Green tea shaved ice using the fourth-generation Tokujiro’s “Tennen Gori”(natural ice) released from YOKU MOKU.
This year again, shaved ice using “Nikko Tennen no Kori”(natural ice from Nikko), shaved by the fourth-generation ice artisan Tokujiro will be sold in the lounge adjacent to the Western confectionary store“YOKU MOKU Aoyama-honten.”YOKU MOKU is famous for its cigar-shaped cookie “Cigare.” Naturally made ice develops slowly so the texture of the shaved ice is soft because it is made of thinly-sliced natural ice.
An original mousse-finished condensed milk Espuma is added on top of the soft shaved ice. The milky taste of the condensed milk and the sense of togetherness which you have never tasted before will surely make you want to try it again and again.
There are two kinds of side syrups which are “strawberry” and “green tea” and it is recommended that you share them with your boyfriend/girlfriend or friends.
Why not enjoy this very special shaved ice while you take a break from shopping!?
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Fourth-Generation Tokujiro’s “Nikko Tennen no Kori” Shaved Ice Strawberry/Green Tea
Price: 1,188 yen (tax included)
Available stores: YOKU MOKU Aoyama-honten
Date: June 20th, 2017 (Tue.) to Late August
※The product will no longer available after the natural ice stock runs out.
〈Aoyama-honten store information〉
Address: 5-3-3 Minami Aoyama, Minatoku, Tokyo
Business hours: SHOP 10:00 to 19:00
LOUNGE 10:00 to 23:00 (Sun/Holidays 10:00 to 19:00)
Bar time: 18:00 to 23:00 (Except on Sundays and holidays)
Number of seats: Inside the store-48, Terrace-32, total of 80 seats
※YOKU MOKU’s official website：http://www.yokumoku.co.jp
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