Fluffy and melts in your mouth! A luxurious cake-like shaved ice served at a popular Tenjin store (Watanabedori, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City)

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This time, we will introduce you to some specialty shops in Fukuoka where you can enjoy shaved ice all year round.

Directly managed by an ice company! Enjoy shaved ice all year round at "Oishii Koori-ya" (Watanabedori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City)

"Oishii Koori-ya" is a shaved ice specialty store directly managed by the ice company "Kyushu Seiko." It is a popular store where you can enjoy shaved ice all year round.

It is located about a 3-minute walk from Tenjin Minami Station on the Nanakuma Subway Line.

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The restaurant has a casual atmosphere, with both table and counter seating available.

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The counter seats were colorful and stylish.

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The shaved ice is made from 99.9% pure ice, which means all impurities have been removed to the maximum extent possible.

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By shaving it thinly, it becomes fluffy and melts in your mouth. Another point worth noting is that the syrup is made with plenty of ingredients from Kyushu.

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Introducing the must-eat menu

I'd like to introduce some of the dishes I had from the menu that will be available in August 2023.

Amaou strawberry

The most popular flavor at Oishii Koori-ya is the Amaou Strawberry (1,300 yen).

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The special sauce is made with plenty of "Amaou" strawberries from Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, and is carefully handmade every day. It's packed with the deliciousness of strawberries.

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The rich, sweet and sour sauce goes perfectly with the milk-soaked ice.

The bottom is filled with mascarpone cream, which adds a nice creamy flavour.

It was so delicious that I wanted to eat it again and again!

Amaou Whip

"Amaou Whip" (1,400 yen) was released in July 2022 as an upgraded version of "Amaou Strawberry."

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It consists of homemade milk, strawberry milk sauce, and whipped cream.

The milk used is rich in flavor and comes from Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture.

The whipped cream poured generously on top is from Ohmu Dairy in Omuta, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is said to be a rare whipped cream that is hard to find even for pastry chefs in the Kanto region. The fluffy texture is irresistible.

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Even though it's shaved ice, it's so luxurious it feels like you're eating shortcake.

The accompanying strawberry sauce is made using 100% Amaou strawberries harvested in Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

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Another nice touch is that the slightly sweet and sour sauce enhances the strawberry flavor.

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There were crackers in the ice, which added a nice crunchy texture.

It was a shaved ice that made me feel happy until the last bite!

premium matcha

"Premium Matcha" (1,400 yen) is made using the luxurious Yame matcha from "Hoshino Tea Farm" in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

This dish is a perfect combination of the moderately bitter matcha sauce and rich homemade milk.

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What impressed me was the accompanying shiratama dumplings.

Apparently they went through a lot of trial and error to ensure that it wouldn't harden even when chilled with ice, and it remained smooth and chewy even after a while!

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Available for a limited time only! "Cocktail Ice" available only at night in collaboration with a popular Okinawan shop

Starting July 1, 2023, "Cocktail Shaved Ice" will be available, allowing you to enjoy a tipsy feeling, only from 6pm.

This is a collaboration menu with Okinawa's night shaved ice dessert cafe "Drunker's." You can enjoy it as shaved ice at first, and then drink it like a cocktail at the end.

I'll introduce all three types to you.

This is a limited time offer, so hurry if you're interested! (End date undecided, check Instagram for details) *Not available to those under 20 years of age

Amaou Gin and Tonic

"Amaou Gin and Tonic" (1,680 yen) is made based on gin and tonic.

"Oishii Koori-ya"'s proud Amaou syrup goes perfectly with alcoholic beverages.

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It is topped with a gin and tonic espuma.

When you put it in your mouth, the sour taste spreads across your tongue, and you'll be amazed at how playful it is!

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The jelly inside also contains alcohol, so you'll feel tipsy while eating it.

Mango Mojito

"Mango Mojito" (1,680 yen) with a tropical finish made with fresh mint and mango.

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The topping is a generous amount of mint mojito espuma, which also contains alcohol.

When you put it in your mouth, you'll first feel a fizzy texture, followed by a popping and crackling sound!

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It turns out to be popping candy, which adds a nice accent to the dish.

The lemon jelly inside also contains alcohol, making it a light and refreshing treat.

Bellini

"Bellini" (1,980 yen) made with dry champagne.

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The Champagne Espuma, like the Mango Mojito, has an irresistible popping texture!

The mellow sweetness of the peach syrup on the shaved ice goes perfectly with the champagne, giving you a luxurious feeling.

It's open until 10pm, so it's perfect for an evening café. Be sure to enjoy the delicious shaved ice. (Text by CHIHIRO)

＜Click on the store name for more details about the store ↓＞
■ Delicious ice shop
Address: 5-14-12 Watanabedori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 10:00-22:00 (last order 21:30)
Closed: Irregular (check Instagram)
*This article is current as of the time of publication. *Prices in the text include tax.

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