Tokyo & Osaka’s Pokémon Cafes Reveal 3rd Line-Up Of Sword and Shield Themed Food

09.March.2020 | ANIME&GAME / FOOD

The Tokyo (Nihonbashi) and Osaka (Shinsaibashi) branches of the Pokémon Cafe are releasing their third line-up of menu items in collaboration with Pokémon Sword and Shield which will be served between March 20 and May 29 this year. The second line-up is still available and will be served until March 19.

 

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are the latest games in the Pokémon video game franchise and were released for the Nintendo Switch on November 15, 2019. The new menu line-up sees appearances from familiar faces including Pikachu, Eevee, Yamper, Zigzagoon (Galar form), and Eiscue.

 

*Dish names are translated from Japanese

Gigantamax Pikachu’s Naughty Octopous Rice Plate – ¥2,178 (Tax Included)

This hearty portion of octopus rice is made in the image of Pikachu in his Gigantamax form.

Gigantamax Eevee’s Smiley Hamburger Stew Plate – ¥2,178 (Tax Included)


A hearty stew made in the image of Eevee in its Gigantamax form.

Yamper’s Happy Sandwich Picnic Plate – ¥1,848 (Tax Included)

This picnic-on-a-plate meal features the adorable Yamper, who is served with a tasty salad.

Galar Zigzagoon’s Crunchy Cookie Tiramisu – ¥1,738 (Tax Included)

This crunchy cookie tiramisu features a cute recreation of Zigzagoon in its Galar form.

Ice Face Eiscue’s Shivering Panna Cotta – ¥1,628 (Tax Included)

As you fork through this cute Eiscue panna cotta, you’ll discover a special and delicious treat inside.

 

Jump into the video game world of Pokémon Sword and Shield at the hugely popular Pokémon Cafes in Tokyo and Osaka.

 

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