Top of the Pops

3 May 2020

Since the closure of cinemas in March, it’s not only the big screen we’ve been missing. Many of us have also been craving our favourite cinema snack: popcorn. Who doesn’t love that tempting, buttery smell in the lobby, and the cosy feel of sharing a bucket with friends? If you’re a frequent filmgoer who has been making do with second-rate supermarket popcorn for the past few weeks, then we’ve got good news for you — Ukrainian cinema chains are now branching out into takeaway popcorn that’s as good as the real deal. Are you sitting comfortably?

Planeta Kino AKA Pumpidup

Planeta Kino has recently launched its own popcorn brand, Pumpidup. “Our popcorn is puffed up with heated air, not fried in oil. That’s what we call healthy,” they proclaim. Their popcorn is sold in 90g bags and 1kg packs, with a range of exciting flavours you’ll want to test out: cheese-caramel, wasabi, sour cream and onion, classic sea salt, and cheese.

Find it in-store at Kyiv branches of Metro, Novus and Winetime.

Home delivery is also available: place your order on Rozetka (or, if you live in the Pozniaky area, try Raketa or Glovo).

Price: 39 — 179 UAH
pumpidup.com
Facebook: pumpidup / planetakino
Instagram: planetakino

MULTIPLEX

Multiplex has teamed up with Il Molino, the Italian restaurant chain, to deliver popcorn straight to your door. It’s a double win for lovers of popcorn and pizza; now you get to enjoy both while watching movies at home. Ordering is simple: just go to the Il Molino app or website and select popcorn from the menu. Choose from two flavours of popcorn (cheese or caramel) or popped potato chips as an alternative. What’s more, it comes with an Instagram-friendly bucket to make your snacking experience even more cinema-like.

Price: 79 — 129 UAH
https://ilmolino.ua/en/delivery.html

Multiplex Store
Offers a range of four popcorn combos, each including two bags of different-flavoured popcorn, two bottles of Pepsi, plus stickers. Delivery is via Nova Poshta.

Price: 139 — 259 UAH
https://store.multiplex.ua

Linia Kino

Kinobar at Home is a new popcorn delivery initiative from Linia Kino. The secret of their tasty, crunchy snack is high-quality American corn and coconut oil. Flavour-wise, you can choose between salt, caramel, and cheese. Place your order via Raketa or Glovo, or get a takeaway option with an additional 35% discount on the Linia Kino website. Available between 16.00 and 21.00.