Lido restaurant Ramo — one of Beijing’s most popular spots for pizza, pasta, brunch, and other comfort food — suddenly announced its closure today (Friday, Dec 28) via a WeChat post. The news will be all the more disappointing for fans because its recent relocation to the relatively stable Lido seemed like a surefire bet to stave off such a shock shuttering.

The Lido restaurant boasted a flashy, boldly fun ambiance

Owner Paca Lee opened Ramo’s first incarnation in 2014 at Fangjia Hutong, a former magnet for foodies and party goers in Dongcheng, at least until 2017. After that, the alley became notorious as ground zero for Beijing’s Great Brickening renovation campaign, which left many small businesses decimated.

Read: Fate of Fangjia Hangouts Unclear at the Height of the Great Brickening

Lee opened Ramo 2.0 in Lido within a few months of Fangjia’s gentrification, much to the surprise of foodies and the capital’s F&B industry. After all, Lido is a comparatively sleepy neighborhood, where many upwardly mobile Chinese and well-to-do expats with families dwell. It was certainly a far cry from the lively drinking and dining hotspot that Fangjia was in its heyday.

The new Lido location was more family friendly than its predecessor

Nevertheless, many felt that Lee pulled off the change with aplomb, opening a far bigger restaurant painted in bold bright colors that not only appealed to Lido families with its ball pit replete play area but also lived up to its predecessor’s party rep with a stylish upstairs bar.

Lee and her team admitted in the closing announcement that the past year “has been a tough one for us” but stressed that they nevertheless “have shared tons… of joy and laughter, and we wish that Ramo would always exist in your memories as an oasis of good food.”

The restaurant’s team ended that statement with an admission that is sure to dismay Ramo diehards all the more: “At this moment, we are not certain of our next move yet [but]we are surely looking forward to seeing you soon again!”

Read their statement in full here.

Photos: Courtesy of Ramo

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Christmas Lighting Ceremony at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, every Sun until Dec 16, and Dec 24
Head to Kempinski this holiday season for a traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony accompanied by a children’s choir. Drink mulled wine and eat some stollen all throughout the evening. All proceeds from the mulled wine and stollen sale will go towards Sunvillage, which supports children of Chinese convicts who often receive unfavorable treatment in society due to their family background. All ages. Free to attend. 6-8pm. Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center.

Play for Charity: Dungeons and Dragons at CISB, Dec 7
Play Dungeons and Dragons and support charity at this event at the Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB). Your RMB 188 gets you snacks and prizes for the game, and your contribution helps support Lifeline Shanghai, China’s only English-speaking crisis hotline. Adults. RMB 188. 7.30pm. Canadian International School of Beijing.

A Bad Moms Christmas Screening at Ramo, Dec 7
Beijing Mothers Guild is hosting a night of fun and bonding while watching A Bad Moms Christmas. This film screening takes place at Ramo in Lido and is exclusive for moms! Note: Tickets are non-refundable, but can be passed to another mom if the buyer can’t make it to the movie night. Adults. RMB 70. 7pm. Ramo. (WeChat ID: paulus155)

The Children’s House Oceanwide Campus Christmas Celebration, Dec 8
See children rock a Christmas performance at The Children’s House Oceanwide Campus. Feel the Yuletide vibes with arts and crafts for kids, and holiday shopping for parents and adults. The Children’s House has also invited a very special guest visiting all the way from the North Pole! All ages. Free admission. 9am-noon. The Children’s House Oceanwide Campus. (info-oceanwide@montessoribeijing.com)

Polish Christmas Bazaar, Dec 8
Meet Santa Claus and enjoy delicious food and hot drinks, mulled wine, hot chocolate, sweets, and baked goodies, while dancing to the tune of holiday music. Shop from various vendors offering Christmas gifts like ceramics, jewelry, decors, and many others. There will be craft activities for the young ones too. All ages. Free. Noon-6pm. Roundabout, Cathay View Plaza, No.2 Xiangjiang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (Wendy Lu: 138 1111 7756, wendylu2010@yahoo.com)

The Hutong Winter Fayre, Dec 8
The Hutong continues its tradition of hosting a lively holiday bazaar, and this year, they decided to make the cold days warmer with piping hot cups of their own mulled wine. And with Christmas just around the corner, pick that rare find for your friends and loved ones. All ages. Free admission. 11am-4pm. The Hutong.

Carols for a Cause: The MCF and Riviera Christmas Fayre 2018, Dec 9
Head to Beijing Riviera Country Club and sing along at Carols for a Cause 2018, a charity fair and holiday market hosted by Beijing Riviera Country Club and the Migrant Children’s Foundation (MCF). The market takes place from 11am to 4pm on December 9, with activities including carol singing for both kids and adults. All ages. Free admission. 11am-4pm. Beijing Riviera Country Club.

The Bookworm Christmas Concert and Market, Dec 9
The Bookworm hosts a Christmas concert and market with Jing Sing on December 9, featuring 35 vendors offering handicrafts, home decor, Christmas gifts, arts, and many more surprises. The Bookworm offers a Happy Hour discount all day long too. The free concert starts at 8pm. All ages. Free admission. 4.30-9.30. The Bookworm. (JC Zhang: 158 1071 3743, mr_j.c.zhang@hotmail.com)

2018 Christmas Factory at Atelier, Dec 9
Atelier Art School transforms into a Christmas Factory where visitors can celebrate the holidays with artsy-craftsy activities, mulled wine, and French crêpes, and also discover the works of Atelier students. All ages. Free admission. 3-6pm. Atelier Art School Sanlitun. (WeChat ID: atelier_apas, 6416 1614, contact@atelier.cn.com)

InkBeat Arts Creative Workshops, Dec 9, 23
InkBeat Arts’ Creative Workshops are for students who want to develop creative skills through self-expression. The workshops are delivered in English and Chinese for students ages 8-18 and are led by experts in creative writing, drama, visual art, art therapy, design, architecture, and dance. In these workshops, students will find their own voice, gain self-understanding, and feel empowered through self-expression. Ages 8-18. 2-3.30pm. Crossboundaries. (RSVP: 185 1979 1662, simon@beijingyouthlit.com)

Dulwich College Beijing Christmas Bazaar and Concerts, Dec 10-11
Soak in the festive flavors with seasonal roasts and drinks at the Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) Christmas Bazaar, happening on December 10-11. Spend the afternoon browsing through crafts and wares from local vendors and student entrepreneurs, whose products will give you the most unique holiday gift ideas to impress your friends and family. After that, sing along to the tune of holiday classics at the “Carols by Candlelight” concert, presented by talented junior and senior DCB student bands and choirs. All ages. Free admission to the bazaar, RMB 50 for the concert. Bazaar: 3.30-7pm; concert: 7-9 pm. Dulwich College Beijing. (rsvp@dulwich-beijing.cn)

YCIS Beijing Christmas Bazaar, Dec 11
Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) invites everyone to their annual festive community event, the YCIS Beijing Christmas Bazaar on December 11. The bazaar is run by the YCIS Beijing student body, enabling them to raise money for their chosen charities. Parents will be organizing additional gift stalls, and some of Beijing’s best vendors will provide delicious food and drink. All ages. Free admission (scan QR code to register). 10am-1pm. Yew Chung International School of Beijing. (8585 1825, info@bj.ycef.com)

Holiday Night Market with Rumble in the Jumble and The SLab, Dec 12
Rumble in the Jumble teams up with Beijing craft space The SLab for a dazzling night market. Come in between 5pm and 9pm and buy some cool crafts to finish your holiday shopping, or apply to be a vendor yourself at rumble.jumble.bj@gmail.com (see information in the poster). All ages. Free admission. 5-9pm. The SLab.

Hello Future Conversations: Create a Meaningful Holiday Season, Dec 13
Hello Future Kindergarten’s Conversation series topic this month focuses on what is important this holiday season: gratitude and connection, thinking about others, consumption, and how to create meaningful traditions that your kids will remember. Join Principal Christine Jensen and Rebecca Archer for an informal talk, followed by question and idea sharing time. Adults. Free but RSVP required. 9.30-11am. Hello Future Kindergarten. (Rebecca Archer: 130 7116 2353, marketing@hellofuture.com.cn)

Healthy Holidays with Pauline’s Cuisine, Dec 13
The holidays are full of delicious but unhealthy food. Fight back this year with some seasonal favorites that taste as good as they make you feel good. Chef Pauline will teach you how to make Christmas chicken salad, lemon brussels sprouts, roasted sweet potatoes, and spicy salmon. Adults. RMB 420. 10am-1pm. V-Etiquette. (WeChat ID: paulus155)

The Beijing Flea Market: Holiday Edition, Dec 15
In a rush for some last minute Christmas shopping? Head to TechTemple Sanlitun Lounge for the holiday edition of the Beijing Flea Market, the capital’s one-stop shop with more than 40 established and emerging makers each offering the best local, independent design and crafts. You can also enjoy mulled wine from Local and spiced rum from Bonne Nani at this market. All ages. Free admission. Noon-6pm. TechTemple Sanlitun.

Charity Readers Theatre Holiday Presentation: A Gift to Remember, Dec 15
Charity Readers Theatre, presented by Beijing Playhouse Drama Club stages a holiday performance at International School of Beijing on December 15. They will present A Gift to Remember, a story about a group of strangers who form a memorable bond on Christmas Eve when separated from their loved ones. All ticket sales are donated to Yuanzhong Gender Development Center 源众性别发展中心/北京源众咨询. All ages. RMB 100. 7.30-10pm. International School of Beijing. (artsforagoodcausebeijing@charityreaderstheatre.org)

Tis the Season: Moka Bros Christmas Celebration, Dec 15-16
Moka Bros celebrates the most wonderful time of year with a Yuletide fête for the whole family. Merry activities for all ages are available: sip hot chocolate while decorating a gingerbread man, or help Moka Bros staff adorn their Christmas tree. All ages. RMB 40. Noon-3pm. Moka Bros Shuangjing event on Dec 15. Moka Bros Solana event on Dec 16. (norris@mostobj.com)

CISCA Annual Gala Performance of The Nutcracker, Dec 15-16
Join the Conservatory of International Style and Cultural Arts (CISCA) in their gala performance of The Nutcracker. Student performers showcase their technical skills to give the audience an unforgettable experience. The gala aims to raise funds for the Tian Art Foundation, which helps highly talented, but underprivileged children in their development within the performing arts. All ages. RMB 280-1,000. 2-5pm. Canadian International School of Beijing. (188 8883 2623, becky@cisca.com.cn)

Little Chefs at Domain: Gingerbread House Making Class, every Sat until Dec 22
Join Domain’s weekend kids’ cooking classes and enjoy quality time with your family. Every class includes a glass of free juice for the kids. In this series, kids will enjoy constructing and decorating gingerbread houses, a great decoration to bring home for the Christmas season. All ages. RMB 328 (RSVP needed). 2pm. Domain. (8414 9830)

Treasure Trove: Last Minute Christmas Market, Dec 22-23
Get your last minute gifts at the Treasure Trove Christmas Market, held in partnership by Cultural Keys and Yoolee Plaza. This Christmas market stays open late for everyone to get some holiday shopping done. All ages. Free admission. 10.30am-9.30pm. Yoolee Plaza, north of Worker’s Stadium.

Christmas Camp: Discover Chinese Arts at Art+798, Dec 24-28
Looking for a different way for your kids to celebrate Christmas? Art+798 International Education Center holds a five-day Christmas camp, wherein kids get a chance to immerse themselves in various Chinese arts like painting, drama, shadow play, as well as ancient architecture. The camp also includes two field trips to the 798 and 751 Art and Design Districts and the Forbidden City. All ages. RMB 5,800 (including materials and lunch). ART+798 International Education Center.

Atelier Winter Art Camps, various dates in Dec
The Atelier team has created a special series of holiday-themed workshops mixing art, architecture, painting, history, culture, and history. Discover Venice and its Carnival, explore a revolutionary artistic movement or step into the world of Native Americans. Workshop 1: The Blue Rider (Dec 17-21) Discover Expressionism, Cubism and abstract art by different artists and artworks related to The Blue Rider including Kandinsky and Franz Marc. Workshop 2: A Journey to the World of Native Americans (Dec 24, Dec 26-29) Learn how to draw animals, make Native American totems and animal symbols, and create teepee models. Workshop 3: Venice and Its Carnival (Dec 31, Jan 2-5) Create a mask inspired by the Venetian masks and learn to sketch a landscape (veduta) with perspective. For ages 5-7: 10am-noon, RMB 2,000. For ages 8+: 1-3.30pm, RMB 2,500. Atelier Sanlitun and Shunyi. (www.atelier.cn.com)

Hello Future Kindergarten Open House, various dates in Dec
Hello Future Kindergarten welcomes families of 0-6-year-olds who are interested in touring the campus and learning more about the philosophy and the programs available for children as young as 5 months old. At the monthly Open House, you can meet the principal, observe classes in action and have your questions answered. Adults. Free but RSVP required. The open house dates are Dec 1 (Sat), 6 (Thu), 12 (Wed), and 18 (Tue). 9.30-11.30am. Hello Future Kindergarten. (Rebecca Archer: 130 7116 2353, marketing@hellofuture.com.cn)

Notes For Charity, Jan 19
Culturally and musically diverse artists, bands, and performers in Beijing are teaming up for Notes For Charity, a fundraiser concert for the benefit of disabled orphans in the city. The headline performance will be also the debut of The Niu Boyz, a newly developed boy band composed of well-known singers in Beijing. All bands will perform fun and upbeat cover songs suitable for dancing. All ages. RMB 100 (at the door), RMB 80 (early bird price). 9pm. Yue Space.

Professional Workshop: Become Positive Discipline-Certified, Jan 26-27
Jill Stanhope, a teacher specializing in early childhood social and emotional learning, holds a workshop for educators where they can learn how to teach parents the concept of positive discipline. This is an English-language training, and its tuition fee covers all materials and lunch. Adults. RMB 3,500. 8.30am-4.30pm. Daystar Academy. (WeChat ID: Marjo_70, 152 1032 7189)

Photos: Markus Spiske temporausch.com, Thibault Trillet, edusoft, via Pexels

Finding a spot that makes families happy is important. It can be hard to strike a balance between what the kids like, and what the parents like. But Ramo has it down, the ultimate happy place for families in the Lido area.

Ramo used to be a hip hutong joint, catering to the young and glamorous, the ragazzi moderni. Now, like their customers, they’re all grown up and moved out to the ‘burbs. Their Lido location has a family-friendly section downstairs, with a kids’ area, and swish nightlife with cocktails and more upstairs. From swing dance and yoga to kid’s parties, Ramo has something for everybody.

On a beautiful day, we take Tess van Damme from the Netherlands, to sample Ramo’s family-friendly menu. Tess is 8 years old and is in Year 4 at The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun. She and her parents have been in Beijing for six years. Tess has a great love of music, dancing, and gymnastics, and is part of the performance choir this year.

Nobody is too old to roll around in the ball pit and make use of the coloring table in the kids’ area. This section has underfloor heating, which is good news with winter approaching. Ramo also cares about fresh air, and has an air filtration system in place. There are many baby chairs and baby changing table, and the washbasins upstairs even have a lower one for kids to reach. Those concerned about food safety will be happy to know that there are cameras in the kitchen that live stream to a screen in the restaurant.

The food is comforting, but still has a few surprises for us. We start off with fresh fruit; watermelon paired with rosemary is a hit with Tess. Paca Lee, the owner and “face” of Ramo, brings us several dishes from the menu, including breakfast pizza (RMB 78), loaded with egg, bacon, and homemade sausage (there’s also onion and rocket, to balance all the protein.) That’s devoured in a twinkling. Next comes a veggie and hummus platter (RMB 65). Ramo has the right idea here – hummus is the king of dips for kids and adults, both healthy and irresistible. The ribs with fries (RMB 158) have a spicy kick, which Tess enjoys but most likely make them unsuitable for very small kids.

Ramo has several kids’ menu items, like pasta (RMB 68), scrambled eggs (RMB 68), and pizza (RMB 68-78), but the adult dishes are mostly suitable for sharing with the little ones too. But when it comes to their range of delicious desserts, including white chocolate mousse with berry ice cream (RMB 48) and Nutella panzerotti (RMB 38), you might want to get the kids their own, so you can have yours all to yourself. After all, grown-ups deserve a bit of fun too.

Ramo
Sun-Thu 10am-11.30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-1am, kitchen closes at 11pm. 9-2 Jiangtai West Road, Chaoyang District 朝阳区将台西路9-2号

This post appeared on the beijingkids October 2018 Mental Health issue.
Photos: Uni You

Looking to take your photography skills to the next level? Then you need to check out this International Photography Workshop happening at Ramo on May 6.

Each session in this Sunday Talk series, happening on the first Sunday of every month, brings three professional photographers together to give you insight into their specific workflows and approach to the photographic medium. Based in Beijing, the organization aims to bring together passionate photographers from around the world through monthly lectures, master classes, and video podcasts.

As it is an international event, there will also be a translator present to make sure that all the information presented is accessible to everyone in attendance.

The next workshop on May 6 will feature food photographer Chiara Ye, film purist Graeme Nicol, and portrait artist Fang Yu. There should be a little bit here for everyone interested in diving deeper into the art of photography. Scan the QR code to follow International Photography Workshops’ official WeChat channel for updates on events.

Registration is now open with a special early bird price of RMB 120 (WeChat: IPW2018). Door tickets will also be available for RMB 150. Ticket includes drinks and finger foods courtesy of Ramo Restaurant & Bar.

Photos: Courtesy of IPC

We at beijingkids love dining out, but when kids get to the walking stage it gets harder and harder. We made a little list to sum up the restaurants we know that are child-friendly and family-oriented. Do you have family-friendly eats that needs to be added to the list? Let us know!

Bottega

This Italian favorite located by raffles medical is a family-friendly restaurant providing crayons for kids so they can have a draw on their placemats and the staff is accommodating. Find out what we wrote about them here.

O’steak

The O’steak in Shine Hills in Shunyi has a play area so the kids can play while parents have tender piece of meat with a glass of wine. Find the address for O’Steak here.

Blue Frog

Blue Frog serves simple fair and has a great separate kids menu, some Blue frogs have kids play areas like the blue frog at indigo mall. Have a shop and then relax at the happy hour while the kids play.

Ramo

The new hangout for families in Lido is the colorful Ramo, with a coloring area and a ball pit, the kids area keeps kids entertained for hours. The restaurant has air purification and the floor is heated. find out more here.

FEAST

EAST hotel now has a playroom at all times, during lunch dinner and tea time, keeping the kids entertained while parents have a choice out of the delicious semi-buffet. Find out more here.

Dacha 

Dacha, located in Ritan Park, serves food from sushi to pizza. It’s definitely a crowd pleaser. They have a special kids room, where they are entertained with the toys provided. Find the location here.

English Tea Room in Shunyi

The English tearoom is a crowd pleaser in Shunyi as the playroom is cozy and the scones are delicious. Find the location here.

Lakers in Shunyi

It might be cold but Lakers has a great outside playground, we have tested it and it has passed the kids fun factor. Who cares about the cold when the air is great? Find out more here.

CHAR

Dining in a luxurious hotel does not have to be boring for kids (or adults) We experienced the 3D experience at Intercontinental in Sanlitun and it was well worth it. Find out more here.

Tiago

This Italian eatery in Indigo mall has a kids play area and a special kids menu. Parents are sure to relax before or after they have hit up the fantastic playground Indigo mall has outside. Find out more about Tiago here.

Elements Fresh

At any elements fresh they provide coloring materials, with a special kids menu to still the hungry bellies. Find out how we liked it here.

Fellas

Fellas in Shunyi is the place to be. They have a soft play area and many good eats for kids. We have tried and tested it and we were not able to drag our kids away from this eatery. Find out more here.

Tribe

Tribe at Solana mall has a play area and kids menu. Find great healthy food after your weekend shopping in the mall. Find out more here.

Photos: Courtesy of Bottega, Tiago; Pauline van Hasselt, Dave’s Studio, Pixabay

I had a feeling Lido was getting cool when I decided to move there. Soon after, I received the news that Ramo opened a new venue very close to my new home. My four year old and I ran all the way over to check out the dining new venue.

I might see it as an omen that I will be coming more than once to Ramo as the decorations are truly my style. Yellow and blue is a great combination. Ramo makes it very special for families as they have added an entire play area that features a ball pit and coloring corner. All of our favorite things in one place.

The new menu does not disappoint. We ordered pizza and several other bites, and from the kid’s menu, my daughter chose the breakfast for dinner. After our meal, we had to try both desserts to make sure they were up to par. The chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream was a huge hit.  Friday afternoon calls for some drinks, so I savored an Aperol Sprits and watched my daughter roll around in the ball bit for a while. I might or might not have joined her at some point.
Ramo has air purifiers built into the restaurant’s AC so no sweat on high AQI days.The bathroom also has a baby changing table and a sink that is reachable for small kids.

Ramo is both dog and family friendly. I am excited to be moving so close to this quality pizza joint and can’t wait to have more Friday afternoons rolling through the ball pit. Head over quick to get 20% off your food bill during the soft opening. Ramo opening hours are from 11 am to 11 pm, and it is located across from 3E international school.

Picture Credit: Pauline and Ramo

Picture Credit: Pauline and Ramo

Now I don’t live near the hutongs, nor do I enjoy venturing out to this area. The fear of public hutong bathrooms is enough to keep me in my safe Sanlitun bubble, but there is fun stuff in the hutongs, and last week I took my daughter to the Rumble in the Jumble market at Hot Cat. I wanted to take her out for a bit of lunch somewhere, and the restaurant Ramo was suggested to me.

We entered a colorful establishment, and it looked sturdy enough for a four-year-old. The menu has different options from breakfasts to salads, flatbread, and pizza. The pizza can be served by the slice which is great as I did not feel like pizza, but my daughter did. She can’t devour a whole pizza by herself yet, so the two slices were perfect for her small belly.

I had a flatbread with hummus to share with my daughter, and it was surprisingly good, smeared with hummus, pickles, and onions over roasted tomatoes. Then we both devoured a portion of poutine. I never had this special Canadian dish, so I decided to indulge myself while on our hutong adventure.

Poutine is a dish of french fries topped with cheese curds, and brown gravy. This belly warming dish hails from Quebec and is found all around Canada at diners; there are even whole restaurants themed around this dish.

Ramo has a toilet on-site which is a big plus in my book. You order at the counter, and they deliver the food to your table. I found the food was priced reasonably and would take my toddler back for some hummus flatbread for sure. Are there any other places you like to visit with kids in the hutongs? Please let us know by commenting at the bottom or by WeChat.

Get over to Ramo this May holiday weekend as they present a 3-day pop-up full of pizzas, pets, and plaster casts. You heard us, plaster casts, courtesy of BodyMemory Clinic.

For those of you not in the know BodyMemory is the work of a local designer, Yi Zhou. She goes around to various venues dressed in OR scrubs making casts of various body parts, mainly fingers, lips, ears, and noses so that you can give them away as gifts, or turn them into anatomically correct jewelry. On this particular day, they will be focusing on taking casts of your furry friends so that you can make them into unique pieces of jewelry (i.e., necklaces and brooches) or other decorative objects. This is a great activity the whole family can enjoy, especially if you or your kids have any interest in forensic sciences.

Here’s how it works, and we assure you that it’s a quite painless and humane process that only takes about five minutes to complete, depending on how excitable or timid your pet is. Extract the QR code from the poster above to sign up for the service, and send your name, phone number, as well as a date and time you would like to make your appointment. This procedure consists mainly of placing the animal’s paw in the special molding substance. When it dries up, you are done, but you will need to wait a week for the doctor on duty to make the special cast at her secret underground laboratory. Jewelry services are also available if you wish to add a little bling to the object or plate it in gold.

To round out the experience, Penny’s Food Studio will be on site making delicious treats for your cats and dogs as their little extremities get immortalized in plaster. They are experts in crafting family quality food for dogs and cats. Even our little yappy companions need a little delicious pampering every once in a while.

As usual, Ramo provides a little something for everyone. While your pets are chowing down on luxurious handmade treats of their own, there will be pizza, a special on hotdogs, and other comfort foods for humans. So, get on down to the hutongs and experience this unique pop-up of interspecies delights. Check out the event listing here for more details.

photos: from organizer

Ash, Brock, and Misty are back in town! Feeling confused? Yes, we all know that Pokémon Go virtual reality is still not available in China, but why not have fun with your friends and family, trying to catch them in our world?

This Saturday, July 23, following the overall boom in Pokémons, Ramo Restaurant & Bar is holding a party where everyone gets a chance to catch his own Pokémon in real life, and meet people who are also obsessed (in the best way) with these small colorful creatures. It won’t be so easy though: all the figurines will be hidden in random places, and those who manage to hunt down and take a picture of them will get a special prize: a homemade Pikachu Popsicle, together with the status of Pokémon master. Also, the same is promised to visitors in Pokémon-styled gear – so be prepared for fun photos.

Ramo is a pizza bar and restaurant located in a hutongs area. So far, it has already gained the love of locals, attracting customers with good prices and tasty pizzas. The place is welcoming to visitors with kids and animals. Dogs are allowed to come inside the restaurant (just in case you’re worried about the rain), and there is plenty of outdoor seating as well.

The event is super family friendly. Kids would love a special Poké Ball Pizza, prepared just for this day. And, to keep them busy on their own, there will be free face painting available with Pokémon-styled patterns.

Adults can treat themselves with a special alcoholic Electroshock Lemonade Punch. A DJ will be playing theme music, reminding you of your happy, careless days of youth.

Ramo’s Pokémon Party, July 23
All ages. 3pm – late. Ramo Restaurant & Bar. No.64 Fangjia Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing. 东城区方家胡同64号. (8403 5004)

Photos: fanpop.com; Ramo Restaurant & Bar