The popular shaved ice shop "ICE MONSTER" in Taiwan has landed in Japan this spring. The first store will open in the Omotesando / Harajuku area.

Taiwan's popular shaved ice shop "Ice Monster" is coming to Japan!
Taiwan's popular shaved ice shop "Ice Monster" is coming to Japan!

The characteristic of ice monster shaved ice is that it is made from "flavored ice blocks" that are frozen by concentrating the taste of ingredients such as fruits, coffee, and tea. Many people line up in Taiwanese stores in search of "shaved ice that you will never forget once you eat it," which is rich but melts like snow when you put it in your mouth. Its ability has been selected as one of the "World's Best Desserts TOP10" by American TV programs and travel magazines.

Taiwanese stores are very busy every day
Taiwanese stores are very busy every day

The founder and owner, Frank Law, is said to be the creator of the popular "Mango Shaved Ice" in Japan. Ice Monster is, so to speak, a shop that can be said to be the originator of mango shaved ice. In addition to this, in Japan, a limited menu using seasonal fruits and a limited menu in Japan will be developed, centering on milk tea flavored shaved ice and coffee shaved ice.

"Original" mango shaved ice can be eaten in Japan
"Original" mango shaved ice can be eaten in Japan

I have a feeling that this is going to be a popular store! I'm looking forward to the opening.