Hareruya Pantry

A small, unassuming Japanese ice cream shop right off Lincoln Square—dispensing serious culinary craft. Gelato purists routinely clear out the freezer for these house-made tubs. Clean. Bright. Zero heavy sugar-slump. Expect bold, earthy matcha that pulls no punches, sharp mikan citrus, and herbaceous akashiso scooped straight into crisp rice crackers or draped in a delicate, chewy daifuku mochi cover. But this space is more than just a sweet fix. Campus crowds know the savory lineup is just as lethal—meticulously packed salmon bento, onigiri, sandos, and crispy seasoned chicken. Wash it all down with a sparkling yuzu jelly soda or a slice of impossibly fluffy sesame cake. Snag one of the few minimalist seats, or take your spoils straight to the park.