This post was written in 2023. Shop details and prices may have changed since then.
Mihashi is that anmitsu specialist in Ueno where you have to queue up, and it turns out they’ve opened a branch inside Tokyo Station.
Anmitsu
The kanten, the sweet bean paste, the gyuhi and everything else in it aren’t all that sweet — the sweetness comes across as natural, and there’s a good chew to it. Red-bean shaved ice is probably the better bet in summer, but with a dessert in this style, I feel like you could happily eat it in any season.
Matcha shaved ice
They also sell shaved ice in a seriously vivid colour. Sounds like it tastes pretty good too.
Since Tokyo Station is such a transport hub, this strikes me as a decent cafe to rest up in for a bit while you’re going back and forth.
Other visits to this place
- Mihashi in Ueno 2004.11.14