J.S. PANCAKE CAFE x The Very Hungry Caterpillar Collaborative Café Unveils Menu

26.September.2018 | FOOD

Japanese pancake shop J.S. PANCAKE CAFE is set to collaborate with the internationally beloved picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle at 12 of its J.S.PANCAKE CAFE branches and 1 of its J.S. FOODIES branches from October 3, 2018.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a children’s picture book designed, written and illustrated by American author Eric Carle. It was first published in 1969 and has gone on to be translated in over 60 languages worldwide with over 44 million copies sold. Carle is lauded for his skill with colour, and his vivid imagination will be faithfully brought to life in the pancakes served at the cafés.

The cafés will run for four months from October to January next year during which they will serve sweet pancakes that will depict the growth and tale of the caterpillar. During the first month, October, they will serve French toast style pancakes that represents the sun on the morning that the caterpillar was born. Under the gleaming smile of the sun sits a bed of colourful fruits, all of which serves as the beginning scene to the caterpillars growth.

In November, customers can look forward to fried apple pancakes which represent the caterpillar growing as he eats more fruits. It recreates the scene of him crawling out of the apple. The dish is also mixed with autumn-time ingredients like nuts and figs.

There’s also a dish called “Harapeko Aomushi Plate” you can order that features the impressive food seen in the story, all served on one plate with spinach pancakes.

As well as all of this there’s also a selection of parfaits and drinks that represent the colourful world of the story.

 

Also, at the flagship shop in Nakano Central Park, the café will completely take on the world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar with designs and decorations. And to celebrate this collaboration, the first 10 people to post #はらぺこあおむしパンケーキ on Instagram on each day from October 3 to 5 will get half price off the “Harapeko Aomushi Plate”  at each café.

Finally, 10 people who eat any of the pancakes will also be selected randomly to receive a limited edition box with merchandise included. This is happening every month for the duration of the event.

 

Explore the wonderful and vivid world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

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  • “THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR CAFE” will be opened at MARRONNIER GATE GINZA

    09.January.2018 | FOOD / SPOT

    The world of “Harapeko Aomushi (The Very Hungry Caterpillar), one of the most loved picture books in the world, will become a café. The café will open from the 18th of January 2018 (Thurs.) in Ginza for a limited time offer!

    The items on the menu of the café will include French toast, omelet rice, Hamburger and pasta which everybody likes.

    The healthy menu items will use lots of fresh and colorful vegetables which is for sure to make customers happy.

    Each menu item is colorful and cute, so you might hesitate to eat it but you will surely be satisfied when you eat it!

     


    Some surprise menus items using the motif of the nursery rhyme called “Harapeko Aomushi no Uta” which are not announced yet, but rumors about these items are gathering much attention.

    Other than the collaborative menu items, they will also offer original foods, desserts and free baby foods.

    A mug cup which depicts the key design will be sold as a limited original goods.

    The world’s first café of “Harapeko Aomushi” will for sure be a place which makes everybody happy. Why not experience this world of Harapeko Aomushi?

     

     

    ◼︎Information

    Harapeko Aomushi Café

    Date: 2018,01,18 (Thurs.) to 08,31 (Fri.)

    ※the café will be closed on 02,19 (Mon.)

    Address: MARRONNIER GATE GINZA 1 (4F), Sunday Brunch, 2-14, 2nd Street, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

    Business hours: 11:00 to 21:00

    ※a reservation must be made before visiting the café (until 17:30).

    You can sit at any seat after 17:30


    URL:www.harapecocafe.com

    TM & © 2018 Eric Carle LLC.

     

  • THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR CAFE in Ginza to release new menu items

    14.May.2018 | FOOD / SPOT

    The café named, HARAPEKO AOMUSHI (THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR) CAFE representing the world of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR announced that they will release new menu items. The items will be available from the 21st of May (Mon.).

    The café is opened in Ginza for a limited time offer. The size of the café is small (only 40 seats). However, the café is gathering much attention with 1,000 customers visited, within a week since opening. TV programs have reported about the café’s high-quality menu items and its growing popularity.

    The well-made interior of the café representing the world of the picture book and the menu items created under the theme of “offering exciting and fun foods” are gaining huge popularity.

    Ringo wo Hitotsu Tabemashita (I ate an apple)

    Price: 1,580 yen

    Futoccho Aomushi no Cheese Cake (Fat caterpillar’s Cheese Cake)

    Price: 1,200 yen

    Otsukisama no Jelly Tea (Moon jelly tea)

    Price: 800 yen

    Ohisama no Jelly Tea (Sun jelly tea)

    Price: 800 yen

    Mizutama to Choucho no Lemon Cheese (Polka-dot and butterfly lemon cheese)

    Price: 1,180 yen

     

    The new menu items have a fresh look, matching the start of summer. I am sure that you will break out in a smile after seeing these precisely-made, cute new menu items.

     

    Why not visit the renewed HARAPEKO AOMUSHI CAFÉ!

     

    ■Information

    HARAPEKO AOMUSHI CAFÉ

    Address: Sunday Branch Maronie Gate Ginza 1 (4F) (2-14, 2nd Avenue, Ginza, Chuoku, Tokyo)

    Period: 2018/1/18 (Thurs.) to 8/31 (Fri.)

    Business hours: 11:00 to 21:00

    *Reservations must be made for those of you who want to visit the cafe before 17:30. Making reservation is unnecessary for those of you who are planning to visit the café after 17:30.

    TEL:03-3567-3366

    Website:http://www.harapecocafe.com

     

  • Miffy Sakura Kitchen & Bakery to Open in Arashiyama, Kyoto

    21.September.2018 | FOOD / SPOT

    The new takeout bakery Miffy Sakura Kitchen will open in Arashiyama, Kyoto on October 3, fusing traditional Japan with Dick Bruna's cute bunny character. The bakery faces the main street that runs from Togetsu-kyo Bridge through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, the most iconic tourist spots of Arashiyama.  

    Vintage Mugs - ¥1,200 (Pre-Tax)

     

    Lunch Bowls - ¥2,000 (Pre-Tax)

      At the bakery you can get your hands on a range of Miffy licensed merchandise as well as a string of exclusive Miffy Sakura Kitchen made in the style of traditional Kyoto pottery and more.   Of course, there's plenty of delicious goodies to get your fingers on too like anpan sweet bread, danish pastries, ice cream, drinks and more, all inspired by Miffy.

    Miffy Anpan - ¥260 (Pre-Tax)

    The Miffy anpan is shaped like Miffy's face which is filled with sweet adzuki bean paste.  

    Miffy Fuku Daruma Bread - ¥350 (Pre-Tax)

    This cute and round Miffy bread is made in the image of a daruma doll and is filled with rich matcha cream. Limited quantity available.  

    Carrot Bread - ¥310 (Pre-Tax)

    Miffy loves carrots, so this one's dedicated to her. It's made with carrot puree and contains an egg salad.  

    Miffy Danish Pastry - ¥500 (Pre-Tax)

    When you sink your teeth into this crunchy toasted pastry your mouth is filled with the sweet taste of butter. You can order it as French toast or enjoy it as a sandwich.  

    Miffy Cube (Matcha & White Chocolate) - ¥230 (Pre-Tax)

    This cubed shaped bread bears the shop's logo and Miffy on the front. You'll get addicted to the sweet white chocolate and bitter matcha inside!     The bakery itself will also be decorated with all things Miffy, so if you're a fan of the cute bunny yourself you'll definitely want to go and visit.  
    ■Information Arashiyama Miffy Sakura Kitchen Address: 20 Sagatenryuji Tsukurimichicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Grand Opening: October 3, 2018   Opening Hours Miffy Kitchen: 10:00am-6:00pm Miffy Bakery: 10:00am-6:00pm   Contact Miffy Kitchen: 075-863-2022 Miffy Bakery: 075-496-4244   Miffy Sakura Kitchen Offiみっふぃー桜きっちん公式サイト:http://www.miffy-sakurakitchen.jp

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