Thank you very Mochi! [Japantown, San Francisco CA] These are beautiful Japanese confections located on the West Mall at Japantown in San Francisco. The confections are fun, fresh and yummy. We were given samples of the Harajuku mochis in strawberry and chocolate flavors. Ooh the chocolate just hit you at first bite... it's like Nutella with a doughy texture. I preferred the chocolate over the strawberry but these little soft pillows are so heavenly delicious. The packagings and canisters are amazing. Beautiful selection of wrapped traditional Japanese food gifts! They also have some packaged candy and mochis that come in cutesy Hello Kitty tin cans. My daughter couldn't stop with the oohs and ahhs LoL ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Nippon-ya is located on the West Mall at Japantown in San Francisco. Instagram: @nipponya.sf Review #3378
Lera L.
The sore has a very diverse assortment of sweets straight from Japan and beyond. All products are made in Japan. By the way, I've been told by them that you can buy the most of products they sell (I dont remember if they were talking about all products) only in this store and they are not sold anywhere else in the USA. I was just buying gifts for my Japanese friend and her daughter, and did shopping for myself here as well. I highly a recommend this store! I know that my friend is asking her Japanese friends to bring her sweets from Japan, because she cannot find them here in the USA and this is a great solution to this problem, I think. Definitely 5 stars
Nixon Caparas
Another must-visit spot when you're in SF Japantown. Since my first visit, it's become a regular stop, and I consistently end up making a purchase. Even as someone who typically only enjoys mochi ice cream and isn't a fan of regular mochi, the offerings here are too tempting to resist.We sampled the chocolate mochi in-store, and after they generously allowed us to try a whole piece, we were impressed. Although we enjoyed that flavor, we ultimately chose the strawberry mochi, which turned out to be exceptional. The sweetness was perfectly balanced, neither overwhelming nor bland. It's an ideal place to pick up gifts for your travels or simply treat yourself. The selection includes candies, savory senbei/rice cracker snacks, mochi, teas, cookies, and more. Personally, my favorites to indulge in are the Harajuku Mochi Chocolates in matcha and strawberry flavors!Moreover, they offer intriguing collaboration items featuring series like Demon Slayer and characters like Hello Kitty and Kumamon. Each item is elegantly packaged and ready to be presented straight from the shop.It's worth noting that many items here are directly imported from Japan, offering a unique selection beyond what you'd find in the snacks/gift section at places like Tokyo Central, Nijiya, Mitsuwa, etc. Whether you're a fan of Japanese sweets and snacks or someone who enjoys trying new and different things, a visit here is highly recommended! I'll definitely be returning for their mochi.Their store is located within Japan Center West Mall. If you spot the prominent signage outside, simply proceed straight in, and you'll quickly find their store.
Sebastian Rodriguez
Excellent option for a unique souvenir and to surprise.
Jianqi Chen
highly recommend. Went today the customer service is awesome will definitely come back
Joan Falleiro
I did not get the mochi which seems to be a hit. I got the petites gaffer which was not that great.
Daisy G.
For someone who dislikes mochi and only eats mochi ice cream, the mochi here is so good to pass up. We tried the strawberry mochi in store, as they were kind to let us try an entire piece, we really liked that flavor but decided to go with chocolate mochi. The chocolate mochi was SO GOOD. It was perfectly sweet, where the sweetness wasn't overbearing nor was it bland. My sister wanted the hello kitty tin, so we tried yuzu seaweed. We were pretty surprised with how good it was! It was pricey tho. Our total for the mochi and seaweed was about $20. Definitely will come back for their mochi.
Ann T.
Another MUST if you're going to SF Japantown. After the first time I went here, I always make a stop and I ALWAYS make a purchase. It's a great place to get some gifts to bring back from your travels or just to indulge in yourself! There's candies, savory senbei/rice cracker snacks, mochi, teas, cookies, etc. My go to favs just to get for myself are the Harajuku Mochi Chocolates, matcha & strawberry flavors! Additionally they have some neat collaboration items with series like Demon Slayer and characters like Hello Kitty and Kumamon. Everything is packaged nicely and ready to give as is from the shop. I just want to add that a lot of the items here are imported straight from Japan and aren't the usual fare that you would find in the snacks/gift section at Tokyo Central, Nijiya, Mitsuwa, etc, so going here is definitely worth going to! Both for those who love Japanese sweets and snacks or those who like trying new and different things.
Jenny T.
Cute little shop for food souvenirs in Japantown! This store reminded me of the mini shops in Japan for omiyage, to be gifted or enjoyed with friends/families. I'm a s***** for Japanese snacks and sweets, so I couldn't leave empty handed! All of these are top quality snacks/sweets - specialities of Japanese flavors such as sesame, yuzu, etc. I picked a few items for my sister's fiancé and boyfriend as well which I think they'd enjoy. The prices are reasonable and there's many products to look at, I wonder if they swap out items during the season.
Kortney S.
Very cute store. Well organized and the cleanest spot In the mall. We purchased the cracker coated cashew a spicy and a not spicy flavor. We also got some hard candies . The owner was very kind.
I've been coming here for years so I figured it's time to give my review. Basically 5/5 they have an amazing selection of mochi.
Helen T.
This is tucked away at the Japan Mall. There were a handful of selections, and I couldn't decide which one to buy so I got the one I sampled. It was smaller than I thought, very bite sized. The bitterness of the matcha powder contrasted the sweetness of the mochi dough and the chocolate filling. Chocolate filling wasn't very rich or dark, kind of reminds me of cheap Hershey's chocolate, but the mochi was incredibly soft and chewy.
Clyde F.
Great treats. Very friendly staff. Will go back there whenever we are in the area. Worth the time.
Sydney J.
I stopped by here while I was visiting the Japantown malls and was intrigued by the Harajuku mochi chocolate strawberry, so I decided to buy it since it was a reasonable price ($10.95 for the box). The mochi itself was delicious; reminds me of chocolate truffles because of the generous amount of chocolate, and has sugary strawberry filling. A great place if you have a sweet tooth or want to buy edible gifts!
Ishita R.
All I wanna say is this place is legendary. The prices are reasonable, and their mochi tastes spectacular. I will say that their flavored mochi have really mild flavors, in case you're expecting a burst of flavors. Personally, I like the mildness!! I've been here a couple times for birthday/celebratory gifts and my friends have loved their gifts!
Thank you very Mochi! [Japantown, San Francisco CA] These are beautiful Japanese confections located on the West Mall at Japantown in San Francisco. The confections are fun, fresh and yummy. We were given samples of the Harajuku mochis in strawberry and chocolate flavors. Ooh the chocolate just hit you at first bite... it's like Nutella with a doughy texture. I preferred the chocolate over the strawberry but these little soft pillows are so heavenly delicious. The packagings and canisters are amazing. Beautiful selection of wrapped traditional Japanese food gifts! They also have some packaged candy and mochis that come in cutesy Hello Kitty tin cans. My daughter couldn't stop with the oohs and ahhs LoL ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Nippon-ya is located on the West Mall at Japantown in San Francisco. Instagram: @nipponya.sf Review #3378
The sore has a very diverse assortment of sweets straight from Japan and beyond. All products are made in Japan. By the way, I've been told by them that you can buy the most of products they sell (I dont remember if they were talking about all products) only in this store and they are not sold anywhere else in the USA. I was just buying gifts for my Japanese friend and her daughter, and did shopping for myself here as well. I highly a recommend this store! I know that my friend is asking her Japanese friends to bring her sweets from Japan, because she cannot find them here in the USA and this is a great solution to this problem, I think. Definitely 5 stars
Another must-visit spot when you're in SF Japantown. Since my first visit, it's become a regular stop, and I consistently end up making a purchase. Even as someone who typically only enjoys mochi ice cream and isn't a fan of regular mochi, the offerings here are too tempting to resist.We sampled the chocolate mochi in-store, and after they generously allowed us to try a whole piece, we were impressed. Although we enjoyed that flavor, we ultimately chose the strawberry mochi, which turned out to be exceptional. The sweetness was perfectly balanced, neither overwhelming nor bland. It's an ideal place to pick up gifts for your travels or simply treat yourself. The selection includes candies, savory senbei/rice cracker snacks, mochi, teas, cookies, and more. Personally, my favorites to indulge in are the Harajuku Mochi Chocolates in matcha and strawberry flavors!Moreover, they offer intriguing collaboration items featuring series like Demon Slayer and characters like Hello Kitty and Kumamon. Each item is elegantly packaged and ready to be presented straight from the shop.It's worth noting that many items here are directly imported from Japan, offering a unique selection beyond what you'd find in the snacks/gift section at places like Tokyo Central, Nijiya, Mitsuwa, etc. Whether you're a fan of Japanese sweets and snacks or someone who enjoys trying new and different things, a visit here is highly recommended! I'll definitely be returning for their mochi.Their store is located within Japan Center West Mall. If you spot the prominent signage outside, simply proceed straight in, and you'll quickly find their store.
Excellent option for a unique souvenir and to surprise.
highly recommend. Went today the customer service is awesome will definitely come back
I did not get the mochi which seems to be a hit. I got the petites gaffer which was not that great.
For someone who dislikes mochi and only eats mochi ice cream, the mochi here is so good to pass up. We tried the strawberry mochi in store, as they were kind to let us try an entire piece, we really liked that flavor but decided to go with chocolate mochi. The chocolate mochi was SO GOOD. It was perfectly sweet, where the sweetness wasn't overbearing nor was it bland. My sister wanted the hello kitty tin, so we tried yuzu seaweed. We were pretty surprised with how good it was! It was pricey tho. Our total for the mochi and seaweed was about $20. Definitely will come back for their mochi.
Another MUST if you're going to SF Japantown. After the first time I went here, I always make a stop and I ALWAYS make a purchase. It's a great place to get some gifts to bring back from your travels or just to indulge in yourself! There's candies, savory senbei/rice cracker snacks, mochi, teas, cookies, etc. My go to favs just to get for myself are the Harajuku Mochi Chocolates, matcha & strawberry flavors! Additionally they have some neat collaboration items with series like Demon Slayer and characters like Hello Kitty and Kumamon. Everything is packaged nicely and ready to give as is from the shop. I just want to add that a lot of the items here are imported straight from Japan and aren't the usual fare that you would find in the snacks/gift section at Tokyo Central, Nijiya, Mitsuwa, etc, so going here is definitely worth going to! Both for those who love Japanese sweets and snacks or those who like trying new and different things.
Cute little shop for food souvenirs in Japantown! This store reminded me of the mini shops in Japan for omiyage, to be gifted or enjoyed with friends/families. I'm a s***** for Japanese snacks and sweets, so I couldn't leave empty handed! All of these are top quality snacks/sweets - specialities of Japanese flavors such as sesame, yuzu, etc. I picked a few items for my sister's fiancé and boyfriend as well which I think they'd enjoy. The prices are reasonable and there's many products to look at, I wonder if they swap out items during the season.
Very cute store. Well organized and the cleanest spot In the mall. We purchased the cracker coated cashew a spicy and a not spicy flavor. We also got some hard candies . The owner was very kind.
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I've been coming here for years so I figured it's time to give my review. Basically 5/5 they have an amazing selection of mochi.
This is tucked away at the Japan Mall. There were a handful of selections, and I couldn't decide which one to buy so I got the one I sampled. It was smaller than I thought, very bite sized. The bitterness of the matcha powder contrasted the sweetness of the mochi dough and the chocolate filling. Chocolate filling wasn't very rich or dark, kind of reminds me of cheap Hershey's chocolate, but the mochi was incredibly soft and chewy.
Great treats. Very friendly staff. Will go back there whenever we are in the area. Worth the time.
I stopped by here while I was visiting the Japantown malls and was intrigued by the Harajuku mochi chocolate strawberry, so I decided to buy it since it was a reasonable price ($10.95 for the box). The mochi itself was delicious; reminds me of chocolate truffles because of the generous amount of chocolate, and has sugary strawberry filling. A great place if you have a sweet tooth or want to buy edible gifts!
All I wanna say is this place is legendary. The prices are reasonable, and their mochi tastes spectacular. I will say that their flavored mochi have really mild flavors, in case you're expecting a burst of flavors. Personally, I like the mildness!! I've been here a couple times for birthday/celebratory gifts and my friends have loved their gifts!