eevee Plate ¥1,580 (~S$20.30)
Taste: 6.5/10
The Japanese writing of the dish on the menu is イーブイプレート. Arranged on, well, an Eevee's face-shaped plate were some food items reminiscent of a Japanese kid's lunch box. For the carbohydrates, there were rice burger with stir-fried beef and spaghetti with tomato sauce that was a bit dry. The lightly breaded chicken cutlet topped with brown sauce was pretty good, but the star-shaped tater tots could be crispier. Lastly, the salad topped with tuna chunks was adequately fresh. Pika's advice: It's possible to bring the plate home for an additional fee.
Pikachu Curry ¥1,480 (~S$19.05)
Taste: 7.5/10
The Japanese writing of the dish on the menu is ピカチュウカレー. Of course, I just couldn't leave the café without ordering something related to Pikachu. Though not the best, I enjoyed the dark-coloured curry that was thick and sweet enough for my liking. Though it might appear to be meatless, it wasn't actually the case. There were only a little bit of minced meat though. As for the rice, it had a hint of saffron.
Jigglypuff Cheesecake ¥1,080 (~S$13.90)
Taste: 8.5/10
The Japanese writing of the dish on the menu is プリンのチーズケーキ. The dessert, which literally jiggled when I shook the plate, was the best. I wasn't expecting a lot from it, but the cheesecake was delightfully rich and velvety. It was accompanied by two musical note cookies that were quite buttery, as well as berries and whipped cream.
Mix Au Lait (Berry) ¥1,000 (~S$12.85)
Taste: 8/10
The Japanese writing of the drink on the menu is ミックスオレ ベリー. Miltank's moomoo milk, anyone? It was fun following the verbal instructions in Japanese given by server, while my BFF took a video of me mixing the ingredients. The fresh milk tasted pretty light, blending in harmony with the sweetness of the berry syrup and the slight tartness of the fresh raspberries and blueberries.
Melon's Rating
Taste: 7.5/10
Ambience: 8/10
Service: 8.5/10
Overall: 8/10
Do look forward to a future post in my travel blog that shall cover the entire experience at the café besides the food and beverage.
Pokémon Café
(ポケモンカフェ)
2-11-2 Nihonbashi
5/F Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Chuo, Tokyo
Japan
(Daily: 10.30am - 9.30pm)
*Prices quoted are subject to 8% VAT.
Have a nice meal,
Cliff(y)
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