When US$30 Japanese shaved ice desserts came to Hong Kong
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Technology has significantly altered the lives of modern people when it comes to summer treats. While today an icy treat is readily available at the nearest convenience store or supermarket, before the 19th century invention of refrigeration, ice was a luxury reserved for the elite.
Putting a premium on ice – or specifically, ice desserts – in Tokyo is Azuki to Kouri, a counter-seating-only establishment serving kakigori (Japanese-style shaved ice).
A bowl of its shaved ice sells for between 2,750 yen and 2,900 yen (US$18 to US$20). The signature kakigori, as the shop's name suggests, is made with premium red bean (azuki), fresh cream and crunchy meringue pieces; the shop also offers seasonal flavours, giving diners a reason to return.
Chef and owner Hiroyasu Kawate, of two-Michelin-star Florilège restaurant, also in Tokyo, decided to open a space for his pastry chef Miho Horio to shine.
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