Kakigori Ryan — Restaurant in Tokyo

Firstly I just want to thank the staff who work there and took our orders. As foreigners and people who had no idea no idea what they were doing. Thank you so much for being so patient with us.

It was a hot day. And we needed something cool and sweet. Research recommendations and people said that the weight was worth it for the shaved ice. Every word is true. We waited about 40 minutes in the heat. And every bite was worth it. The flavor was deep, rich. Don't be intimidated by the menu. We had the chai and strawberry with very berry berry.

It is one item per guest. So just be prepared for that. Tea and water are self-serving. Cold tea and hot tea. Google translate will help you.

Again, thank you so much to the staff for...

A "snakku" rented out for shaved ice during the day time on certain days. I waited for approximately 40 minutes at 34+ C outdoors for a seat.

The ice is shaved is slowly and carefully with each layer being seasoned well and fully such that each spoonful is light, flavorful, yet balanced without being cloying or oversweet at any point.

They offer condensed milk for an extra fee at the end to clean off the bowl but it's so well incredibly well made, that you won't need to.

The door is open so the heat still comes in quite a bit but is still fine.

Water is self-serve and the staff are curt...

Had my first kakigori in JP and it does not disappoint. So fluffy, so amazing 🤩 Ordered the honey fig cheese with black pepper. Black pepper add a different flavour, texture, dimension to this. It tastes so gooood. This is the regular version and it's huge.

I was so not classy and demure eating this, you have to eat this fast else the ice melted so fast, your kakigori will end up in the tray like mine. Hahahaha.

Point to note, be prepared to wait under the hot sun as the seats are limited. Also, this place doesn't open very regularly, so kinda need to see your luck to eat here. But...