- Cherry blossom matcha base with a hint of saltiness, topped with a rich and sweet Mont Blanc. Despite being filled with plenty of Mont Blanc, it didn't feel heavy at all because it was so delicious. The cherry blossom cheesecake inside also had a nice acidity to it and was delicious! The matcha wasn't too sweet and had a nice hint of bitterness, making it surprisingly refreshing to eat. It was so delicious that I finished it in no time! - Pistachio Milk: It's been a while since I've had Snow Kuro's pistachio. The plentiful pistachios on top and inside have a crunchy texture and a delicious salty flavor. The sweet pistachio sauce, which is also served separately, complements the salty pistachio flavor perfectly! Pistachios are really used generously in this dessert, and after having just one cup, it feels like I've eaten a month's worth of pistachios.

I visited Yukika to eat shaved ice for the first time in a while. Luckily, there was a short line today. There were various menu options, but I decided to order the recommended "Mori Mori Grape Rare Cheese" for 1850 yen. There were grapes on top and on the side, and there were plenty of grapes inside the shaved ice as well, which was delicious. The fig also looked delicious. I would like to visit again.

I came to Sugamo for the first time in two years for a specific reason. There is a popular shaved ice shop near the Togenuki Jizo in Sugamo. It's always crowded whenever I go. They use natural ice from Mount Fuji. Today, I chose the melon flavor as they said it will soon be ending. The shaved ice is a refreshing green color with a generous amount of melon fruit, naturally sweet and delicious. The gentle sweetness of the syrup complements the ripe melon perfectly. The fluffy shaved ice, hand-cranked each time, feels like being in a snowstorm in your mouth. It's cold and delicious. It would be nice if they served the tea themselves since the shop is small and crowded.

I really enjoyed the summer limited Mango and Passion fruit flesh! It was delicious! The fresh melon tasted just like eating a real melon, and it made me want to try other flavors too. The other customers around me seemed to often order grapes, but all the flavors looked so delicious! 🍇

When I went to Sugamo, I wanted to eat shaved ice at a certain shop! It's located next to the Thorns-Removed Jizo Statue in a side street. This place operates on a reservation system. When you arrive in Sugamo, make sure to come here first, write your name, and then enjoy your meal. In my case, I bought bread at Kifukudo, salted daifuku at Mizuno, and a tart at L'Arbre before checking the queue, but it wasn't my turn yet. So, I bought a tart and came back, and it was just about my turn. I waited for about 30 minutes on a weekday (registered at 11:15, entered at 11:45). When you enter the shop, you need to order and pay, so you have to choose your order in advance. On that day, in addition to the regular menu, there were mango and peach shaved ice made with seasonal fruits, and a limited edition grape flavor. I couldn't decide between mango yogurt and peach and plum rare cheesecake, but I chose grape milk! Limited edition Grape Milk for 1350 yen! The shaved ice was perfectly round! It had three Kyoho grapes on top! There was no additional sauce, but grape syrup and condensed milk were poured on the bottom and in the middle, so it was delicious until the end! The shaved ice was light and fluffy. The Kyoho grape flavor was refreshing. It was just the right size, not too cold. It was delicious! As expected, shaved ice from a famous shop is tasty. I ate it at the counter while watching them make more shaved ice by hand. I finished eating in 10 minutes and left the shop! It was a refreshing treat to cool down from the inside out! I'm glad I went! Thank you for the meal! The tea was self-service, and when they said that, I was surprised by how light and cold the tea was. I think hot water and warm tea would be nice with shaved ice. The atmosphere inside the shop is not fancy. It feels old and simple. There is no relaxing atmosphere because there are people waiting. It's a place to eat shaved ice! If you're alone and the counter is available, they will seat you quickly! I like Muscat grapes, but I also like Kyoho grapes.

After a few years, I was drawn to the nighttime grape shave ice around 7:30 pm. There were about 10 people in line, but some were able to skip ahead due to a special pass system. I waited for about an hour before finally getting in. The shave ice was packed with fruit, giving it a lot of volume. Currently, they only accept cash and serve shave ice only. It is recommended to bring your own drinks as they do not provide any. I used to go occasionally to a strawberry shave ice place, but this one was just as delicious.

During the Obon holiday, the weather forecast predicted rain. I arrived around 8:00 in the morning and there was no one there yet. I passed the time and went back around 8:40 to find one group already there. By the time registration started at 9:00, there were about 15 groups lined up. While I was eating, a heavy rain started... luckily, I timed it right. The fresh melon with whipped cream topping was incredibly delicious!

Family members from the local area came to visit, and they absolutely wanted to eat shaved ice here! When I arrived, there was already a line of over 10 groups, which was surprising as I knew it was a popular spot. Despite some rain, the line kept growing. I heard that you can check how far they've progressed on Twitter by looking at the number of people in line. After waiting for about 30 minutes, we finally entered. Before entering, we ordered and paid in front of the shop. Each adult could order one shaved ice, and children could share with an adult. We ordered peach, lemon, and strawberry shaved ice. I was so engrossed in eating that I forgot to take a picture! The shaved ice looked beautiful and tasted amazing. They use ice from Mount Fuji. The interior of the shop was decorated with many colorful paper messages.

On Saturday, August 12th, the waiting time for a visit was 3 hours. We had lunch and strolled through the shopping street, but couldn't kill time. There was no waiting space in the heat, so if you are coming later, please consider how to spend your time. I ordered strawberry milk, and my wife ordered strawberry yogurt. The first sip was quite impressive! The line was long, but... I got tired of it after about half, and it just turned into regular strawberry milk. It didn't seem to decrease no matter how much I drank. So, I would rate it 2.5. I wanted a more flavorful strawberry sauce!

I visited the restaurant around noon on a holiday and had to wait for about 70 groups before being able to enter around 3:30 PM. I ordered a lemon milk. The drink had milk syrup overall, but when I poured the lemon syrup from a separate dish, the refreshing acidity of the lemon made it enjoyable. Especially on weekends and holidays, it seems that the wait time will be long, so it may be better to sign up early in the morning to avoid long waits.

[Kakigori Workshop Yuko in Sugamo] On a hot day in Sugamo, I was craving some ice, so I decided to go try the natural ice here after a long time. I ordered the matcha flavor. The syrup was a bit too sweet. It felt like a missed opportunity despite being natural ice. Maybe I just picked the wrong flavor...

I saw a review saying "If you like pistachios, be sure to try it" and went to try Yuki's pistachio ice cream. I heard that they start taking orders from 9:00 am on Saturdays, so I arrived right on time and there were already 5 groups waiting. It's truly a popular shop! The group in front of me was a group of 2-3 people, but the staff called out names in order before opening, and I was able to enter around 10:05 am. The service was quick, with the ice cream served in about 5 minutes. It was packed with crunchy pistachios inside! It also came with pistachio syrup, so I could enjoy the pistachio flavor until the end, and it was very delicious! The unsalted pistachio nuts were a nice touch. The base is made with condensed milk, so the sweetness was a bit overwhelming in parts. I would like to try a menu that is completely soaked in pistachio milk.

The store was small and it took some time to be seated, but the shaved ice was very delicious! I ordered the strawberry shortcake flavored shaved ice, and it had a surprisingly generous amount of ice with plenty of condensed milk and strawberries inside. It was great! It was a bit strange that there was a sign on the table saying not to use your phone while eating.

Yukiko-san 2nd time Peach and Plum Rare Cheesecake On a weekday after the rain around 4:30 PM, no waiting. Topped with syrup-soaked peaches, with peaches inside and cheese, syrup, and plum jam. The skin adds a nice texture. The refreshing sour taste is addictive! There has been a price increase compared to last year, with the Pistachio Milk now costing 1750 yen, a 100 yen increase... It's tough but understandable...

Kakigori specialty shop located in a corner of the Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping Street. They use natural ice made from the underground water of Mt. Fuji by the Yamanashi brewery "Fuji," along with a variety of handmade syrups. The menu consists of 10-20 flavors at all times, with additional seasonal limited-time flavors, totaling over 50 options throughout the year. Particularly popular are the strawberry milk, matcha, and pistachio flavors. Prices mostly range in the low 1000 yen range, making it slightly more affordable compared to other specialty shops. The generous amount of strawberry syrup and whipped cream create a taste similar to shortcake. The ice has a crispy texture and is surprisingly light, making it easy to finish. During weekends in the summer, there is often a wait of dozens of groups. Visiting customers often rely on the store's Twitter for queue information.

I visited the popular shaved ice shop, "Kakigori Workshop Yukiko." I went after spending about 2 hours writing in my journal in the morning. Even if you're not there when called, they will still let you in, so don't worry. On this day, I ordered the melon mango flavor, and while the quality of the fruit was good, the shaved ice itself was delicious with the milk and syrup. I plan to go again. Thank you for the meal.

I visited around 12 o'clock on Friday and had to wait for about 4 groups ahead of me. Luckily, I was able to enter the shop in about 10 minutes, just in time for the turnover. I had to write my name on a board outside the shop and pay in advance. The shaved ice was fluffy, and the gentle sweetness of condensed milk spread in my mouth. The sweet and sour strawberry syrup was served separately, balancing well with the condensed milk. I was happy to find plenty of strawberries inside and hidden syrup. I devoured it in no time.

On weekdays, I waited in line for 30-40 minutes! I tried the most popular kakigori shop in Sugamo, with black sugar kinako and strawberry milk flavors. It seems to be loved by locals. Kakigori in Tokyo is luxurious♡ Everyone wants to eat kakigori in summer! I want to try pistachio next time.

First! Yuki-san's strawberry milk shortcake style ¥1,350- Late July, Sunday, waiting number 2, second ticket, late 60s, signed in before 14:00 → guided after 17:00. The strawberries on top and inside were a bit sour, but delicious with fresh strawberries. The balance between the strawberry's acidity and the sweetness of the whipped cream on top was good. It was a satisfying cup.

Kakigori Workshop Yukika @ Sugamo - Ordered Item: Strawberry Milk Shortcake Style ¥1,350 - Personal Rating: ★3.7 - Introduction: This shop offers shaved ice made with natural ice from Mount Fuji. I visited on a weekday at 11:50. After writing my name for registration, I left and returned at 12:25 to find that I had been passed over, so I informed the staff and proceeded to place my order and payment outside the shop. Once you register, you can leave the shop for a while without any issues. I placed my order and payment outside using PayPay. I entered the shop at 12:35 and was served at 12:40. - Taste Review: The shaved ice consists of finely shaved ice packed tightly, topped with strawberry sauce that gives a strong strawberry flavor, cream, and strawberries. The strawberry sauce retains the natural sweetness and acidity of strawberries, making it very delicious! The cream is heavy as it is whipped cream, but it complements the plain ice and refreshing strawberry sauce well. The portion size is generous and satisfying. As I continued to eat the shaved ice, I discovered a large amount of strawberry compote inside the ice, which was a pleasant surprise. The compote was drizzled with condensed milk, adding a delightful flavor variation. - Overall Impression: Being able to enjoy strawberries to the fullest, along with whipped cream, for ¥1,350 is quite reasonable. The shop does not offer any menu items other than shaved ice, not even drinks (although there is self-service tea), and lingering is not encouraged, so caution is advised when visiting with multiple people. They offer a variety of shaved ice options, including seasonal specials, making it a place that makes you want to visit repeatedly. I want to visit regularly! - Hashtags: #Yukika #ShavedIceWorkshopYukika #Gourmet #GourmetGram #Foodies #WantToConnectWithFoodies #Sweets #SweetsGram #WantToConnectWithSweetLovers #ShavedIce #ShavedIceTour #WantToConnectWithShavedIceLovers #Tokyo #TokyoGourmet #TokyoSweets #TokyoShavedIce #Sugamo #SugamoGourmet #SugamoSweets #SugamoShavedIce #Japan #Tokyo #Gourmet #Sweet #Sweets #ShavedIce #Kakigori

The neighborhood shaved ice shop offers a variety of flavors, but the most delicious one is definitely strawberry milk. It has a good portion size and the ice is fluffy, making it easy to eat. However, the overall taste is quite sweet. It didn't used to be like this in the past... Perhaps it's because the customer base is mostly young people.