After several temporary cafes throughout the years,”Hunters Bar”(MonHun Sakaba) by CAPCOM and Pasela finally opened a permanent cafe in Osaka called”Hunters Bar WEST”. The cafe opened on March 1 in Osaka's Namba district. In fact, it's located in the same building as the Final Fantasy XIV Eorzea Café!
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So what does the new coffee shop have? Lots of fun drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and a unique rewards system, along with some nostalgic treats.
Everyone who comes to the cafe receives a free random coaster upon taking their seat. Most themed cafes in Japan give you a coaster for every drink or dish you order, but this one is a little different.
For every 1,000 yen (about $6.60 USD) you spend on food and drinks, you'll earn one point. And there's a small menu next to the register where you can peruse the type of rewards you can use your points for, from acrylic kiosks to trading cards for one point to a stainless steel cup with price nine points.
There's also an area at the entrance where customers can choose a card from many of the recent games in the series and fill out the card with the Hunter name, game platform, and weapon of their choice.
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Inside there are screens showing trailers as well as various Monster Hunter merchandise and posters.
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Even the restroom sign is decorated.
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But don't forget the food and drinks! There are some special menu items that are only available at the Osaka cafe (there is also a permanent cafe in Tokyo) as well as staple dishes. Some of these include:
Hangout with Iori's Buddies (left) and Rajang Gold Lion Sour (right, alcoholic)Photo by Matt Hodgkins 
Safi'jiva,'The King's Pancakes'(with neon green syrup on the side)Photo by Matt Hodgkins 
Expertly Cooked Bone-In Photo by Matt Hodgkins Fluffy Kuina's Potato Salad Photo by Matt Hodgkins Alatreon Citrus Soda (left) and Nergigante's Original Drink (right) Photo by Matt Hodgkins 
Felyne Anniversary Cake (must be ordered before the day of the festival) pre-order and can be customized by text)Photo by Matt Hodgkins
In addition to goods you can earn through points, the cafe also sells wooden sake boxes, cups, plush toys, etc.
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The cafe is also located in one of Osaka's most popular tourist spots: Dotonbori. Reservations are not necessary but are recommended based on experience. The websites of both the Tokyo and Osaka cafes are available in English, as are the menus at the cafes.
CAPCOM is currently developing the next big entry in the franchise, Monster Hunter Wilds. The game is scheduled to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series new menu as well as merchandise for the game release.
