The soda specialty store "SodaStream in BC426" will open in Omotesando, Tokyo for a limited time from August 1st to 17th. It is said that the shop incorporates the "soda style" that is pervasive in Los Angeles, the United States, which is also the source of food culture trends.

Japan's first! Soda specialty store SodaStream
Japan's first! Soda specialty store SodaStream

SodaStream in BC426 uses original syrup in addition to all 30 types (20 non-alcoholic and 10 alcoholic) of the "new sense" soda menu "LA style" that mixes vegetables, fruits, and raw medicines, which are also trends in Los Angeles. A total of 56 types of 26 types of soda menu "SodaStream Flavor" will be offered.

In addition, you can choose the "strength" of carbonic acid from 3 levels for each menu, and you can enjoy a total of 168 combinations. Prices start at LA style 250 yen (650 yen each for alcohol) and SodaStreamFlavor 100 yen. Both eat-in and To go are possible.

Below, we will introduce some flavors from the LA style soda menu. The recommended carbonic acid strength is "SodaStream Strong", which is the strongest.

◆ Cucumber lemonade

A flavor using cucumber, which is said to be almost always found in soda stores that can be lined up in Los Angeles. It's perfect for hot summers when you want to cool down. Former soccer player David Beckham is also a favorite soda.

The taste of cucumber is refreshing and fresh!
The taste of cucumber is refreshing and fresh!

◆ Rhubarb Strawberry Soda

A flavor using the crude drug "Rhubarb" that Hollywood celebrities are also paying attention to. Rhubarb is also known as "Daiou" and is said to be taken as a Chinese herbal medicine in China. The soda is finished with the refreshing acidity of rhubarb and the sweetness of strawberry.

The sweet and sour scent pops!
The sweet and sour scent pops!

◆ Coffee soda

The flavor is said to have started with soda mixed with espresso that was being drunk by Italian immigrants in the United States. Syrup is added to the espresso, and soda is added to it to finish it. The bitterness of coffee, which has a slight aftertaste, creates an "adult taste", and it is said that it is an addictive flavor once you drink it.

Shuwashuwa version of iced coffee
Shuwashuwa version of iced coffee

◆ Strawberry lemonade

The flavor "Strawberry Lemonade" that is popular in Los Angeles. Served with strawberry flavored ice cream. You can taste the ice cream and soda separately, or you can melt the ice cream in soda and add sweetness to it.

Melting the ice cream makes the strawberry sweeter!
Melting the ice cream makes the strawberry sweeter!

In addition to drinks, the store also offers a food menu. There are two types: a "hamburger plate" (700 yen) that uses plenty of vegetables, and a "hot dog plate" (500 yen) that you can choose toppings from paprika or jalapeno. Both are served with kale salad and sweet potato fries.

Plenty of vegetables! Hamburger plate
Plenty of vegetables! Hamburger plate

There is also a hot dog plate (pictured is jalapeno)
There is also a hot dog plate (pictured is jalapeno)

The store is located on the 1st and 2nd floors of Harajuku Pier The Building (Bakery Cafe 426), 4-26-18 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Business hours are from 9:00 to 21:00 (last order 20:30).

Would you like to spend an L.A. style summer this year?
Would you like to spend an L.A. style summer this year?

* All listed prices do not include tax

* Updated on July 29: According to SodaStream, it has been officially decided that this store opening will be cancelled.