Asakusa Chōchin Monaka

Asakusa Chouchin Monaka is a Japanese confectionery shop near Sensoji in Asakusa that puts ice cream inside monaka. When you order, the ice cream is scooped in front of you and placed into a crisp monaka shaped like a lantern, with a choice of black sesame, matcha, or red bean flavors. The contrast between the thin, crisp wafer and the soft ice cream defines the texture. The price is high relative to the size of the monaka.