Kakigori, Shaved Ice

Posted on Aug 15, 2012 in Hiroko's Blog

Kakigori is a flavored shaved ice served in a glass cup with a stand. During unbearably hot and humid summer in Japan kakigori is the answer to cool off our body. The kakigori dish which you see here is called uji kintoki and my favorite. It is shaved ice flavored with matcha green tea syrup and topped with sweet azuki beans. A couple of small tender and gooey shiratama mochi dumplings also accompany. Among many tea shops where they serve uji kintoki, 103 years old Naniwaya...

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