Hidaka Seika

One visitor chose pineapple and kiwi gelato, then had a spoonful of mango added and enjoyed it on a bench outside Hidaka Seika. Combining fruit flavours offers a chance to explore different tastes in a single cup. Another visitor praised the smooth texture and the way the ingredients’ flavours came through. The menu also includes blueberry yoghurt and strawberry milk, alongside pistachio, tiramisu, Uji matcha and rum raisin. Whether you are in the mood for fruit, nuts, tea or chocolate, choosing a flavour is part of the pleasure.

Both cups and cones are listed as single or double, so you can savour one flavour or compare two. Visitors have mentioned choosing a double or sharing several flavours, suggesting plenty of scope to combine the ones that catch your eye.

Arare and rice crackers offer another treat alongside the gelato. One visitor who bought these products directly from the manufacturer chose sea urchin crackers, assorted arare, curry nanban rice crackers and umami beans. After a cool, sweet break with gelato, picking up a savoury snack to take home makes for a characteristically Hidaka Seika combination. Another visitor sampled arare before buying, though tastings and the selection should be confirmed at the time of your visit. Hidaka Seika is in Kirehigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka. The listed opening hours are 12 to 20 on Saturdays and Sundays. Payment is by cash only, and free parking is available on the premises.