First IKEA Convenience Store Opens In Tokyo On 8 Jun, Miniature Version Of Usual Outlets
When IKEA announced an upcoming small-concept store in JEM, Singaporeans were curious to find out how it looks like.
This majestic IKEA outlet in the bustling neighbourhood of Tokyo, Harajuku, might be able to give us a sneak peek of what to expect.
It features an extensive range of household items, as well as a ‘Swedish Cafe’ selling baked goods and craft beer. Furthermore, they house an IKEA convenience store, the first of its kind globally.
IKEA convenience store sells cup noodles & beer
IKEA opened their Harajuku outlet on Monday (8 Jun), a district known for its fun and modern atmosphere.
The 2-storey building is encased with glass, allowing city dwellers to peer into the store, and its amazing interior. A quick peek from the outside lets you see the one-of-a-kind convenience store on the first level.
Centered on eco-friendliness, this mini-mart is catered to the busy citizens who need a quick mid-day IKEA fix.
Like any other 7-Eleven or Lawson in Tokyo, they sell their own brand of cup noodles that is plant-based, with 2 flavours to choose from.
They also serve a range of hot and cold drinks, displayed in a typical convenience store fashion.
For customers with a sweet tooth, they can find baked goods like cinnamon rolls at the counter, affordably priced at S$1.30, alongside other pastries.
IKEA has ‘Swedish Café’ for dining in
If you prefer a dine-in experience, the Harajuku store does have a seating area at their ‘Swedish Café’.
Filling TUNNBRÖDs are available in a variety of flavours like egg mayo, sausage, chocolate and banana, and salmon.
While they don’t serve their savoury meatballs we are familiar with, exclusive IKEA Harajuku items do sound pretty appetising. Look at these customisable ice cream cups for example.
Fresh on the menu are craft beers direct from Sweden, and customers can try them at a price range of S$3.70-S$5.80.
Mini showrooms adjacent to IKEA convenience store
Apart from the food experience, shoppers can expect to find mini showrooms strewn around the store.
Here is one right beside the convenience store, depicting the ultimate IKEA experience we dream of:
Though smaller than the usual IKEA, staples like carpets, soft toys, rugs and even armchairs can be found in Harajuku.
We would imagine this store to be suitable for customers searching for a convenient spot to shop for their household essentials, such as kitchenware and decorations.
This is facilitated by the store’s accessibility, strategically located 1 minute away from Harajuku Station, according to IKEA’s website.
IKEA 原宿
Address: 1 Chome-14-32 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Contact: 0570-01-3900
Opening Hours:Â 11am-8pm daily (Closed on the second Wednesday in February)
A possible sneak peek of Singapore’s IKEA at Jem
Seeing these photos will surely get Singaporeans excited for the upcoming IKEA outlet at Jem in Jurong East.
While there’s no news on what it will look like yet, we’re hopeful that it could resemble the unique Harajuku store in the heart of Tokyo’s busy streets.
Hopefully, we get to see the first impressions of our 3-storey Jurong outlet soon.
Also read:
IKEA Jem Will Open In Apr 2021, 3-Storey Mini Outlet Awaits Westies
Featured image adapted from Twitter and YouTube.
