Azuki to Kōri

Ordered the Azuki and meringue shaved ice and the French toast (because you have to order one order per person)! Have to make a reservation. Service was lackluster. No one seemed happy to be there 😅 Shaved ice was milky and good but definitely a lot for just one person. Saw the fire performance from afar. Maybe overhyped from tik tok?

This was an absolutely fabulous experience. The polite staff, ambiance, decor, and delicious shaved ice were a highlight of this year's trip to Japan. The showmanship of the culinary creation only added to the experience and watching the chef use a cooking torch on shaved ice was a fun as the shaved ice was delicious. We also really appreciated the reservation system that kept the experience intimate even though we had to wait in the Tokyo summer heat for our reserved time. They're honestly isn't anything the staff could have done better in my opinion, truly exceptional. This is easily recommended as a must-do experience in Tokyo.

This shop isn’t serving your average kakigori—it’s more like a delicious chemistry project gone right. Each bite feels like someone in a lab coat carefully calibrated flavor molecules for maximum intrigue. If your taste buds appreciate delicate flavors, nuanced notes, and toppings that make you question everything you thought you knew about shaved ice—this is your spot. But if your idea of “flavor” is neon syrup and brain freeze, you might want to look elsewhere. This isn’t your grandma’s snow cone. It’s kakigori with a PhD.

The reservation system is easy, so long as you remember to book seven days in advance. Bar seating is only for those with a reservation, but there is one side table for walk-ins. I came fifteen minutes earlier than my reservation but was able to be seated because the previous reservation had already finished. The Peach Melba Shaved Ice (¥3300) was delicious. It was refreshing and the perfect amount of sweetness. The eating situation is a bit precarious, though, so eat quickly. Also, don’t be fooled—it is actually quite filling despite being ice. This is one viral spot that is worth the hype in my opinion.

I managed to get a reservation for this place after years of dreaming of visiting. The place is small, can house maybe 6-8 people. The menu is limited to three things: 6-7 flavours of kakigori (shaved ice), 2 flavours of French toast, and a soup of the day specifically made by Florilege, a two Michelin star restaurant in Tokyo. The soup today was a miso soup like no other. It’s smoky, slightly charred taste made such a depth on a classic. Each sip shooed away the winter. The kakigori though. It is perfection. We ordered the Raspberry Chocolate and the Matcha and Japanese Orange. The raspberry’s tartness is modulated by the differing textures of chocolate syrup and cream. The fresh matcha is elevated by the bittersweet oranges - they utilised both the fruit and the rinds. I went with a friend who I loved speaking with, and we were in dead silence working our way through the ephemerality of the snow ice. The French toast of the day is burnt lemon flavour, which is also really delicious. They make the bread with their signature Azuki (red beans). It took us both to the greatest highs, and I will sincerely recommend this place for any occasion. ごちそうさまでした.

Restaurant serving elevated kakigori. Definitely need to make reservations (it opens up 7 days before your required date) as during my time there a few people tried to walk in but were turned away. The place sits 7 people around the counter and there is a small table for 2. It is pricier than your normal kakigori but as a visitor, I think it is worth it. Menu is seasonal and I got the azuki and meringue kakigori. The hot weather makes the dessert even more satisfying and the flavour profile is really good! I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of it. You might have to wait a little bit for the dessert to be served as there’s only 1 person making the kakigori. Each diner has to order at least one item. Overall, no regrets and eventhough it was a bit more expensive, I really enjoyed the kakigori and would definitely visit again!

Great services and delicious desserts! Really love the kakigori. One of the best I have ever eaten so far. The french toast was really amazing too, so fluffy on the inner layer and crispy on the outer layer!

This shop has been featured on multiple social media sites and is quite famous for its out-of-the-box shaved ice menu. My husband found it and made it one of our must-do items in Tokyo. Due to it’s popularity, it’s quuite difficult to make reservations, not to mention we had to do it cross multiple time zones. To my husband’s credit, he woke up at 5am and successfully made a reservation a few weeks before our trip. When we followed google map to the location, we walked back and forth looking for the shop. Then we realized it was right on the street without any logo or signage, and we passed by many times. 

Once we entered the shop we could finally relax. In a glance everything felt very minimistic, with a giant granite table occupided the entire space. I went to the restroom to wash my hands and I was pleasantly surprised that everything was automatic, even though it was quite small. We ordered two shaved ices: a banana Kakigori with meringue and potato chip kakigori. Both were very delicious and interesting, as they torched the banana meringue and the contrast of the freshly made and piping hot potato chips on the sweet shaved ice. My personal favorite was the banana meringue, but we both agree the the pototo chip one was very unique in texture and flavor (it has pickle in it). 

Overall, I would recommend Asuki to Kori. However, You do need to make reservation in advance and make a trip to a quiet neighborhood to find it.