“Redefining Frozen Desserts:
Where Culinary Artistry Meets Cultural Storytelling”
Beyond matcha. Beyond dessert.
Snow Crane reimagines ice cream through the lens of Japanese tradition—think kinako, creamy tofu, black sugar from Okinawa. Created by Chef Takeshi Nishikawa, each scoop is a cultural expression. Our physical shop opens in late 2025; until then, find us popping up across DC, Maryland, and beyond!
Current Flavors
Kinako Ice Cream
Okinawan Black Sugar Syrup
Strawberry Ice Cream
Strawberry & Cherry Leaf Syrup
Upcoming Pop Ups & Events
Gateway Farmers Market
3716 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood MD 20722
Saturday, May 17th
Teaism Penn Quarter
400 8th St NW Washington, DC 20004
Sunday, May 18th
Private Events
“Submit your event inquiry and let’s make something special 🍨”
Press/Media
Washingtonian Magazine
“A Japanese Ice Cream Shop is Coming to Hyattsville”
Washingtonian Magazine
“5 New Ice cream and Gelato Shops to Check Out Around DC This Summer”
Ice Cream Podcast by North American Ice Cream Association
“Culturally Inspiring Flavors with Snow Crane”
Chefs Without Restaurants