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shaved ice
Say goodbye to boring chores and hello to whipped cream-topped shaved ice, and oodles of Americana.
Enjoy the best Japanese shaved ice at a store that only pops up for three months in summer!
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If you don’t know what “nettori” means in Japanese, you definitely will after eating this ice cream.
These shops also showcase the immense variety of flavors and ingredients that go into the making of individual shaved ice recipes.
Don’t miss stopping at this delicious shaved ice specialty shop if you’ll be in Taipei during the hotter months.
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