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Sen-nichi

A renowned shop for "Okinawa Zenzai," drawing people of all ages with its timeless flavor.

Last update : 15 Sep 2023

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Located in Kume, close to Naminoue Beach and Naminouegu Shrine, this sweet parlor has been in business since 1952, making it an establishment with a history of about 70 years. The nostalgic ambiance of the store, together with its menu featuring shaved ice, Okinawa soba, and taiyaki, has endeared it to a wide age range of customers.

The store's signature dish is "Okinawa Zenzai." In Okinawa, Zenzai typically refers to shaved ice placed atop beans sweetened with sugar. Underneath the beautifully shaved triangular ice are plump and tender Azuki beans that have been slowly and meticulously stewed. In addition to the basic "Ice Zenzai," they also offer variations like "Strawberry Azuki" and "Milk Azuki."

The time to cook the beans and the amount of sugar used follows the recipe left by the previous generation. This commitment to preserving the original flavor attracts a steady stream of customers daily, both local and from outside the prefecture. Some regulars even span three generations.

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A long-standing sweet parlor established in 1952.
Their specialty is "Ice Zenzai," which has sweetened Azuki beans under the shaved ice.
Taiyaki, Imagawayaki, and Okinawa soba are also popular.
Loved by both locals and tourists.

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A time-honored establishment operating since 1952.
Signature delicacy: "Ice Zenzai"

Official FAQs

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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)

There is no foreign language menu but there is a menu with pictures available.

Do you have a menu suitable for vegetarians?

We don't have a specific vegetarian menu. However, the only item in our menu that uses meat is the Okinawa soba. If requested, we can serve it without pork and kamaboko (fish cake). (We've made such adjustments in the past for customers who, due to religious reasons, cannot consume pork.)

Can I take photos of the food, etc.?

Yes.

Do you have outlets for charging?

Yes, you can use the outlets inside our store for charging devices like smartphones. We would appreciate it if you could inform our staff before using them.

Can I get take-out?

Yes.

Does your Zenzai include shiratama (rice flour dumplings)?

No, we don't add shiratama in our Zenzai.

Are the beans in the Zenzai Azuki (red beans)?

No, they are not Azuki beans. We use American Azuki beans, which are slightly smaller than the domestic ones. This might be why some people get them confused. However, the beans used in the filling for our taiyaki and imagawayaki are Azuki beans.