The ice itself is chocolate! "Adult shaved ice" made from chocolate ice, a specialty of chocolate shops, evolves into "2 layers" after last summer's success. Appearing at 3 stores this summer.

Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate -, a specialty chocolate shop originating in Japan and operated by βace Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Takatsugu Yamashita), will be selling "Chocolate Ice Shaved Ice" for a limited time this summer at its Yoyogi-Uehara, Azabudai Hills, and Sengawa stores starting July 1, 2026.

Last year, this shaved ice, where the ice itself is chocolate, was sold exclusively at the Azabudai Hills store and received high praise from many customers. This summer, it returns with further refinements to its flavor and will be available at three stores.

The ice itself is chocolate. A cacao aftertaste that lasts until the last bite.

Born from the unique concept of a chocolate specialty store, this product is meticulously crafted by "making the ice itself out of chocolate." Unlike the conventional style of pouring syrup, by infusing the chocolate flavor directly into the ice that is shaved, the aroma and taste of cacao spread with every bite.

Even as the ice slowly melts, the flavor does not dilute, allowing you to enjoy the lingering chocolate taste until the very last spoonful. It has a refreshing lightness perfect for the hot season, yet is finished as an "adult shaved ice" that allows you to fully savor the rich cacao flavor.

A complex, evolving adult flavor using two types of aromatic chocolate ice.

2 types of ice

- Bitter chocolate ice made with 80% Ghana cacao chocolate

- Chocolate ice blended with 3 types of cacao: Trinidad, Brazil, and Ghana

By creating two layers of ice with chocolates of distinct characteristics, the flavor is designed to change as you eat.

The chocolates used are a blend of three types: Trinidad cacao with its complex, herbal notes; Brazilian cacao; and Ghanaian cacao, which has a flavor reminiscent of sweet spices.

The upper layer is topped with chocolate ice made from 80% Ghana cacao chocolate, expressing a powerful and rich cacao taste. The lower layer uses chocolate ice blended from Trinidad, Brazil, and Ghana cacaos, allowing herbal and complex flavors to spread as you eat.

The first bite harmonizes the rich cacao flavor with the sweetness of condensed milk, followed by a deep, bitter taste as the base, with nuances reminiscent of herbs and spices. The transition of flavors and aromas, made possible by the two layers, can be enjoyed until the end.

The rich, flowing condensed milk accentuates the charm of cacao.

Finishing with condensed milk adds a milky richness and sweetness that spreads with each bite. The thick condensed milk complements the deep aroma of cacao, further enhancing the appeal of the chocolate.

▼ "Chocolate Ice Shaved Ice" Sales Information

【Price】

Sengawa Store: ¥890 (Takeout only)

Azabudai Hills Store: ¥1,200 (Takeout)

¥1,300 (Eat-in)

Yoyogi-Uehara Store: ¥1,650 (Includes drink, eat-in only)

*Tax included

*Volume and serving method vary by store

【Sales Period】July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026

【Participating Stores】Yoyogi-Uehara Store, Azabudai Hills Store, Sengawa Store

Additionally, at our Tomigaya Main Store and Soshigaya Okura Store, we offer a different shaved ice variation with a scoop of ice cream hidden within the chocolate shaved ice. Please enjoy the unique flavors of a chocolate specialty store in even more diverse forms.

*For details, please visit: https://mini-mal.tokyo/blogs/journal/10751

"Minimal" brings together chocolatiers, pâtissiers, and artisans who explore cacao and chocolate.

Minimal visits cacao-producing regions around the world, and artisans meticulously craft chocolate by hand from high-quality cacao beans. True to our core principle of "carefully and simply, maximizing the potential of the best ingredients to bring out their aroma," our pâtissiers, chocolatiers, and artisans, who have honed their skills at Michelin-starred restaurants and top patisseries both domestically and internationally, work collaboratively to create Minimal's chocolates and sweets.

For the cacao ingredients, we conduct research and provide lectures on fermentation and drying processes in the field, and develop flavors suitable for high quality and high prices in collaboration with cacao farmers. We aim for the sustainable economic independence of the cacao industry, which still bears the remnants of plantation systems, by providing technical support and engaging in fair and ethical trade. In 2019, we conducted cacao research in Nicaragua as part of a JICA ODA feasibility study project.

With a philosophy of "subtraction" that maximizes the use of ingredients and our unique manufacturing methods, we have received 11 consecutive international awards, totaling 112 awards. While remaining faithful to the basics, we freely develop ideas unbound by tradition or methods to add color to everyone's lives, delivering "chocolate that lingers in the heart" that you'll want to eat again.

Minimal Store Information

Each store has a cafe space where you can enjoy coffee, chocolate, parfaits, and more.

Minimal Tomigaya Main Store

Address: 2-1-9 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 1F

Access: 6-minute walk from Odakyu Line "Yoyogi-Hachiman Station" or Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line "Yoyogi-Koen Station"

Business Hours: 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM (Last Order 6:30 PM) No regular holidays

Minimal The Baking Yoyogi-Uehara

Address: 1-34-5 Uehara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Access: 2-minute walk from "Yoyogi-Uehara Station" on all lines

Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM No regular holidays

Patisserie Minimal Soshigaya Okura

Address: 8-8-24 Kinuta, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Access: 3-minute walk from the South Exit of Odakyu Line "Soshigaya Okura Station"

Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Irregular holidays *Announced on official website and social media

Minimal The Specialty Azabudai Hills

Address: Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A 2F, 5-8-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM No regular holidays

Access: Directly connected to Exit 5 of Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line "Kamiyacho Station"

Minimal The Edition Sengawa

Address: Forest Square Sengawa 1F, 3-1-17 Sengawa-cho, Chofu-shi, Tokyo

Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM No regular holidays

Access: 2-minute walk from Keio Electric Railway Keio Line "Sengawa Station"

About βace Inc.

Company Name: βace Inc.

Representative: Takatsugu Yamashita, Representative Director

Location: 151-0063 Urban Terrace 21, 2-1-9 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Number of Employees: 40 (including part-time staff)

Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of chocolate products

Operation of specialty chocolate store "Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate - "

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