
Food & Drink | TOKYO FOOD FILE Apr 11, 2022
Azuki to Kouri elevates Japan's classic summertime sweet
by Robbie Swinnerton
Azuki to Kouri. “Red Beans and Ice.” Whichever language you prefer, the name of Tokyo’s newest, hottest dessert counter evokes one of Japan’s classic summertime treats. Azuki beans have been eaten in Japan in sweetened form since ancient times. Meanwhile, ice has been used in ...