Ochanoko — Restaurant in Nara

The mango shaved ice was the perfect note for the super hot weather in August. Sweetness was just the right amount and portion size was good. It’s a must order if you love mango. There is also a surprised vanilla ice cream in the middle with some real mango fruits! Please try if you’re around the corner. There were 10 groups infront of us in the queue when during weekdays but we managed to get the table with around 30 mins waiting time.

Also the candied sweet potato sticks with the ice tea is a perfect match to quench thirst as well. It’s their famous ice Nara...

Good place to try Japanese shaved ice if you are travelling in Japan. It's fluffy, sweet, and refreshing, especially on punishingly hot summer days. If you are already in the area to see temples, this is not a bad place to visit, provided the line is not too long. If you are in Japan long-term however, the shaved ice here is nothing special. Sweet without much depth. Good but not great. The prices are...

There are about 5 types of shaved ice menus all very interesting. We ordered kiwi and mango shaved ice and I was pleased with the delicious shaved ice with soft ice and rich kiwi sauce. It's a popular shop with cheap prices you just have to wait a bit because we found a bit of a queue but...