Pokémon x Grand Hyatt Tokyo Summer Collaboration

Calling all Pokémon lovers! Grand Hyatt Tokyo has launched the ultimate summer collaboration - a luxury Pokémon-themed experience featuring immersive stay packages, gourmet burgers, dreamy desserts, and adorable exclusive merch, available from today through August. Whether you're travelling with kids or just a lifelong fan like myself, this is one of the most adorable pop-ups of the season.

Pokémon-Themed Stay Packages

Pokémon-Themed Stay Packages are now available at Grand Hyatt Tokyo, running from June 20 to August 31, 2025. The Pokémon Beach Resort Suite Stay offers a luxurious 120m² Chairman Suite styled like a tropical hideaway, complete with giant Lapras and Snorlax plushies, themed meals (like the Bulbasaur tropical burger and Pikachu fruit pancakes), and exclusive take-home goods including plushies and Pokémon collab items. For a more accessible option, the Pokémon Beach Resort Stay includes a 42m² room with summery decor, a mini Lapras plushie, a buffet breakfast with Pikachu pancakes, and special gifts.

Credit: Grand Hyatt Tokyo ©Pokémon. ©Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.

Pokémon-Inspired Food & Dining

There are plenty of Pokémon inspired dining options at Grand Hyatt Tokyo this summer as well - and you don’t need to be a hotel guest to enjoy them. From playful burgers to giftable sweets, this collaboration is packed with fun seasonal treats. Our picks:

• The Oak Door: Bulbasaur Tropical Burger Set (¥6,600) - A juicy beef patty, smoky pork shoulder, and grilled pineapple come together inside in-house made green buns for a tropical Pokémon feast.

• Fiorentina: Squirtle Ricotta Cheese Tart Set (¥3,520) - Smooth and creamy ricotta tart served with a vibrant coloured Piplup Blue Soda.

• Fiorentina Pastry Boutique: Pokémon Summer Sweets Selection Box (¥5,940) - A colourful assortment of tropical sweets in a Pikachu box, complete with an exclusive tote bag.

The Bulbasaur Tropical Burger Set

This Pokémon collaboration offers a refreshing blend of nostalgia and creativity - a chance to enjoy playful flavours and thoughtful design, all set within the luxury of Grand Hyatt Tokyo! Find out more information here.

Flavour Fest at Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum 2025

A three-day celebration of Japan’s finest flavours (Credit: Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum)

From May 16 to 18, 2025, the Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum transformed Symbol Promenade Park in Ariake into a haven for food enthusiasts, showcasing the city's rich and diverse culinary scene. This free-admission event featured over 40 renowned eateries, offering visitors a unique opportunity to savor Tokyo's gastronomic excellence.

Among the standout experiences was Yoroniku's signature truffle sukiyaki on rice. This dish masterfully combined thinly sliced wagyu beef with aromatic truffle, creating a luxurious and harmonious flavour profile.

Yoroniku's Signature Truffle Sukiyaki on Rice

At Nyorosuke's booth, the tasting set offered a trio of eel preparations: thin-grilled, plain-grilled, and liver. This selection provided a comprehensive exploration of unagi's nuanced textures and flavours, reflecting the restaurant's dedication to traditional techniques.

For a sweet interlude, Hibiyakiimo presented their chilled yakiimo (baked sweet potato), a refreshing twist on a classic treat. Slow-baked over 48 hours, the sweet potato's natural sweetness and creamy texture were accentuated, offering a delightful contrast to the savoury offerings.

Nyorosuke's Unagi Tasting Set

Hibiyakiimo's Chilled Yakiimo (Baked Sweet Potato)

The Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum 2025 not only celebrated Tokyo's culinary heritage but also provided a platform for food lovers to engage with the city's vibrant food culture. With live cooking demonstrations, workshops, and a diverse array of dishes, the festival was a testament to Tokyo's status as a global gastronomic capital.

5 Casual Eats in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur’s food scene is a dynamic mix of cultural influences, bold flavours, and comforting local favourites. Whether you’re craving spicy noodles, crispy fried chicken, or hearty broths, the city offers countless laid-back spots that deliver on taste without the fuss. Here are five casual eats to try on your next visit.

1. 🍜 Lai Fong La La Noodles (Noodles)

2. 🥥 Village Park Restaurant (Nasi Lemak)

3. 🍜 Mee Tarik Restoran (Noodles)

4. 🍲 Yik See Ho Bak Kut Teh (Bak Kut Teh)

5. 🍛 Coast by Kayra (Keralan Cuisine)

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Lai Fong La La Noodles

🍜Noodles┆China Town

• Description: Famous for their umami-rich lala (clam) broth, Lai Fong is a KL staple where seafood lovers gather for comforting bowls of noodle soup and sizzling claypot dishes

• Recommendations: Lala Noodle Soup, Prawn Claypot Glass Noodles

• Reservation: Walk-in only

• Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps

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Village Park Restaurant

🥥Nasi Lemak┆Damansara Uptown

• Description: A go-to for locals and tourists alike, Village Park is best known for their iconic nasi lemak, crowned with crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside fried chicken

• Recommendations: Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng

• Reservation: Walk-in only

• Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps

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Mee Tarik Restoran

🍜Noodles┆Jalan Sultan

• Description: This humble noodle house specialises in hand-pulled noodles made fresh to order. Their beef daoxiaomian noodles delivers chewy noodles and rich, savoury broth

• Recommendations: Beef DaoXiao Noodle

• Reservation: Walk-in only

• Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps

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Yik See Ho Bak Kut Teh

🍲Bak Kut Teh┆Pudu

• Description: For herbal, soul-warming bak kut teh, Yik See Ho is a classic. Their mixed claypot version comes packed with pork, tofu puffs, and mushrooms, perfect for sharing

• Recommendations: Mixed Claypot Bak Kut Teh

• Reservation: Walk-in only

• Information: Google Maps

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Coast by Kayra

🌊Keralan Cuisine┆Bangsar Shopping Centre

• Description: A coastal spin on South Indian cuisine, Coast by Kayra offers fresh seafood-forward dishes in a breezy, modern setting—casual yet elevated

• Recommendations: Chicken Tikka

• Reservation: via Website or TableApp

• Information: Google Maps

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