Speaking at Suntory Hall, Obama quipped, “As a child, I was more focused on the matcha ice cream,” drawing warm laughter from the audience.

Serve the matcha jelly and top with amanatto. Drizzle with kuromitsu to taste. (2) Shiratama Kuzu-zenzai. Ingredients (Serves 2) 70-80 g shiratamako (glutinous rice flour) 100 g silken tofu ...

We recommend the matcha soba set, which comes with ginger-topped rice, Kyoto pickles, matcha jelly, and three different ways of seasoning the soup. For dessert, the wide selection can be overwhelming.