YO! has joined forces with Disney and Pixar to transform its Arndale restaurant into an ‘International Space Sushi Station’, creating an extra-terrestrial experience for Manchester locals to celebrate the forthcoming release of “Lightyear”, in cinemas June 17. After an overnight makeover, the restaurant is taking customers on an intergalactic adventure and giving wannabe space cadets the chance to dine among the stars. Available for a limited time only, diners have until July 10 to experience the International Space Sushi Station first-hand.
Alongside the Space Station landing in the Arndale, a limited-edition “Lightyear” inspired menu is now available, with options including all-new Rocket Booster Bento Boxes available in chicken, prawn, or pumpkin katsu, and other intergalactic treats. The new menu will be rolled out nationwide, with YO! fans also in with the chance of winning the ultimate “Lightyear” inspired prize bundle in a competition hosted across YO!’s social channels. With the competition open until July 10, the lucky winner will be able to enter other worlds with the latest VR headset, turn their home into a galactic space station with a holographic light display, and keep in touch with video smartwatches. Runners-up won’t miss out either, with 180 YO! vouchers for spending in-store up for grabs.
Christian Haas, Managing Director, UK, at YO! said: “We are delighted to be working with Pixar to celebrate “Lightyear” and bring a new generation of YO! fans into our restaurants. We love welcoming families in our restaurants and being able to introduce family members of any age to Japanese-inspired dishes. What better way to do that than by partnering with this famous film studio in honour of a character close to so many people’s hearts! We look forward to adding to filmgoers’ “Lightyear” experience at their nearest YO!”
