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Fresh banana takes the spotlight: "Choco Banana" — a favorite made with ripe bananas sourced daily

Published 2026.09.05 ・ Updated 2026.09.06 ・ Edited by our team · copy, details & photos supplied by the shop

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Fresh banana takes the spotlight: "Choco Banana" — a favorite made with ripe bananas sourced daily

Fresh, fully ripe bananas sourced daily, rich chocolate, and Hokkaido-original soft serve — the classic crowd-pleaser "Choco Banana" at 21:00 Ice Chiba-Chūō Ekimae.

The shop

Shop
21:00 Ice — Chiba-Chūō Ekimae
Nearest
About 1 min from the East Exit of Chiba-Chūō Station
Hours
2:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
Address
Bunkadō Bldg. 202, 2-23-7 Fujimi, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-0015
Budget
¥500–1,000
Payment
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Looking for a great late-night sweet near Chiba-Chūō Station? "Choco Banana" at 21:00 Ice Chiba-Chūō Ekimae is one you shouldn't skip.

As a dedicated late-night ice cream shop open from 2:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., 21:00 Ice is a favorite stop after work, after school, and as a sweet way to close out a night with drinks. Choco Banana in particular brings together the natural sweetness of banana, rich chocolate, and the shop's Hokkaido-original soft serve — a flavorful, photogenic cup that's every bit as fun to look at as it is to eat.

A treat for banana lovers

The star of Choco Banana is, unmistakably, fresh banana. A generous amount of sweet, fully ripe banana delivers gentle natural sweetness and aroma from the very first bite, and pairing it with cold soft serve creates something close to a proper banana parfait.

Banana fans often say things like "I order this every time" or "it's simple, but I never get tired of it" — a flavor that appeals across a wide range of ages.

Fresh bananas sourced daily from the greengrocer

The secret to its flavor starts with how the banana itself is sourced. At 21:00 Ice Chiba-Chūō Ekimae, bananas are picked up fresh from the greengrocer every single day, so they're always served at their peak of freshness.

Because they're fresh rather than frozen, you get a juicy texture and natural sweetness that frozen banana simply can't match. Staff check the condition of each banana daily, slice it carefully, and top it onto the soft serve at exactly the right moment — a real attention to ingredients that shows in every bite.

Rich chocolate that chocolate fans will love

True to its name, chocolate plays just as important a role as the banana. A generous chocolate sauce wraps around the fresh banana, and paired with the milky soft serve, it strikes a beautiful balance between sweetness and deep chocolate richness.

Despite how rich the chocolate is, the banana's refreshing sweetness keeps it from ever feeling too heavy, so you can enjoy it right to the last bite. It's easy to see why fans say things like "I'm a chocolate person, so this is the one for me" and "the combination with banana is unbeatable" — this is a classic that keeps bringing people back.

Made with Hokkaido-original soft serve

The base soft serve is made from a "21:00 Ice" original mix, produced at a farm in Hokkaido. It has real richness from the Hokkaido milk, but finishes clean and light enough to enjoy even late at night — a recipe developed specifically to bring out the best in rich chocolate and fresh banana.

Milk, chocolate, and banana — it's a combination everyone loves, which is exactly why this flavor is adored by kids and adults alike.

A photogenic, eye-catching cup

Choco Banana isn't just delicious — its looks are part of the appeal too. The bright yellow of the banana, the rich chocolate, and the pure white soft serve create a beautiful contrast that's become a favorite subject for photos on social media.

On dates or girls'-night-outs, it's common to see people snap a photo before digging in — a cup that makes for a great memory as much as a great dessert.

A comfortable spot from after-work drinks to solo visits

21:00 Ice Chiba-Chūō Ekimae isn't just about great sweets — the seating is part of the appeal too. The shop has 32 seats in total, 8 of them counter seats, so solo visitors can drop in easily to read, study, or work while they eat.

It's also a natural stop after a night out with friends, on a date, or with family — from early afternoon all the way to closing, there's a reason to visit at almost any hour.

Craving night ice cream in Chiba-Chūō? Choose "Choco Banana"

Fresh banana sourced from the greengrocer every day, rich chocolate, and Hokkaido-original soft serve — "Choco Banana" lets you enjoy real ingredients in their simplest, most delicious form, a favorite for banana lovers and chocolate lovers alike.

If you're near Chiba-Chūō Station and craving sweets or a late-night treat, stop by 21:00 Ice Chiba-Chūō Ekimae and enjoy this eye-catching, indulgent cup for yourself.

Product Info

Name: Choco Banana

Highlights

Shop Info

Name: 21:00 Ice — Chiba-Chūō Ekimae
Hours: 2:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
Seats: 32 (8 counter seats)
Access: about a 1-minute walk from Chiba-Chūō Station

This is a shop-introduction (tie-up) article, edited by our team from copy, details and photos supplied by the shop. Prices, serving times and opening information are as supplied by the shop; check the shop’s official channels for the latest.
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