【In the city】 Three "Shaved Ice" choices to try this weekend! From luxurious Mask Melon to the “unique” Margherita.

This summer, with the ongoing intense heat, I want to savor authentic shaved ice leisurely in an air-conditioned room. This summer, unique shaved ice that caters to the desire to enjoy a cup carefully crafted with attention to ingredients and presentation is appearing across various locations in the city. From classic flavors enjoyed at Japanese cafes to innovative and creative ones from hotels, I have selected three recommendations!

"Shaved Ice Fair" where you can choose from 12 varieties with Uji Hojicha

At five cafes featuring a relaxing space concept, including chano-ma, we are currently holding a limited-time "Shaved Ice Fair." This year's lineup is extremely rich with a total of 12 varieties, showcasing a unique blend of classic Japanese ingredients and newly combined flavors with Western ingredients.

The author's attention is drawn to the "Strawberry and Mascarpone Cream" (1,600 yen), which combines strawberry syrup, wasanbon milk sauce, and plenty of dried strawberries with mascarpone cream. The rich cheese cream and the acidity of the strawberries create an exquisite balance, reminding us of classic deliciousness in this bowl.

If you're choosing based on visual impact, the "Black Sesame" (1,700 yen) is also recommended. It features a rich black shaved ice covered in black sesame syrup and wasanbon milk sauce, accompanied by black sesame mochi and fragrant black sesame rice crackers, providing a deep flavor that looks great on social media. The fact that all menu items come with warm Uji Hojicha is also a delightful touch, allowing you to take a comforting breather.

Service Name / Shaved Ice Fair
Location / Ochobohan Shinjuku, chano-ma Ikebukuro/Nikokawa, W Café yusoshi Tachikawa, Men, Iroiro. Always, a snack. Musashi Kosugi
Service Period / Until August 31, 2026

Unique meal-style shaved ice made by a pizzeria at the Shinjuku Prince Hotel "The Station Café Bar"

Three types of creative shaved ice made with the fluffy texture of ice from Shinshu deep-layer natural water are being offered at "The Station Café Bar" in Shinjuku Prince Hotel B1 until September 30 (each 2000 yen).

The "Margherita," born from the unique concept of an Italian café known for its pizza baked in an in-house oven, is the main attraction. What is this…!

With a revolutionary idea of recreating the three elements of tomato, cheese, and basil in shaved ice, starting with the mascarpone tomato cream on top, followed by cream cheese ice and gorgonzola sauce hidden within the ice, and gorgonzola custard on the bottom layer, the layered composition changes the Italian flavor with every bite, showcasing the craftsmanship typical of hotel dining. Adding the separate basil and olive oil enhances the final product even further.

For the fruit options, "Domestic Peach and Earl Grey" is also a must-try. With a parfait-like satisfaction from layers of peach compote, Earl Grey jelly, and pudding, pouring the separate Earl Grey syrup adds a delicate aroma of tea. "Uji Matcha and Kinako" is a Japanese parfait style with layers of matcha dorayaki, black bean kinako ice, kinako warabi mochi, and azuki, making it an irresistible bowl for Japanese tea lovers.

Product Name / Creative Shaved Ice
Price / Each 2000 yen
Location / Shinjuku Prince Hotel B1 The Station Café Bar (1-30-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
Serving Period / July 17, 2026 to September 30

Using Nikko natural ice that doesn’t give you brain freeze! Hotel New Otani "SATSUKI" Mask Melon Shaved Ice

At the All-Day Dining "SATSUKI" at Hotel New Otani (Tokyo), "Mask Melon Shaved Ice" made with natural ice from Nikkō is being offered until August 31 (4950 yen, service charge not included).

The natural ice from Nikkō is made using a traditional method that draws spring water into a mountainous ice area and waits for it to freeze naturally without any interference. As it contains no impurities, when shaved, it has a fluffy texture similar to cotton candy, allowing you to enjoy a clean taste with a refreshing melt-in-the-mouth experience. The sensation commonly associated with shaved ice, where your head feels "keen," is minimized, making it delightful to savor until the very last bite.

The Mask Melon used is domestically sourced, and the whole dessert is bathed in melon flavor, from the chunky fruit flesh in the bottom melon jelly to the natural ice covered in melon sauce. The topping of fresh cream from Ōmuta in Kyushu is also used in the hotel's "Super Melon Shortcake," creating a satisfying experience that embodies the trifecta of "fruit, cream, and ice," reminiscent of a shortcake recreated in shaved ice form.

Product Name: Mask Melon Shaved Ice
Price: 4950 yen (service charge not included)
Location: Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) All-Day Dining "SATSUKI" (4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Serving Period: Until August 31, 2026

● DD Group / Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide / New Otani

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