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Pokémon fans, rejoice. Earlier this year, Tokyo's only Pokémon Cafe announced it would be closing in March for renovations. Those renovations are soon coming to an end, as the eatery is reopening later this month with a few surprises.
The interior isn't the only thing that's been renovated – the menu's gotten an upgrade too. Take your pick of the Pikachu curry (¥2,530), Eevee pancakes (¥2,090), Mimikyu omelette (¥2,530), Snorlax teriyaki burger (¥2,530) and other themed food and drink items.
For a sweet treat, go for the new chocolate and berry Pika Pika Parfait (¥2,090). Classic items like the Gengar smoothie will still be around, but for the most part the menu has been completely revamped, so there's plenty of new stuff to try out.
A part of the café's renovations includes an area for the 'Let’s Make a Pika Pika Parfait' show. The 10-minute performance takes place throughout the day and features an appearance by Chef Pikachu, Waitress Pikachu or Pastry Chef Pikachu, who will show up to, well, make a Pika Pika Parfait. Talk about kawaii.
But the surprises don't stop there. With the purchase of any drink, you receive one of three 30th-anniversary Pokémon stickers available only at the café. The stickers are first-come, first-served and only available while supplies last, so make your reservations fast.
The Pokémon Cafe re-opens in Tokyo (and Osaka) June 17, but reservations for June have already filled up. Reservations for July 8 onward are available starting June 7 at 6pm JST – keep your eye on the reservations page here.
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