Chikara Mochi
16108 S Western Ave, Gardena
(310) 324-5256
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This place is a gem! Glad I found it. The young lady who helped me was so kind. She gave me some mango mochi and it didn't make it pass the light. Lol! Thank you! Will definitely be back.
They are so pretty!!
I love how beautiful everything is presented, truly works of art! Always fresh and delicious, so go early because they sell out quickly! Two versions of the Sakura mochi (not pictured because I forgot) are elegant and give you options for the traditional anko or the shiroan. You can count on polite, prompt service with each visit. They are CASH only, which I usually forget. Please go and support this small business that has been a Gardena favorite for decades!
Amazing colors and flavors. What I like the best is they're not too sweet like a lot of other mochi places are (including that famous one in LA Chinatown).
Parking is a bit dicey and a bit scary merging back into traffic but mochi is worth it.
Love this mochi. I love the designs for the season.
Fresh mochi, so soft and so delight !
Fantastic and authentic, fresh Japanese sweets maker! The mitarashi dango and various mochi treats taste like I am in Japan. Excellent, clearly homemade red bean paste an is just the best. Cash only.
I come here from the bay area whenever I can for work to get aesthetic designed mochi
BEST wagashi in the West Coast indeed!
I waited to try the other wagashi place we found in the Sacramento area before reviewing this place and therefore we conclude, they have the best mochis!
Staff is super friendly and kind 😠would really love to go here again if ever we are down in SoCal!
Almost too beautiful to eat! The mochi here is delicious, they sell out fast and with good reason.
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We try to come a couple times later in the afternoon, it was closed or sold out. We finally able to get in around noon and they only have a few pieces left.
The mochi is very fresh and delicious, definitely worth it. It’s also decorated super cute. Very good gift or treat!
If you want to experience traditional Japanese mochi, I recommend it. It is a Japanese mochi branch located in Gardena that has been around for 40 years. Although there are not many kinds of mochi, you can taste mochi made directly by the family with various tastes. You can have a pleasant experience for your eyes and mouth. It is a small family, but it makes you feel like you are in Japan. The staff is also kind and explains each mochi one by one.
Protect this place at all costs! I came in at 1pm but as I walked in an employee tells me they unfortunately sold out, but she runs to the back to give me day old ones they won’t sell for free. Come early for the best variety/to avoid selling out
Japanese confectionery is delicious😋and looks good👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I am very partial toward Japanese wagashi and I do compare them to what I had in Japan. So it is not easy for me to remark that although the wagashi is very beautiful, the taste was not that great, considering what the reviews have for this place. I drove 3 counties to get here and I had high hope that the taste would be good; but alas, it doesn't live up to the hype. Fugetsu is actually better. So I am rather disappointed. I gave this a 4 stars ratings because they are exquisite, just the taste was not up to Japanese standard. Nothing wrong with it, hence, the 4 stars.
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