Hyperlocal Tokyo

This American ice cream shop offers a variety of menu items, including meals and desserts, and they're always trying new things. The toppings are also great and delicious.

I got the bulgogi kimbap and 100 grams of karaage (enough for about 3 people) to go! The karaage is addictive with its crispy exterior, juicy interior, and generous size - a three-star karaage! The kimbap is as authentic as what you'd find at a Korean restaurant. They also have different bento boxes depending on the day. It's incredibly delicious and healthy. You can eat inside, so I'll definitely do that next time! They even have ice cream, perfect for after your meal. I'll definitely be back for more of this delicious bento!

I was craving soft serve after visiting the Museum of Contemporary Art, so I searched for a place on Google Maps. This shop has a cute little eat-in area. I ordered the white snake soft serve with pistachio and vanilla ice cream, two scoops in total. It was served in a round glass with crushed, toasted cone at the bottom, a generous portion that was very satisfying. The staff were friendly and smiling. The menu is also quite extensive, with delicious-looking spam onigiri, kimbap, bento boxes, light meals, and tapioca drinks. I definitely want to go back again.

A small renovation took place on August 19, 2022, and while it used to be takeout only, they now offer dine-in! The interior is small with three tables that seat four people each, but it has a welcoming atmosphere that feels perfect for families with children. Since I was there, I decided to eat in. The set meals felt like home-cooked meals made by your mom, with hearty miso soup, homemade side dishes, and a comforting, everyday kind of flavor. And then there's the Fukagawa Parfait... this one is a real winner! It's packed with deliciousness! The tapioca and mochi balls are perfectly chewy, and for only 690 yen, it's loaded with toppings! The matcha is refreshing and surprisingly easy to eat. The shop's signature white snake soft serve is delicious, and I was pleasantly surprised to find whipped cream in it! I've been looking for a place to enjoy a casual and affordable parfait in the neighborhood, so I'm thrilled to have found this gem! The shop was constantly busy with customers, and it's definitely a welcome addition to the neighborhood!

I used to love the delicious soft serve ice cream at a place in Chiba. I went there twice, but then it suddenly closed down. 😭 Years later, I was exploring Google Maps and saw a familiar photo of the shop's iconic swirl. 💩 Wait, they've opened up in Koto-ku?! 😂 It's located in a tough spot, tucked away down a street off of the Fukagawa Museum Street. The area is surprisingly full of trendy cafes, making it a super competitive location. 😅 I guess that's why they started selling bento boxes. They must have struggled at first. They didn't even have seating initially, only takeout. But the bento boxes are delicious, and their signature soft serve is still amazing! 🎉 It's a bit of a throwback, a Showa-era style diner, for a young couple running the place. 😓 Here's some feedback from when they were in Chiba, for reference: They advertise themselves as an American-style shop, but let's just say that's a bit of a stretch. It's a clean and well-maintained place, with a huge selection of drinks that'll make you go crazy trying to choose. The soft serve is great, but the strawberry ice cream is something else. It's not gelato, it's a real American-style treat. You can really feel the American influence. It's going to be packed in the summer. If I saw this place in a corner somewhere, I'd be so happy. 😭