[NEW!] POMOPOMPURIN CAFE OPENS IN SINGAPORE (ORCHARD CENTRAL)
It's the first time Singapore has its own character themed cafe and it's no wonder the queue has been snaking and twirling ever since it's opening. The love we all have for all things CUTE. Especially fir ladies who goes gaga over Pompompurin cuteness! Wouldn't you agree? Elgena and I couldn't contain our excitement and decided to head down there on a weekday.
Who is Pompompurin?
If you haven't already know, Pompompurin is a golden retriever, trademarked under Sanrio and has a talent for napping. If this yellow doggy isn't already so cute, now you can have a taste of "it" and go gaga over the adorable photo taking props available in the cafe! Here is his official FB page. A great place to chill with your girlfriends and guyfriends alike. We saw some guys queuing in for their girlfriends and that's so sweet. With no complaints mind you. If ever you met such a guy, then he is definitely a keeper! Kudos to that.
It's no wonder everyone gets excited and wants to get a piece of Pompom in Singapore, firsthand.
Premises or Food?
Do you want a tour round the premises first or go straight to the food? Let's go to the surroundings first? In the centre of the cafe is a huge display setup of the Pompompurin you will not miss.
What that translates to? Photopoint!
Look around and you will spot many little surprises too, like the lamps...
... the chairs, the menu..
... all the way to the walls, which are imprinted with Pompompurin's kawaii face.
If that is not enough, hop around to all the little dining booths and have a chat with Pompompurin ( Privately) :D
Plushies for all
One or all?
Oh yes, these plushies go around and are available for all guests to take photos with at your tables.
Too Cute to Be Eaten!!
If there ever is a time when you will "Ohhh" and "Ahhh" over your food before stopping to snap up at least more than a dozen photos to get that perfect shot, then this has to be the time. When Pompompurin turns into food display, the adorness level turns up by mega watts~
If you order their Spaghetti Napolitana or Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara, you can keep the little Pompom Mug as souvenir.
We decided to order dishes which looked 3D and cute instead.
Taco Rice in a Cup of Friendship $19.99
As the name suggests, taco rice is used for the character creation and it's served with a side of meat and veggies with taco chips on the side. Taco rice Menu wrote it's best eaten mashed together, which was what we did. What to make of the taste? It's a blend of savory sweet sauce mixed veges and meat, more to the sweet side. Makes a healthy dish to lure children to eat their greens for sure ~
Love Love Hot Marshmallow Latte $12.99
Came topped with 2 marshmallows of Pompompurin and his poodle friend, Macaroon. The whole display spells SWEETNESS and it tasted great.
Pompompurin's Coconut Milk Chicken Curry $17.99
Mild has to be an understatement as this curry is definitely milder than mild. The curry is non spicy- at all. Instead it's rich with milk and even a tingling more to the the sweet side. Looking for a hearty Asian curry? This is not to be.
We guess the menu has been designed to suit children's taste buds and hence the flavors are more mild and fine tuned.
Nonetheless we are here to indulge in the cuteness of Pompompurin, so the quality of the food? We can't really argue on that.
End your meal on a sweet melody with desserts~
Pompompurin's Mango Parfait $19.99
A pudding of Purin, diced mangos, ice cream, spongy cake base and lots of whipped cream in the mix. Seriously, slight disappointment as the whipped cream was much more than ice cream.
Yes, ladies don't really like whipped cream, do we?
Merchandises?
If dining is not enough, there's a little corner to satisfy your Pompompurin needs :)
This is the mug you get if you order the certain sets.
Kudos to the Crew
The taste of the food can't really be the main consideration when visiting a character themed cafe as I have learnt.
Nevertheless, just wanna give a shoutout to the very patient crew at Pompompurin, who smilingly and obligingly helped guests with their photo takings, handling cameras and phones whatnot. I can just imagine how many times they have to help guests with that everyday on top of their serving tasks, but they all did it happily for the guests.
So please be gracious and kind to the service crew as I am sure it's not going to be easy during the early days as guests flow in endlessly. * BIG CLAP*
Pompompurin Café Singapore
Address: 181 Orchard Road #04-08, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Contact: +65 6509 8672
Opening Hours: Daily 11am-10.30pm
No reservations, walk-in only
Visit for a fun time with your family and friends!
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