Summer, when the continuous heat makes you lose your appetite. So, we've carefully selected "cool gourmet foods & spots" that look refreshing and you'll want to eat on hot days! We'll introduce the latest & trending cool gourmet foods in the Tokai region.

Trending with its innovative visuals! Kinchaku-style kishimen you'll want to line up for

"Tempura Kishimen Tamon" on the first basement floor of the Chunichi Building in Sakae, Nagoya, is a specialty kishimen restaurant. You can enjoy over 10 kinds of kishimen, from standard kishimen to creative dishes using Hakata mentaiko and butter.

Among them, the limited-time summer menu item, "Ogon Tsutsumi Kishimen and Large Shrimp Tempura Set (Cold)" (1,890 yen), is very popular and has become a hot topic on social media for its "innovative visuals" of cold kishimen conceived to resemble golden fried tofu.

The key is that the chewy noodles made from Aichi-grown wheat "Kinuakari" are tightened with cold water, then dipped in a special cold broth made from Hidaka kelp, muroaji, and other ingredients. The kishimen, infused with the umami of the broth, is then wrapped in a large fried tofu pouch and tied with spinach, creating a kinchaku-style dish.

The combination of cold kishimen and sweet fried tofu is outstanding! Furthermore, it is recommended to enjoy the tempura with the kishimen broth.

Tempura Kishimen Tamon Chunichi Building Store
Address: Chunichi Building B1F, 4-1-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City

Edible art!? Luxurious shaved ice made by a hotel chef

New sweets have appeared at the cafe on the first floor of the "Hilton Nagoya" (Naka-ku, Nagoya City), a five-star hotel representing Nagoya!

The "Aichi Koi Mango Bingsu" (4,100 yen) is gaining popularity as "edible art" and is so popular that reservations are essential. *Limited to 4 servings per day

Bingsu, a Korean shaved ice dessert, is fluffy like snow and has a delicate texture that melts in your mouth.

Fluffy homemade ice, a mixture of banana and milk, is shaved over vanilla ice cream, and then topped with a generous amount of rare Aichi-grown "Koi Mango" until the ice is no longer visible.

Furthermore, it's a luxurious mango-filled treat finished with a drizzle of sweet and sour passion fruit sauce. You can also enjoy a change of flavor with the separate original sauce, a blend of mango and passion fruit.

Another popular item is the "Shizuoka Muskmelon Bingsu" (2,700 yen), topped with plenty of muskmelon from Shizuoka Prefecture. *Limited to 8 servings per day

Hilton Nagoya
Address: 1-3-3 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City

A special seat in the forest! A hidden gem of a scenic cafe where you can cool off from your feet

"Alfonso Cafe," located deep in the mountains of Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture, has been in business for over 20 years. Its over 20 kinds of handmade cakes, including caramel mousse cake and rich cheesecake, are very popular.

The biggest feature is the table seats placed "in the river." While you can also dine inside, you can enjoy sweets while dipping your feet in the river that flows through the premises.

The shallow area is wide and the current is gentle. Beach sandals are also available for rent, so you can walk in the river with peace of mind.

Popular during this season is the "Peach Tart" (650 yen), luxuriously made with seasonal peaches. The "Cake Set" (1,000 yen), which includes three kinds of cake and a drink, is also popular. Sweets enjoyed in the forest while feeling nature are exceptional! The river water is cold, so you can stay cool even in summer.

Alfonso Cafe
Address: 2-1 Tomieidani Kaki, Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture

From CBC TV "Naruhodo Presenter! Hanasaka Times" broadcast on August 15, 2026 (Saturday) *Information in the article is as of the broadcast date.