Best Mochis From Los Angeles Near Me

4worldlovers: Fugetsu-do creates the finest Japanese mochi and manju in Los Angeles by our expert artisans. You can check us out on Yelp and search for us on Google to see the countless positive reviews on our products. We thank anyone who has enjoyed our mochi and manju over the many years. The over 100 positive reviews and the 117+ years of being in business cannot be wrong! We invite you to come by the store, visit one of the many markets that carry our products, or order our mochi online from Japansuper.com and have it delivered fresh to your doorstep!

For the best selection, including some seasonal types sold exclusively in our retail store, we invite you to come visit our store in Los Angeles. You can also find some of our packaged manju or mochi at local Japanese markets in California, Washington and Oregon. Or, if you prefer to order online, some varieties can be purchased and shipped through Japansuper.com.


Mochi is a Japanese confection, found usually in the shape of a small, round rice cake which can be eaten with condiments such as kinako (roastedsoy bean flour), manju (sweet red bean paste), soy sauce dip, and seaweed. Traditionally, mochi is made by pounding steamed glutinous rice in a large wooden mortar, called the usu, with a wooden mallet called the kine. Mochi-tsuki is the Japanese term for the old-style method of pounding the steamed glutinous rice used to make mochi.

Fugetsu-Do is a family-owned & operated confectionery store specializing in Japanese treats & mochi since 1903. For over a century, Fugetsu-Do has served generations of customers in the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles, California and beyond. Master manju confectioner and third-generation owner, Brian Kito, brings his family’s artistry to you by creating traditional as well as contemporary varieties for seasonal festivals, holidays or every day enjoyment.

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4worldlovers: Famous for our fresh strawberry whipped cream cake, Phoenix Bakery has been creating delectable cakes and pastries since 1938. Founded by, and still operated by the Chan Family, our little Chinese bakery serves families and celebrities alike for all occasions.

Phoenix Bakery cakes have become a tradition across generations as families and friends celebrate birthdays and other special occasions. From kids' birthday parties, quincineras, retirement parties and more, Phoenix Bakery cakes have been a part of them all!

4worldlovers: I've been going to Mitsuru Cafe for so many years without knowing the name of the business. Hahaha. Anytime I am in Little Tokyo, I have to stop by Mitsuru Cafe. Have to- no ifs, buts, or maybes. My favorite is the takoyaki. Can't really pinpoint what makes it so delicious besides the fact there's a large piece of perfectly cooked octopus inside and the takoyaki itself is seasoned well and not smothered in sauce. Everyone has their own preference on takoyaki but the breading is soft and has the perfect bite each time. I also order: -kaarage -fried shrimp balls -dango -red bean cake -fried siu mai They accept cards with a minimum of $10 purchase but I usually order 2 of everything so nbd. Take my money! I've yet to try their actual menu but whatever is on display at the front window is a must try.

Window shop with Japanese goodies, we mainly stopped by for the Dango. There's a card minimum of $10 so we snagged some other small bites. Dango - I honestly didn't like the glaze that much, but the actual rice balls were so good and chewy. The rice flour foundation really stands out with the stickiness of each chew. I would've been okay without the sauce and I wish they had more variety to pick from. Takoyaki - a pretty average takoyaki. Not much to comment on. Red Bean Cake - fluffy and tasty with a fair amount of filling. Not a generous amount, but pretty average quantity wise. Taste is solid though.

Personally I love Japanese food a lot and I have been to Japan for many times so when I found my favorite dango here I bought it immediately. Dango tastes like a sweet chewy sticky rice ball, but it is made from rice flour. Their chewy texture and various flavors make them a really special treat all year round.

Worth it? No Repeat? No Dango $3 was average. Thought it would have been grilled first and then slathered with the glaze but it wasn't. Was really looking forward to it but didn't live up to the hype at all. Shrimp ball$3 was bland and no sauce to accompany it Pork Shu mai$3 was crispy and had a good flavor It's cheap enough to grab if you never tried dango for the sake of trying it but wouldn't get again.

4worldlovers: With a wide array of delicious flavors and an unmistakably fluffy texture, Oakobing's unique style of Korean shaved ice is carefully and artfully crafted to serve as the ultimate dessert experience.

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Mochi meets Donut! Mochi donut, well known as Pon-de-ring, is a delicious hybrid of American donut and Japanese mochi. Mochi donuts' unique shape and chewy texture set them apart from the regular donuts.

Our unique corndogs are made of mochigome, glutinous rice, which gives soft and chewy texture. We offer made-on-demand mochi dogs with any combination of 3 fresh made-from-scratch batters, 8 different fillings, and 3 delicious toppings.