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Where to eat in fX Sudirman while going to 'Pokemon Go' gyms
Here are our recommended places to hang out in fX Sudirman while you train your pocket monsters.
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"Pokemon Go" graphics (AP/Richard Vogel)
D
espite being released less than two weeks ago, Pokemon Go has already become a sensation across the globe. Its augmented-reality concept has attracted many, especially those who watched the Pokemon TV series in the 1990s.
In a very short time, Pokemon Go has taken over the world; from parks and forests to museums and malls, including fX Sudirman shopping mall in Central Jakarta. The mall is currently known as one of the hottest spots to either train monsters at the gym or take over the gym from other teams. As sometimes it can take hours to do these things, surely you will need to maintain your energy level by eating and drinking.
Here are our recommended places to hang out in fX Sudirman while you train your pocket monsters.
A lot of people agree that this is one of the shopping mall's favorite restaurants due to its affordable prices. And of course, all is right with the world when you eat sushi while playing Pokemon Go since they're both originally from Japan.
In case you’re not familiar with the word ngalam, it is actually Malang spelled backward, a city in East Java. If you have never visited Malang before for culinary purposes, it's a good idea to go to this place as the city is home to a variety of delicious cuisine.
The interior decorations at Tjap Toean provide a sense of calm, which is perfect if you have been spending your time walking around playing Pokemon Go. Tjap Toean offers a wide range of Chinese dishes including the ones with a big portion to share with your friends.
(Read also: The best 24-hour eateries in Jakarta)
While visiting a gym helps your Pokemon discover its strength, hanging out at Manila Connexion becomes an opportunity for you to discover Filipino cuisine. Offering soups and a variety of chicken and fish dishes, there are many options to enjoy at this eatery.
If you are finding it hard to choose from the many options, try out Eat & Eat, which is the shopping mall's food court. A wide range of choices is available here, especially Indonesian dishes like Bakmi Kepiting Pontianak (Pontianak-style crab noodles), one of the favorite tenants at the food court.
If perhaps you don't feel like eating, drinking a glass of beer can be a good idea while waiting for your Pokemon to finish training at the gym. Bloeming serves various brands of beers and cocktails. (kes)
