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Review of ice cream in Japan from a trip at the end of last year. Including the trip, I didn't eat much or little, just over thirty sticks. Let's just say that when I came back to Thailand, I had to exercise a lot. ... If you want to follow the method of losing weight with ice cream in Japan, you can follow me.
Scoring criteria
Group F failed the exam: The group that failed the exam couldn't bear to finish the whole stick. It was fortunate that they didn't encounter this class of ice cream on this trip. However, they had encountered it in other countries, such as Vietnam. The quality of Japanese products is always reliable, hahaha.
Group D or C: This group has beautiful and appealing packaging, but the taste is just average. You can eat ice cream in Thailand and save your money instead of buying it in Japan.
The top-tier B or A grade group: Ice cream is good, high quality, and worth the fat. It's delicious and enjoyable to eat, making you forget about your weight. Some are so good that you'd be willing to gain weight to eat them again.
Special Boss Group, S-level attack power: The level of satisfaction after eating this is amazing. If you find it, you must try it. Don't miss it at all costs.
1.) Double Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich: While I typically enjoy ice cream sandwiches, this one's chocolate ice cream was excessively sweet. The addition of chocolate chips as a filling further amplified the sweetness, resulting in an overwhelming sugary experience.
Grade: D
Place of purchase: Convenience stores
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2.) Purple sweet potato ice cream sandwich or something: I finished it all without knowing what flavor it was, haha. The ice cream flavor wasn't anything special. Just eat it once and save your money for other ice cream.
Grade: D+
Place of purchase: Convenience stores
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3.) Green tea ice cream sandwich At first glance, it looked amazing and very tempting. However, upon taking the first bite, the bread was soft and crumbly. The green tea ice cream flavor was basic and nothing special.
Grade: D+
Place of purchase: 7-11
The brown sugar boba milk tea ice cream bar was just okay. The flavor was average, but the texture was a bit off. The ice cream was more like a sorbet, with a crunchy, icy texture instead of being smooth and creamy. Overall, it wasn't my favorite.
Score: C
Place of purchase: Convenience stores nationwide
5.) Green tea ice cream cone from a vending machine: I must admit that I had high expectations for green tea ice cream cones in Japan. However, after trying several, I was quite disappointed. Most of the ones I tried were overly sweet and had a weak green tea flavor.
Perhaps it was just bad luck (eating ice cream requires luck too, huh? Haha) ... so I came across a shop I didn't like, but I've actually eaten at several shops. For green tea ice cream from vending machines, it's really hard to find a delicious shop ... Some shops, I think, are still more delicious than Nestle's green tea ice cream in Thailand ... That is, I saw that some shops have ice cream wrapped in packages, just the right size for one serving, stored in a freezer ... When customers come to buy, they will pick up the ice cream pack and put it in the machine to serve the customer again.
Many shops seem to source their green tea ice cream from the same wholesale supplier, resulting in a similar, and often unappealing, flavor across different establishments. This is reminiscent of the pre-packaged green tea ice cream found in vending machines. The green tea cone pictured here, from a shop beneath the Kamikochi hotel, exemplifies this issue. The ice cream, sourced from the aforementioned pre-packaged blocks, was, in our opinion, quite unpalatable.
Score: C
Place of purchase: Ice cream vending machine at Kamikochi
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6.) Green tea soft serve at Oishi Park: Another green tea soft serve cone I tried. This one was slightly better, as it had a milky flavor with a hint of green tea (better than the pre-packaged ones you put in the machine). However, overall, I still think the taste is just average for the price of 400-500 yen per cone. I think it's a bit expensive. You can buy a green tea soft serve cone from the freezer at 7-Eleven that is just as good (and cheaper).
Grade: C+
Place of purchase: Ice cream shop at Oishi Park.
7. Charcoal Cone Ice Cream at Owakudani
This charcoal-flavored ice cream cone from Owakudani is a popular choice, but it left me disappointed. The flavor was difficult to discern, and it tasted like regular milk ice cream with added charcoal powder for a gimmick. The black color is meant to resemble the famous black eggs of Owakudani.
In conclusion, the main benefit of purchasing this product is its humorous effect, as it turns your mouth black like charcoal when consumed. This has led to people taking photos of themselves with the product for amusement. However, the taste is not particularly enjoyable, and the user expresses disappointment with the product's overall quality.
Score: C+ (Actually, it should be just C, but I gave extra points for the dark humor and the hilarious photo. So, it's C+.)
Place of purchase: Ice cream shop on Owakudani
8.) Wasabi ice cream from a vending machine on Owakudani This is the same shop as the charcoal ice cream, but the taste is even worse. Because it is a milk-based ice cream, when you eat it, it is sweet and creamy, and then there is a hint of spicy wasabi at the end. Personally, I think it doesn't go well together. This is the most disappointing ice cream cone from a vending machine. Ha ha ha
Grade: D
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Place of purchase: Ice cream shop on Owakudani.
9. Cheese tart ice cream: Each bite is bursting with rich,浓郁的奶酪味，令人心满意足。然而，冰淇淋本身有点太甜了，尤其是当你快吃完的时候，味道会变得有点腻。
Score: C+ (This is almost good, but it is a bit too sweet and greasy. Otherwise, it would be a B grade.)
Place of purchase: Convenience stores
The next group consists of B to A scores, which are above the standard for Thai ice cream. They are worth trying, with a well-balanced flavor and a unique deliciousness that is characteristic of Japanese ice cream, which is not readily available in Thailand.
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The green tea ice cream cone from Gulico is just okay. While the flavor is a bit bland, it's still enjoyable enough to eat casually. This is consistent with the overall quality of Gulico ice cream, which has been consistently good in my experience.
Grade: B (preferably a low B bordering on a C+).
Place of purchase: Gulico ice cream vending machine
11.) Vanilla and Caramel Ice Cream The vanilla flavor is smooth, followed by sweet caramel, which is also delicious... I usually like caramel ice cream, and it's hard to find in Thailand, so I gave the caramel ice cream a slightly higher score.
Grade: B
Place of purchase: Available at convenience stores nationwide.
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12.) Blueberry soft serve ice cream cone from the vending machine at Oishi Park. This ice cream vending machine is located at Oishi Park, a scenic spot overlooking Mount Fuji and the surrounding lake. The shop offers a variety of flavors, but I tried the blueberry flavor, which was sweet, fragrant, and delicious.
Score: B
Place of purchase: Ice cream shop at Oishi Park
13.) Glico Mint Ice Cream I don't know if it's just my imagination, but the mint ice cream from Glico in Japan seems to be richer and denser than the one in Thailand. The ice cream is packed tightly in the cup, and it takes a long time to finish. If you're a mint ice cream lover, you have to try it.
Grade: B
Place of purchase: Convenience stores
14.) 7-Eleven's Two-Tone Green Tea Milk Cone Ice Cream has a decent flavor. The combination of green tea and vanilla milk tastes good together. It's a good everyday ice cream option that's affordable and widely available at most 7-Eleven stores.
Our group unanimously agreed that the two-tone green tea ice cream cone from 7-Eleven (the pre-made cones in the freezer) is tastier than the green tea ice cream cones from many self-service machines. Moreover, it is also more affordable.
Score: B
Place of purchase: 7-11
15.) 7-Eleven Vanilla Cone Ice Cream We think 7-Eleven's In-house brand ice cream is generally good. They make ice cream at an affordable price and the taste is delicious... This is also the case with the 7-Eleven vanilla cone ice cream, which is ready-made in the freezer. The vanilla ice cream is smooth and delicious. The ice cream is packed all the way to the bottom of the cone. The price is friendly and it is easy to find in the ice cream cabinets at 7-Eleven.
Grade: B
Availability: Widely available at 7-Eleven stores nationwide.
16.) The grape-flavored ice cream from the vending machine has a sweet grape flavor with a slightly sour aftertaste. It's quite delicious, but I've only tried it from one machine, so I'm not sure how it compares to other vending machines. If anyone has tried it from other places, please let me know how it was.
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Place of purchase: Ice cream shop at a rest stop along the way
17. 7-Eleven Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich
This ice cream sandwich is a 7-Eleven brand product that I consider to be a good option. It features a delicious vanilla ice cream filling between two large, soft cookies. The size is generous, providing a satisfying treat, and it aligns with 7-Eleven's concept of affordable and readily available products. You can find it at almost any 7-Eleven store.
Grade: B
Available at: Most 7-Eleven stores
18.) Chocolate orange popsicle: The taste is okay, the chocolate is not too sweet, and there are orange pieces mixed in when you bite into it. It's delicious, give it a try, you won't be disappointed with this one.
Grade: B
Place of purchase: Convenience stores
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19.) Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream This one also has a strong flavor (probably because of the cheese). It's a cake-like ice cream mixed with strawberry jam. The flavors go well together when you bite into it. I recommend trying it.
Grade: B+
Place of purchase: Commonly found in convenience stores.
20.) Lotte's Yogurt Grape Ice Cream is a twist-top pouch that you squeeze to eat. It's a bit cold on your hands when you eat it, especially in cold weather, so be prepared for numb fingers. The taste is sweet with a bit of yogurt tartness. Overall, it's pretty tasty.
Grade: B+
Place of purchase: Convenience stores
21.) Haagen Dazs Sweet Potato Ice Cream The flavor is well-made, tastes like sweet potato. I don't know if it's available in Thailand, I've never seen it... If you're a fan of Haagen Dazs ice cream and you come across it in Japan, you shouldn't miss it.
Grade: B+
Place of purchase: Selected convenience stores
22.) The vanilla soft serve in the vending machine is the opposite of the green tea cone. After trying many shops, we have concluded that the vanilla soft serve is much more delicious than the green tea. The vanilla or milk flavor is the key, but the vanilla soft serve in Japan has a richer and more satisfying taste. I recommend trying it, especially the vanilla cone, which is delicious in every shop I've tried.
Grade: B+
Place of purchase: This stick was purchased at Kamikochi, near the Kappa Bridge.
23.) Zakuzaku, a renowned dessert shop in Harajuku, offers a self-service vanilla ice cream cone. Intrigued by the long queue, I decided to try their vanilla ice cream cone. The ice cream boasts a milky flavor with a sweet and creamy taste. The generous scoop filled the cone to the brim, leaving me pleasantly satisfied, albeit slightly full.
Grade: B+
Place of purchase: Zakuzaku store in the Harajuku district
24.) Vanilla soft-serve ice cream cone Another vanilla cone I tried was at the Norikura Tourist Information Center. The weather was cool, and the delicious milk ice cream paired with the stunning view of the Japan Alps was an unforgettable experience.
Grade: A
Place of purchase: Norikura ice cream vending machine.
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25.) Gulico's Vanilla Caramel Cone Ice Cream
This is a vanilla ice cream cone with caramel sauce from Gulico. It's a decent option, with a vanilla ice cream base and a caramel swirl. I enjoyed it and had two of them.
Grade: A
Place of purchase: Gulico ice cream vending machine
26.) Iced red bean green tea shaved ice is a shaved ice dessert. The first bite was not enjoyable because it was hard, difficult to scoop, and I generally dislike shaved ice desserts.
After a while, the ice cream started to melt a little. When I reached the bottom of the cup, there was condensed milk... I mixed it with the green tea and red bean ice cream flakes. Mmm... it was delicious.
To enjoy this green tea shaved ice with red beans, wait for it to melt slightly, then mix the ice cream with the condensed milk in the cup. (Don't be greedy and eat it all frozen like I did, haha!)
Grade: A+
Place of purchase: Purchased at Family Mart. Unsure if available at other convenience stores (but haven't seen it elsewhere). If you want to try it, hurry and buy it!
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Next up, we have the big boss level, the S-class ice cream... I don't know about anyone else, but I think it's amazing. I've recommended it to all my friends and family. If you ever go to Japan and see this ice cream, don't hesitate to grab it.
27.) Morinaga's Crepe Ice Cream This is a must-try. The vanilla ice cream is creamy and delicious, and it goes perfectly with the soft and chewy crepe. ... It's a real treat to eat them together. If you see this, grab it while you can because I only found it once in 7-Eleven and haven't been able to find it since. T_T
The translation of "คะแนน : S" from Thai to English is "Score: S".
Place of purchase: Generally available at convenience stores, but may be difficult to find.
28.) 7-Eleven's Salt Caramel Ice Cream Sandwich is another star ice cream of the trip. The ice cream itself is sweet with a hint of saltiness, typical of Salt Caramel (not just regular Caramel). It's perfect! The sweetness of the caramel is balanced by the salty finish, creating a harmonious flavor.
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The bread used in this sandwich is chewy and crispy, not soft like regular ice cream sandwiches. It's similar to the crispy bread used in Haagen Dazs ice cream sandwiches.
This ice cream is available at 7-Eleven stores. Despite its affordable price, the taste is surprisingly delicious. It surpasses other caramel ice cream options in terms of value for money. Caramel ice cream enthusiasts should definitely try this one.
Grade: S+
Place of purchase: 7-Eleven (not available in all branches, may require searching).
29.) Glico Grape Ice Cream: I was hesitant to try this at first because I haven't seen it anywhere else, but I thought I'd give it a shot because I trust the Glico brand.
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"Upon opening the package, you'll find perfectly round ice cream balls, just the right size for a bite. The outer layer has a slight crunch when you bite into it, revealing a soft, chewy interior reminiscent of frozen jelly. While it may resemble jelly in texture, the taste is far superior."
This snack is so delicious that it disappears in an instant, leaving you craving more. However, it's not easy to find. It's a hidden gem that's worth the effort to track down. If you come across it, don't hesitate to try it. You won't regret it.
Score: SS
Place of purchase: Convenience stores, but only in some branches. It's not easy to find, so you have to look carefully.
30) Gulico Peach Ice Cream is similar to Gulico's Grape Ball Ice Cream, but with a peach flavor. Overall, it's also delicious (but if you're looking for the ultimate indulgence, the grape flavor is even better). If you find it, I recommend trying it right away, as it's just as hard to find.
Score: B+ (Not an S-class, but I'm adding it to the end of the grape-flavored ice cream ball, as it's the same type of ice cream.)
Availability: Limited selection at convenience stores.
31. Gulico Coffee Ice Cream
This coffee-flavored ice cream is part of the Gulico ice cream family, alongside the popular grape and peach flavors. While it's a decent option, the grape flavor remains the undisputed champion among Gulico ice cream balls, followed by peach and then coffee.
Score: B (Not an S-class, but it can be combined with the grape-flavored ice cream ball because it is the same type of ice cream.)
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Place of purchase: Convenience stores in general, but not many, you have to look for them.
32.) Green tea ice cream cup This green tea ice cream is amazing. Not only is the green tea flavor delicious, but the cup also comes with chewy mochi on top. And another great thing is that when you scoop it, you'll find a sweet syrup sauce.
When the green tea ice cream, mochi, and sweet syrup sauce are mixed together and eaten, it must be said that it is a perfect combination. This is another must-try item.
Score: SS
Purchase location: Easily found at convenience stores.
33. Red Cup Ice Cream
This is a distant relative of the green cup ice cream (No. 32), but the taste is completely different. I tried the green cup and loved it, so I thought the red cup must be just as delicious.
The red cup tasted bland… It's another ice cream that I finished but still couldn't figure out what flavor it was. If I had to guess, it was like eating vanilla ice cream (maybe) with sweet syrup poured over it. Overall, it was very ordinary. One time was enough.
Score: C (Not an S class, but from the same family, so it was used to continue with the green cup ice cream above)
Place of purchase: Convenience stores
34.) Green Tea Ice Cream at Hakone Shrine Forget the nightmares of other vending machine green tea cones. This is a small soba shop, located on the street before the entrance to Hakone Shrine. I got lost in the rain and saw an ice cream sign in front of the shop.
The customer ordered a green tea ice cream cone without much expectation. However, upon taking a bite, they were surprised by the intense bitterness of the tea, which tasted as if the vendor had forgotten to add milk. As they continued to savor the ice cream, the bitterness gradually gave way to a delightful flavor that left them pleasantly surprised.
This is the matcha ice cream I've been searching for throughout my trip. The matcha ice cream from other vending machines all have a similar cloying sweetness, almost as if they were all using the same pre-made mix. But this auntie's matcha ice cream is the ideal matcha flavor. The texture doesn't need to be perfectly smooth, it has a slight initial sweetness followed by the perfect bitter matcha aftertaste.
This ice cream deserves a perfect score and the title of "King of Matcha Ice Cream" for this trip. Hahahaha
Score: SS+
Purchase location: A small roadside soba noodle shop near the Hakone Shrine with a red Torii gate by the water (see attached picture, I really want you to try it... If you go to Hokone, it's not difficult, everyone will stop by the shrine with the Torii gate by the water anyway. From there, it's only a 4-5 minute walk to the shop).
Map according to Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/ZWuhJj5KegE2
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As a bonus before we wrap up, we have an appendix with a few more beverage reviews. These are simple bottled and canned drinks that can be found at convenience stores, which we tried during our recent trip to Japan.
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Choya plum wine in a can. Choya plum wine is usually sold in bottles in Thailand and is readily available at airports or liquor departments in Thai department stores. However, this one was found in a 7-11 in Japan. It is a ready-to-drink canned drink that can be opened and enjoyed immediately. It tastes delicious. If you are a fan of plum wine, give it a try if you find it.
Pepsi Halloween is a limited-edition Pepsi with a vibrant color scheme, released for the Halloween season. However, upon tasting, it strongly resembles the flavor of blackcurrant cough syrup. In conclusion, it is a major disappointment. It is fortunate that it was produced as a limited edition, as a flavor like this should not be released during any other season.
Asahi's Apple Soda is a basic beverage that did not leave a strong impression. It lacks any remarkable flavor and can be easily replaced with other, more appealing options.
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Calpis Grape Flavor: The taste is decent and enjoyable. It reminds me of a similar flavor available in Thailand, although the packaging is different. (I'm not sure if it's still sold in Thailand.)
Suntory Peach Liqueur with 3% ALC I wanted to try it because I thought it would be as delicious as Choya's canned plum wine, but when I actually drank it, I thought it was quite bland and not delicious.
Melon Fanta... I saw it and immediately grabbed it and paid for it at the counter. It looked so tempting! But when I finally tried it, it tasted just like our regular green Fanta. It was even less flavorful. I'm so disappointed... You don't need to come all the way to Japan to try this. T_T
Plain water with milk tea flavor is plain water with milk tea flavor. The bottle is clear, and the color is also clear, just like ordinary plain water, but it also has the flavor of milk tea, which is delicious. Personally, I think it tastes good, but this bottle has a lot of noise. There are two opinions: like and dislike. Some people say they don't like it. The milk tea flavor is like drinking the water used to wash the cup, hahaha.
However, the fans (including us) think it's not that bad, it's actually quite delicious, and the price is not expensive. If anyone wants to try it, they can buy it and try it... because we have to buy bottled water at 7-Eleven to drink during the day anyway, and the price of this bottled milk tea is not much more expensive than regular bottled water.
This is plain water with yogurt flavor. It's like the milk tea flavored water, but with yogurt instead. Personally, I think it's okay, it's a bit strange, but the taste is alright. If you want to try it, go ahead, it's just for fun. The price is about the same as regular plain water.
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The mission to conquer ice cream in Japan has come to an end. Besides "loving to travel" and "loving to take photos", there is one more thing I love to do while traveling: "loving ice cream". That's the origin of this review post. I ate so much ice cream that I had to go running for weeks to lose weight when I got back to Thailand. - -"
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I was planning to write a review of the beautiful places I visited in Japan this time, including Kamikochi and Norikura. Before I went, I tried to find information from old reviews, but I couldn't find much… But I haven't finished it yet, so it's still marinating. I can't help it, haha! … Anyway, I'll just release some sample pictures as a little teaser. Are they beautiful or not? Haha! … I'll hurry up and share the information once I'm done. See you next time, bye! : )
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# Kamikochi thread is complete, you can access it here: https://th.readme.me/p/18534
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