Mejiro Shigemura @ Mejiro (Toshima-ku, Tokyo) Shaved ice An butter (with raspberry sauce) ¥1,600 Kujyukujyo Mochi ¥800 *Takeaway score 4.5/5 ★★★★☆ The ice is fluffy and incredibly soft, and not too cold, so there's no brain freeze. That's great. The ice itself is lightly flavored with sweetened milk (condensed milk). Topped with crushed sweet red bean paste, condensed milk, sugar butter??, and inside there's also sweet red bean paste. You can choose between raspberry or rum raisin sauce on the side. The combination of red bean paste, condensed milk, and butter's sweetness is indescribably delicious!! However, if it's too sweet, the addition of tangy raspberry sauce in the latter half brings a different kind of deliciousness. The compatibility between raspberry and condensed milk is excellent, needless to say. Both raspberry and red bean paste go well together, and come to think of it, it's like a strawberry daifuku. Despite being a Japanese-style shaved ice with various flavors and a bit chaotic, it's incredibly sweet with a strong punch, and I absolutely loved it (*^^*) The Kujyukujyo Mochi felt like red bean paste inside bracken rice cake. It's also delicious without being too sweet. But what really impressed me was the shaved ice. - Other - Around 16:30 on Tuesday, we waited for about 5 minutes. It took about 15 minutes until it was served. #ShavedIce #MejiroShigemura #MejiroGourmet #Mejiro #MejiroSweets

Just a 2-minute walk from JR Yamanote Line's Mejiro Station, this shop is popular for its shaved ice during this season, but reservations are a must for shaved ice. The dessert shop on the second floor is only available for those who have made reservations. Since I was nearby, I took out the famous Kuzumochi. It was delicious with beans inside the rice cake. Instagram ID: kuidaore.8 https://www.instagram.com/kuidaore.8/

I visited after a long time. I was welcomed on the second floor of the Japanese confectionery shop and escorted to the third floor. It seemed to have been renovated and looked beautiful. The restroom was also new and pleasant. I had a hard time deciding, but I chose pear and ginger for my shaved ice. The refreshing taste of pear and the slightly spicy ginger, combined with the gentle sweetness of white bean paste, felt great. The green tea had a rich flavor and was very delicious. Truly a wonderful Japanese confectionery shop.

I visited the café by making a reservation for 9:30 on a weekday. A few people were gathered in front of the café entrance on the second floor a little before 9:30, and we ordered in the order we lined up and took our seats. Since there was no special reservation, I ordered the black sesame flavor that caught my interest at that time. The black sesame flavor had a wonderful aroma of black sesame, and I was surprised at how well it went with shaved ice. The black sesame ice cream was also delicious. As it was a weekday, the seats were not fully occupied, and it seemed possible to enter without a reservation. However, I thought it would be safer to make a reservation on weekends as it seems to get quite crowded.

Located just a 2.3-minute walk from Mejiro Station, Mejiro Shimura has been selected as one of the top 100 traditional Japanese sweets and dessert shops in 2023. This place is famous for its amazing shaved ice! Personally, I wasn't that interested in shaved ice before because I thought it would make me feel too cold or give me a brain freeze. However, my daughter insisted that the shaved ice here is absolutely amazing, so today we decided to visit mainly for the shaved ice. We arrived on a weekday just after 11:30 am, and thankfully there were still seats available, so we were seated promptly. At this restaurant, you decide on your order at the entrance before being shown to your table. I didn't think they served lunch, but they actually have a food menu as well. We opted for a light onigiri set, which included two onigiri (salmon and red rice) with a variety of side dishes like gentle tamagoyaki and sesame-dressed vegetables, along with miso soup and tea. The slightly warm onigiri, delicious tamagoyaki, and well-balanced side dishes were all very tasty. And then came the main attraction, the shaved ice! I had never imagined it would be like this. The shaved ice mountain was unbelievably topped with a generous amount of fresh strawberries (the bottom of the plate was essentially strawberry soup). The ice was cold but surprisingly easy to eat! When you take a bite of the fluffy shaved ice with the fresh strawberry sauce, it's just irresistible. The concept of shaved ice as a mountain of ice completely crumbled before my eyes. The sheer amount of fresh strawberries and the combination of strawberry sauce and ice made it an incredible experience. I had no idea shaved ice could be like this; it's evolving rapidly! Honestly, I'm not very familiar with shaved ice, but this was truly an amazing treat. Although the season for shaved ice is almost over this year, I'm already looking forward to trying different flavors here next year. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I've always wanted to visit Mejiro Shimura. Even though it was still hot in September, I went with a friend on a weekday. I had heard that the regular menu items don't sell out quickly on weekdays, so I made a reservation for 13:45 on a reservation site and noted "only shaved ice" in the remarks section. When I got out of the JR Mejiro station ticket gate and crossed the main street, I could see it right away. Heading to the second floor, there were two groups waiting in line. Looking up at the wall-mounted photos (menu), I saw the words "sold out" already dancing around. The anmitsu with butter, chilled shiruko, and other items were also sold out here and there... Truly a super popular shop, I should have definitely secured my reservation. I had the "Pear and Ginger" (the white one in the photo). First of all, the ice is delicious. When scooped with a spoon, it feels fluffy, but when you put it in your mouth, it melts and disappears without a trace. If the ice is this delicious, there's no doubt that every flavor is also delicious. The refreshing taste of pear with a stimulating kick of ginger at the depths doesn't get boring. Behind the refreshing taste, there's a sticky sweetness. I think it was white bean paste. I was surprised at how big it was when it first came out, but inside, there was also a large amount of syrup and diced pears, so I ate it all without getting tired until the end. My friend had the "Fig" (the light pink one in the photo). I took a bite of it, and it was also delicious. My friend said they eat figs regularly, but they were surprised by the softness and sweetness of the fig. The black one is said to be adzuki beans. I really wanted to try the anmitsu with butter, so I would like to try it again on another occasion. It was very delicious. I will come again.

I had pear and ginger dessert. It had a soft and gentle ice with ginger-flavored pear syrup and white bean paste, topped with plenty of diced pear fruit. The white bean paste created a unique balance, but it was perfectly harmonized with the refreshing taste of fruit and ginger. I also bought Kuzu Mochi as a souvenir for myself on the way home.

I visited this popular restaurant located near Mejiro Station. It seems their shaved ice is famous, but we couldn't get in without a reservation, so we ended up having rice cakes instead. They were incredibly delicious! I'd like to come back next time to try their shaved ice!

I went in with the intention of having a drink, but seeing everyone in line ordering shaved ice, I couldn't resist and ended up ordering a fig shaved ice. It's the best during this season. There always seems to be a long line, and it looks like you can't get in without a reservation. It's been twenty years since I last got off at this station, but it feels like a stroke of luck.

Visited by reservation in advance. It arrived in about 10 minutes after ordering. Black sesame ¥1,750. The black sesame flavor was rich, sweet, and delicious. The ice was not fluffy but rather crunchy, and the portion was generous. It was so rich and filling that one cup was enough to make you full. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere inside the restaurant was very comfortable. Highly recommended!

I wonder how many times I've been here? I've had shaved ice here countless times! This time, I made a reservation for 11:30 on Saturday. I was torn between my favorite black sesame sweet bean paste, but my companion chose that, so I went with grape and fresh cream sweet bean paste for the first time. The black sesame sweet bean paste seems to be very popular and was sold out by the morning! Of course, because it's incredibly delicious! Now, onto the grape flavor. The fresh cream sweet bean paste complements it well and supports the grape flavor. Yes, delicious! But I still prefer the black sesame sweet bean paste! I also ordered a mini shaved ice as an extra. Citrus milk and orange whip. This one looks too cute! It's like wearing a white beret. My companion and I shared it. Suddenly, the white beret couldn't bear the weight and fell off! Oh well, what a shame! The citrus pulp is present throughout the ice, creating a unique texture! Maybe next time they'll have a Halloween shaved ice! If you want to eat shaved ice all year round, Shigemura is the place to go!

I came across this restaurant a long time ago in an episode of a book called "Obaasan no Chiebukuro" and it has stayed in my heart for years. I heard that they are popular for shaved ice now? I impulsively decided to try their "corn shaved ice." I imagined it would taste like a chilled corn soup, but the corn part probably had white bean paste in it, making it distinctly sweet without any saltiness. As a result, the taste of corn was lighter than I had imagined. The vanilla ice cream part tasted like slightly burnt mitarashi sauce. I wonder how they create that burnt flavor. I also tried the shiratama that someone recommended in a review. I might have been eating out of habit towards the end. But well, it was a valuable experience. By the way, on that day, I was seated at the end of the counter on the 3rd floor, next to the kitchen entrance. As a result, I could clearly hear the staff's voices struggling inside and see the chaotic kitchen... If increasing the number of operational seats as much as possible to serve many customers is a business decision of the restaurant, and since it's purely by chance which seat you get assigned to, I think it was just unavoidable. However, it was still an event that made me think about the next time. Meeting a restaurant is truly a matter of fate, including incidents like this.

I made a phone reservation at 9:00 in the morning the day before to go on Saturday. It seems to be popular due to the end of summer rush. The staple menu items don't seem to sell out often, but just to be safe, I reserved the sweet bean paste with rice cake over the phone. I ordered the most popular strawberry at the store. It is definitely delicious, but is it that amazing? It's delicious, but not to the point of "dangerous"!

Visited with my family of three. Finally tried the seasonal limited edition black sesame shaved ice on the first day it was available. The rich black sesame paste was incredibly delicious. We ordered it without soy milk condensed milk, which was the right choice! The black sesame ice cream was also delicious, but I think next time we'll skip it to fully savor the flavor of the black sesame. The burnt corn soy sauce that my mother ordered had a strong corn flavor and didn't quite hit the mark for me. Overall, it was a delightful shaved ice experience where we could enjoy the pure taste of black sesame.

"Wagashi and Amazake TOKYO Hyakumeiten 2020.2022.2023✨ Tabelog rating 3.76✍️. At Shimura, Mejiro, Fudou and Cream Anmitsu for ¥1,850. On this day, I went to 'Shimura' in Mejiro to try the delicious shaved ice from the famous wagashi and amazake shop, 'Wagashi and Amazake TOKYO Hyakumeiten.' The shop was established in Aoyama in 1939, then relocated to Mejiro in 1946. Known for their traditional Japanese sweets such as Kuzumochi and dango, they have recently become popular for their shaved ice as well. The first floor sells popular wagashi such as dango and mochi, while the second and third floors serve as a café. The shaved ice, a daily favorite with a sauce flowing down a pure ice cliff, is a must-try. After enjoying the shaved ice, many customers purchase wagashi as souvenirs, making the shop quite lively. Reservation was made through Toreta for 12:30 PM on a Thursday. Upon arrival, I was guided to the counter on the third floor. Only reserved customers were accommodated that day, and both tables and counters were almost full of female customers. I ordered the Fudou and Cream Anmitsu, which arrived in about 10 minutes. The ice, resembling a sturdy cliff, was generously covered with sauce, creating a visually appealing swamp. The ice was incredibly soft and fluffy, melting seamlessly with the sweetness of the sauce in the mouth. The ice's smooth texture and melting sensation were truly delightful. This is thanks to the pure ice slowly frozen from uncontaminated water. As I continued eating, I discovered a refreshing grape sauce inside, which was incredibly delicious. The anmitsu on the pure ice had an elegant sweetness, complemented by the fresh grapes and muscat. The unique combination of acidity and sweetness made it a refreshing treat, perfect for hot weather. As the heat continues into September, I will definitely be visiting again soon. Shimura Mejiro, 3-13-3, Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo. 2 minutes' walk from JR Mejiro Station (221m). Opening hours: Wagashi sales 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Café 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Last order 5:30 PM). Closed on Sundays and Mondays (irregular holidays, please check the store or Instagram calendar). Payment: Cards accepted (AMEX, VISA, Master, JCB, Diners), Electronic money (Transportation IC cards like Suica, iD, QUICPay), QR code payments not accepted."

Reservation required!! Absolutely delicious shaved ice at a Japanese confectionery shop. It's convenient that you can make a phone reservation the day before! However, be aware that even if you arrive earlier than your reservation time, you may not be seated on the second floor (depending on timing). So, while on the first floor, you can browse and buy Japanese sweets (I recommend the Kuzumochi, among other Japanese sweets: the Kuzumochi has a chewy texture and is very delicious!!). If you have your eye on a specific shaved ice flavor, reservation is a must! As a grape lover, I reserved the "Grape with Cream Anko" flavor. (※Note that reservations cannot be canceled) My reservation was at 13:20, but at that time, some shaved ice flavors were already sold out. The unique shape of the shaved ice is truly amazing! It looks like it might collapse but remains stable. And the taste is fantastic. It's understandable that they get fully booked with reservations every day in the summer (no walk-ins). The creamy white bean paste is a hit, and the grapes are delicious too. I finished it in no time. Since I was really hungry, I also ordered "Shiratama" (rice flour dumplings). It came with elegant red bean paste and plenty of chewy Shiratama balls!! Very filling. As the ice melts, it turns into a chilled sweet red bean soup. It's delicious twice. If I were to be picky, having a little bit of salted kelp or something on a small plate would be amazing!! (After eating something sweet, I sometimes crave a bit of saltiness) Two servings were definitely too much! Shaved ice is surprisingly filling, so in the end, shaved ice was my only meal of the day. (Well, two servings were more than enough, haha) Next time, I'll go try the corn flavor.

Shiratama (rice flour dumplings) for ¥1250 and Corn with Burnt Soy Sauce for ¥1700 (less ice). The shiratama is topped on what looks like a precarious ice cliff with sweet red bean paste. Beneath is a pool of azuki bean soup, similar to sweet red bean porridge. There were six shiratama in total. The red bean paste had an elegant sweetness typical of traditional Japanese sweets, not overly sweet so it doesn't become cloying. Although the amount of paste on the cliff isn't too much, there's plenty of soup below, ensuring the flavors don't get lost. The shiratama itself was expertly made, delightfully chewy. The ice was more crisp than fluffy, easy to eat without spilling much. It melted slowly, avoiding a watery mess. I also tried the summer-exclusive corn dish based on good reviews, but it didn't quite suit my taste. The corn sauce was thick, perhaps due to the white bean paste in it. I was expecting a cold corn soup but it was different, with bits of corn kernels and even some husks. The burnt soy sauce whip had a festival-like aroma and taste, blending well with the sauce. There was a hint of soy sauce flavor in the ice. Perhaps not being used to salty shaved ice, I didn't enjoy it on its own. While visually striking and each sauce luxurious in taste, having only one flavor per dish left me feeling a bit bored. Also, I couldn't help but think about the cost-effectiveness.

The An Butter and Summer Mandarin shaved ice were both very delicious and fluffy. It's understandable why it's difficult to make a reservation! Even though we went a bit early, we were smoothly seated. Some seasonal menu items were sold out, so I want to come back and try again ☺︎

I was able to come to Shisan for the first time in two years. I was able to smoothly take my seat as I could make a reservation online. The interior of the restaurant is still calming as always. I ordered the "An Butter Shaved Ice with Fig Sauce" that had been added to the regular menu. When the An Butter Shaved Ice was brought to me in about 10 minutes, I couldn't help but smile when I saw the fluffy round shape of the shaved ice with a plump An Butter mochi on top. The taste was richer than I expected, but adding the acidity of the fig sauce halfway through made it enjoyable until the end without getting tired of it. No matter how many times I eat it, I am always impressed by the fine texture and fluffy feeling of this shaved ice. Thinking about how the deliciousness of shaved ice increases, I can endure the intense heat. I'm looking forward to what I will eat next time. Thank you for the meal!

Shimura. * Should probably try the fresh peach and milk paste with strawberries, but I only had peaches in mind and made a reservation, lol. It was delicious~~ The milk part had a nice touch of a traditional Japanese confectionery shop ♡ I enjoyed it from start to finish without getting tired of it!! Next time, I'll try the strawberry!

An butter! An butter shaved ice? I couldn't imagine it, but it exceeded my expectations in a good way! The berry sauce on the side was also delicious for changing up the flavor, and even though I plan to try a different flavor next time, I'll probably end up getting the an butter again! The staff were also polite. I can't wait to eat it again soon! I was so satisfied with the shaved ice that I forgot to buy mochi and other things from the shop below on my way out and regret it...