Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan｜Mamechawan

It was my second visit here (the first one was 5 years ago), and I noticed they had The Peanuts Kakigori on the menu. Being a peanut lover, I couldn't resist trying it. I was slightly concerned that the peanut sauce might lack that touch of saltiness that makes all the difference, as I've experienced in other places. But my worries were unfounded. The sauce had the perfect amount of saltiness—not too much, not too little, just perfect. The chocolate mousse inside tasted a bit cheap, like those prepackaged chocolate mousses you eat as a kid. However, it didn't overpower the dish, as the nuts and peanuts dominated the flavor, which I absolutely loved. The shop itself is also very cute, adorned with a plethora of anime figures and decor that anime fans will enjoy. Additionally, aside from the kakigori, they also serve udon and possibly other Japanese savory dishes. Last but not least, making a reservation here over the phone is possible. I find it super convenient, especially as summer approaches and many kakigori shops tend to have long queues. If you decide to visit, making a reservation in advance means you won't have to wait for too long. Overall, the service is excellent.

Really enjoyed the shaved ice! The strawberry one had macerated strawberries in the strawberry sauce, and it went so well with the condense milk - it was heavenly. The coffee red bean one was a new experience - the paste had the red bean texture and the coffee bitterness, which was a great combination with the cream. The place was nice and cozy. There weren't many seats and it seemed like they mainly take in customers on a reservation basis. Not knowing, we stopped by without any reservation, but we were lucky enough to have an empty table available so the lady kindly let us in. Will visit again!

A heaven for Kagigori lovers (shaved ice). We also had fantastic Udon here (chicken with mushroom). But most customers were trying the wide variety of Kagigori that were being offered here. We arrived at 3pm and had to wait for about 10min to get a seat. You have to give all your orders at once in the beginning.