Baskin Robins is a US ice-cream company, but in Japan it has taken an extremely innovative attitude. Every season, Baskin Robins in Japan offers different sundae creations to match the traditional Japanese food, fruit and spirit of the season. In autumn, it is a custom to eat Matcha sweets. I do not why but specifically in autumn, one can find more matcha sweets that in any other season.
There are two kinds of non- Japanese people regarding matcha attitudes: those who love it and those who can't stand it. I belong to the former so I was ecstatic to see this green haze as I was approaching the store.
The matcha sundae in the picture had matcha ice-cream (obviously), whipped cream, matcha macaron (or something like that) and matcha mochi, all sprinkled with matcha powder! One word: Heavenly!
Still haven't tried Baskin Robbins yet. It does look good but haven't had the proper urge to go... Just a quick note, it isn't called "Baskin Robbins" in Japan. If you ask for Baskin Robbins, people will give you a dumbfounded look. You gotta ask for "31". I can't tell you how many people are surprised that the shop is called "Baskin Robbins" even though all the signs have it. They are "colour blind" and only see the pink/red 31 in the middle. ^^
ReplyDeleteThat's true, I think it's because in the syllabic Japanese alphabet Baskin Robins is too long to be convenient to pronounce. But still, that's the correct name to describe it. You should definitely try them, around this season except matcha they shall have the halloween marshmallow pumpkin etc taste!!
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