If you’re a fan of the Japanese anime and manga series Crayon Shin-chan, you’ll want in on this. A Crayon Shin-chan Pop Up Cafe is opening in Singapore on 19 June, and will be located within Taiwanese eatery Wong Fu Fu.
This isn’t the first time a Crayon Shin-chan cafe has graced our shores—the now-defunct Kumoya cafe once had a similar concept back in 2021.
The new pop-up will have a Seafood Curry Rice ($23.90+), which looks similar to Kumoya’s take. The rice in both dishes is moulded to resemble Shin-chan’s rump, which is a cute, if not slightly disturbing, presentation of classic Japanese curry rice.
It’s joined by Japanese curry that’s aromatic and slightly sweet, as well as flaky pan-seared salmon, and a deep-fried assortment of squid rings, prawn, and scallop. My favourite ingredient was the calamari rings, as the squid was tender yet chewy.
Another must-try is the Chicken Katsu Burger ($19.90+), which comes with a side of tater tots and some greens. The burger comprised a fried chicken katsu patty, a slice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a drizzle of mayo. While it was nothing outstanding, it was a pretty satisfactory burger with all its components combined.
If Japanese curry or a burger doesn’t strike your fancy, you can opt for the Signature Mini Bowls ($20.90+). This is a spin on Wong Fu Fu’s Taiwanese rice bowls, but with a focus on the absolute menace that is Shin-chan.
Accompany your main with snacks such as Golden Fries with Mentaiko Sauce ($14.90+), which pairs fries that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside with a creamy mentaiko sauce. Other choices include the Sweet Potato Fries with Taiwan Plum Powder ($12.90+) and Tater Tots with Taiwan Mochi Balls ($13.90+).
There will be some Crayon Shin-chan-themed sweet treats as well, including the Piak! Piak! Shinchan Butt Parfait ($12.90+). The ‘cheeky’ dessert features layers of strawberry jelly, fresh cream, custard pudding, and a sprinkle of Lotus Biscoff crumbs to finish it off. We thought the various flavours complemented each other well, such as the caramelly sweetness of the pudding with the tangy jelly.
Round off your meal with an Iced Matcha Latte ($9.90+) or Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte ($10.90+), which are served in adorable mugs in the shape of Shin-chan’s face!
In short, there’s loads to anticipate at this Crayon Shin-chan pop-up. Do note that you’ll have to spend at least $20 per adult before service charge to enjoy this Crayon Shinchan collab, but that shouldn’t be too much of an issue given the prices of most of these items.
For a long-queue bakery opened by actress Rebecca Lim, read our The Test Kitchen coverage. For a Michelin Bib Gourmand Taiwanese soup restaurant, read our Moon Moon review.
Address: 776 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198744
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 12pm to 10pm
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Wong Fu Fu is a halal-certified eatery.
Photos taken by Tao Zhi Tan.
This was a media tasting at Wong Fu Fu.