For a limited time this autumn, two pop up cafes dedicated to the cartoon duo Tom and Jerry will be taking place in Tokyo and Osaka. There will be a variety of themed eats, drinks, and desserts on offer, with the main dishes all focusing on cheese as the central ingredient.
The main dishes include:
Jerry Cheese Omelet Rice (¥ 1,600 + tax)
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BOOM! Macaroni & Cheese Burger (¥ 1,700 + tax)
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Rolling meatball pasta (¥ 1,500 + tax)
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There are also numerous desserts including a tiramisu (¥ 1,400 + tax), a cheesecake parfait (¥ 1,400 + tax), and a petite cake plate (¥ 1,000 + tax).
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Along with the dishes on offer, the events will offer some exclusive merchandise for sale, including the likes of key chains, sticker sets, magnets, tote bags, and coffee mugs. The full repertoire of items available can be found here.
Reservations can be made in advance for either of the cafe locations on the official event website.
Getting there
Tokyo Event:
From Thursday, October 7, 2021 ~ Sunday, December 5, 2021
The Tokyo event takes place at the Shinjuku Box Cafe & Space, which is located on the B1F of the Lumine EST Department Store. The store is directly connected to Shinjuku Station, which is served by numerous lines including the JR Yamanote, Chuo, and Shonan-Shinjuku Lines, the Toyo Metro Marunouchi Line, and the Odakyu Odawara Line.
Osaka Event:
From Friday, October 8, 2021 ~ Sunday, November 14, 2021
The Osaka event takes place at the Abeno Contact cafe, which is located just four minutes on foot from Tennoji Station. The station is served by the JR West Osaka Loop Line, the Hanwa Line, the Yamatoji Line, the Osaka Metro Midōsuji Line, and the Tanimachi Line.
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