Pokémon Café – An Exclusive Sneak Pik(achu) At Its Menu!

The last time we talked about our childhood dream coming true, it was when we announced the launch of the first Pokémon café in Singapore. Since then, we’ve been curious about the café’s menu. Will there be a local twist to its dishes? How extensive is the menu? After travelling across the land and searching far and wide, we’re proud to say that we’ve found the ultimate prize – the menu of the Pokémon Café. We know, this is totally our destiny.

From 27^th May – 31^st July 2016, the Pokémon Café will be serving an array of Pikachu Pokémon themed mains, desserts and drinks that’ll satisfy the inner Pokémon master in you. Ready to find out what they are? Turn your cap backwards Ash Ketchum style and let’s go!

Mains

The menu may not be extensive, but rest assured that having your rice served in the shape of Pikachu’s face will have you forget that in no time. Amongst the list is the Pikachu Smiling Rice Omelettte with Magma Sauce $25. Pikachu’s face is shaped with saffron rice and is accompanied by omelette ears.

Another intriguing combination is Battle on Pikachu! Level-up with Rare Candy $20, a dish that consists of beef patty, mashed potatoes and vegetables in the shape of a Pokéball. We’re not too sure what the Rare Candy is, but we’re hoping that it’ll level-up the dish.

Equally intriguing is the Special Move “Fire Blast”! $20. A possible rice-in-a-pan dish, this dish is probably one that best fits its name.

Dessert

Talk about seriously adorable-looking desserts. Starting off with Pikachu’s “Thunder Shock” Parfait $15, this sponge cake looks too good to be eaten. Accompanied by a crackling cotton candy ball, this dessert will satisfy your sugar craving for sure.

A cream puff and cotton candy, the Pokéball Cream Puff! $20 even allows customers to decorate the dessert with a choco pen. Not much to do with the theme but this interactive dessert is pretty interesting.

The usual pancakes and maple syrup takes on an adorable twist with Pikachu’s Sweeeeet Pancake $20. On a serious note, we’re hoping that the number of ‘e’s is not representative of the dessert’s sugar level.

Finally something that’s not Pikachu related, the Special Move Hydro Pump $15 is made of jelly, candy, white chocolate, and custard cream in the shape of a Pokéball. We’d have liked it better if the jelly is in the shape of Squirtle but guess Pikachu remains the star of the show.

Drinks

A combination of passion fruit soda and mango sherbet, the “Volt Tackle” Soda promises to give customers a tingling sensation that hopefully is more pleasant than what its name suggests.

If you’re more of a coffee person, you’ll most likely appreciate the Pikachu Latte.

Do note that the Hot $8 and Iced $9 versions come in different forms so if you’re unsure about which to get, you can always make a decision based on the aesthetics.

Ready to eat them all? As aesthetically pleasing as the dishes may be, we have to admit that to pay for them is the real test. As a witty friend of ours so rightly asked, is this Poké-a-hole-in-your-wallet café worth its price tag? We’ll leave it to you to decide.

Pokemon Cafe
Address: #04-05 Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria St, S188021
Tel: 6338 0135
Date: 27 May to 31 July 2016
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 9:30pm

(Header Image by wallpapercave, words by writer)

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Not Ulu Anymore! Here’s A Peek At Decathlon’s City Square Mall Store

Last month, we wrote about Decathlon’s flagship store. It’s all the way at Bedok, so far away from the rest of Singapore, that we aptly named the article – ‘Decathlon: So Ulu But You Still Must Visit‘. Clearly, we’re great fans of Decathlon.

This French-based sporting goods retailer has brought affordability and a massive variety of sports apparel and equipment to our sunny island. Do you know that all of Decathlon’s products are designed, tested, and manufactured within their own facilities? This enables them to maintain the high quality of their products and keep prices affordable.

Being typical Singaporeans who want to try everything before we buy, Decathlon’s testing zones have been a huge plus point – you can do a test run of a scooter or bicycle before you buy.

So, when we heard about Decathlon opening a new store at City Square Mall, we literally did a little dance. Decathlon is no longer ulu! Thanks to the gracious folks at Decathlon, we were given a sneak little peek at their City Square Mall outlet yesterday. Here goes!

Decathlon City Square Mall

The regular Decathlon store is usually stand-alone, like their flagship store at Bedok. But this new store at City Square Mall is conceptualised as a sMall – a store-in-mall concept to adapt to the dense city scape of Singapore.

Situated at a central location at City Square Mall (closest MRT is Farrer Park), this new outlet is much more convenient than the one at Bedok.

Despite being smaller in size, this store carries almost everything. It boasts about 80-90% of the variety of products offered by the flagship. Both stores also provide sporting gear for more than 50 different sports. From kayaking to hiking, you name it, they have it.

Having visited Decathlon so many times, we’re still amazed at how indisputably affordable Decathlon products are.

Just like this Arpenaz 10 bagpack which costs only $3.90! Cheaper than chicken rice, they say. We wholeheartedly agree!

(Our editor bought this bag in the same colour as the one shown above. When she bought it, it was $4.90.) Decathlon made a decision to further drop the price to $3.90, permanently. Wow, we’re mind-blown.

Just like the Bedok store, testing zones have also been set up for customers. Feel free to get a feel of your product before purchase. This is some next-level customer service, especially for sporting goods retailers.

Also available here is their bicycle workshop where customers can bring in their bicycles for repair and maintenance for a fee, regardless of brand.

Other than this new outlet, Decathlon plans to increase their store-count in Singapore to the 20s within the next 10 years. If you’ve been putting off your visit to this sporting goods mega-store because of its previously ulu location, your excuse is no more!

Decathlon City Square Mall
Opening day: Sat, 21 May 2016
Location: 180 Kitchener Road, #02-03 City Square Mall, S208539
Opening hours: 10am – 10pm daily
Closest MRT Station: Farrer Park MRT (North-East Line)

If you’re still not sure what Decathlon is about, also read Decathlon: So Ulu But You Still Must Visit. Here’re 5 Reasons! to learn more about Decathlon’s affordable prices, wide range of products, and attentive staff, to name a few.

We also enjoyed this funny video of theirs.

Have a blast at Decathlon’s City Square Mall, and let us know how your trip went!

Brought to you by Discover SG x Decathlon.

Also read: Cycle X Makan – 5 Best Food And Night Cycling Paths In SG

Cycle X Makan – 5 Best Food And Night Cycling Paths In SG

Picture this: you’re on a bicycle gliding down the beautifully paved roads of Singapore under the bright moonlight, only stopping for pedestrians and some of the best supper dishes in town. A breeze comes and goes, and the sights keep changing.

Not only is night cycling fun, it is also healthy. According to an Al Ameen Eating Corner
Address: #01-11, 35 Marsiling Industrial Estate Road 3 (Along Woodlands Ave 5), Singapore 739065
Tel: +65 6891 0893
Opening Hours: 24 hours

Boon Tong Kee
Address: 399/401/403 Balestier Road, Singapore 329801
Tel: +65 6254 3937
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 AM – 4.45 PM, 5.30 PM – 4.30 AM, and Sunday 11 AM – 4.45 PM and 5.30 PM – 3 AM

The Roti Prata House
Address: 246M Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 574370
Tel: +65 6459 5260
Opening Hours: Friday to Saturday 24 hours, Sunday to Thursday 7 AM – 2 AM

Fatboy’s The Burger Bar
Address: 187 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574335 / 1 Jalan Rajah #01-01 Singapore 329133
Tel: +65 6252 8780 / +65 6268 8690
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 4 PM – 12 midnight, Friday to Sunday 12 PM – 12 midnight

The Bay Watch

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This has got to be one of the most underrated cycling paths in Singapore, especially if you don’t happen to live in the neighbourhoods mentioned in the route. Not only will you get an insight into what each estate is like, from the changing architecture to late night food options, you might even get to see various animals, from otters to roosters, going about their day in the concrete jungle.

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Food options nearby include Alexandra Village Food Centre and Zion Riverside Food Centre. If you’re hitting up the Zion Riverside Food Centre, make sure to reach by 1030 PM to dine like royalty. Famous stalls there include Noo Cheng Adam Road Prawn Noodle and Zion Road Fried Kwayteow.

Route (45 minutes): Holland Village, Commonwealth Crescent, Margaret Drive, Alexandra Canal Linear Park, Alexandra Park Connector, Zion Road, Gardens by the Bay

Alexandra Village Food Centre
Address: 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, Singapore 150120

Zion Road Fried Kway Teow (Stall 17)
Address: 70 Zion Road, Singapore 247792
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 12 PM – 2.30 PM, 6.30 PM – 11 PM (Closed every other Monday)

Noo Cheng Adam Road Prawn Noodle (Stall 4)
Address: 70 Zion Road, Singapore 247792
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 12 PM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 11.30 PM, Saturday to Sunday (as well as PH) 12 PM – 1 AM

So, which route will you go for? Whichever path you choose, just don’t forget to follow Singapore’s PCN etiquette guide. If you’re cycling at night, ensure that your bicycle lights are turned on, and keep a safe distance from others on the road, even when there’s no traffic! It’s time to work out… and enjoy some good food while you’re at it.

Did we miss out your favourite night cycling route? Drop us a tip!

Also read: Hipster Hawkers: 5 Stalls That Are Redefining Hawker Culture

NYC’s Wildly Popular Burger Joint Is Here: Booze, Burgers, & More

Burger Joint is known as THE underground burger joint from New York, and their mysterious “anti-gourmet” burgers have finally reached Singapore.

Located along the hip Amoy Street, look for their neon burger sign and find your way in through the back door at Gemmill Lane. Head in and you’ll yourself in a cosy, diner-style space, with scribbles, posters, and graffiti on the walls. Feel free to leave your mark there too!

Burger Joint prides itself in offering unpretentious, all-American burgers; the complete opposite of fancy gourmet burgers. Simplicity and taste reign supreme at this burger spot, with the highlight of each paper-wrapped burger being the ingredients- juicy patties, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese.

Hate tomatoes? Like your beef rare? Customise your burger as per the instructions on the wall, add a few squirts of ketchup and mustard, and voila, you can enjoy your burger exactly the way you want it.

And don’t forget to order up some fries and a milkshake or two. Apart from typical milkshake flavours like strawberry and chocolate, you can also opt for alcoholic versions with additional shots of booze like Baileys and Amaretto.

Speaking of booze, Burger Joint has a selection of craft beers on tap as well. Their selection includes Sweden’s Omnipollo, London’s Weird Beard, California’s Heretic, and more. TGIF, anyone?

While this burger spot has gained fame in The Big Apple, online reviews on the newly opened branch in Singapore seems mixed at the moment, so we say it’s best to try Burger Joint out yourself. And if you do, let us know if you liked it!

For burger fans, this might be your next go-to spot for a good old all-American burger. And with its location along the popular Amoy Street, we’re pretty sure the hipster crowd will be checking this place out too.

Burger Joint SG
Address: #01-03, 115 Amoy St, Singapore 069935
Phone: 6221 8648
Opening hours: 11am – 12am daily

Also read: A.R.C. – The Café All Hipsters Dream About

(Header image credit: original pictures from Burger Joint Singapore, edited by author.)

7 Ladies’ Night Deals In SG You & Your Gal Pals Need to Know

We have a love-hate relationship with Wednesdays. With it being the third day of the week, Hump Day starts from hours 6AM to 6PM and turns into Ladies Night when the Sun goes out.

For those who are unfamiliar with the concept of Ladies Night, it is a night where women get special deals just to be present at a venue. This can range from free entry to discounts to lucky draws at bars and clubs where Ladies Night is observed.

While Ladies Night typically happens on a Wednesday, some watering holes do organise it on other days of the week instead, like kyō which hosts it on Thursdays instead. Without further ado, here’s our list!

1-Altitude

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Whether you’re a rooftop bar connoisseur or a first-timer to skyline parties, we strongly advise taking the elevator all the way up to the 61st floor where 1-Altitude is located.

Deal: Ladies enjoy free entry into 1-Altitude all night long, along with $10 Martinis available as well.

1-Altitude
Address: 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
Tel: +65 6438 0410
Opening Hours: Fri & Sat 6PM – 4AM; Sun 6PM– 12AM; Mon & Tue 6PM–2AM; Wed & Thu 6PM – 3AM

kyō

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Open four nights every week, dance club kyo is a little different from its peers with its Ladies Night being held on a Thursday instead of a Wednesday. But you can be sure to still have a good time letting your hair down and moving your feet to the music.

Deal: Ladies will get to enjoy free entry into kyo on Thursday nights, and receive free vodka cranberry from 10PM to 2AM.

kyō
Address: 133 Cecil Street, Keck Seng Tower, #B1-02, Singapore 069535
Tel: +65 8299 8735
Opening Hours: Wed & Thu 10PM – 3AM; Fri 10PM – 3.30AM; Sat 10PM – 4.30AM

f Club

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Be transported back to the French Renaissance with chandeliers, red velvet furniture and portraits hanging off the walls with f Club, a relatively new dance club conveniently located in Clarke Quay.

The club understands the power of going online, and gives out a booklet of 12 drink coupons every week for Ladies Night.

Deal: Put that smartphone to good use by registering for f Club’s drink coupons 6338 3158
Opening Hours: Wed 9PM to 3AM; Thu & Fri 10PM to 3AM; Sat 10PM – 4AM

Bang Bang

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“Don’t take yourself so seriously.” That’s Bang Bang’s tagline, motto and mission all bundled into one. And it really doesn’t, with giant bear mascots and cages and wild nights. Just don’t forget to leave your serious bone outside.

Bang Bang
Address: 7 Raffles Boulevard, Pan Pacific Hotel, Marina Square, Singapore 039595
Tel: +65 8127 2808
Opening Hours: Wed 10PM to 6AM; Fri & Sat 10PM to 6AM
RSVP link: 

Lobby Lounge
Address: Level 32, 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961
Tel: +65 6922 6988
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 9AM – 12AM, Sat & Sun 10AM to 12AM

Gem Bar

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On the surface, Gem Bar may seem totally normal. Just another watering hole on Ann Siang Hill. But once you look a little deeper, you’ll find that it is notoriously cheeky, i.e. the perfect place for you ladies to spend an evening at. Its Ladies Night, which is held on Thursdays, is affectionately dubbed G-Spot Ladies Night. Why? Just look over at its menu and you’ll see suggestive drink names that will leave you giggling in your seat.

Deal: Discounted drinks aplenty. Housepour spirits are priced at $5++; Lychee Martini, Mojito, Bellini at $10 ++; Jagerbombs at $10 nett; Blowjob, Orgasm, Slippery Nipple and Sex on the Beach at $5++

Gem Bar
Address: 10 Ann Siang Hill, Singapore 069789
Tel: +65  6224 7762
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 12PM – 2AM; Sat 5PM – 2AM

With this list, Girls Night Out has just been made so much simpler and more affordable (now that you know the deals). You can be sure to always find a bar no matter what day of the week it is. Plus, there’s no one stopping you from hitting a few of these spots in one night… if you’re game.

Got a favourite bar or club to chill with your all-female squad? Drop us a tip!

Also read: Craft Beer Lovers, SG’s First Mikkeller Bar Has Just Opened!

Planning A Holiday? The European Marketplace Is All You Need!

Ahh Europe, the perfect destination for all wanderlusts, love-birds, adventure-seekers and basically everyone else. From strolling along the Victorian streets of London to taking an evening gondola ride down the rivers of Venice, what’s not to love about this dreamy continent?

But with so many potential adventures to embark on and with so little time, planning your Europe escapade can get pretty exhausting. If you’re a first-time traveller, a little intimidating even. Where do you even begin?

Whether you’re embarking on a family holiday or a backpacking adventure, if you’re planning a trip to Europe, Flight Centre’s is definitely where you want to be this Saturday (21 May). With Travel Talks, Travel Photography, and Wine Tasting & Cooking Demonstration, this event will awaken your inner wanderlust in no time.

1. Travel Talks

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With its first Travel & Food Marketplace hosted at Elements & Co, Singapore’s first travel food themed café, hear from travel experts their experience and knowledge on key European destinations.

From Trafalgar Travel, discover essential guides to Scandinavia and Iceland such as when to go, where to stay and what to see. Interested in cruising the Mediterranean and Greece? Hear from cruise experts what it’s like exploring the natural wonders and cultural experiences of the Mediterranean and Greek islands.

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If you’re as kiasu as we are and planning a white Christmas in Europe, find out from travel experts where some of the world’s most beautiful European Christmas Markets are and when are the best times to visit them. From Berlin to Budapest, discover where you can find the best homemade crafts, pastries and shiny Christmas lights.

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What’s a trip without Instagram-worthy photos, right? From photographer Alvin Foo of the Little Dot Photography, pick up handy photography tips and tricks that you can use to show off document your travel adventures!

What’s more, find out how you can embark on a photographic tour across Europe with like-minded people whilst immersing yourself in the vibes of the European summer!

3. Wine Tasting & Cooking Demonstration

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Picking up travel tips aside, enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Elements & Co and a complimentary taste of their wholesome food cuisine with a European lunch buffet. Did we also mention that the café serves great coffee?

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Speaking of food, watch Leon See, the Head Chef at Elements & Co in action and see how you make a delicious Italian dish at home! For the slightly more atas wine-appreciators, enjoy a Wine & Cheese Tasting and learn how you can pair a good French wine and some tasty cheeses.

The best part of this European Marketplace? Registration for this event is completely free! Not only do you get to pick up some handy travel tips, you get to win a free trip to a mystery destination by taking part in a fun suitcase packing competition.

Ready for even more awesome news?

Flash this article at Elements & Co and get a complimentary cup of coffee on us!

So if you’re a travel enthusiast looking for your next adventure, head down to Flight Centre’s European Marketplace this Saturday 21^st May 2016 and find out how you can make the most out of your trip to Europe!

Tickets are limited so we’d register now if we were you!

European Marketplace @ Elements & Co
When: 21^st May 2016, 1pm-5pm
Where: 37 Cecil Street, #01-01, Singapore, 069537

(Header image by whattocook.com, words by writer)

Also read: 5 Free Events & Shows All Lovers Of Japanese Culture Must Attend!