東風吹かば

Kochi Fukaba

ミルクセーキ (みるくせーき / Miruku Seiki)

Egg milk drink

Category
Traditional drink
Main Ingredient
Dairy Products

A sweet drink made from milk, egg, and sugar. While usually served as a beverage in Japan, in Nagasaki it is blended with ice and eaten like a milkshake dessert with a spoon.

When / How to Eat

Enjoyed as a chilled dessert or light snack. In Nagasaki cafés, it is typically eaten slowly with a spoon.

Cultural Background

Originated in early Shōwa Japan as a Western-style drink. In Nagasaki, it evolved uniquely into a “spoonable” version, symbolizing the city’s café culture.

Cautions

As it contains raw egg, fresh ingredients and refrigeration are essential, especially in summer.