Pokemon Cafe - Dining Experience
One highlight of Japan was dining at the official Pokemon Cafe in Tokyo.
Besides eating kawaii Pokemon themed Japanese food it was a dining experience with a gachapon style game for a coaster, entertainment with a special guest Pokemon, and shopping opportunity galore as it is in a Department Store (both Tokyo and Osaka).
HOW TO BOOK:I essentially just navigated to reservations at the official website- https://www.pokemoncenter-online.com/cafe/en/. and if you see a blue slot on a calendar- click it quick! Reservations open up 31 days in advance at 5 PM Tokyo Time [i.e. 1 AM Pacific Standard Time in California].
The booking experience was stressful as I didn't get a reservation 31 days in advance, but did get it 2 days before. Also- they have limited edition coasters you can purchase ONLY in advance, up to 3 per person, and I wish I bought more of these.
Don't give up if you can't get a reservation in advance!
On a Sunday night I saw 4-6 people in groups of 2 still get in on standby- maybe it is easier on weekdays too.
Location:
Tokyo - Pokémon Cafe (Nihonbashi, Tokyo) Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building（5F).
The Mall can be a bit confusing to navigate, but there are signs pointing, and if you see the Pokemon Center Tokyo DX
- it is right next to the cafe entrance:
They have signs indicating the next seating group to queue- but if you get there early you can shop at the Pokemon center.
On the hallway they had a map and some signs.
The dining room:
English guide of experience:
THE FOOD and Drink:
All the food items were pretty decent! No complaints about food.
Chocolate Dessert
Other Decor:
Overall, after the meal and shopping it was about 2-3 hours, and it was a really fun meal and the Cafe dining experience is a must in Tokyo or Osaka if you're a Pokemon fan!
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