A refreshing summer melon parfait from the Kinako sweets “Kisshoka Dormitory” will be released this year as well.

2022.05.24

“Kissho Confectionery”, which offers a wide range of sweets centered on soybean flour, including “deep roasted soybean flour,” will reach its peak in the coming summer. We will be selling a seasonal parfait where you can enjoy the eye-catching green melon refreshingly this year as well.

For a limited time, "Summer Melon Parfait"

Summer fruit, melon, refreshing Calpis granita, mildly sweet white chocolate and citrus cream. Accented with sweet scented coconut that makes you feel tropical. You can add rich sweetness with the attached maple syrup.

Price: 1,400 yen (1,540 yen including tax)
Period: Summer only May 13, 2022 (Fri) – End of sale undecided
Store: KISSHOKARYO Gion Main Store

Signboard product "Scorched Kinako Parfait"

A popular signboard product at “Kisshoka Dormitory”. I sandwiched soy milk blancmange and roasted green tea jelly between soybean flour and vanilla ice cream. Sprinkle plenty of soybean flour on the crispy texture of crunch and meringue.

Price: 1,100 yen (1,210 yen including tax)
Period: year-round
Store: KISSHOKARYO Gion Main Store

* Various drink sets are also available.
* Please forgive if it is sold out.

KISSHOKARYO Gion Main Store

Location: 306 Ishibashicho, Higashioji, Higashioji, Furumonzen-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
TEL: 075-708-5608

* A store specializing in freshly tailored warabi mochi takeout “Kinako Torori” is located on the 1st floor.
>KISSHOKA dormitory official website

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