The Living Pavilion by Aman at Aman Kyoto (Jugencho, Okitayama, Kita Ward, Kyoto) will be offering a new recipe for its summer favorite, "Muskmelon Shaved Ice," for a limited time from July 1 to September 30, 2022. Executive Pastry Chef Matsuo Hiroyuki's "Muskmelon Shaved Ice," a popular dish every year, is a luxurious treat made with an entire domestic muskmelon. The ice, made from shaved, frozen 100% melon juice, has a crunchy texture, and the mellow aroma and juicy sweetness will fill your mouth, just like biting into a whole melon.
Two melon balls, one of muskmelon and one of rich red-fleshed melon, are lovingly arranged in a gorgeously hollowed-out melon container. Served together is a lightly sweet Wasanbon crème chantilly. Hidden within the ice are Tahitian vanilla ice cream with a rich aroma and smooth texture, and red-fleshed melon balls. The flavor is further enhanced when drizzled with the accompanying red-fleshed melon sauce made with condensed milk. After eating about half of it, we recommend topping it off with champagne for a unique and exquisite adult float. Enjoy a refreshing moment in the lush forest garden during Kyoto's hot summer.
Muskmelon shaved ice
Period: Friday, July 1st to Friday, September 30th, 2022
Price: ¥8,000 including soft drink / ¥9,500 including champagne
Reservation: 075-496-1335 (Restaurant reservations 9:00am-6:00pm)
Web: https://www.aman.com/ja-jp/resorts/aman-kyoto/dining/muskmelon-shaved-ice
*The above prices include consumption tax and service charge
*Limited numbers available per day and reservations only
/> *Reservations for individual orders for non-guests are accepted at 3pm or 3:30pm
*Can also be purchased as an add-on dessert (+7,000 yen) for lunch, dinner or afternoon tea
Aman Kyoto
Executive Pastry Chef Matsuo Hiroyuki
He develops original sweets using the techniques and overflowing sensibility cultivated over more than 35 years of experience at luxury hotels in the Kansai region. In 2019, he was appointed Executive Pastry Chef as one of the opening members of Aman Kyoto, and developed an afternoon tea featuring Western-style sweets arranged in a two-tiered bento box, reminiscent of Japanese sweets, providing guests with a moment that is both visually and palatably delightful. As a confectioner, he also creates displays and has won awards such as the Osaka Governor's Award and Grand Prize in a confectionery contest.
About Aman Kyoto
Aman Kyoto, which opened in November 2019, is a resort nestled in a secluded forest garden at the foot of the Takagamine Sanzan mountain range, which stretches from Mount Hidari Daimonji in the north of Kyoto. The spacious 24,000-square-meter grounds are dotted with an arrival building, a living building (with all-day dining), a restaurant building (Japanese cuisine), a spa building with natural hot springs, a guest building with 24 rooms, and two pavilions, all blending seamlessly into the forest garden. Aman Kyoto's hideaway-like modern architecture and the landscape created by its timeless gardens will allow you to experience the profound charm of this ancient capital.
