Beat the Heat with Unique Ice Menu Options this Summer

Ice Cold Delights: A Summer Menu to Chill

As summer 2025 heats up with unprecedented temperature records, hitting over 20 days of extreme June heat, it’s clear that our approach to enjoying the season must shift. Spice Works Holdings, led by president Wataru Shimotono, has taken a proactive stand against the scorching heat by launching a special “Ice Menu” across various dining establishments. Their goal? To help everyone cope with and enjoy the summer’s intensity, rather than merely enduring it.

Introducing the Ice Soba

One of the standout offerings is the Ice Soba, priced at 1,390 yen (tax included). The inspiration behind this innovative dish came from a necessity—when served warm, soba can lose its appeal during the heat. Thus, the idea to envelop the soba in ice was born.

Nami no, located in Toritsu Daigaku, serves hand-made soba that is meticulously crafted to highlight flavor, aroma, color, and texture. It follows a philosophy of fresh, on-site preparation:

- Freshly Milled: Using custom-milled buckwheat flour.
- Handcrafted: Made by skilled artisans.
- Cooked to Order: Prepared right after an order is placed.

Once you take a bite of the refreshingly cold soba, you will indeed forget all about the sweltering temperatures outside. As you continue, the contrasting temperatures amplify the flavor of the buckwheat, making for a delightful culinary experience. It’s the perfect summer dish that respects the season's traditions while offering a cooling touch, all without compromising the dipping sauce’s flavor.

Explore Other Ice Delights

In addition to Ice Soba, many other cool delicacies will debut starting August 1. Check out these unique options:

Ice Oden with Summer Vegetables and Clams

Available for 1,399 yen (tax 1,539 yen included), this dish features a medley of summer vegetables like zucchini, young corn, tomatoes, and winter melon cooked with clams. The dish is brightened with a ginger-infused broth that is frozen and shaved into a refreshing ice topping for added chill.

Snackable Mayo Corn Ice

For 399 yen (439 yen including tax), experience an unusual treat—a semi-freddo made of corn and mayonnaise. This dessert has an airy texture, is extremely cold, yet offers a soft mouthfeel. This unexpected combination tantalizes the taste buds and serves as the perfect summer snack.

Iced Shellfish Broth Noodles

Priced at 699 yen (769 yen including tax), indulge in a refreshingly golden broth featuring an abundant of ice. The robust, umami-rich shellfish broth pairs beautifully with a garnish of homemade miso made from asari clams, seaweed, and yuzu pepper for a unique twist.

Where to Enjoy These Delights

Hand-Made Soba Nami no

- Location: 1-6-1 Nakane, Meguro, Tokyo, NY Corner 2F
- Phone: 03-4400-8182
- Hours: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM (last order 2:30 PM), 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM (last order 9:00 PM)
- Website: Tabelog Nami no

This summer, instead of simply enduring the heat, treat yourself to deliciously inventive ice-cold dishes designed to delight the palate and provide relief. Experience the transformation of your dining experience into a refreshing retreat amidst the blazing sun.