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Hareruya Pantry

15-17 Lincoln Square S, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 65 people

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15-17 Lincoln Square S, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Hareruya Pantry

A quiet Japanese pantry off Lincoln Square turns out house-churned gelato wrapped in soft, chewy daifuku mochi skin. Earthy matcha pulls no punches, matched by sharp mikan citrus and herbaceous akashiso—clean, cold scoops with zero heavy sugar slump. Melbourne regulars know to double up with crispy seasoned fried chicken or a salmon bento before grabbing an iced hojicha latte to take across the road into the grass.

  • Mochi-Wrapped Gelato: Rich, restrained scoops like strong matcha, hojicha, and akashiso sorbet, wrapped to order in chewy daifuku mochi skin.
  • Bento & Savory Bites: Savory lunch sets featuring packed salmon bento, sandwiches, and crispy fried chicken pieces.
  • Japanese Specialty Teas & Sips: Balanced iced drinks including house matcha slushies, hojicha lattes, and yuzu sodas built for sipping in the park.
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Why Visit Hareruya Pantry

Discover why dessert enthusiasts seek out our daifuku mochi gelato, authentic tea profiles, and parkside takeaway treats.

  • Freshly Enveloped Daifuku Mochi Gelato

    Gelato scoops are freshly enclosed in delicate daifuku mochi skin, delivering an intriguing contrast of soft chewiness and cold, creamy dessert.

    The mochi skin is soft and chewy, perfectly wrapping around the creamy ice cream inside.

    wong lee see

  • Distinctive Botanical and Savory Flavors

    Dessert offerings feature adventurous and traditional Japanese profiles, ranging from rich black sesame to tart akashiso sorbet with daifuku.

    I tried akashiso-flavoured gelato in a rice cracker with daifuku. The flavours were nice, the textures intriguing, I quite enjoyed it

    Justas Pipinis

  • Clean Indulgence Without Heavy Sugar

    Matcha and tea profiles are intentionally formulated without excessive sugar, highlighting deep, earthy tea notes rather than heavy syrup.

    No sugar bomb, no heavy aftertaste, no “I need to lie down now” moment. Just clean, refreshing flavours that trick you into thinking it’s totally reasonable to keep eating.

    Jay Cao

  • Delightfully Balanced Sweetness

    Dessert lovers can enjoy rich, cold scoops that feel refreshing and light rather than cloying or overwhelming.

    This is a perfect spot for a refreshing sweet treat that’s not too sugary or overwhelming.

    Phoebe S

  • Icy Tea Refreshments for Warm Afternoons

    Chilled Japanese specialty drinks like iced matcha and hojicha lattes deliver an icy cold, robust tea hit for warm days.

    The matcha slushie cooled me right down on this super hot day - exactly what i needed!

    STHT

  • Effortless Takeaway to Lincoln Square Park

    With limited indoor counter space, the shop is situated directly opposite Lincoln Square, making it seamless to take desserts out into the sunshine.

    there’s a beautiful park just across from the shop where you can sit and enjoy your ice cream.

    Nutnarin Senapar

Signature daifuku mochi gelato and authentic Japanese specialty drinks

  • Strong Matcha Mochi Gelato

    The strong matcha mochi is sooo good. It’s always my go-to ice cream flavour!

    Nutnarin Senapar

  • Akashiso Sorbet with Mochi

    I've ordered a akashiso (red perilla) sorbet with mochi. It's beautiful. The sorbet wasn't too sweet and just the right amount of refreshments.

    Bevan Chuang

  • Double Sesame Daifuku

    Omgggg I got their double sesame daifuku and it was soooooo good. Like a cold tangyuan but BETTER. The first bite was WOW!!! The flavour was so authentic and clean and powerful, flavourful!

    Hungry

  • Matcha Slushie

    The matcha slushie cooled me right down on this super hot day - exactly what i needed! Perfect if you like your matcha icy COLD and sweetened, but still punching a good matcha hit.

    STHT

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and nuanced Japanese dessert details that elevate a visit to Hareruya Pantry.

  • Generous Flavor Sampling Before Ordering

    Staff allow guests to sample ice cream flavours before ordering, including offering tastes of multiple options or slushie drinks so visitors can settle on their choice.

  • Complimentary Daifuku Mochi Wrapping

    Single gelato scoops can be ordered enveloped in a soft, chewy daifuku skin at the same price as an unwrapped scoop, adding texture without an extra charge.

  • Customizable Extra-Strong Matcha Upgrade

    For patrons who want an even more pronounced green tea hit, drinks like the iced matcha latte can be customized with extra-strong matcha for a small 50-cent add-on.

  • Specialty Seasonal and Savory-Sweet Twists

    Unique pairings and seasonal experiments appear on rotation, ranging from akashiso sorbet encased with rice crackers to limited-run holiday flavors like dark chocolate with crunchy cookies.

Before you head over

Practical advice for navigating seating, ordering, and mochi choices at Hareruya Pantry

  • Head Across to Lincoln Square

    Seating inside is very limited to a few stools with no tables, but Lincoln Square park is located directly across the street for relaxing in the sun.

  • Sample Flavors Before Deciding

    Staff readily offer tastings before you decide, so feel free to sample distinct tea and citrus varieties before committing to a scoop or drink.

  • Choose Single Scoops for Mochi Wrapping

    Opt for single scoops to get the freshly wrapped daifuku mochi skin, which encloses cold gelato in a soft, chewy layer.

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