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J Sweets - San Diego

4.7 (46 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Axel C.

This is by far the best matcha I've had in San Diego. None of this strawberry or banana crap. This is authentic Matcha. This is the real Matcha. This is premium. This is basically what I have been looking for. Matcha is more of an acquired taste. It has the boldness of Matcha, which is a bit bitter yet sweet. You can either get it with soy milk or oat milk. I had the soy milk and let me tell you, this is definitely the best Matcha I have ever had. I found my matcha spot! The staff friendly as always. Definitely coming back but this time I'm getting a large!

Matcha Au Latte
Alice C.

Matcha was extremely smooth! Very good flavor and consistency! Service was super quick. They don't whisk the matcha per order but it's in a constant drink flow machine (sorry don't know what these are called).

Creme buns
Vivian H.

I checked out the reviews and photos for this place as I didn't know about this place but then I learned that this is a Japanese mochi shop and was very much looking forward to visiting it. A well made mochi is the way to Vivian's heart haha! I grew up eating Taiwanese mochis and love this slightly sweet dessert from my childhood. This place carries so many flavors of well made mochis and if you like mochi, you're gonna love this spot! Not to be mistaken for mochi ice cream, the mochis they have are frozen but you defrost them and then they are like regular mochis and so delicious! I bought 2 Sakura mochi (my favorite flavor), 1 green tea and 1 sweet potato. I also bought a matcha cream bun too. This was fantastic, the cream inside is really smooth and the outside bun is super soft and slightly sweet. I don't really like sweet pastries and this made me want to eat more of them! They also have many cookie boxes available too and since the Lunar New Year is coming, I have also purchased some special edition 2026 Horse gift cookie boxes! Service was excellent here and reminded me of my time in Japan and Asia. I would gladly come back here anytime! I love their dessert items! Arigato!

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Norma D.

This is a great spot to pick up your favorite Japanese mochi sweets. Inside of Mitsuwa. They come frozen but melt pretty quickly so you can enjoy in no time. Lots of yummy options. And if you're gifting they have special boxes you can purchase for an additional charge.

Peach yogurt mochi

The mochi here are great! They're so soft they almost melt in your mouth. They're $2.90 or $3.20 apiece (if buying individually) depending on the flavor and there are at least a dozen flavors to choose from. You can also buy a gift box and mix and match flavors for that. The mochi are a tad bit on the sweeter side for me and I think they would've tasted just as great without the cream in the middle - however, still delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed them. From frozen, they are good in the fridge for about a day. It's recommended to defrost them at room temperature for 10-15 minutes prior to eating. The staff here are also very nice and give you instructions/recommendations about defrosting, etc. once you buy the mochi. The cream buns are super soft and have a great texture as well but I prefer the mochi from here.

Susie T.

Lmao I accidentally wrote this review for j sweets when I meant it for j crepes! Anyways this place is pretty cool. They have beautiful little gift baskets that are super expensive! All their stuff looks too pretty to be eaten! I got a custard pudding mochi for my husband. It comes frozen so you have to wait 15m for it to soften. Its ok. Not sweet at all and not very flavorful. It was 2.90 for a VERY small mochi, but everything else looks fabulous!

Han L.

yamari matcha is inside here. its chill. better than average. yamari matcha mitsuwa market

Courtney O.

J.sweets, located in Mitsuwa Market, is selling a variety of Japanese sweet treats. While some of the products can be commonly found at the other Asian markets, they do have a great collection of specialty items from Japan that can only be found here in San Diego. When you first enter into J.sweets, you'll encounter the Royce Chocolate counter. Royce Chocolate is something special. I first tried it in Las Vegas and was impressed with how melt in your mouth it is. It's creamy chocolate that is fresh and needs to be refrigerated. It lasts about a month depending on the batch. There are different varieties including whites, milks and darks. They also often have limited edition flavors like a Sakura. As you explore further, you can find Minamoto products and my favorite Yoku Mokus. There are a lot of great gift items to chose from. In the back, they have a section with cream filled mochi shipped from Japan. I tried a variety of flavors and thought they were very good. These are not like Bubbies mochi ice cream, but filled with a soft cream instead. The staff is very knowledgeable and eager to share about the incredible products they carry.

My yummies!
Jane A.

SOPHISTICATED SWEETS - DESSERTS: delicious - PRICE: pricy - SERVICE: very attentive - AMBIANCE: small counter area Finally, upscale Japanese desserts. I tend to bypass shops outside in the lobby of a supermarket and have been missing out. J Sweets offers a lot of quality highend more expensive desserts from Japan. I left with more than I was expected. MOCHI CREAM ($2.90) - Raspberry mille-feuille. I picked this flavor because when it comes to mochi flavor I like berry flavors. There are instructions how to eat based on how soft you want it to get. My office is just over the overpass by the time I got to the office and settle back in this was ready to eat. This is one of the better mochi ice creams I've had, mochi has good flavor and very gooey soft, the ice cream doesn't taste old. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ROYCE BAR CHOCOLATE "PISTACHIO" ($15.99) - milk chocolate bars, filled with a mix of pistachios, dried cranberries, freeze-dried strawberries, cookie crunch, and almond puffs. GOODYBAG ROYCE ISHIGAKIJIMA NAMA CHOCOLATE "KOKUTOH" ($19.99 worth per box) - soft blocks of milk chocolate with Okinawa kokutoh sugar and COR COR Agricola, a rare rum from Okinawa, Japan. Contains liquor. Had to get this because it was the seasonal one. I have to give it up for Japanese chocolates... you can taste the quality. Rich in chocolateness but not the overkill sweetness like American chocolate. It was very delicate and melted on your palate - one to pieces was plenty enough to fulfill any sweet or chocolate cravings. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HATTENDO Cream Buns ($4.50 worth/each) - the buns were SO soft and pillow-y!!! It was like biting into clouds with a cool custardy middle. ALL were food but one ordered them by favorite. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Cream Bun Chocolate - favorite Cream Bun Matcha - second favorite Cream Bun Custard - third favorite Cream Bun Ogura - red bean paste. Forth favorite I can't wait to come back and try some other sweets at this store.

Nice selection of delectable mochi
Jason K.

We were trying to get some sushi from MItsuwa but it was all sold out. So we figured we would at least get our dessert inside. Went to J-Sweets and picked up a bunch of mochi. Mine were Raspberry mille-feuille, choco banana, and sweet potato I believe. I liked the sweet potato one the best out of the 3 but all of them were good. They are 3 dollars each, a reasonable price in this day and age. I don't particularly crave mochi so wouldn't come by just for this, but definitely would pick some up if in the area. BB loves mochi and she enjoyed them and would get them again as well.

Valerie T.

As much as I love Japan, it's absolutely amazing that I can just drive up the road to get my favorite Japanese sweet treats. At first, I wasn't sure what all the hype was about with Royce chocolates (since I'm not a huge chocolate lover), but one bite and I was hooked. Their rich, dark chocolate truffles are irresistible so much so that it's probably for the best they require refrigeration, otherwise I'd never be able to bring them home for anyone else. The cream buns were another delightful surprise: the perfect balance of soft, chewy mochi and creamy filling. Fresh, they're completely different and absolutely unforgettable. Needless to say, my "quick trip" to the shop turned into me leaving with far more than I planned. What makes this place even more special is its location inside a shopping center with a Japanese grocery store and other unique shops. Parking can look busy, but there's a steady flow, so the wait isn't long. The staff make the experience unforgettable. The two women working during my visit divided the shop and explained each sweet and the region it came from, giving me a genuine taste of Japanese hospitality. Their attentiveness, paired with treats that aren't overly sweet but instead luxuriously rich, is why this place leaves such a lasting impression. I've already returned multiple times for gifts and for my own sweet tooth cravings. Truly a gem!

Elisa G.

I was excited to discover J Sweets when I went to the Mitsui marketplace in Kearny Mesa today. I bought six different types of mochi and I love all of them! My favorite is the black sesame but I love the mango and sweet potato mochi. They have eight locations and I've been to the one in San Jose as well! It's really delicious and healthy for dessert! I took mine to go and just put them in the freezer when I got home.

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Carolyn F.

TIP: The J Sweets is located inside the Japanese supermarket. It's pricey, but the quality is very good. You'll get a bit of an experience you might have in Japan. I'll be at higher prices. The mochi is very good quality and presented well for gifting. The service is four star. Not as over-the-top as you would find in Japan, but hey, this is America after all. I like the ambience of the shop. It's small but well presented items and gifts. If you want four star mochi, and a lot less money, head back out to the supermarket and check out the bins. Remember, you can store mochi in the freezer for future use so it's worth stocking up.

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J Sweets - San Diego - desserts - Updated July 2026

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