Daily Chiko

Down on the B1 floor of Nakano Broadway, Daily Chiko stands out immediately for its tall, multi-coloured soft-serve cones. The extra-large size is an arresting creation, coiling every single one of the day's 8 flavours into a single towering swirl—typically encompassing vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, matcha, pistachio, royal milk tea, ramune soda, caramel, or seasonal varieties. Watching the staff deftly build the spiral is part of the draw, and eating down through the cone reveals a constantly shifting blend of tastes.

For a more manageable snack, the counter also serves small sizes with 1 to 3 flavours and medium sizes combining 2 to 4. Even the small cone offers substantial height, with your choice of flavours stacked in a cup or cone. From nutty pistachio and aromatic royal milk tea to brisk ramune, tailoring the combination keeps the treat lively down to the final bite.

Right alongside the ice cream counter, a small noodle stall lets visitors slurp warm or cold noodles standing up. The menu includes affordable bowls of udon and soba as well as tempura-topped options, serving as a straightforward meal spot. Diners can warm up with dashi broth before finishing on a cold soft-serve dessert, or simply pick up an ice cream while browsing the complex.

Service is casual and standing-only, with cashless payment options like PayPay accepted at the register. It remains an easy, unpretentious stop during a visit to Nakano Broadway.