With temperatures climbing and extreme heat becoming the norm, Daimaru Umeda is positioning its basement food floor as the place to cool off, relax, and recharge this summer. Under the theme of "Summer Cool-Down Gourmet," the store has assembled a range of chilled sweets, drinks, and refreshing savory dishes from shops that opened as part of the department store's spring 2026 renewal.
Cool-Down Gourmet ① New Tea-Yogurt Soft Serve "Tea-gurt" from &Earl Grey (Available from July 1)
&Earl Grey — Opened March 2026
Located on the B1F west "Fresh-Made Sweets Zone," &Earl Grey is an Earl Grey specialty shop focused on the aroma of natural bergamot. The shop is known for its signature "Earl Grey Rich Milk" soft serve — often described as drinkable royal milk tea in frozen form — as well as colorful "Fragrant Tea Gelato."
New items launching July 1:
Earl Grey Tea-gurt — ¥648 (tax included)
A new concept soft serve combining rich Earl Grey tea flavor with refreshing yogurt tartness. "Tea-gurt" (a portmanteau of tea and yogurt) is a growing trend across Korea and Asia, and this is the shop's first foray into the style.
Bergamot-Scented Frozen Yogurt — ¥648 (tax included)
A non-fat soft serve made with plant-based lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus brevis), offering a mild tanginess and smooth texture with a subtle bergamot fragrance — a lighter option for summer.
*Frozen Yogurt Soft & Cute Toppings — ¥681 (tax included) Cup only
Frozen yogurt topped with a choice of fruit sauce (mango, strawberry, blueberry, or apple & honey) and a pink wafer.
Butter Mochi — ¥324 each (tax included), new from June
Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside — a Korean-inspired butter mochi treat with a rich buttery flavor. Flavors rotating in stock include plain, Earl Grey, jasmine, hojicha, rum raisin, and cheese (4 types available at a time).
Butter Mochi & Ice Cream — ¥648 (tax included), new from July 1
Plain butter mochi served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Soft Serve Lineup
Earl Grey Rich Milk
The shop's signature creamy Earl Grey soft serve with homemade meringue topping.
Fragrant Tea Gelato — 10 Colorful Flavors
Instead of water, the shop uses tea brewed at dozens of times the standard concentration — sourced from prize-winning matcha, premium tea leaves from China, India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa, as well as various herbs. The result is a rich fruit-and-milk gelato that finishes with a lingering tea fragrance.
New items including the "Strawberry Milk Tea" (seasonal, available until end of June) and "Green Tea Earl Grey & Lemon" can be enjoyed at the eat-in space.
Cool-Down Gourmet ② Fresh Fruit Drinks and One-Hand Sweets from THE KAEN
THE KAEN — Opened March 2026
THE KAEN is a brand by Daiwa Kaen, a fruit shop established in 1948 at Kuromon Market — known as "Osaka's Kitchen." The menu features fresh juices, cakes, parfaits, and jellies made with seasonal fruit, all prepared to order in the shop's kitchen.
New summer items include Fruit Dango and Chiffon Sandwiches, perfect for eating in or taking as a gift.
Fruit Dango (Musk Melon) — ¥324 (tax included)
White mochi dumplings topped with musk melon and melon-flavored white bean paste — a Japanese-Western fusion sweet. Mango and strawberry versions are also available at the same price. *Exclusive to this location.
Chiffon Sandwich (Strawberry) — ¥496 (tax included)
Custard cream, fresh cream, and strawberry confit sandwiched in chocolate chiffon cake. Also available in Mix Fruit, Forêt-Noire, and Musk Melon (all ¥496). *Exclusive to this location.
"Osaka Mix" Fruit Drink — M: ¥399 / L: ¥561 (tax included)
The shop's signature mix juice made from seasonal fruit. Also available: Amaou Strawberry, Musk Melon, and Fresh-Squeezed Orange varieties. Simple soft serve is also available for ¥432.
Cool-Down Gourmet ③ Premium Chocolate at Wittamer's Chocolat Bar
Wittamer — B1F West
Founded in 1910, Wittamer holds a royal warrant from the Belgian royal family. The eat-in "Chocolat Bar" counter at Daimaru Umeda offers exclusive drinks, cakes, and a Daimaru-only menu.
*Parfait au Café Chocolat — ¥1,650 (tax included) Summer limited / no alcohol
Layers of chocolate ice cream, chocolate mousse, coffee jelly, ganache cream, and a crunchy streusel base, finished with a pink framboise-flavored tuile.
Cool-Down Gourmet ④ Luxurious Summer Dip-Style at Starbucks Reserve® Cafe
Starbucks Reserve® Cafe — Opened April 2026, B1F East Cafe & Bakery Zone
This Starbucks Reserve® Cafe on the east side of the basement offers summer-limited drinks and Italian-style cornetti for a relaxed, upscale experience.
Cinnamon Mousse Foam Honey Latte
Take-out: ¥825 / Dine-in: ¥840 (tax included)
Deep Starbucks Reserve® espresso layered with cinnamon-scented mousse foam and honey sweetness.
Cornetti Pistachio — New item
Take-out: ¥481 / Dine-in: ¥490 (tax included)
Light fermented butter pastry with pistachio cream, available from June 24 (Wednesday). The recommended way to enjoy it: dip the Cornetti Pistachio into the Cinnamon Mousse Foam Honey Latte for a contrast of textures — the fluffy cold mousse against the crunchy pastry, with cinnamon and honey drawing out the pistachio's nutty richness.
Cool-Down Gourmet ⑤ Spicy Curry Bread from ガラムとマサラ (Garam to Masala)
ガラムとマサラ — Opened April 2026
A curry bread specialty shop that obsesses over three elements of balance. Bread is prepped, fermented, and fried fresh in-store for a made-to-order experience. The curry is paired with generously sized fillings.
Melt-Tender Braised Pork Curry Bread — ¥330 (tax included)
Gold Prize winner at the "Curry Bread Grand Prix 2025." Braised pork slow-cooked for two days in-store is cut into large chunks and wrapped with a curry seasoned with 38 spices and roasted garlic.
Melty & Chunky Two-Cheese Curry Bread — ¥300 (tax included)
Features both melted mozzarella and two large cubes of diced cheese, surrounded by spicy curry roux for a full cheese flavor with every bite.
Cool-Down Gourmet ⑥ Refreshing Yuzu-Vinegared Sushi from むろや (Muroya)
むろや — Opened April 2026, B1F East "Variety Deli Zone"
An inari sushi and maki roll shop whose trademark is rice seasoned with yuzu vinegar, paired with thick, dashi-flavored fried tofu. The clean finish makes it a refreshing choice on hot days.
*Jumbo Okra Roll — ¥1,296 (half, tax included) Seasonal limited
Large okra and myoga ginger rolled in yuzu-vinegared rice. A crisp, refreshing summer roll.
Cool-Down Gourmet ⑦ Ready-Made Bento at デリカキッチン (Delica Kitchen)
デリカキッチン — Opened April 2026
A convenient deli along the underground concourse at Daimaru Umeda, with around 100 kinds of fresh-made bento and side dishes aimed at commuters and students on the go.
Young Chicken Saikyo-Yaki & Dashimaki Egg Bento — ¥864 (tax included)
Chicken marinated in a blend of two types of Saikyo miso and shio-koji, then grilled with a coarser miso coating for rich aroma and deep flavor. Other summer choices include Ishigaki Island Mozuku and Glass Noodle Salad (¥303) and around 100 other bento and side dishes.
More Summer Picks from Daimaru Umeda 2026
Wittamer "Chocolat Exotique" — ¥864 (tax included)
Pineapple confit with a mild tartness, layered with orange-bergamot cream and wrapped in chocolate mousse. Gin as a hidden accent adds a clean, refreshing finish. Seasonal lemon and peach sweets from Wittamer are also appearing throughout the summer.
*Morozoff "95th Anniversary Cream Custard Pudding" — ¥432 (tax included) Available until end of July
To mark Morozoff's 95th anniversary, the brand's top-selling custard pudding is topped with a milk-forward Chantilly cream — a dessert plate in a single glass jar, perfect as a gift or treat.
茶の環 (Cha-no-Wa) — Opened April 2026
Moist Rich Matcha Butter Cake "Matcha Mangetsu" — ¥2,160 (tax included)
A round, full-moon-shaped matcha butter cake with a moist texture and deep, concentrated matcha flavor despite its simple ingredients.
Daimaru Umeda's basement food floor has been undergoing a phased renovation since spring 2026. The department store is aiming to become more than just a destination for special occasions — a daily cool retreat and food spot for Umeda's summer crowds.
