ROPPONGI HILLS ICE! ICE! ICE! 2025
The product lineup has been expanded from last year, with 21 unique menu items of chilled sweets available, including 13 exclusive to Roppongi Hills. Matsuya's 'White Peach Yogurt Shaved Ice' is luxuriously filled with white peach compote and yoghurt cream, while L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon offers 'Glace Pire Mango,' a shaved ice that is a world first for Joel Robuchon. A selection of cool, refreshing desserts featuring ice cream is also available, such as Hills Dal Matto's 'Fluffy Gelatozzo.' A handmade brioche topped with plenty of Italian gelato and cream.
Delicious, health-conscious plant-based ice cream options are also on the menu. Such as Oscar Wilde's 'Donut Ice Cream,' made entirely from plant-based ingredients. Gelateria Raffinato's 'Three Kinds of Gelato Cone' uses seasonal fruits, creating a colorful summery experience.
If you wish to enjoy Roppongi Hill's refreshing sweets elsewhere, don't hesitate to drop by. A wide selection of items is available for take-out, and you can enjoy them outdoors in the Mori Garden at Roppongi Hills.
Spoil yourself in the hottest months of summer, and enjoy a wonderful summer moment with unique ice cream flavors, provided by popular stores in Roppongi Hills.
Please note that the website opens on June 17.
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