I tried the 50 yen soft serve ice cream at IKEA for the first time! And they even have kiwi flavor... It has a sherbet-like texture that is refreshing. The mini size may not be enough on its own, but it was just right to have a little something while walking around the store.

When shopping at IKEA, I always make sure to get their soft serve ice cream and hot dog. In these times of rising prices, the cost performance is really good. The sizes are just right for a snack. I always appreciate it! At the Tachikawa IKEA, if you buy even just one item, parking becomes free, so I always go by car. It's customary to take a leisurely walk around Tachikawa on the way back!

It is very convenient to grab a quick bite to eat while shopping. The location on the first floor near the entrance makes it easy for passersby to use. Hot dogs are 100 yen, the drink bar is 140 yen, and fried chicken is 220 yen - all very cheap. There are no chairs, so it's a stand-up and eat quickly at the table or take it to go and eat in the car.

I visited this IKEA bistro located about a 10-minute walk from Tachikawa Station on a weekend afternoon. It had been about a year since my last visit. While Takamatsu Station is closer, considering train travel, walking from Tachikawa is more convenient. The bistro is located near the exit where you pay for your items at IKEA. You purchase a food ticket from a vending machine and then line up to receive your order. I tried the plant-based kiwi soft serve for 50 yen, which was a cheap and quick option before leaving the store. There were only high tables with no chairs in this area, and it wasn't too crowded. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.

I visited a "Swedish furniture chain store" in Tachikawa over the weekend. Here, you can find not only furniture but also interior accessories and storage items with Nordic designs. The restaurant menu and light meals are also extensive, allowing you to enjoy a little Nordic travel mood. After finishing my shopping, I bought the "Plant Ball" for 899 yen at the food market outside the register. I planned to have my usual snack of "soft serve ice cream" for 50 yen at the "Swedish Bistro", but they were having a "Berry Strawberry Fair". Without hesitation, I purchased the "Strawberry Special Sundae" for 250 yen. The cup was generously topped with a large strawberry and strawberry sauce, giving it a glossy appearance. When I tasted it, the vanilla soft serve had a smooth texture and a subtly elegant sweetness. The pistachio powder blended nicely with the sweet and sourness of the strawberry sauce, creating an exquisite flavor. Of course, the strawberries were fresh and juicy, spreading fruit juice throughout my mouth. This limited-time sweet treat created a special snack time experience.

My first time at Tachikawa Station. After watching the Super Miracle Illusion Kinoshita Circus, I stopped by the bistro (?) located right after passing through the IKEA Tachikawa for some window shopping. I knew it was cheap. Soft serve ice cream for 50 yen purchased from a vending machine. On weekends, many people stand to eat. Amidst them, miraculously, a table opened up right in front of me. Illusion! Soft serve ice cream for 50 yen. The portion may be small? No, it's just right. I just want a little bit. That little bit costs 50 yen. I'm happy. And it's quick to make! Once you hand over the ticket, they make it right away. ----- In my twenties, I bought various furniture and goods from IKEA, but now in my late forties, I think IKEA's highlight might be the 50 yen soft serve ice cream.

Tokyo, Tachikawa City. IKEA Tachikawa store. Shopping at IKEA. Everywhere is spacious, and of course the Tachikawa store is also big. After finishing shopping, there is a food court near the exit. Before heading home, grab a quick bite to eat. It's nice that there is a drink bar. The only downside is that there are few seats to eat. Most people end up eating standing up. Well, it's cheap so I guess it's okay. Thank you for the meal.

Stable 100 yen hot dogs! Despite the rising prices everywhere, they continue to offer it for 100 yen. They also have 50 yen soft serve ice cream. Today, they had strawberry flavor which I chose. It was refreshing and delicious!

In March 2023, I revisited the place where you can get a hot dog for 100 yen and a drink bar for 120 yen (tax included)! When you order a set menu, you get a tray, but if you order individual items, they are handed to you directly. The hot dog on a piece of paper and a paper cup are handed to you, and you can help yourself to mustard and ketchup. The mustard has a gentle acidity, and you can put plenty of it on. The ketchup is also decently tasty. Unfortunately, the bread is a bit sweet and cold. It feels a bit lonely. The sausage is also lukewarm and lacks something. Furthermore, there is only one coffee machine at the drink bar, and it takes a long time to use, with the taste being mediocre. I wouldn't mind paying a bit more for a more satisfying experience.

When I go to IKEA, I always stop by either the restaurant on the second floor or the cafe on the first floor. Today, I had my usual hot dog and hash browns at the cafe, along with a 50 yen ice cream. It was my first time trying the hash browns, but they were not tasty as they were just microwaved and ended up mushy. Disappointing!!

IKEA Tachikawa's first-floor fast food IKEA Bistro Tachikawa store. I walked around IKEA and the streets of Tachikawa, and finally, here at IKEA Bistro, I had my usual soft serve ice cream for 50 yen. It's been about three months since I last visited. The store seems to have been renovated. There were hardly any chairs before, but now it seems like chairs have been placed.

IKEA Tachikawa is located about a 15-minute walk from JR Tachikawa Station North Exit, and about a 7-minute walk from Tama Monorail Takamatsu Station. It is situated between the Kokuritsu Byoin-mae intersection and the Jichi Daigaku-mae intersection on Nishi Odori. On the first floor of IKEA, you can find the IKEA Bistro Tachikawa branch. After exploring the IKEA store and the streets of Tachikawa, you can enjoy their soft serve ice cream for only 50 yen at the IKEA Bistro. Despite the recent rise in prices due to factors like increased raw material costs, high logistics expenses, and a weak yen, the soft serve ice cream here is still priced at 50 yen.

●Ninja Dog - ¥300 ★★★★ IKEA Japan is holding a "Halloween Fair" at each store from September 1st to October 31st. The larger-than-normal hot dog called "Ninja Dog" is making a comeback after 6 years, which has been a hot topic on social media. The sausage is surprisingly juicy and longer than usual. ●Drink Bar - ¥120 ★★★★ The Nordic Water with reduced sugar and UTZ certified coffee are available for unlimited refills at this price. The variety of drinks offered at this price provides a good value for taste, quantity, and cost. ●Other notes - Free water service (self-service). - No wet towels provided (paper towels available). - Restrooms available. - No charging outlets. - Average customer service. - Average cleanliness. - Shoes do not need to be removed. - The store was almost full, with over 10 other customers present. - IKEA was founded in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad in a town surrounded by forests in Sweden. It started as a mail-order catalog business and has now become a global home furnishing brand, delivering affordable prices, design, and comfort to people worldwide.

The other day, I went to IKEA Bistro Tachikawa with the famous furniture store owner, Ikeda Oyako 18, and the rising star player. This restaurant, located a 10-minute walk from JR Chuo Line, Ome Line, Nambu Line Tachikawa Station, holds the name of Ikeda Oyako 18 in the furniture industry and never lets it go. Ikeda Oyako 18 is a right-handed pitcher from Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. He started playing baseball in high school and eventually joined the Hanshin Tigers in 1983. Despite some setbacks, he contributed to his team's success and even played in the Japan Series. Later in his career, he moved to Fukuoka Daiei Hawks and then to Yakult Swallows. His career had its ups and downs, but he always gave his best on the field.

On a regular evening, it's not crowded. Little kids are running around. I see older boys practicing skateboarding outside. Feeling tired, and because soft serve ice cream is cheap, I walked from Tachikawa Station looking forward to it, and bought soft serve ice cream for the first time in a long time. Plant-based Watermelon Soft Serve for 50 yen! Perfect for early summer, a refreshing watermelon ice cream. Made with plenty of watermelon juice, this ice cream is 100% plant-based. Period: June to August 2022 (start and end dates may vary by store). It's so tiny!! I didn't expect it to be this small. But 50 yen is amazing!! And it's super delicious!! I'm not a big fan of vanilla, so I chose watermelon on a whim, but I could eat this about 10 times more. It would be great if many shops offered mini sizes of various items for 50 yen or so! When it's 100 yen, I expect a certain size. 50 yen is the best~ It was a sherbet-like soft serve ice cream. It didn't taste overwhelmingly like watermelon, but it had a good flavor that would appeal to everyone. I will definitely come back for this during the summer.

I went to the restaurant inside IKEA. It operates like a university cafeteria, offering a variety of dishes at low prices. The salmon dishes were mostly delicious. However, the tonkatsu in the curry was not very tasty.

IKEA Tachikawa's first floor has a fast food IKEA Bistro Tachikawa store. Breakfast is available at the IKEA Restaurant on the second floor. After walking around IKEA and the streets of Tachikawa, I always end up at IKEA Bistro for their usual soft serve ice cream for only 50 yen. Compared to McDonald's soft serve twist for 100 yen, IKEA Bistro's soft serve ice cream is slightly smaller but rich and flavorful, and it's only 50 yen. It's incredibly affordable.

I went there for the 50 yen soft serve ice cream, but then I spotted Matsuko's red bean and strawberry sundae for 250 yen! I decided to try it. The system was to buy a ticket from the vending machine and wait for them to prepare it. I noticed that there was only a small amount of red bean in the sundae, maybe just a teaspoonful. I was hoping they would add a bit more, but they didn't. However, the red bean was very sweet, so the balance was okay. The bear design on the sundae was cute, and overall I was satisfied. Some customers were holding a soft serve ice cream in one hand and a light green soft serve in the other hand, like a matcha. I didn't get to see what flavors they were. Two for 100 yen! I want to come back again.

I wanted something a little sweet, so I stopped by IKEA Bistro. This time, instead of the usual soft serve ice cream, I tried IKEA's soft serve for only 50 yen. Compared to McDonald's soft serve twist for 100 yen, IKEA Bistro's soft serve is a bit smaller but rich and flavorful, and only half the price at 50 yen. It's really affordable.

Before returning from IKEA, I stopped here for a quick bite. The hot dog and drink bar cost 200 yen. I could easily make this at home with bread and sausages, but it tastes better here. The paper cup at the drink bar is large and filled generously.