@fortunefoodfinds: "Mother's Day MOCHI! Mini filled mochi, an azuki strawberry, a lovely mochi filled assortment box, n' calamansi chichi dango from IZU'S MOCHI who we spotted at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market yesterday. Mochi so soft n' beautifully made, this was the sweetest gift n' we made sure to keep it in the shade!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: n/a EXTERIOR: vendor at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8am-12pm WAIT TIME: 10 mins PARKING: street or free lot right across OVERALL COMMENTS: the texture of the mochi was very soft, sorta melts in your mouth. The mini mochi had a variety of fillings, which my kids were most excited for n' loved. The azuki strawberry was sweet, refreshing, n' the perfect size of 3-4 bites. The Mother's Day assortment box was beautiful n' tasted even better. My faves included the lilikoi, matcha, n' cookie butter. The chichi dango was a nice addition to balance out all the filled mochi, not too sweet n' my kids also really liked. Great mochi in texture, flavors, n' presentation! read more

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8-12 at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market! Tent is near the Joja's burger line. Often sells out so go early! The mochi is so chewy, with the best rice flavor. There are toppings that are traditional Japanese options, and there are Hawaiian flavors as well! We enjoyed the classic Kinako (slightly nutty flavor, rich) and vegan and gluten free!! The azuki strawberry was supreme! Extremely filled with azuki!! The Okinawan sweet potato and lilikoi are both delicious as well. Only $3 for most of these mochis and they have so many different options and sizes! read more

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Grabbed a couple pieces at the farmer's market and they were the perfect treat. I got the lilikoi and strawberry. The mochi was soft with the perfect chew and the fresh strawberry inside was ripe and juicy. The lilikoi one had a nice passionfruit curd inside it was bright and delicious. Both pieces weren't too sweet and were well balanced. read more

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Follow their IG and go to Kakaako farmers market on Saturday morning. PROtip: you can message her on IG and pre-order and pick up at Kakaako Farmers market. IF you dont pre-order then go early as they do sell out. One of the best mochi! Always fresh and delicious! I love supporting local and her mochi is delicious! I think my favorite is chocolate peanut butter but she recently had a pumpkin mochi that was yummy too! Delicious homemade made mochi definitely recommend! read more

Izu’s Mochi - Yumminess! - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They were so sweet and the kindest vendors at the market. I was nervous to try the matcha mochi but it was so delicious and fresh. Next time, I'm hoping to go to the farmers market earlier so that I can try different flavors before they sellout. read more

The mochi is so good!! I saw their stand at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market and they were almost sold out at 11 am. I went with the pumpkin spice mochi, which was a seasonal flavor. The mochi is perfectly soft and chewy. The pumpkin spice flavor was spot on. read more

Izu’s Mochi - Pumpkin spice mochi - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Izu's Mochi at the Kakaʻako Farmers Market is, in my opinion, the best mochi on the island! You can find them every Saturday morning, but make sure to go early as they often sell out quickly. They have a rotating menu of flavors, but my favorites are the peanut butter chocolate and the matcha. Absolutely delicious! Waiting all week just to satisfy my mochi craving can be tough! LOL read more

Izu’s Mochi - Peanut butter chocolate and matcha flavored mochi - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Izu's Mochi offers the best handcrafted mochi treats at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market! We often get a fabulous assortment of this freshly made, tasty mochi treat from our good friend! Yesterday, she surprised us with a bento container of onolicious lilikoi, peanut butter, coffee, strawberry azuki, Okinawa sweet potato, and chocolate peanut butter mochi. All were so delicious...but our favorites were the chocolate peanut butter and lilikoi flavors! So pillow soft, flavorful, and chewy! It's the absolute best gift to get for friends and family...especially during the holidays. Just be sure to show yourself some love and treat yourself to these extra fancy rice treats too! Your taste buds will thank you! read more

You're never going to have better mochi in your life. I will put my life on it It's not that fake ass frozen ice cream mochi. This is the real deal, freshly made each morning, chewy pull apart mochi I got it from the market's on Saturday in downtown. The lady behind the counter was sweet and wasn't putting up with my bullshit when I tried to bargain with her for a deal on 20 of them. I think she shoulddddd do a buy 10 get two free type deal but that's just me It's a tiny little stand with just a case of all the mochi that is kept clean with a ton of flavor options. Eating it fresh, outside at the market on the curb is the exact way these were meant to be Every single one was absolutely bomb and delicious. Highly recommend the cookie butter read more

Izu’s Mochi - Mochi case - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The main reason why I even visit the farmer's market is because of Izu's Mochi. The best time to visit is first thing in the morning to ensure best parking and best selection. Also be sure to not park in other businesses' parking lots to avoid an unplanned tow to the yard. Izu's Mochi is always such a perfect gift to give and receive. When you support this business, you know you won't be disappointed from the service and aesthetic presentation. read more

Izu’s Mochi - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Not your ordinary mochi... Izu's is found here bright and early at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market every Saturday and there's always a long long line which deters me and seeing each item sell out one by one on the regular. Today as I decide to arrive early was delight to see practically no one and decided to peek what they had to offer. The varieties of Mochi is the fun part the case which holds the filled mochi with various flavors are $3 with the exception of Azuki Strawberry the also have mini Mochi variety pack that are bite sized and super adorable and what I got today is their chi chi dango...matcha of course. Great prices with super fun flavors is why they're rock stars and so excited I secured a pack to start my weekend. The vibe here is a delight and this freshly made treat is not to be missed. Thank you! read more

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If you are ever at the Kaka'ako Famers Market, you HAVE TO stop by Izu's Mochi!!! This place makes the best mochi I've had on island so far. There are so many different flavors! My favorite is the matcha one! The mochi itself is nice and soft. It is topped with like a matcha icing and then filled with like a matcha pudding. So for matcha lovers, it's perfect! Not only is the mochi amazing, but the prices are great too! I've seen other mochi places that charge upward of $8 for one mochi! But each flavored mochi is only $3 (except for the strawberry one, that one is $5). So good food and great prices, what more could you ask for?! Oh yeah, good service! Haha. Every time I've gone to pick up my mochi, I've always been greeted warmly and with a smile. Always a good experience. Whenever I am in town at this farmers market, I ALWAYS stop by Izu's. NOTE: You might want to get there early. I went an hour before the market closed last week and they were sold out of pretty much everything. (Because everything is so good that's why:) read more

Izu’s Mochi - Matcha mochi :) - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Izu's mochi is very yummy. Lots of flavors to try out. She's very creative with her mochi. The customer is very friendly and kind. Hope to see more creativity. read more

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What the heck -- 5 stars! If you haven't swung by Izu's Mochi at the Kakaako Farmer's Market on a Saturday morning, you're seriously missing out. This spot boasts the best mochi on the island, and I can confidently say it lives up to the hype Arrive early because this place is no secret. They tend to sell out quickly, especially because their mochis are freshest in the morning. My top recommendation? Go for the daifuku mochi. It's a delightful treat with a whole strawberry and azuki bean filling that perfectly balances sweet and satisfying. The medium or large size is just right for getting the full experience Don't stop there, though. Make sure to try some of their other flavors (e.g. lilikoi) as well--each one is crafted with care and tastes like a little piece of mochi heaven read more

Izu’s Mochi - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We discovered this shop at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market. All I can say is, Oishii!!! My favorites are the Lilikoi and Strawberry mochi. The mochi is so fresh and soft. The centers were filled with deliciousness. It was one of the best things I've tried at the market. read more

Izu’s Mochi - Sweet potato mochi - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tasty, pretty, melts in your mouth! We got a bit of each from Izu's @ the Kakaako Farmers Market. The Market opens at 8:00am. There is always a line. We were able to get the last pack if assorted mini Mochi. The minis were filled with flavors including matcha, chocolate peanut butter, coconut, and Azuki. They were out of the small Michi filled with a strawberry and Azuki so we got the large ones and the small coconut. 10/30/21 Instagram Pre-ordered Halloween treat!!!so cute!! She has a separate line for Pre-order pick ups. It's great after refrigeration. Just leave them out to room temperature! read more

Izu’s Mochi - Halloween assortment and mixed chichi (plain, lilikoi, kinako) - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I would just like to say their mochi is so delicious. It's not too sweet or too plain. You really just need to try them. Definitely recommend the cookie butter and Lilikoi! If you want to be able to try all their flavors I do recommend going early as once as they open because they do run out fast! read more

Support Small Local Business! Gigantic Fresh Strawberry Mochi was a surprise treat from my friend, Lisa M. I hadn't eaten breakfast or lunch yet, so, these gigantic mochi were perfectly filling and healthy plus tasty all in one! The strawberries were sweetly tart while the azuki bean paste held the soft mochi creation together! When I saw the strawberry mochi, my heart was excited for my tummy! I don't know where she got the mochi. Lisa Special Ordered it from Izu's Mochi and brought it to our meeting. One box held two pieces and - in the plastic container - was a set of six mochi. We ate two mochi each which came out to a $10 snack. Yum yum! From Lyla D.'s review, you can find this vendor at the Kakaako Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. I may have to stop by soon and try the other flavors! read more

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Feel it with your fingers. Caress it gently with your lips. So soft and supple. You quiver with anticipation as you close your lips around its powdery surface and take in the gently sweet aroma, then the explosion of pleasures. Texture. The outer layer of the soft but very glutinous mochi yields to a softer core often with contrasting textural ingredients. Ie coconut creme with toasted coconut and crushed macadamia nuts mixed in. Flavor. Gentle sweetness of the mochi gives way to a pronounced flavor core of filling. Ie mildly flavored matcha infused mochi with an intensely flavored bitter sweet core of matcha flavored white bean paste. A hint of salt in most fillings boosts the flavor. Complexity. Chew it and release different levels of intensity and flavor. Izu Mochi is outstanding. Though made from rice flour, the mochi is heavily worked to greatly increase the gluten. Japanese level sweetness (1/4 of your typical American confection). Local Hawaii flavors (the coconut described above, or Okinawan sweet potato). Both tsubushi an and koshi an (coarse and smooth red bean paste), are excellent with very well controlled sweetness and just the right amount of salt Kinako, very good with pronounced roasted, nutty flavors. $2 each. Buy them all for a tasting and enjoy with tea. Follow on IG for new flavors. Special orders welcome. Cards through Square. Next to the Two Ladies Kitchen, and what my mom makes (I have to say that), this is at the top of the mochi mound in Hawaii. read more

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Mochi is sooo fresh! I ordered the strawberry azuki and the chocolate cookie. There's a medium size and large strawberry azuki, I got the medium for $3. The large is $5. The medium was big too!! All other Mochi flavors were $2 each. My boyfriend like the chocolate cookie and said it wasn't too sweet. We both agreed the Mochi is soo soft and fresh. My strawberry azuki didn't have too much azuki and the strawberry was actually sour :(. Therefore I gave 4 stars. I definitely want to go back and get the azuki Mochi one though. You can tell it's fresh and made that morning. Great Mochi and it's worth trying! read more

Izu’s Mochi - Sold out on many by the time I came around 10 - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Okay can I just say this could beat my #1 best mochi from ####. First, they are affordable at $2 each, a mini cup with several flavors for $5 (u'll eat them like candies!" and the humongous $5 fruit mochi. I knew there's something special with her stand coz people are lining and willing to wait rain or shine. And I must say, it's worth it! Ooh you just know when it's a mochi made with love and expertise. The mochi are so soft, and the combination flavors are so genius. I really enjoyed every piece and I'm already planning my next trip next week just to buy her mochi. I love it.. love it love it! She accepts cards. read more

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She makes the best tasting mochi on the entire island of Oahu. I come here on Saturday morning just to buy a ton of her assorted variety of mochi! It is the best ever! If you are ever visiting Hawaii this kakaako farmers market is where you will find her booth! My fave is the peanut butter chocolate center filled mochi! Her kinako mochi is sooo good too! The strawberry Aukai bean filled mochi is delicious! The other flavors are amazing too! I will always come here and support her business! It is the BEST! read more

So thanks to @lisam. I was hand delivered like a DoorDash present. Such a great friend and an awesome yelper. Follow her These babies had a great presentation and really my first time having mochi. Definitely lives up to my expectations. So much flavor and taste. I'm a huge fan. Might have to start eating more mochi just because of these. read more

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Food: fresh. Very flavorful.good balance of flavors. This is my new favorite mochi. Owner is very personable. I love this mochi. Totally recommend! read more

Best mochi ever! Great variety in flavors. The mochi is super fresh and not overly sweet. Haven't had one I didn't like.

A friend first bought me Mochi from here and I loved it! This morning I ventured out to the Kakaako Farmers Market that opens at 8 am on Saturday mornings at Ward to check out the Izu Mochi booth. Their booth is on the ocean side of Ala Moana blvd/Ward of the farmers market. You'll see it as the farmers market is small enough to find them. The line wasn't too bad about 9 am, there were about 12 people in line in front of me. The line moved quickly, I waited about ten minutes and was so worth the wait. Each Mochi is $2 and they have containers which perfectly fits six Mochi. I got the okinawan sweet potato and the peanut butter. Both were amazing! Super soft fresh Mochi and the inside filling is not overly sweet. It's an indulgent Mochi with the fancy topping they put on each one. I've previously tried the Azuki bean and chocolate cookie which was really good too. Im a Mochi lover and have to give this place 5 stars for quality, taste and freshness! I'll head out to the farmers market regularly now just to get this Mochi! read more

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Wandering around the Kaka'ako Farmers Market on Saturday mornings has been a fun and tasty pastime of ours since moving into this neighborhood. The Kaka'ako Farmers Market has been expanding with more vendors and more customers. People have been showing up to try out the different and friendly vendors who feature pretty much "everything under the sun". You'll find apparel, fresh fish or meats, fresh picked produce and fruits, baked goods, breakfast items and desserts. Izu's Mochi caught my eye as Ms. Izumi Randles hand makes these lusciously-filled Japanese sweet snacks. She labels her mochi fillings for those who may have specific dietary restrictions such as vegan or gluten-free and she uses organically grown strawberries. The flavors that she has been featuring are as follows. - Kona coffee - Okinawan sweet potato - Coconut macadamia - Matcha - Oreo chocolate - Vegan Kinako - Vegan Chocolate - Vegan Azuki - Vegan Peanut Butter - Organic Chocolate Strawberry $3 - Organic Azuki Strawberry (small $2) or (medium $3) The mochi treats are priced at $2.00 a piece OR Buy 5 and get one free ($10) which does NOT include mochi with fresh fruit. She also makes party platters with 24, 36 or 50 pieces (again, does not include fresh fruit mochi). These sweet sticky rice treats are not only delicious and pillowy soft but they're also pretty to look at. We purchased a cup ($5) of assorted mochi and they were so delicious that we started popping them into our mouths like bonbons as we made our way to get our poke bowls. We'll be back to purchase a box of 6 the next time we're at this Farmers Market and savor each piece slowly as we'll pair the mochi with hot tea. read more

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Got to the Farmer's market a bit earlier this weekend and HAD to stop by Izu's Mochi. They already had a line out and I waited for about 8 minutes or so before it was my turn. I got one of each and it was about $2 for each one. I had the peanut and the peanut butter chocolate one so far and they were so fast and amazing. I can't wait to try the other flavors! read more

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Had been wanted to try them for awhile and finally I went to farmer's market early today and when I stopped by, there is no line and still have a variety left! I just opt for one flavor this time - matcha. $3 for a Mochi is pretty standard price, the Mochi skin is soft and chewy, the cream inside is a lot and I can actually taste the matcha, unlike some place that said matcha flavor but only can taste sugar. I would be back to try other flavors and recommend! read more

hands down favorite whenever we're back on the 'aina! dreaming about @izusmochi! mochi so fresh and pillowy! and the fillings! every single one matched the flavor to the tea, and so smooth! gotta say the best mochi I've had thus far. if you want to score Izu's Mochi, you better set the alarm for Saturday morning at Kakaako. the line forms early and is relentless! be patient as sometimes she's a one woman show. the payoff is worth it! my favorites are the peanut butter chocolate, matcha, coconut mac and chocolate cookie and peanut butter. it's so hard not to keep eating these! read more

Izu’s Mochi - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

On my visit to HI, I planned to visit both the Kaka'ako farmers market and the one at KCC and I'm super glad I checked out the Kaka'ako one first before most of the flavors sold out! Izu's Mochi is hands down the best thing I ate during my week on the island. Firstly, the flavors go beyond the usual matcha and strawberry daifuku; in addition to tropical flavors, they also have chocolate ones. Secondly, the texture is lovely and better yet, the flavor is not too sweet. I have to say, I prefer this to Fujiya which leans toward the sweet side. They also package in little boxes of 4, 6, or 10(?) if you want to give them as a gift. I bought them in the morning, stuck them in the fridge before checking out of my hotel, and they survived a flight without issue (as long as you keep the box fully upright at all times, even the beautiful designs on top stay intact). My family back in California enjoyed them too! read more

Found Izu's Mochi on Yelp and was lucky enough that Izumi is available for an order while we were in O'ahu. I ordered some azuki, kinako and Kona coffee mochis and brought them back to Cali with me. They were all amazingly delicious and I love that none of them was too sweet (it was just the perfect sweetness for me). The Kona coffee filling was out of this world! Izumi was super thoughtful and froze the mochi's for me so they can go on the 5 hour flight. I wish i had brought more back!! read more

Izu’s Mochi - Mochi I brought back to Cali! A little squished but omg soooo delish! - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Some days, they run out of stock super early at the Kakaako Farmer's Market and I can see why. The mochi is soooo smooth and soft, and the fillings are so fresh, well balanced and on point. DO IT! read more

Izu’s Mochi - Matcha, ube, peanut butter chocolate, coconut, and azuki strawberry. - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

JIZU's Christ, is this amazing. Izu's Mochi has long lines at the Aloha FarmLovers Kaka'ako market (makai side) for a reason- her mochi is *that* tasty! Izumi Randles, her husband, and her friend hustle weekly to serve up some of the softest and chewiest mochi with adorable decorations. All are $2 a piece. Some of the flavors I've gotten to try: * okinawan sweet potato (gf friendly): love the piping of the sweet potato cream on top, as well as the dash of candied walnuts. I watched some behind-the-scenes of Izumi creating this flavor, and so much work goes into making this filling smooth. She runs the filling through a strainer repeatedly until creamy. The effort is so apparent in this, and the sweet potato flavor is pronounced. * chocolate cookie: definitely lives up to its namesake! matcha: I love the grade/variety of matcha that is used here. It's a beautiful balance between bitter, sweet, and earthiness. Not only do you get the matcha cream on top, you get it in the filling for a burst of flavor! * coconut macadamia (gf friendly): coconut filling is so creamy, and the coconut shreds give a nice crunchy texture to the blend. The flower decoration on top is really cute. * peanut butter chocolate: a lot more milk chocolate than peanut butter filling. My personal preference is more peanut butter than chocolate, but this was tasty nonetheless! those with great attention to detail note that the chocolate drizzle on top forms a flower pattern. * kinako (vegan/gf friendly): love the sweet-earthiness of the kinako powder. The thing that distinguishes this kinako mochi from others is the fact that there is kinako filling too! Typically, I find that kinako mochi is just rolled in powder, but the fact that it's stuffed with it too... YES. If you don't want to brave the long line, preorders are open through their DM. If you haven't got the chance to visit yet, it's a must! read more

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Izu's Mochi is so good. Everyone in Hawaii always says, Two Ladies is the gold standard for Mochi. Well, I don't get to Hilo very often so I am often Mochi deprived. Izu's Mochi to me is just as good, if not better than Two Ladies Mochi. She's located at the Ward/Kakaako Farmer's Market on Saturday (on the harbor south side) but she also does special orders via DM on her Instagram. Anyone who has encountered Izu and her family know they are the loveliest people ever. The Farmer's Market officially opens at 8 am, but if you want to beat the crowd getting there by 7:30 is ideal. My personal favorite is the strawberry and the matcha. Her ChiChiDango is also very very good, her lilikoi is superb. Her mochi is priced properly at $2 a piece, some larger strawberry mochi will go for more. Definitely check Izu's Mochi out if you are craving quality tasty Japanese Mochi. read more

She is amazing!!! Everything is so good; soft on outside but can hold the heavy fillings like peanut butter, cookie, an, green tea matcha etc...I custom ordered for a party and she accommodated perfectly. Usually my friend goes to the farmer's market and picks me up some!!! I actually like eating them out of the fridge!!! so goooooood!! read more

Izu’s Mochi - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Way over rated! The fillings are flavorful. Mochi is mushy not chewy. Mochi is small. Not worth $3!!

Ready to get up early on Saturday morning? Pros: -very cute -mochis are $2 but it's a nice size -there are some others mochi options -even though it looks like they sold out, there's back stock in the bins -nice people working at tent Cons: -they sell out, so go early *Bottomline-get in line by 8:30. Have a bag to carry it. There was a line with 15 people when I arrived at 8:15. Enjoy!!! read more

Izu’s Mochi - Cup of mochi bites, 6 pack of mochi and kinako bites. - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's very good & nice to meet new people everyday . It's a reasonable price . I love to eat there half of the time

Authentic. Fresh. Deliciously decadent. There's a reason they sell out every time they bring their mochi to Farmers Markets. The product speaks for itself! I had the mixed cup of mochis the last time I was in town for a wedding weekend and was so impressed with the quality of the mochi at Izu's! When we walked back to get more they were completely sold out! Get here early to make sure you will be able to buy some - the secret about the goodness of Izu's is out! read more