Cool Down with Kakigori Shaved Ice

When the summer sun is blazing, nothing cools you down faster than a towering bowl of Japanese shaved ice, known as Kakigori. Fluffy, sweet, and incredibly refreshing, it is the ultimate summer treat.

Whether you want to relax and be served or try your hand at making creative treats at home, we have something sweet waiting for you at both our restaurant and grocery store!

Dine In: Treat Yourself to Our Premium Shaved Ice

Skip the heat and grab a table in our dining room to enjoy our freshly shaved, ice-cold creations. We are serving up two spectacular flavor combinations this season:

• Strawberry: A timeless favorite featuring sweet, vibrant strawberry syrup poured over fluffy ice.

• Calpico with Mixed Fruit Toppings: A creamy, tangy, and sweet Calpico-flavored base loaded with a colorful mix of delicious fruit toppings.

It is the perfect way to end a meal or cool off during a hot afternoon.

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Shop & DIY: Bring the Kakigori Experience Home

Want to host a shaved ice party at home or keep the kids entertained? Head over to our grocery store! We are stocked with authentic Hata Shaved Ice Syrups - the gold standard for classic Japanese festival flavors.

Grab your favorite bottle to recreate that nostalgic Japanese festival vibe at home:

• Blue Ramune: A fun, sweet Japanese soda flavor that turns your ice a brilliant blue.

• Melon: The ultra-popular, bright green melon flavor.

• Strawberry: The classic, crowd-pleasing berry sweetness.

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(Customized Recipe) Shaved Ice Syrup Sparkler/Cream Soda

Don't have a shaved ice machine at home? No problem! You can use the shaved ice syrups to make stunning, refreshing summer drinks that look like they came straight from a Japanese cafe.

Ingredients (1 serving):

• 2-3 tbsp shaved ice syrup in your favorite flavor

• ¾ cup unflavored sparkling water or club soda

• Ice cubes as desired

(Optional)

• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream for the cream soda version

• 1 syrup cherry as garnish

  
  

Directions:

1. Pour your favorite Hata syrup into the bottom of a tall glass.

   
   

2. Fill the glass to the brim with ice cubes.

   
   

3. Gently pour the cold sparkling water over the ice, leaving a small gap at the top.

   
   

4. (Optional): Carefully float one scoop of vanilla ice cream right on top of the ice cubes. Top the ice cream with a syrup cherry.

   
   

5. Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon. Enjoy!

Tips:

• Adding the ice before the soda helps create beautiful, distinct color layers.

  
  

• If you pour the sparkling water very slowly over the ice, the heavy syrup stays at the bottom, creating a beautiful dual-color gradient effect. Stir it up right before drinking.

  
  

• Using the Melon syrup with vanilla ice cream recreates the absolute classic Japanese "Melon Soda Float" loved by all generations.

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Whether you want to relax in our dining room with fruit-topped Calpico ice or stock up on Hata syrups for custom summer drinks at home, we have your cravings covered. Come visit us and stay cool!

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There are a lot of food items, housewares, stationery, and gifts available at the store and our online store, Maido! Kairashi Shop, where you can place your order for shipping or store pickup! Happy shopping. :)