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    Fugetsu-Do

    4.7 (1.6k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Melissa O.

    Came by after stopping by the SEGA pop-up across the street and picked up some yummy mochi. There was a line out the door but it went pretty quickly. I purchased peanut butter mochi, rainbow dango and one piece filled with red bean paste with a strawberry on top (strawberry anko). Perfect sweet treat after lunch.

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    Beatrice V.

    This place has been around since 1903! So amazing. The oldest Japanese-American business in the country. I love stopping in when I'm in town and it's a great place to take out of towners if they like mochi and sweet treats. I got a pack of 8 today and it came in around $17. It's fun to try different flavors! The guy behind the counter was unfortunately not the friendliest, he seemed a little impatient by us asking what the flavor of each mochi was. Not our fault for wanting to know and descriptions of each not being displayed! Anyways, the mochi is soooo soft and fresh. You have to make sure to eat them relatively soon after buying them because after several days, they start to go bad. I personally like the ones with red bean in them.

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    Eliko S.

    On Friday before I caught my ride back to SD, I stopped by this quaint, no frills little shop to buy some fresh mochi & other treats. While the owners have long considered remodeling, the store is kept as is to preserve its history and to be a concrete connection to the past. At around 3:30pm, the line was long but it moved quickly. I purchased a six pack with strawberry, LA & walnut/red bean confections, PB/strawberry mochi, fruit mochi & a packet of apple tea. The young employee who assisted me was friendly and helpful. We loved the strawberry & LA mochi treats the best out of the fresh ones. The walnut red bean was okay, but it was a bit dry. The peanut butter mochi were surprisingly good as well! Overall, this shop is a great place to come for freshly made mochi & manju treats as well as a host of other packaged snacks and delicacies. Support Little Tokyo's continued success and growth by stopping by this very special store that has been in the same family since 1903! Store Hours: 8am-6pm daily Arigato!

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    Carissa P.

    What an amazing shop! Was on vacation in LA for a concert and had some extra time for sightseeing and scoping out awesome food stops, so we knew Fugetsu-Do had to be on the list. The shop has been open for 103 years and is certainly impressive! We got there about 10 minutes before open and were the first ones in line. The mochi was fresh, they had a huge selection, and at a good price. They also have tons of other snacks and the staff was so nice and friendly. By the time we left, there was already about a dozen people in line behind us, so definitely recommend to get there early. Ultimately, I went with a six piece with two red bean mochi, two blueberry mochi, and two strawberry mochi. All of them were very delicious, the mochi was perfectly chewy, and a good amount of filling. We will definitely be back if we're in the area!

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    Crystal H.

    Been wanting to try this place! It's a small shop that sells mochi and other snacks. We got a 6 pack for $12 and there were so many different kinds to choose from that were all so cute! I love that they have specific ones for LA! These would definitely make great gifts. The mochi was so chewy and fresh and I'd definitely come back! There's a minimum of $15 to use card. Street parking. There was a line when I came in but it moves by pretty fast.

    Christina L.

    Had this place bookmarked for a while as I've heard about the legacy of this fresh mochi store and finally had the time to try it! When I had arrived on a Sunday afternoon, the line was out the door and had to wait ~10 minutes. Decided to get the 6-pack option which was still $3.50/mochi. I ordered the following flavors: strawberry Anko, ichigo daifuku, rainbow dango, green tea, uguisu, and shigure. The mochi exterior itself was so soft, definitely reminded me of the ones I had in Japan. Personally, I liked the green tea filling more than the red bean but they were all really delicious and not too sweet! The price is a bit steep for just (1) but I definitely see the hype about this place. Overall, really solid mochi spot if you're looking for some when you're in Little Tokyo area. ** please note: credit card use requires minimum of $15 purchase before tax**

    Lyane P.

    I was passing through Little Tokyo and found street parking on First Street, so of course I had to stop by Fugetsu-do! This little shop has pillowy mochi with yummy filling that is not too sweet! I bought a prepackaged 4 pack. Pro tip-they sometimes have day old mochi (indicated with a check mark) for 50% off! I was fortunate to snag a box. I feel that there is really no difference between the day olds and the regular. They are all good, but my favorite is the pink with the white bean paste. There was a line but service was quick. The shop is charming but can get crowded, which makes it a bit hard to maneuver, even to pay. Love this place!

    Belinda T.

    Omg I've been meaning to go to Fugetsu-Do since forever and finally made it out to Little Tokyo. The shop itself is pretty small and has the traditional mom & pop feel to it, and everyone was very friendly. Shoutout to the girl working that Saturday who answered all my questions about the different filled mochi flavors. They have a pretty decent assortment of Japanese snacks and candies, but of course come for the freshly made mochi. The texture is soooo soft and chewy unlikely the weird powdery texture of many other store bought mochi. My favorite was definitely the ichigo daifuku, although I do wish it came with a whole strawberry instead of just a small piece because the bite with strawberry was AMAZING. Second favorite is the peanut butter mochi and... I've already gone back just for those. They also sell plain komochi that you can eat fresh the same day or freeze and use later for cooking. Annnd I got some kinako mochi last weekend cause I keep going back lol.

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    Justin P.

    Great Little Spot in Little Tokyo for historic mochi and sweets! My brother and I walked in and it was very cool to see a place that's been around for so long. There's lots of options to choose from and the mochi was very fresh. Cons: $20 minimum for card use so bring cash!

    Strawberry mochi w bean filling, blueberry mochi, matcha mochi with bean filling, mango mochi
    Shannie C.

    Obsessed with their mochi!! I love the chocolate mochi and the fruit flavored mochi. I'm not the biggest fan of the bean paste filled mochi, but I do love how cute and pretty they all look. Coming to this location is nice to see all the different kinds of mochi they have, but it's not as convenient for me to go to LA. So whenever I'm at Tokyo Central or any other market that sells Fugetsu-Do's mochi I try to grab a box :)

    Strawberry anko, ichigo daifuku and kinako mochi
    Jennifer H.

    This place has been bookmarked for a while now and I was happy that I got to finally give this place a try when I was visiting Little Tokyo. I ordered the kinako mochi, strawberry anko, and ichigo daifuku. I loved that everything was not overly sweet. Everything was fresh and super yummy. I ate the kinako mochi the next day and it was still soft. The nutty powder is my fave. I went on a Friday around lunch time and luckily there wasn't a wait. Service was quick and friendly. It's a cute little store that has the feel of really being in Tokyo with its history of being opened since 1903. Definitely worth a stop by.

    Gleicyane G.

    The best mochi in LA! There is a reason they've been around for so long. My favorite is the mango.

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    Tiffany H.

    I've been meaning to try Fugetsu-Do for the longest time. We ordered a few of their mochis to try: the green tea, pink, daifuku, kiku and the sudare. All of them were delicious and weren't too sweet either! The pink, kiku and sudare all used the same filling: the white bean paste. Our favorites were the green tea and the daifuku. The green tea in the green tea paste was strong and the red bean paste used in the daifuku was smooth and not too sweet either. This place is super popular and there was a line on a Wednesday afternoon. Service was excellent. The workers there advised to eat the daifuku within a day. The shop is on the smaller end and looked pretty old. Would definitely recommend!

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    For Fugetsu-Do Bakery, where is the best place to park? Do they validate?

    They only have street parking. However there is a parking structure near Little Tokyo village but they don't validate parking for Fugetsu Do. They only validate for businesses inside the Village.

    Does the store happen to sell any Baumkuchen/Tree Cake? or is this just a Mochi place?

    It is a traditional manju and mochi place and does not have cakes.

    Can I buy mochi bits at the store?

    Yes, of course.

    What are the mix and match flavors that run out first? I see strawberry. And chocolate. And what else?

    They have mango, red bean, blueberry...

    Is there any cream filled mochi? if so, which ones?

    I don't believe so. Most of the filled Mochi were with red bean paste or other flavors, but not cream

    Is there any specific mochi that is made without artificial flavors and artificial colors? If so, which one(s)? I really want to try their mochi but I'm allergic to artificial ingredients... Only all-natural ingredients will do!

    You would try daifuku, white mochi and red bean paste inside. Anything colorful ones have artificial fruit flavor.

    Do you still have any sakura mochi?

    Sakura mochi is a seasonal offering prepared to coincide with the blossoming sakura 🌸 which is often mid-March to late April. You can check out seasonal offerings on the Fugetsu-do website 😉

    How to store the mochi?

    some of our products have different shelf lives. but in general, they should be stored at room temp.… Read more

    Exactly what days and times are the strawberry daifuku available?

    Probably more earlier in the day as it sells out later on.

    Hi I have a nut alllergy and have been having your Mochi since I was a small child but I noticed recently you that you now have peanut butter Mochi - is all your Mochi made on same equipment as peanut butter ones even the suama etc? Thx

    There is a potential for exposure as the same equipment is used.

    Are they gluten free?

    Yes!

    Any vegan options?

    I went last week and was told that the top row were all vegan. I bought three mochi. Just now I saw a video on YouTube https://youtu.be/2i8jqG6Hx0M that shows two of the mochi I bought having gelatin poured over them. I am fuming!!!

    What are the must try's for new & old mochi lovers?

    For a nutty and old school mochi, I like the Kinako daifuku. The strawberry daifuku is also a great new meets old mochi. I also like the peanut butter mochi too.

    Is it still the price indicated per box if you get assorted/the fruit flavored ones? Does it make it extra?

    Yea or you can buy your Mochi piece by piece and the price is on the box!

    Does the Mochi typically sell out quickly?

    I went at 4:45pm on Hinamatsuri and they still had quite a bit of choices, but I did not see the fresh strawberry mochi or the packs of peanut butter and chocolate mochi.

    Can you call in an order and do curbside pickup?

    You can call in an order but no curbside pickup!

    Do you have curbside pickup?

    No, they do not

    Are there any vegan options?

    almost all of the mochi are vegan friendly.

    Still open during stay at home order? What are hours now? Can I still go into shop to browse since I would not know what to order without seeing?

    Yes! Monday-Sunday 8a-5p. Can still go into the store but must maintain proper distancing and wear a mask.

    Is it vegan and dairy free?

    not sure about dairy-free but the mochi are vegan-friendly and gluten-free except for a few exceptions such as the pancake looking ones which are on the bottom rowss.

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    First: I used to love this place. As a fellow small biz…read moreowner nearby, I supported and promoted this place as one of the long standing coolest stores on the Eastside. It has such a selection of candy from your childhood, and for kids, random unique gifts to keep them busy. but yesterday...all that flew out the window. I approached the sandwich counter and asked the person working (an angry woman apparently) what her favorite sandwiches are. After she took a minute to complain about how she had been making sandwiches all day and her brain is fried and she didn't really have any recommendations for me (and was seemingly annoyed at me even asking) she looked at the clock and advised that I was 2 minutes too late to order a hot sandwich. literally the 2 minutes she took to complain about her job cost me the sandwich. now, if it was my shop and a nice family came in and asked me my opinion on something and I took a minute or two to say the things that she said I would give them a sandwich and make that sandwich be the last sandwich of the day, but instead apparently my money wasn't green enough for her. She shut it down and two minutes later was out the door. she was rude, and honestly it just seemed that she didn't give an F. Today I called the store to speak with the owner and the person who answered the phone gave me the runaround. it was clear that either the workers didn't want to connect me with the owner or the owner doesn't want to hear the complaint. this place has gone downhill.

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