SINGAPORE - The world's first official AKB48 Cafe opened yesterday at SCAPE, along Orchard Road. Started in 2005, AKB48 is one of Japan's top female idol pop groups, with their own theatre performance in Akihabara, Tokyo.
The soft-launch yesterday saw three members of the group - Maria Abe, Haruka Shimazaki and Miyu Takeuchi - attending the event, where they met with fans and gave out souvenirs. The café in Singapore, which can seat 60, has been designed to replicate AKB48's very own theatre in Japan, where girls with potential to become next-generation idols are given a chance to audition. Diners can also look forward to exclusive AKB48 video screenings specially created for the cafe here, and get a chance to meet with their idols when they are in town.
Fans will be delighted to know that members of the group are expected to make special appearances on stage, have meals at the cafe or greet fans from time to time.
As for the food, modern Japanese fusion dishes will be served, but the full menu - which will include over 70 dishes and drinks - has yet to be launched. In the meantime, three set menus for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner will be available, featuring main courses such as Omu Curry Rice and Japone Pasta. Desserts include fruit parfaits and waffles with ice cream.
Although not officially opened, there are already future plans in the works for the cafe.
These include having "featured personality" dishes, made from recipes contributed by AKB48 members. Read More
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