ReviewEating out Melbourne

Sebastian Kakigori

This venue is a finalist for best treats in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

June 5, 2025

1 / 5Rare cheese, a cheesecake-inspired kakigori with pineapple compote.Simon Schluter

2 / 5The Japanese ice shaving machine at Sebastian Kakigori.Simon Schluter

3 / 5Sebastian Kakigori’s signature creme brulee kakigori.Simon Schluter

4 / 5Cafe au lait kakigori.Simon Schluter

5 / 5Hiroshi Kawamata makes Japanese shaved ice desserts (kakigori).Simon Schluter

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Kakigori, Japanese shaved ice desserts, are the name of the game at this (literally and figuratively) cool city dessert bar, direct from Tokyo where the first location opened in 2011. Crystal-clear ice is shipped from Kanazawa, made using water from Mount Hakusan, then masterfully shaved, flavoured with syrups and garnished with a variety of toppings.

Must order: Blow-torched creme brulee kakigori, with layers of sweet meringue, different textures of ice and hidden strawberry swirls.