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I went to Venchi Ginza! I've always wanted to go to Venchi's Ginza store. The interior is so beautiful! There are so many ice creams on the walls. It's so cute! ❤️ When I went for lunch, I couldn't eat inside. There were no tables or chairs, so I had to eat outside. No way, it was too hot. I went in the evening! There were quite a few customers in the evening. There were so many different kinds, I couldn't decide. I got a Grande cup with four flavors: Mascarpone Caramelized Fig Fiordilatte Bronte Pistachio Piedmont Hazelnut It was still hot outside. The ice cream was so cold and delicious! A couple of guys were saying, "This ice cream is so good! It's amazing!" They were right! It was smooth and the sweetness was just right. The service was also very good. The staff were cleaning the dirty pavement. It must be hard work. If only there was an eat-in space with tables and chairs... The ice cream at Venchi Ginza is delicious! But there's no eat-in space, so be careful of the weather and temperature!

Hmm...?! Not much flavor. I ordered the gelato "Piccolo" in a cup. Hazelnut and Gianduja Venezuela. I like hazelnut, so I ordered it even though it wasn't labeled "Nocciola." First, the hazelnut. ...It doesn't taste much like hazelnut. The sweetness is stronger. If it's just nuts, I thought... and then I tried the other one. It just tastes like chocolate. Where's the hazelnut? Considering the price of ¥864, it's a bit disappointing. I don't think I need to come here again. By the way, the staff were all friendly and kind despite being busy.

Italian gelato at a chocolate shop There's always a line out the door, and since you can't eat inside, I'd always walk past, watching people enjoy their gelato with envy. Today, I was determined to try it, so I braced myself for the wait. But maybe because it was a sweltering summer day in July 2026, there were only five people ahead of me. I was hesitant, but for safety's sake (I was laughing to myself), I ordered a regular cup. I got mango, strawberry, and... milk? I can't remember the name. The mango was absolutely delicious - smooth and almost pure mango flavor. The strawberry had chocolate in it, but it wasn't too sweet and was really good. The white, milky one was a bit sweeter and reminded me of my mom's milk. I want to try other flavors next time. By the way, I was in my car right away, so it didn't melt as much as it would have if I had been eating it on the street.

I was on my way to a cafe for a light meal when I saw a display of gelato that completely captivated me. I knew I'd regret it if I didn't try it, so I changed my plans without hesitation. The cafe was absolutely adorable, and the combination I chose from the many options was undoubtedly the best! However, the price was a bit high for such a small portion. It's understandable, though.

I'd always wanted to try this place, but I kept passing it by. Finally, I had the chance to visit on a Sunday afternoon. There was a line, so I waited about 15 minutes. While I waited, they had app deals and chocolate samples, so it wasn't boring at all! ◆Le Golare ∟Gourmet Cone Total 1304 yen I was torn between a double or triple, but since I was there, I went for the triple! I had a hard time deciding on the flavors, but it was hot that day, so I went with mango, strawberry stracciatella, and raspberry for a refreshing combination. Even though it was a triple, it wasn't as big as I thought it would be. It's definitely a size that one person could easily finish. Everything was rich and absolutely delicious! The mango was my favorite. I understand why people line up for this! Next time, I want to try the chocolate flavors.