Kanmi Mitsuya

The SNS-famous Mitsuya 🍡 On Saturday around 10:30 a.m., I could get in without reservations or waiting ◎ (Years ago there was a huge line — that was a surprise!) Apparently you can now reserve via [official Instagram → dedicated form] ♪ ⸻ [Allergy Accommodation Notes] ・Mochi has no dairy (confirmed by phone in advance) ・No allergen list posted in-store ・Notes on allergens used / contamination are present *Date of update unclear, so checking with staff each time is recommended ☺️ ⸻ [Interior] Order at the self-order kiosk on your left after entering. It gets crowded, so deciding the menu beforehand is ◎ A modern Japanese space based on wood, with a calm atmosphere. The 1st floor has an 8-person table with a center divider and two 4-person tables. *The 2nd-floor seats are unverified. ⸻ ▪︎ My order Warm — White-Mitsu Matcha (5 balls) → Many people seemed to do 3 balls × 2 kinds to enjoy two flavors. The kinako I had last time was also great, but this time I chose this 28-allergen-free option ☺️ ⸻ The biggest thing to enjoy is the texture of the mochi! Warm mochi has a freshly-pounded, chewy-yet-soft texture. The slight bitterness of matcha × the natural sweetness of mochi × the refined sweetness of white mitsu… this balance is truly the best ✨ So the matcha powder doesn't make your mouth dry, coating the entire mochi with white mitsu was my favorite way of eating 🤍 ⸻ And then, the palate cleansers — so delicious that I thought, "Aren't you the main attraction?" This time's small dish was agar in plum syrup. Mild sweetness and refreshing acidity that soaked gently into the body. The agar had great bite and melt-in-mouth ◎ It's the first time I want to come back for agar itself ♡ The saltiness of shio-kombu was also a nice accent, and the Kaga bocha was fragrant and very delicious 🍵