Noodling

Extremely Rare Japanese Dessert Coming to Kajitsu for Four Days Only

Just remember, Kajitsu is closed on Mondays.
Just remember, Kajitsu is closed on Mondays. Photo: Kajitsu

As we’ve already mentioned, this is the height of cold-noodle season, and connoisseurs might want to stick around town this steamy weekend to experience perhaps the rarest variety: kuzukiri, the chilled noodle dessert made from kudzu and water and served with black sugar syrup. The arguably most famous version can be found at Kagizen, a nearly three-centuries-old confectionery shop in Kyoto. For the first time, the venerable shop will be preparing it off-site, at Kajitsu in Murray Hill, from Saturday, July 26, through Wednesday, July 30 (closed Monday), from 1 to 4:30 p.m. This is very big news for the expat community and all lovers of esoteric Asian desserts. More details here. [Official site, Related]

Extremely Rare Japanese Dessert Coming to Kajitsu for Four Days Only