A new tradition of seed confections.
A pairing course of SHUKA's seed confections and plant-based gelato with selected teas, from the fourth generation of an amanatto shop founded in Mibu, Kyoto, in 1926. Served by reservation only at the 2F Cafe of our Kyoto flagship.
Course Structure
[Part 1] Six seed confections, each paired with a tea.
[Part 2] Six plant-based gelato flavors made from the same six seeds, including "Cacao Asiatico," awarded in the Health Category at SIGEP 2026, Italy. Served with our black soybean tea made from Kurosengoku, a rare heirloom variety.
The second half is also offered on its own at our 2F Cafe as the Six Seeds Gelato Course (with one drink), ¥2,500 incl. tax, no reservation needed.
About the Tea Pairing
Teas are chosen each season to suit each confection: Japanese, Chinese, Taiwanese and more.
Six Seeds, Two Forms
No.1 Toroku beans
Seed confection: large white runner beans from Hokkaido. Soft, chestnut-like texture and a delicate taste.
Gelato: Toroku beans & vanilla
No.2 Mizuho Dainagon azuki
Seed confection: a local azuki grown only in the former Mizuho district of Kyotamba. Bold aroma and deep flavor.
Gelato: Mizuho Dainagon azuki
No.3 Tanba black soybeans
Seed confection: black soybeans from the Tanba region. Pleasantly firm, with an earthy richness.
Gelato: Tanba black soybeans
No.4 Super Green Pistachio
Seed confection: young, vivid green pistachios with a fresh flavor.
Gelato: Super Green Pistachio
No.5 Cashew nuts
Seed confection: large cashews from Indonesia. Creamy and nutty.
Gelato: Cashew nuts
No.6 Cacao
Seed confection: fermented, miso-like notes with the fruitiness of dried fruit.
Gelato: Cacao Asiatico
Vessels Crafted for SHUKA
The vessels for this course were made with two Kyoto craft houses: TOKINOHA (Kiyomizu-yaki, Yamashina) made the plates for the seed confections, and COCOO (urushi lacquerware, Nishijin) made the gelato cups and spoons.
TOKINOHA: https://tokinoha.jp/
COCOO: https://co-coo.jp/
The Space
Our flagship is built around one idea: savor the seed. The walls, floor and ceiling are all earthen plaster (Kyoto soil, water and rice straw), with light coming in through a skylight — the view a seed sees as it sprouts toward the sky.
Allergen Information
This course contains pistachio and cashew (tree nuts) and soybean. All gelato is plant-based and contains no dairy or eggs. Our kitchen also handles nuts and other allergens, so trace cross-contamination is possible. If you have any allergies, please let us know when booking or before your visit.
Reservation
・Duration: 60 min
・Price: ¥5,500 per person (incl. tax)
・Payment: prepaid at booking
・Seating: up to 2 guests per table
・Time slots: (1) 13:00-14:00 (2) 14:30-15:30 (3) 16:00-17:00
*Seating is limited. For 2 guests, please book 2 reservations.
Access
・Location: SHUKA flagship, 2F Cafe
3-1 Mibu Nishi-Otake-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8856 (next door to Torokuya)
・Hours: Thu-Mon 13:00-17:30 (2F Cafe last order 17:00) / Closed Tue & Wed
*Items added to the cart with this reservation are handed over on the day (no shipping fee). For delivery, please purchase them separately.
