Japan's Moomin Cafe has opened a branch in Hong Kong. Solo diners can share the table with the characters at Moomin Cafe.
Eat with Moominpappa —
Japan's Moomin Cafe has opened a branch in Hong Kong. Solo diners can share the table with the characters at Moomin Cafe.
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The cafe is inspired by the stories of Moomins, the hippo-like creatures created by Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson.
Hong Kong's Moomin Cafe —
The cafe is inspired by the stories of Moomins, the hippo-like creatures created by Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson.
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A giant Moomin will be making visits to the cafe in the following weeks of the opening.
Giant Moomin hug —
A giant Moomin will be making visits to the cafe in the following weeks of the opening.
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The cafe has a capacity of 73 people, plus assorted Moomin characters.
Finnish home interiors —
The cafe has a capacity of 73 people, plus assorted Moomin characters.
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The reckless Little My is one of three additional characters exclusive to the Hong Kong cafe, along with Hattifatteners and Snufkin.
Three additional stuffed companions —
The reckless Little My is one of three additional characters exclusive to the Hong Kong cafe, along with Hattifatteners and Snufkin.
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Far left: creamy Hattifattener-shaped cheesecake with fresh fruit and custard sauce. Top: Venison stew. Bottom: Hattifattener plate with chicken tomato ragout. Drinks: Moomin character lattes
Nordic foods —
Far left: creamy Hattifattener-shaped cheesecake with fresh fruit and custard sauce. Top: Venison stew. Bottom: Hattifattener plate with chicken tomato ragout. Drinks: Moomin character lattes
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Moomin house pancakes are a signature dish in the cartoon as well as a favorite of the cafe's director, Mickey Kera. The pancakes are are served with three desserts hidden in the three-story tower.
Moomin house pancakes —
Moomin house pancakes are a signature dish in the cartoon as well as a favorite of the cafe's director, Mickey Kera. The pancakes are are served with three desserts hidden in the three-story tower.
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The Moomin pancake house is available at the souvenir shop along with Moomin family pasta and mugs.
Souvenir shop —
The Moomin pancake house is available at the souvenir shop along with Moomin family pasta and mugs.
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The Moomin cafe and souvenir store is located in Hong Kong's Harbor City shopping mall. There will be a separate pop up store in the mall until January 2015.
Pop up store —
The Moomin cafe and souvenir store is located in Hong Kong's Harbor City shopping mall. There will be a separate pop up store in the mall until January 2015.
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