Saboten Store’s “Syrup Art” in Seoul

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Anime art and syrup have probably never even been used in the same sentence, but Saboten Store, a faux maid anime café, combines the two together to create some amazing and delicious artwork. I’ve read about this café through various Naver blogs and from there learned about their miraculous creations. With the purchase of any toast or cheesecake, you also get the chance to make an additional purchase for “시럽아트”, or “Syrup art”, in which the café staff draw whatever game or anime character you would like on your dish. My friend and I who went are both huge Pokémon fans, so we naturally decided on two of our favorite Pokémon; Mega Scizor (my friend) and Mega Ampharos (myself). And the outcome was…

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…pretty amazing, if you ask me. I do love the toast addition to Scizor and Ampharos! We’re going to do a Pokémon scene next time; possibly Mew and Mewtwo on separate plates fighting. If there was such thing as a delicious nerdgasm, then that would be it.

Not only that, but the café itself was quite cozy and eclectic; just how I like them. It’s full of imported Japanese anime stuffs for purchase. They didn’t have much game merchandise aside from numerous “Persona 4: The Movie” collectibles and a few games.

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The menu on the café was simple. It has all of the essentials; basic tea, a few coffee drinks, and a couple of desserts. The staff were super friendly and they all donned amazing maid outfits. One was gracious enough to let me take a picture with her!

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If you ever happen to be in Seoul, definitely make your way to this café. It’s has a unique atmosphere packed with all sorts of video game and anime fans alike. To get there, take the metro to Sadang station and go out of exit 11. Walk forward for a few blocks and Saboten Store will be on the second floor of a business building to your right. It’s difficult to miss! The menu is only in Korean and the staff don’t speak a whole lot of English, so make sure to look up some key words / phrases for Cafés before you go. Here’s a list of phrases that you might need if you ever do make it to Saboten:

안녕하세요!
Annyonghasayo!
(hello)

(food/drink item here) 주세요.
______ ju-seh-yo.
(please give me _____)

 

What would you get on your plate? I can’t wait for my next visit! My buddy and I were also thinking of a “derp” theme featuring Dunsparce and Goomy. If we get a third friend with us, Stunfish would have to join in.

– Mr. Bojingles

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  4. Over at the chat were playing guess that pokemon, and I said mine was a water dual type from hoenn. Masquerain. -_- This is why I like sinnoh,

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  13. this is why i hate megas
    1. get rid of forms
    2. Regulars evos
    it was just a plain stupid lazy idea so they wouldnt have to make new evos of old pokemon everytime just tweak what they got and make it look cooler( looks at Gradevior)

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    • I beg to differ! I don’t like how they spammed ‘new forms’ in gen 5 as something new. It gets repetitive. Mega Evolution gives old, underused Pokemon a chance to shine again, and make the battle more diverse and unpredictable. Giving something a whole new evolutionary stage normally is not as fun. Alas, it’s just opinion.

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    • 1. Forms. Not many pokemon have them. Mainly legendaries.
      2. Regular Evos still exist. Some pokemon have megas cause they’re more logical than actual Evos (Pokemon with 3 Evolutions in their line)

      It wasn’t a stupid or lazy idea as it boosted stats of pokemon that people hardly used/Forgot when it came to competitive battling, allowed change for typings without them being permanent, gave new designs and made battles less predictable.

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    • i love the mega idea to be honest
      but maybe some pokemon didnt need it that much. maybe pokemon with 1-2 evolutions should only have it, while absol and mawile and kanga and etc shoulda had just a new evolution THEN a mega

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      • I don’t think Kangaskahn should have ever been upgraded. She was fine the way she is.

        About Absol and Mawile though, although I understand why many people say that they should’ve gotten an evolution, then a Mega Evolution, I disagree. I like how the unappreciated weak ones immediately transition from not very powerful to Mega.

        Also, some people are are afraid of having their favorite Pokémon evolving because they’re afraid they will like it more. I remember I was afraid that Mawile’s evolution would be my new favorite Pokémon, and not Mawile. However, with a Mega, I don’t have to worry.

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  17. I don’t think I ever heard your guys’ opinions on the raised shiny chances. Is it okay with you? Does it ruin the experience for you like it does with me? Or do you enjoy shinies being more universally obtainable?

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