Kakigori machines
Kakigori Machines
Kakigori is one of Japan's most beloved summer traditions, found at every festival and street stall throughout the warmer months. The dessert is simple in concept, shaved ice topped with flavoured syrup, but the texture that separates a good kakigori from a mediocre one is everything. The best kakigori has ice that is shaved so finely it resembles fresh snow, absorbing syrup evenly throughout rather than just on the surface, and melting on the tongue in a way that feels completely different from crushed or chipped ice. Achieving this texture at home requires a machine designed specifically for the task.
The range here covers both manual and electric kakigori machines at different price points. Manual machines are hand-cranked and produce excellent results, they require a little more effort but are quieter, more compact and often more charming. Electric machines automate the shaving process and are better suited to producing larger quantities more quickly. Both types use a standard ice block, which can be frozen at home using the included molds or purchased pre-made.
Key things to consider when choosing a kakigori machine are the blade quality and adjustment, which determines how fine the ice can be shaved, and the build material. The machines in this collection are all made in Japan to a standard that reflects the seriousness with which this dessert is taken in its home country. Models from brands like Doshisha and others are well regarded for consistency and ease of use.
The experience of making kakigori at home is genuinely enjoyable, it is the kind of kitchen activity that appeals to both adults and children, and the results, topped with strawberry, matcha, condensed milk or yuzu syrup, are far better than anything you can buy pre-made.
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Shaved Ice Syrup x2, a set of two Japanese kakigori flavoured syrups for drizzling over freshly shaved ice. Classic Japanese summer flavours in convenient bottles. Two bottles give variety, swap flavours or mix colours for creative kakigori Authentic Japanese kakigori...
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Sakura Syrup | Japanese Flavoured Syrup for Kakigori Authentic Japanese sakura (cherry blossom) flavoured syrup, perfect for kakigori shaved ice, drinks and desserts. Contents 2 bottles (250ml or 700ml, available in two size variants) Storage Cool, dark place. Refrigerate after...
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Shaved Ice Series | High-Speed Electric Kakigori & Bingsu Machine Elevate your home dessert game with professional-grade speed and texture. This upgraded 25W Electric Kakigori Machine is engineered for those who crave the impossibly fine, "melt-in-your-mouth" fluffy snow characteristic of...
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Artisan Shaved Ice Series | Premium Kakigori Spare Ice Molds (Set of 2) The absolute secret to achieving impossibly light, airy, and ribbon-like shaved ice begins with the geometry of your ice block. These Specialized Kakigori Ice Cups are meticulously...
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Shaved Ice Series | Retro Electric Kakigori Machine (Vintage Showa Style) Step back in time and capture the magical, sun-drenched nostalgia of a classic Showa-era Japanese summer. Beautifully capturing the timeless aesthetic of traditional cast-iron street vendor equipment, this premium...
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The Kakigori Black Swan is a sleek, manual shaved ice machine in an elegant black design. Produces ultra-fine, fluffy Japanese kakigori snow ice for refreshing summer desserts. Dimensions & Weight 22 x 20.2 x 39.5cm, 7kg Construction Cast iron, manual...
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Replacement blade for the Black Swan kakigori shaved ice machine. Restore peak performance with a fresh, sharp blade for perfectly fine ice shavings. Compatible models Black Swan, FM-5S, SI-2C, SI-5A Material Stainless steel Origin Made in Japan 🇯🇵 (Ikenaga Iron...
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The Kakigori Machine Doushi, Japanese shaved ice machine in a clean, modern design. Simple hand-cranked operation produces ultra-fine, fluffy kakigori snow ice in seconds. Operation Manual (Hand-Crank), No Electricity Required Dimensions 30 × 21 × 36.5 cm (11.8" × 8.3"...
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Ice Bowls Doushi Han, a set of 4 half-size spare ice molds for the Otona, Doushi and Retro kakigori machines. Freeze water in two of them, stack, and you get one round ice block that shaves into fine, fluffy kakigori....
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The Ice Bowl Swan is the spare aluminium ice cup for the Black Swan kakigori machine. Fill it with water, freeze, and you get a round ice block sized to shave into fine, fluffy kakigori. Compatibility Exclusively for the Professional...