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I stumbled upon a truly unique natural shaved ice perfect for enjoying with drinks in Ginza! Located on the 3rd floor of the Urano Building in Ginza Rokuchome, 'Mugiya Beer Lupin' is a popular beer bar known for its commitment to domestic craft beers and wines, as well as delicious food that complements the drinks. They also serve exquisite shaved ice made with natural ice from "Fourth Generation Tokujirou" in Nikko! Owner Akihiro Nishizuka says he focuses on creating menus that convey the producers' passion. The cozy atmosphere features a 10-seat counter and tables, attracting a loyal clientele. Tonight, I stopped by 'Mugiya Beer Lupin' for a second round and enjoyed the natural shaved ice with gin as a snack. From Owner Nishizuka: I learned that the name "Lupin" comes from the grains surrounding the core of a split female hop flower. Nishizuka generously drizzled the shaved ice with Tiger Gate Distillery's seasonal gin multiple times, and the combination was simply amazing! Nishizuka's friendly and kind demeanor made for a delightful evening filled with engaging conversations that extended past closing time. Thank you for the delicious meal. I will definitely be back.

I stopped by for a quick drink before dinner in May 2024. They have a great selection of Japanese craft beers. The atmosphere is nice and you can relax and enjoy your time. I had the Hokuto no Sapporo beer, a 360ml/1400 yen regular pour. The unique flavor of the hops is great. The appetizer, carrot slaw, was a bit too strong with the cumin.

The beer, food, and shaved ice are all delicious! Since this is a bar, not just a shaved ice shop, there's a seating charge if you only order shaved ice. It's only natural, right?

3.59 Weekday, around 7:00 PM, reservation for 2 people. The restaurant was not crowded and seemed easy to walk into. The second floor is a charcoal-grilled restaurant with mainly tables, while the third floor is a bar with a counter as the main feature. You can enjoy craft beer, sake, natural wine, shochu, and unique game dishes and charcoal-grilled dishes! The interior is dimly lit, creating a very calm and stylish atmosphere. The dishes are generally small in size and the price range is slightly high. It's more of a place to focus on drinks, I guess? 〇 Samba Farm's leafy greens and grilled vegetable salad 1600 This is for 2 people or more - it has huge okra and other vegetables from a dedicated farm! The dressing was incredibly delicious. 〇 Oyster and persimmon fritters 1600 〇 Short-horned beef tartare 1600 Delicious!! It's like high-quality beef and tartare combined! 〇 Charo-men Sheep Farm's lamb charcoal-grilled 3400 Beautiful grilling ♡ This price for this amount is a bit high but the tenderness and flavor are perfect! 〇 Charo-men Sheep Farm's lamb offal gratin 2200 Gratin with lamb heart, stomach, etc. There's no gamey smell, but it might have a slight unique taste. The seasoning is simply white sauce, but this is a rare dish. 〇 Fresh fish teriyaki risotto 1600 It was mackerel that day! You can really taste the bonito flakes.