Nihonbashi Dashiba Honten Launches Limited-Time 'Dashi Hiyashiame' Combining Traditional Sweet Drink with Dashi Stock

Ninben Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Ihee Takatsu) will launch 'Dashi Hiyashiame' at its 'Nihonbashi Dashiba Honten' starting June 1, 2026 (Monday). Under the concept of 'Ichiju-Ippan' (one soup, one rice bowl), Nihonbashi Dashiba Honten offers a variety of menus that explore the potential of dashi.

This product is Ninben's unique take on the traditional Kansai 'Hiyashiame' (chilled malt syrup drink), crafted with freshly shaved Honkare-bushi (dried bonito), malt syrup, san-on sugar, and ginger. Customers can enjoy the mellow sweetness of the malt syrup and sugar, gently enveloped by the refined umami of the dashi.

Dashi Hiyashiame 300 yen (tax included)

This is a chilled drink made by boiling down malt syrup and san-on sugar, then diluting it with bonito dashi. It creates a refreshing yet deep flavor profile with a harmonious blend of ginger and dashi. We hope you enjoy it during the hot summer.

Store: Nihonbashi Dashiba Honten Sales Period: June 1, 2026 (Monday) – June 30, 2026 (Tuesday) Hours: 11:00 – 18:00 *Quantities are limited; please forgive us if it sells out. *Prices listed are for takeout; different tax rates apply for eat-in.

What is Hiyashiame? A chilled drink made by dissolving malt syrup in water and seasoning it with ginger, popular in the Kansai region for generations. In Kansai, it is a summer staple sold at festivals and supermarkets.

[Commitment from the Menu Developer] We developed this drink with the desire to provide a refreshing cold beverage for the hot summer that features dashi as the main ingredient. It combines the refreshing flavor of ginger with the umami of dashi, creating a soothing drink for the body tired from the summer heat.

[Why We Recommend It] By adding Honkare-bushi umami to Hiyashiame, it offers a mellow and deep sweetness. While familiar in Kansai, Hiyashiame might be less known in the Kanto region. Please enjoy this unique 'dashi-infused' experience.

[Recommended For] Perfect for a break during Nihonbashi sightseeing, a shopping stop, or a refreshment break during work.

'Honkare-bushi' Aged via Mold and Sun-drying At Ninben, we call katsuobushi that has undergone at least four rounds of mold-cultivation and sun-drying 'Honkare-bushi.' Finished over 4 to 6 months, this process results in a refined aroma with minimal fishy odor. Enjoy the elegant and mellow flavor preferred by high-end Japanese restaurants.

Store Information Nihonbashi Dashiba Honten Address: 1st Floor, COREDO Muromachi 1, 2-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo URL: https://www.ninben.co.jp/store/dashiba/ *Please check the official Ninben website for current store hours.

Nihonbashi Dashiba Honten opened in 2010 alongside the opening of COREDO Muromachi 1 as Ninben's first food service venture—a place for a dashi community to learn about, enjoy, and taste dashi. Popular for its authentic bonito broth at 150 yen per cup, it has been patronized by many as a destination for genuine dashi taste.

Menus such as bonito broth, monthly dashi soup, and katsubushi-meshi all use the carefully selected Honkare-bushi that Ninben is committed to.

As a bonito specialty shop with over 300 years of history, Ninben aims to become a 'Katsuobushi & Dashi Life Design Company' that proposes the infinite possibilities of bonito and dashi in every dining scenario.