All About Pokémon Café in Osaka

● The Pokémon Café♪

你好！ I’m Huang from Taiwan.
I’ve been a Pokémon fan since the time of Game Boys. After years of worshipping the most beloved gaming character, you might guess the level of my excitement when I got to visit the Pokémon Café for the first time.

Continuing from the last article about Pokémon Center Osaka DX, I will share with you and the fellow Pokémon fans what I saw at this Pokémon-themed café!

Pokémon Café (reservations only) is located adjacent to Pokémon Center Osaka DX on the 9th floor of Daimaru Shinsaibashi Department Store, which is directly connected underground with Osaka Metro’s Shinsaibashi Station (Exit 4).

I was thrilled to be welcomed by Pikachu in front of the Café, and my visit to the world of Pokémon began…♪

●Into the Pokémon World!

Pikachu was everywhere inside the café. And I mean EVERYWEHRE.
Pikachu posters on the walls, Pikachu plushies dining at a table, even the ceiling lights were designed like Monster Balls! I also found Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly towards the back of the café. I felt at ease, being immersed in the world of Pokémon.

●Chinese Lunch Sets, Pokémon Style

Because of its popularity, there is a 90-minute time limit at the café. It was a bit hard to choose from a great selection of Pokémon themed menu but I ordered right away to maximize my time.

The Pikachu Chinese Restaurant’s Set Menu featuring Pikachu’s Veggie-Meaty Ramen and Pancham Bun (3,300 incl. tax) sounded good to my empty stomach.

I was impressed, to say the least. Pikachu’s cute face floated on top of my ramen bowl–made with eggs, carrots, and seaweed, it was just like those elaborate Bento Box designs I’d seen online. Pancham-themed dim sum was high quality, too. And the thick, chewy noodles of the Veggie-Meaty Ramen served with various toppings in nice ramen broth created a nice, rich flavor. It was all tasty and exceeded my expectations!

To top off the experience, I got a placemat and a coaster with Pikachu design (wearing Chinese attire) on them☆彡 (They came free with my order of the Chinese-style set menu.)

●Pokémon Themed Food & Dessert Menus

※This image is for illustration purposes only. Actual items may differ from the picture.

There were so many things on the menu I wanted to try. I decided to reserve the Pikachu Plate for next visit. Or the Eevee Plate…or Snorlax’s Tummy Filling Nap Lunch Plate… Agh! It’s just hard to decide when everything looks tasty and filling.

For little Pokémon fans, the Kids Plate includes a Pikachu Hamburger♪ By the way, a bunch of Pikachus are hiding in these Plates. Make sure to find them as you enjoy the food.

＜A Selection from the Food Menu＞
Everybody’s Favorite Pikachu Plate! (1,848 yen incl. tax)
Everyone’s Attracted to Eevee Plate (1,848 yen incl. tax)
Snorlax’s Tummy Filling Nap Lunch Plate (1,958 yen incl. tax)
Pokémon Café Kids Plate -The Pikachu Hamburger- (1,078 yen incl. tax)

※This image is for illustration purposes only. Actual items may differ from the picture.

The Drink Menu was equally impressive and elaborate.
In Eevee’s milk tea, a financier is used as the tail. Gengar’s wicked smile is very much alive in the Gengar’s smoothie, with Confuse Ray actually glowing in the glass.
Mix Au Lait made with the nourishing Moomoo Milk is another one that piqued my interest (lol)

＜A Selection from the Drink Menu＞
Say Hello to Eevee’s Royal Milk Tea (1,298 yen incl. tax)
Coffee (hot or iced) with a Pikachu Tail Cookie (880 yen incl. tax)
Gengar’s Confuse Ray Smoothie (990 yen incl. tax)
Mix Au Lait Berry (1,100 yen incl. tax)

After spending some time looking at the menu, I ordered a “Choose Your Pokémon Latte” (770 yen incl. tax). As you might guess from its name, you can choose from a wide selection of Pokémon characters to be drawn on your latte. I chose Eevee♪

And no, I didn’t forget to order a dessert.
I got myself Pokémon Café’s Pikachu Souffle Pancake (1,848 yen incl. tax)☆ The fluffy Pikachu shaped souffle pancake served with colorful fruits, cream, and a flaky pie in the shape of Pikachu’s tail was perfect for Instagram♪

I loved my special desserts. Needless to say, it didn’t take me long to finish it!

●Get the Most Out of the Visit

For first timers, the Café has prepared a multilingual How to Enjoy Pokémon Café sheet. It’s written in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. I made sure to follow all five tips provided!

No. 1. Pokémon placemat. I received a free placemat as soon as I sat down!
The design is chosen at random. Mine had Palafin on it.

No. 2. Pokémon Coaster. I ordered a drink and got me a free Pokémon coaster☆彡
To determine what character will be on your coaster, you get to play a little game. Hooray! I got a Wiglett coaster for free♪

Wait a minute. You get a free coaster when you order a drink? I should keep ordering more drinks… (lol)

※The design of coasters changes depending on the season.

No. 3. Pokémon Café’s original merch!

It was fun to look for Pikachu and Meowth plushies hidden near the café entrance. ⤴ Dressed in Pokémon Café staff uniform, both were so cute.

No. 4. Pokémon Café’s original tableware.
Pikachu and Eevee shaped plates, Monster Ball bowls…♪ Ditto is transforming into Pikachu…? A plate. Maybe that’s what I’ll get.

No. 5. Lastly, make a great Pokémon Café experience♡
Which was easy, because I‘d already made a great Pokémon Café experience as I spent my time there. It’s a great place to come with friends and family, and it’s a great place to come and enjoy some alone time♪ I think I’ve become a Pokémon Café Master already?

●Meet Pikachu♡

You can meet Pokémon at Pokémon Café’s events. I got to meet Pikachu dressed as Pikachu Chinese Restaurant staff.

We watched Pikachu dance to music♪ It was so much fun. He spun around, his ears wiggled, every move was adorable♡

※This picture was taken with a special permission.

Thanks for a great time, Pikachu!
I hope you’ll get to meet Pikachu when you visit the Pokémon Café♪

※Pikachu may not always make appearance due to unforeseen circumstances. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

●Reservation Required

Time flies when you’re having a good time. I had a great first visit to Pokémon Café. Pokémon food was cute and yummy, I met Pikachu, I have absolutely no complaints♪

Last but very important. Advance reservation is required at the Pokémon Café. Here’s a quick tip on how to successfully make a reservation.
↓ Reservations can be made on the Café’s website.
https://osaka.Pokémon-café.jp/　

＜A Tip for Making a Reservation＞
You can make a reservation one month ahead, but it fills up quickly because everyone wants to go!
What not everyone may not realize is that reservations open at 6:00 pm (Japan Time) 31 days before. So, the smart thing to do is to be ready right when the reservations open–we suggest you get ready by 5:50 pm (Japan Time) 31 days before the day you want to go to the Café.

Get your reservation and come see Pikachu♪

※Due to limited availability, merchandise may be sold out.
※Prices and the availability of the goods introduced in this article are current as of the day of the interview and may change without notice.
※Pikachu may not be able to make appearance due to unforeseen circumstances. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
※Reservations are availably only on the Café’s website. Please note no reservation will be taken by phone.

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