Matcha Sweets Shop SAWAWA Asakusa — Restaurant in Tokyo

If you're strolling along Nakamise Dori Street, you'll come across a delightful snacks and dessert shop that sells the perfect combination of mochi and ice cream in green tea flavor. Despite being crowded most of the time, the shop is well-decorated and offers a variety of snacks that make great gifts for friends and family. I opted for the mochi and green tea ice cream combo, which was garnished with green tea powder. It was absolutely delicious - the soft and chewy mochi paired perfectly with the green tea ice cream, creating a mouth watering experience that I...

Went on a weekday morning, and just getting through the streets of souvenirs made me tired and sweaty. Fortunately, we found this little gem off to the side streets. They specialize in everything Matcha, and at the time, was a solo show by a single kind lady. Great service, and quick to serve Ice Cream, Mochi, and Green (Iced) Tea. Menu with English, pictures… it was easy to order even with my broken Japanese.

There’s two seats out front that make the spot feel extra quaint. Really recommended for a sit down, especially if you can score...

Came here after visiting senso-ji temple and asakusa shrine. JPY500 for "full flavour" green tea ice cream. JPY400 for "plain flavour" green tea ice cream. I only tried the full flavour one because of my "more-expensive-equals-to-better" mentality. It was awesome. One of the best in Tokyo that I have tried so far. JPY300 option available at the shop next door if you are interested in...