“Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants!”
Spongebob Squarepants is celebrating his 25th birthday this year and how could it be celebrated more than Krabby Patty in one hand and Seaweed Fries in the other?
Soho hotspot, Wingmans has teamed up with Mr. Krabs (…and Paramount and Nickelodeon…) to bring you some childhood nostalgia and give you the opportunity to submerge into the flavours of the famous Krabby Patty.
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If you ever dreamed of trying it as a child, now here’s your chance to sink your teeth into the iconic juicy burger, crafted exactly like its cartoon counterpart: smashed aged beef patty topped with bone marrow braised onion caramel, American & Monterey cheese, zingy yellow mustard and zigzag pickles, finished with Wingmans’ secret sauce.
Shhh! Plankton should never get his hands on the secret recipe!
The burger comes with crispy, salty Seaweed Fries, all served in a special Spongebob square box.
If you’re a fan of Spongebob, this is a burger experience you don’t want to miss. Make sure you paddle your way to Wingmans Soho till 27th October.
Reserve a table on Wingmans’ official website (make sure you choose their Soho venue) or simply walk in.
Now, only one question remained. “Are you ready kids? Aye-aye, Captain!”
Ready for your next adventure? If you’re a foodie and a K-pop fan, you have to visit this restaurant! Located in the very heart of Chinatown, Little Korea is the official caterer of many K-pop groups during their stay in London. There are signatures of Ateez, IVE and other idols and K-drama stars on display on the walls.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, iconic handheld digital pet brand, Tamagotchi Connection have teamed up with Japan Centre Ichibato give away 5,000 limited edition Mametchi pin badges.
[BLOG POST IN BIO] Tamagotchi Connection x Ichiba ✿.｡.:* ☆:**:. Japan Centre Ichiba launched a cute pop-up to celebrate Tamagotchi’s 20th anniversary There are 4 set menus (2 for adults & 2 for kids) and if you order any of them, you’ll get a free Mametchi pin badge 💛💙 Plus, you have a chance to win an exclusive pin badge or a Tamagotchi! 🎀 . ✿.｡.☆. 🎀 You can also buy Tamagotchi on the spot. You can find the most different themes, including One Piece, Demon Slayer and Hello Kitty, as well as the classic version @Japan Centre @Westfield UK #tamagotchi#tamagotchismart#retrotoys#japancentrelondon#ichiba#1990s#popup#westfield#CapCut
Located on the ground floor within Westfield White City, Ichiba is part of Japan Centre Group and it’s Europe’s largest Japanese food hall.
Ichiba aims to bring the best Japanese food and drink, homewares and grifts straight from Japan to London.
Within the venue, there are a number of hot food vendors to serve wide range of Japanese authentic street food, baked goods and drinks with a modern twist.
The Tamagotchi Connection x Ichiba special pop-up was launched on the 21st August and it will be there to enjoy for a few weeks depending on the stock level of the free pin badges.
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Ichiba is celebrating Tamagotchi Connection’s 20th anniversary with 4 special set menus (2 for adults and 2 for kids).
If you order any set menu, you’ll get a free Tamagotchi pin badge in the shape of one of the most iconic characters: Mametchi.
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Adult Set Menus (£11.95)
Sukiyaki Set
Beef sukiyaki donburi, edamame + a free Mametchi pin badge
Curry Set
Pumpkin croquette curry, edamame + a free Mametchi pin badge
Kids Set Menus – for ages 12 and under (£5.45)
Kids Katsu Set
Chicken katsu with rice, edamame, sweetcorn, tomato, sauce, selected drink + a free Mametchi pin badge
Kids Ramen Set
Vegan white natural ramen, selected drink + a free Mametchi pin badge
Tamagotchi fans have the opportunity to enjoy their meal in themed booths and take pictures with their favourite Tamagotchi characters.
As part of the collaboration, a range of Tamagotchis are available to purchase on the spot, including 4 new Tamagotchi Connections!
Win a Special Pin Badge or a Tamagotchi Connection or Tamagotchi Original
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100 lucky customers will win a special version of the pin badge, featuring blue glitter and gold outline.
Plus, if you’re super lucky, you can even win a Tamagotchi Connection or a Tamagotchi Original.
Tamagotchi Connection x Ichiba at Westfield London is set to connect loyal fans as well as the new generation of Tamagotchi enthusiasts to share the experience and form memories to cherish.
Ready for your next adventure? Oscar-winning stop motion animation studio behind ‘Coraline’ and ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’, LAIKA, is running a free exhibition in co-operation with BFI Southbank. LAIKA: Frame x Frame is free to visit until the 1st October 2024.
Mind the Gap! London Transport Museum’s café, Canteen, is more than just an ordinary café within the museum’s shop. From the wooden benches to the signs, tiles and posters, everything is original and reclaimed from the Underground.
Mind the Gap! 🚇 [BLOG POST IN BIO] @London Transport Museum café, Canteen, is more than just an ordinary café within the museum’s shop Did you know that from the wooden benches to the signs, tiles and posters, everything is original and reclaimed from London tube stations? 🚉 For example, there are original tiles from Sloan Square and light fittings originally planned to be installed at Embarkment station 🚥 @Covent Garden #londontransportmuseum#londonhotspots#transportforlondon#museumlondon#coventgarden#mindthegap#londonunderground#londontiktok#CapCut
London Transport Museum’s café, Canteen, is named after the static and mobile canteens used to cater the staff during the 1940s and 1950s.
The café’s interior is celebrating the changing design of London transport by using original furnishing and furniture once used at stations all over London.
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There are original tiles from Sloan Square and light fittings originally planned to be installed at Embarkment station.
The wooden benches were found in the basement of Wembley Park and Gloucester Road, while the original posters and maps once helped passengers find their way at different stations all over the city.
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There are also luggage racks from 1960s A stock trains.
The signs you can see all over the café are all reclaimed from the Underground.
Mind the Bite!
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Park your bum on one of the glorious moquette seats and explore the food and drink offerings.
The menu has a range of hot and cold meals, including soup of the day, sandwiches, Great British specials, such as all day English Breakfast and fish & chips, as well as salads.
Vegan and vegetarian options also available.
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They also have the cutest kids’ meal in the fridge. The meal comes in an adorable London Transport Museum-themed box and contains a sandwich, a drink and some snacks.
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The highlights on the menu are definitely the Underground-themed cocktails. There are two cocktails: ‘Routemaster’ and Elizabeth Line’, and a mocktail: ‘Central Line’ on the menu.
Bonus point to the Canteen for being breastfeeding friendly.
London Transport Museum Canteen is on the first floor of the shop and open to all. Make sure you a pay visit next time you’re in Covent Garden and travel back in time while sitting on a moquette seat surrounded with all those memorabilia.
Ready for your next adventure? Covent Garden is taken over by cute smiling inflatable clouds. The installation is on display at Covent Garden Piazza to deliver joy and happiness this Summer.
Little Korea is a lovely Korean restaurant in the heart of Chinatown and they have catered the biggest K-pop bands including Stray Kids, BlackPink, and Ateez during their stay in London.
This restaurant cater the biggest K-pop bands during their stay in London! 🎤🇰🇷 👉 FULL INTERVIEW WITH THE HEAD CHEF IN BIO👈 🇰🇷🥢Little Korea have catered over 20 K-pop bands and idols during the past two years, including Stray Kids, BlackPink, and Ateez during their stay in London ✨ Little Korea also a go-to place for Korean actors and other celebrities when they’re in London 📍2-3 Lisle St, London WC2H 7BG @ChinatownLondon #kpop#kpopidols#straykids#ateez#ive#blackpink#koreanrestaurant#koreanfood#chinatownlondon#CapCut
Little Korea – A Go-To Place for Korean Celebrities
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Nestled in the very heart of London’s vibrant Chinatown, Little Korea is offering genuine Korean culinary experience. The restaurant is bringing a little piece of Korea to the heart of London by serving excellent authentic Korean food and drink.
Probably you didn’t know but this cute little restaurant is a go-to place for K pop idols and Korean movie stars due to its extraordinary food and service.
K-Pop Event Catering
Signatures from the Ateez
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Little Korea is the restaurant that has catered the biggest K-pop bands and idols during their stay in London.
In just two years, they catered over 20 K-pop bands and idols, including BlackPink, Ateez, Twice, GOD7, NCT, Red Velvet, and IVE. The restaurant also catered Stray Kids this Summer during their time in London for the BST Hye Park Festival.
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Many of the idols and Korean movie stars have given their signatures to the restaurant as a thank you gesture and now the walls are covered with the autographs from the members of Ateez, IVE and other famous idols and actors.
I recently visited Little Korea and was lucky enough to speak to the head chef who let me “peek behind the curtains”.
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How did it all start? Was it Little Korea who reached out the K-pop bands or did the bands find you?
Little Korea has been operating since 2009, but we started catering for K-pop bands only two years ago.
It was them who found us on the internet and reached us out. One of the big Korean entertainment companies sent us an email asking whether we would be able to provide catering services. We were absolutely blown away and saw this as a wonderful opportunity for our restaurant.
This first email gave us the idea that we could began providing special catering services for K-pop groups and idols while they are in London for concerts.
How many K-pop bands have you worked with so far?
We’ve provided catering service for over 20 K-pop bands over the last two years. This includes world-famous and lesser known artists.
Are the foods you serve to K-pop bands specifically made to them or are the dishes on the menu, so fans can order the same food as idols have had?
Most of the dishes are on the menu. All of our dishes are customisable, so customers and K-pop bands can customise their food to fit their individual needs. If they want something that is not on the menu, we are happy to prepare it for them.
Signatures from Ateez and IVE
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Are there any dishes that particularly popular among K-pop bands?
Yes. Many of the idols like fish cake and Tteokbokki which is a spicy Korean rice cake. Beef Bulgogi is also very popular.
Are those dishes on the menu?
Yes. Customers can find them on the menu.
I see all of these signatures displayed on the walls. Have K-pop idols visited Little Korea personally?
Yes. A few idols have visited Little Korea, but we cannot mention their names for security reasons. We got the signatures from them when we were catering them during their stay in London.
Have you had a chance to meet some of the K-pop idols personally?
Not me, but some of my colleagues did have a chance to meet some of the idols.
How were they? Were they nice?
Yes. They were very nice and friendly.
I’m not sure, whether you can answer this question but what did Stary Kids order?
This is confidential information. I can’t answer this question, sorry. 🙂
Did you receive any feedback on your food
We receive a lot of feedback from both our customers and K-pop groups. We have many customers from all over Europe. Whenever they’re in London, Little Korea is a go-to restaurant for them.
As for K-pop groups, they particularly love Tteokbokki and Kimchi Soup. Members of BlackPink really loved our Tteokbokki.
Do you cater the members of K-pop groups specifically or the whole crew who are with them?
It depends. We usually cater the whole crew but sometimes there are some dishes that are specifically ordered for the artists.
Do you make the food here in the restaurant and then deliver it or do you prepare everything on the spot?
We usually prepare the food within the restaurant and then deliver it, however, on some occasions we make some food on the spot. It also depends on what they order because there are some Korean food that need to be freshly made and consumed immediately.
Is there any K-pop band or idol you are the most proud of to have had a chance to worked with?
Yes. BlackPink. 🙂
Is Little Korea the only one restaurant doing catering service specifically for K-pop bands in London?
As far as I know, we are the only one at the moment.
The Menu
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Little Korea takes pride in serving the most authentic Korean food that reflect the rich heritage of Korean culture while embracing innovative culinary artistry.
From sizzling Korean BBQ to Korean pancake to classic Bibim Bap, Little Korea’s meticulously crafted menu offers a harmonious blend of traditional and innovative Korean food.
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What we ordered:
Tofu/Mushroom Iron Plate
Our original order was a Tofu Iron Plate, but we asked the chef if we could have it with half tofu and half mushroom and they were happy to prepare it for us.
The dish was served on a hot iron plate and contained stir-fried tofu and mushroom on a mixed vegetable bed with some spicy sauce.
The mushroom was juicy and perfectly seasoned. The tofu pieces were soft and fluffy, coated in crispy crunchy seasoning.
Korean Fried Chicken Drumsticks
Big chicken drumsticks, crispy in the outside, soft and juicy in the inside fried to perfection. We had two normal drumsticks and two with sweet and tangy sticky glaze. Finger-licking good!
O | Kimchi
This is basically spicy pickled cucumber. It’s a Korean side dish. It was crunchy and delicious. It wasn’t too spicy and went really well with the other food we ordered.
Kimchi
Korean food is not the same without Kimchi. So, of course, we had to order a portion. Yum!
The menu features authentic Korean dishes, inspired by your favourite K-drama. From traditional food to innovative dishes, Little Korea is here to satisfy the most different needs.
Little Korea is a must-visit spot for K-pop fans! Sit at the same table your favourite idol sat, pose with the signatures of the Ateez and eat the same food like BlackPink ordered.
Ready for your next adventure? London’s prettiest K-beauty store is located next to Russel Square Station and they offer Korean-style nail services on the spot.
Hollywood tough guy (Spy Kids, Machete, Con Air, Desperado), Danny Trejo opened his taco restaurant, Trejo’s Tacos last year and you can try all the tacos half price every Tuesday!
🌵☀️🌮 [MORE INFO IN BIO] @TrejosTacosUK is owned by Hollywood tough guy (Spy Kids, Machete, Con Air, Desperado), Danny Trejo 💃🏻🌮 Every Tuesday is ‘Taco Tuesday’ which means, ALL tacos on the menu are for HALF PRICE from 12pm – 5pm 🕺🏻🍸 Happy Hour: Tuesday – Friday: 4pm – 6:30pm ALL Margaritas are £7 📍 299-301, Portobello Rd, London W10 5TD #trejostacos#dannytrejo#tacos#tacotuesday#machete#desperado#conair#tacolover#mexicanfood#margarita#CapCut
At Trejo’s Tacosevery Tuesday is taco Tuesday, meaning ALL the tacos on the menu are half price from 12pm – 5pm.
There are eight different mouth-watering tacos on the menu, including vegan options.
The menu offers tacos with the most different fillings, making sure everyone finds their favourite. Want to try Danny’s favourites? Spot Danny’s smiling face printed next to his favourite tacos.
The tacos are not too big, but generously filled with spicy shrimp, battered fish, chicken, cauliflower, mushroom and vegetables, depending on which one you order.
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We ordered the vegan mushroom asada and the chicken tikka tacos.
The vegan mushroom asada was filled with the most delicious eared mushrooms (juicy and flavourful), salsa Verde slaw, pepita pesto and citrus soy marinade.
The chicken tikka taco was filled with big chunks of chicken tikka, Spanish rice, onions, Jalapeños and mint raita.
Both were fresh and burst of flavour and beautifully presented (compliment to the kitchen!), and the best part was, they were half price, meaning, each costed £3 only!
We also ordered the grilled chicken taco (grilled chicken, chipotle slaw, pico de gallo, chipotle crema & lettuce) and one of Danny’s favourites, steak asada (seared asada steak, citrus soy steak sauce, Verde slaw & pepita pesto) for takeaway.
As the portions are not too big, you might find yourself wanting to order more. But, hey it’s Taco Tuesday! So, you can double the satisfaction without breaking the bank.
The Drinks
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The drinks menu is divided into Margaritas, cocktails, Non-alcoholic cocktails, and other drinks, including wine, beer, shots and soft drinks.
We tried the Watermelon Picante cocktail and the Cucumber Cilantro Margarita. Both were low-alcoholic and very refreshing. Perfect for the Summer heatwave.
The Watermelon Picante was served with a slice of fresh juicy watermelon with a Jalapeño-infused rim. The Jalapeno had a surprising taste paired with the watermelon, but I ended up loving it.
The Cucumber Cilantro Margarita was very refreshing, and it was served with a thin slice of cucumber curled on the rim of the glass decorated with a cute little wooden cactus.
Happy Hour: Tuesday – Friday: 4pm – 6:30pm ALL Margaritas are £7
The Atmosphere
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The interior is sophisticated and quirky at the same time. There are giant cacti and succulents all over the restaurant creating that Mexican vibe we all love.
A few more murals have been added inside and outside since our first visit.
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A giant black-and-white portrait of Danny Trejo covers the whole building on the outside. This giant looks particularly good when viewed from the other side of the street.
On entering, there is a small waiting area with a cosy coach with a new mural featuring Danny. (this one is badass!)
On the left there is the bar area, serving Margaritas and all the delicious cocktails and drinks, Trejo’s Tacos offers, including Trejo’s Cerveza beer.
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Inside, there is the main seating area with cosy seats and cushions decorated in Mexican style.
Here there are more murals, each one from Danny’s famous movies. Perfect backdrop for a selfie or for your food and drink.
The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. If you’re not familiar with Mexican food or never tried taco before, they’re more than happy to give you some recommendations. I even had a lovely chat about Danny’s movies with the bartender. (shoutout for David!)
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Oh, did I mention that now merchandise is also available on the spot? Trejo’s Tacos tee, baseball hat, keychain and more are all up for grabs. Simply ask a member of staff.
Trejo’s Taco has brought some Mexican vibes to the always busy Portobello Road. Following the Mexican tradition that family recipes are passed from generation to generation, Trejo’s Tacos is using the Trejo family’s secret recipes.
If you’re lucky, you might even have a chance to meet Danny Trejo himself. He visited the restaurant and met his fans this April. Hopefully, we’ll see him again soon.
Make sure you sign up for their newsletter, so you won’t miss the opportunity.
Ready for your next adventure? Notting Hill’s other famous café is Café Diana which is located near Kensington Palace and was named after the late Princess. Lady Di often visited Café Diana herself with Prince William and Prince Harry. It’s a 24-minute journey from Trejo’s Tacos by bus.
Here’s your chance to try the famous Ichiraku ramen form Naruto!
Retro Ramen bar, Ramen Yokocho have launched their exclusive collaboration with legendary anime series, Naruto Shippuden. Immerse yourself into the Shinobi life with a character-inspired set menu and bring home a free surprise pin badge and coaster.
Put on your village headband and prepare your chopsticks because famous retro ramen bar, Ramen Yokocho have just launched their new collaboration with world renowned anime series, Naruto Shippuden.
Inside the restaurant there are life-size character décor everywhere to help you fully immerse into the Shinobi World.
You can pose with not just the famous Team 7, but all the other characters from the anime, including Orochimaru, Gaara, Itachi, Asuma Sensei and his favourite student, Shikamaru, just to mention a few names.
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Make sure you walk around and explore the whole restaurant to find all the characters and don’t forget to pose in front of the iconic The Hokage Rock.
Look for the giant poster where Naruto is sharing a heart-warming family moment with his parents: Minato and Kushina.
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Once you’ve done your selfies, settle down and unroll the secret makimono set menu to summon your dishes, by choosing a ramen, a drink and a dessert.
Ramen…Ichiraku Ramen!
Teuchi’s Ichiraku Special Char Siu Miso Ramen
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Teuchi’s Ichiraku Special Char Siu Miso Ramen is exactly what Naruto usually has!
It’s Teuchi’s famous 3hr miso based chicken & pork broth topped with extra char siu pork belly (exactly like Naruto likes it), spicy umami red paste, nitamago egg, menma, beansprouts, narutomaki, and spring onion.
The ramen is finished with Naruto nori and served in a limited-edition Yokocho x Naruto ramen bowl. (the bowl is available to purchase)
Ayame’s Ichiraku Miso Ramen
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Ayame’s Ichiraku Miso Ramen (this is vegetarian but vegan version available) is a 1hr miso based vegetable broth topped with ganmo tofu, spicy umami red paste, broccolini, menma, kikurage mushrooms and spring onion.
The ramen is finished with Naruto nori and served in a limited-edition Yokocho x Naruto ramen bowl. (the bowl is available to purchase)
Free Character Coaster with All Drinks
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There are four different drinks available, each one is inspired by a member of the famous Team 7: Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke and Kakashi.
Each drink is super Instagrammable and comes with a free character coaster!
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Uzumaki Naruto Juice has a bright orange colour, matching Naruto’s famous outfit and referring Kurama, the nine-tailed Bijuu living inside him. It’s a delicious mix of pineapple and orange juice and strawberry syrup, garnished with maraschino cherry.
Uchiha Sasuke Soda is the blue one referring to Sasuke’s blue outfit he always wears in the series. It’s a refreshing blend of Ramune soda, fresh lemon juice and raspberry syrup, topped with a slice of dry lemon.
Haruno Sakura Juice is a stylish pretty in pink drink. It’s a mix of lychee juice and strawberry syrup, garnished with maraschino cherry.
Hatake Kakashi Soda is a delicious blend of Ramune soda and green melon syrup topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, garnished with edible Mangekyo Sharingan sticker.
The drinks are also available to purchase on their own.
Naruto Shippuden-Inspired Desserts
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There are three different mouth-watering desserts to choose from.
Shuriken Mochi Ice Cream is vegan chocolate miso & cookie dough presented on shuriken decorated paper.
Sharingan Dorayaki is an adzuki red beans dorayaki, served with a scoop of matcha ice cream, presented on a Sharingan decorated paper.
Akatsuki Dorayaki is chocolate dorayaki, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, stylishly presented on a sheet of paper decorated with the notorious Akatsuki red clouds.
Surprise Team 7 Character Pin Badge
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You will get a free surprise Team 7 character pin badge if you order a Yokocho x Naruto Shippuden set menu (while stock lasts).
Collect all four to have the whole series! Which one do you want to get first: Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura or Kakashi?
Official Naruto Shippuden Merch
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A range of official Naruto Shippuden merch available on the spot, including official Leaf Village headband, water bottle, keyrings as well as limited edition Yokocho x Naruto Shippuden ramen bowl and T-shirt.
Practical Info
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The Yokocho x Naruto Shippuden collab is available at both restaurants:
The set menu includes a choice of ramen, drink and dessert
Set menu price: £28
Don’t miss this limited-time collaboration that really brings the world of Naruto Shippuden to life! DATTEBAYO!
Ready for your next adventure? Bandai Namco Cross Store in Camden Market is currently running a free Dragon Ball Super pop-up within the store. Expect limited-edition merch, lots of photo ops, free colouring sheet, treasure hunting activity, and more!
If you love My Neighbour Totoro from Studio Gibli, you have to visit this café in London!
Mitsuba London is a lovely Japanese café in West Kensington. It’s famous for their eye-catchy and delicious bento boxes, strawberry cakes, melon pans and their cute Totoro red bean pastry you won’t find anywhere else in London.
???? [BLOG POST IN BIO] If you love My Neighbour Totoro from Studio Gibli, you have to visit this café in London! Mitsuba is a Japanese café next to Wes Kensington station, offering relaxing atmosphere to read, work or catch up with friends ???? They have recently gone viral on TikTok for their adorable Totoro red bean pastry ???????? The cute fluffy pastry is served warm and filled with sweet red bean pasta ???? ???? Mitsuba | 92 North End Rd, London W14 9EX #totoro#studioghibli#japanesecafe#japanesefood#japanesestyle#japanese#animefan#mitsuba#CapCut
Located right next to West Kensington station, Mitsuba is a tranquil oasis offering relaxing atmosphere to read, work or catch up with friends.
The Japanese-style wooden tables and chairs follow simplicity and emphasise clean lines and neutral colours to create a peaceful and calming atmosphere.
The Menu
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Mitsuba is famous for their beautiful and delicious bento boxes. There is a wide selection of beef, chicken, fish and vegetarian bento boxes.
They have lots of hot and cold drinks to choose from, including seasonal drinks, such as Levander Matcha Latte, speciality teas, such as Kyoto Grape Oolong tea and a range of bubble teas.
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However, Mitsuba has recently gone viral on TikTok for their Totoro red bean pastry.
The cute fluffy pastry is served warm and filled with sweet red bean pasta.
All food and drink are served on elegant wooden plates, making them even more TikTokable.
Free-To-Read Manga Shelf
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There is a small manga shelf with the hottest manga series, such as Demon Slayer to read for free.
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The books are in Japanese language, but even if you don’t speak Japanese, you can still enjoy them by the pictures, especially if you’re familiar with the story. Plus, they can be lovely accessories for your selfie.
Ready for your next adventure? MINISO UK has recently launched their new BT21 collection. From plushies to tumblers to keyrings and earphones, you can now find the most adorable BT21 products at all MINISO stores in the UK.
???????????? [BLOG POST IN BIO] London’s largest, free-to-attend flower show, Chelsea in Bloom, is back for 2024, and this year’s theme is ‘Floral Feasts’ ???? Over 120 shops, hotels, restaurants and retailers are decorated with large-scale fresh flower displays ???? The installations are taking inspiration from film, literature, history and art ???? The central displays feature giant floral installations, inspired by Willy Wonka, Winnie-the-Pooh and The Lady & the Tramp ???? ???? Book a free rikshaw ride or a walking tour at the information point at the Hungry Caterpillar installation ???? ????Chelsea | Closest station is Sloan Square station (Central and District lines) ???? 20 – 26 May 2024 #chelseainbloom#chelseainbloom2024#flowerfestival#flowers#flowershow#winniethepooh#theladyandthetramp#chelsea#CapCut
To celebrate the beginning of Summer, prestigious annual floral art show, Chelsea in Bloom has returned to the streets of Chelsea with breath-taking fresh flower installations.
Produced by Cadogan, in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), Chelsea in Bloom extends the famous annual Chelsea Flower Show out into the neighbourhood streets for everyone to enjoy.
Over 120 shops, hotels, restaurants and retailers are decorated with large-scale fresh flower displays competing for this year’s top prize, judged by experts from RHS. The winners will be announced on 21st May 2024.
Floral Feasts
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This year Chelsea in Bloom promises a feast for the eye with show-stopping installations taking inspiration from film, literature, history and art.
The central displays feature giant floral installations, inspired by Willy Wonka, Winnie-the-Pooh and The Lady & the Tramp.
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An information point is set next to Sloane Square station, where, for the first time ever, Chelsea in Bloom official T-shirts are available to purchase, and you can book a complimentary rikshaw ride or walking tour.
Vote for Your Favourite Installation
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Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favourite flower installation on Chelsea in Bloom’s official website. The People’s Champion Award will be chosen by open voting starting at 6pm on Monday, 20th May.
Voting will close at midnight on Thursday, 23rd May and the winner will be announced on Friday, 24th May.
Exclusive Flower-Inspired Menus and Cocktails
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During the week of Chelsea in Bloom (20 – 26 May) nearby restaurants and cafés offer exclusive, flower-inspired menus and cocktails while retailers pamper their customers with gifts, limited-edition tote bags and other surprises.
Kahani Indian restaurant offers three limited-edition cocktails during the week.
‘Chelsea Garden’ is a lovely blend of gin, orgeat almond cordial, lemon, egg white and blackberries.
‘Kensington Garden’ is made with Marabeau Rose gin, lime, Blue Butterfly and lavender infused Ceders Hibiscus, topped with Ginger beer.
‘Chennai Garden’ is a mixture of white rum, grapefruit, ginger syrup and basil leaves.
What is more! You can enjoy a free cocktail with your meal at Kahani when showing your Chelsea Flower Show ticket.
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Anya’s Café has launched a beautiful and delicious Chelsea in Bloom-inspired afternoon tea for £50 per person. Inspired by all things gardening, expect a selection of exclusive cakes, warm cones, sandwiches and more. All adorned with beautiful edible flowers.
Russell & Bromley’s King’s Road store offers free limited-edition Russell & Bromley tote bag featuring a bespoke illustration by artist Tatiana Alida Carrelet. Plus, customers will receive a little sweet surprise when shopping in-store.
To celebrate Chelsea in Bloom, Anthropologie will be serving cocktails and treats on Monday 20th May. Plus, they will be gifting single stem flowers to customers.
Multiple locations in Chelsea. Check and download pdf map here
When
20 – 26 May 2024
Tickets
Free for all | No booking required
Closest Station
Sloane Square Station (District & Circle lines)
Ready for your next adventure? Did you know that there is a cute café at Aldgate station where you can get Indian afternoon tea for two for just £10? Bubble & Chai is a lovely hidden gem in the heart of the city with pretty floral decor, lovely photo opportunities and delicious bubble teas.
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Grab a Hawaiian lei (flower necklace) and a rainbow straw hat and soak up the ‘Aloha’ vibe at Sugar Cane Bar, a lovely hidden tropical gem in South London.
Submerge into the tropical ambiance with a Tiki-themed cocktail in hand under the shadow of lush green palms and forget about the buzzing city life while surrounded with exotic flowers and woven banana leaves walls.
Step into the Eden and sit in one the exotic private huts: the Tiki Huts, the Sunset Area, or the Pirates Cave.
Food and Drink
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Sugar Cane Bar is famous for their exotic parties, stunning cocktails, and the taste of the tropics.
They offer an amazing selection of food designed for sharing. The exotic food menu come with a touch of different spices and textures to tantalise your taste buds.
There are sides, burgers, desserts and sharing platters. Plus, they offer special deals for food if you order 3 or 4 items together.
Vegetarian and vegan options also available.
We ordered the mixed sharing platter with grilled chicken yakitori skewers, halloumi skewers, chicken gyoza and sweet corn, served with pitta bread, Harissa hummus and sliced carrots & cucumbers.
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The drinks menu offers the most creative cocktails, served in fun Tiki-shaped glasses.
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‘Rum Runner’ gives you all the tropical island vibes to kick off the party. It’s a delicious mixture of rum, fruits, blackberry & banana liqueur with a nice compliment of orange & pineapple.
‘Mai Tai’ means “out of the world/the best” in Tahitian. It’s a refreshing blend of Appleton signature blend, orange, lime, orgeat & lemon.
Sugar Cane Bar offer a range of creative sharing cocktails for 2-3, 4-6 and even 15 people as well as shots served on surf board.
We ordered the ‘Tonga Punch’ sharing cocktail. It was a stronger concoction of 7 different rums mixed with lemon, orange & cranberry juice, redcurrant & pomegranate syrup.
Party Menu
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Sugar Cane Bar and restaurant cater broad range of events from birthday parties to corporate events to girls night out.
Their special party menu consists of an insane range of canape food and buffet food as well as special party packages with secret gift!
Mix, blend, shake, and stir your way through a list of delicious cocktail recipes together and learn all the ins and outs of cocktail making.
All ingredients provided. All you need to do is to have fun and capture your best moments for your Insta.
Multiple packages available with or without meal.
Available for groups of 4-40 people.
So, what are you waiting for? Set for an adventure and dive deep into the ‘Aloha’ vibes this Summer with Tiki cocktails in both hands and a straw hat on your head.
Ready for your next adventure? Embark on a celestial cocktail experience at The Alchemist Bar’s newest venue next to Victoria Station. Let yourself teleported to the outer space while indulging in delicious food and theatrical cocktail creations.
In the bustling heart of Soho, there is a dramatic goth-inspired cocktail bar with moody interior and a hidden, intimate basement bar. Thirteen LDN is the newest addition to the rock’n’roll inspired hotel, Chateau Denmark.
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Opened in February 2023, Thirteen LDN is a gothic opulence with its bold and brave interior with rich baroque elements.
In the centre of the bar, a huge teal chesterfield conversation chair is towering over the leather stools and the black and white striped flooring with its deep buttoning and large comfortable seats.
Beaming golden light cascading from the gothic lamp from the top of the chair to create the perfect ambiance. The lamp is decorated with two gothic metal dragon statues as their chasing each other.
Red, black, and teal colours dominate the place, while the bar counter is floating in glimmering golden light as it was a gateway to another world.
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An oversized crimson designer sofa dominating the space at the large window. Its arms curving into themselves, reminding me to Tim Burton movies.
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Hidden right next to the bar counter, there is a private space with a large sofa that looks like an organ, lit mysteriously by a leaf-shaped prism lamp hanging from the red ceiling. If you want more privacy, heavy red curtains are hanging from both sides that you can use as space divider.
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The curtains on the large windows are made of metal chains, and if you look closer, you will recognise pictures of human faces painted on them.
Dial8
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Dial8 is an intimate basement bar located right under Thirteen LDN with a capacity of 60 guests. Perfect for meetings, gatherings, and private events.
Dial8 has a discreet separate entrance on Flitcroft Street for gatherings that require exclusivity.
The dominant colours here are orange and black. Long black velvet sofas are stretching along the walls while the black shelves above are decorated with orange glass spheres making guests feel like they were in the mysterious den of a fortune-teller.
The Menu
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The drinks menu takes inspiration from the area’s rich history.
Denmark Street was once known for being home of music publishers and recording studios where such legends like David Bowie, Black Sabbath and the Sex Pistols would be frequent visitors, some of them even recorded and rehearsed there.
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Try one of the bars’ signature cocktails, such as ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ (Martini Riserva Speciale Rubino, Aperol, Watermelon Liqueur, Rhubarb bitters, Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV), ‘Soho’ (WhistlePig PiggyBack 6yo Rye, Martini Riserva Speciale Rubino, Peach Liqueur, Maraschino Cherry Liqueur, Peychaud bitters) or ‘Rocknroller’ (Bacardi Reserva 8 yo Rum, Amaretto Disaronno, Pineapple, Angostura bitters, Citrus, Double Dutch Ginger Beer).
Classic cocktails include Margarita, Espresso Martini, Aviation, Old Fashioned, and plenty more.
In the 1930s – thanks to the number of Japanese businesses there – the area was known as Little Tokyo.
The bars’ food menu is paying tribute to Tin Pan Alley’s legacy by offering Japanese-inspired bites, such as Poké Bowls, inside out sushi rolls, gyoza and Japanese desserts.
DJs and Live Music
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Thirteen LDN and Dial8 offer an amazing line up of the best DJs and live performers to capture the wild energy of London’s famous musical quarter.
From funk to disco to soul to cabaret entertainment, everyone can find what best suits to their tastes.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect venue for your private event, just want to pop in for a drink after work with your colleagues or on the hunt for a really unique hidden gem in London, Thirteen LDN and Dial8 are definitely a choice.
Ready for your next adventure? This arcade-themed café is the perfect spot for girls day out. EL&N Café’s Wardour Street branch is an Insta heaven with electric pink interior, a neon arch, a playable pink arcade motorcycle and Instagrammable food and drink menu.
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