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| Strawberry Shaved Ice (Nippori) - Japan 2023 |
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| Shaved Ice, Outside Sign (Nippori) - Japan 2023 |
Shaved ice is a dessert made of finely shaved ice with syrup and other ingredients, and has been eaten in Japan for about 1,000 years. Himitsu-do is a store specializing in shaved ice, and the shaved ice is filled with the owner's expertise. The sauces used are additive-free and handmade, and preserve the flavor of the freshness of the seasonal ingredients. They have used all natural ice since their opening in 2011, and it is all shaved by hand to ensure that the ice matches the temperature and humidity.
Not on our planned itinerary, but we couldn't help but notice that, down a side street, there was a line outside a small store consisting mainly of moms and kids. Once Hali and Margaret peeked inside they realized that we had to get in. We finally did, after a shortish wait. Very impressive presentation, the serving size roughly equivalent to a ladies bowling ball. Of course, once we started in on it the strawberry topping began to drip all over the place.
Yes, the ice was shaved by hand! A Culinary Adventure for sure!
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