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    Mochi Lion

    4.0 (284 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Wendy L.

    Mochinut -- err, I mean -- Mochi Lion Riverside (new name) is located just off the 60 Freeway and University exit, near UCR. They offer mochi donuts that were popularized in Japan (Hello, Mister Donut!) in various flavors. They are slightly sweet but nice to have occasionally. And they make the cutest gifts if you don't want to show up empty-handed. These donuts would instantly bring a smile to anyone's face. They are cute and delicious! They do have a rotating menu so be sure to check back often for any new flavors you want to try out. I'd come here more often but the parking situation steers me away - there's just not enough parking spaces. But if you're patient, they are worth it. Overall, tasty alternative to the ultra sweet "crumbly"cookies - you know the name - that's consistently presentable and fairly priced.

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    Alicia K.

    Just a small shop when you walk in. Tried just buying the items one by one: 2 corn dogs and 3 donuts, would've costed 24 bucks, but they had a cheaper for 20 bucks. It was a pretty long wait time though, 2 to 3 customers did come in after us, but was super excited when it was ready. I was disappointed though when I bit into it and discovered that the dough was still raw, and it was difficult to eat it since it's like smothered in hot cheetos. It could've used a minute or 2 longer in the fryer. Also, when the worker was picking the mochi donuts into the box, he dropped one, looked at us sheepishly and still gave it to us, felt like he should've picked another one.

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    Crystal C.

    Cute place for a donut not really a place to stay and eat it at, they do have tables but it's pretty small so if people are ordering you don't have a whole lot of space for privacy, service was really good the donuts were delicious, I got the watermelon kiwi drink and it was way to sugary. This place is a little in the expensive side, but I would go back for a donut whenever I wanna splurge at $3.50 each ;) plus the packaging is cute. There is ample parking outside but lots of house less individuals outside. I get it everything is expensive, but maybe they can have a loyalty system if they do have one I wouldn't know because I wasn't offered or told or read anything about it.

    Block of cheese and pale potatoes. Skipping this location from now on.
    Josefina M.

    Ordered 3 pc mochi donuts and 2 mozzarella dogs and he charges me $24 + tax. I asked about the Mochi Lion box that is literally the same thing and he says "Yeah, that's basically the same thing." So why did you charge me individually instead of the box? The worst part is the actual corn dog. It didn't even get hot enough to soften/melt the cheese.

    Dry, terrible tasting donuts.
    Shaqauoya B.

    I would like my money back please $41 for a box of donuts to taste extremely dry and gross at the same time highly disappointing, especially for my first time being there I didn't get a receipt, but I will be taking this box back tomorrow. I should've listened to the reviews. Smh.

    Original with sugar and potato (both half cheese half meat). Chili sauce and ketchup on the side
    Michelle B.

    I am late to the Korean hotdog game, so I was hoping that after all these years most establishments would have their food right. Not to say the food was awful, I guess I was expecting better. I ordered two items: original dog (half cheese half meat) and potato (half cheese half meat). The items themselves were alright. This is my first time trying, so I don't have anything to compare it to. The sugar on the original was a nice touch. Sightly sweet with a crunchy for an ASMR moment. The dough was weird though. After a few bites of both items, I couldn't stomach the rest. Felt like such a waste. What was asp disappointing was the lack of knowledge the staff had about pricing. Menu inside reads that the prices for what I ordered were $4.99 and 5.99 respectively. When I was rung up my total was over $12. I typically don't pay attention or mind, but it just didn't make sense. I asked, "is this after tax?" The cashier said, "I don't know." What? Then I reference the menu above her, and she asks the other staff. They looked so confused. I was then told I'm charged for the boxes the food comes in. Okay fine. But I don't need a box for each item, and also WTF? Please inform your customers about what they are being charged for. I'm not trying to complain about .20, but this happens way too often - people don't know what's happening, staff and customers alike are not paying attention, and that day I happened to not be in the mood to be hustled out of extra coin I guess! Anyway, just a head's up about what's going on. Also, I have had Mochi donuts in other locations and this particular location's items looked stale. Didn't look fresh at all. UCR village could do way better. I was super unimpressed and won't be back.

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    Trinh T.

    This is a nice little spot to stop by for something sweet. It's small with just one table and there is a screen upfront that you can order from like a kiosk. The mochi donuts are made already so service will be quite quick.

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    Cianna R.

    Mariah was so great! She was working alone and there was a lady being extremely rude and extra. She handled herself very well! She recommended the ube boba milk tea and it was delicious! Very nice decor in there and music was a vibe.

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    1 year ago

    The corn dogs and donuts taste good and have nice texture. The service was also pretty fast.

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    1 year ago

    The customer service was amazing, very nice and welcoming! Food was also delicious and very good portions!!

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    1 year ago

    Customer service was great and the environment is very welcoming. A nice place to grab a bite and just talk!

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    1 year ago

    The food and service were very good! Will come back! I got the sweet potato Korean hotdog and the Thai Tea. Thank you Andrea:)

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    2 years ago

    I had a corn dog with mozzarella and hot Cheetos which was fireee!! Also nice customer service :)

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    2 years ago

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    Thanks! Denzel, please come back soon !

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    Thanks! noe, please come back soon!

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    2 years ago

    Had a great experience with mochi lion! Tried their mochi donuts before and had a pleasant experience today with Kori!

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    1 year ago

    The service was very good! Andrea is a good serve and their Korean corn dog is the best! I will be coming back :)

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    2 years ago

    First time coming here. Estrella gave us wonderful and fast service! The music they play is 10/10

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    2 years ago

    Frequent customer at Mochi Lion and I always get great customer service from Brian. Brian has great recommendations.

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    2 years ago

    I really enjoyed d the service at mochi donut and the donuts were very good, Andrea was very helpful in serving us.

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    2 years ago

    Cool boba tea spot!! Kori was super sweet and gave good suggestions on menu options!!!

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    2 years ago

    Kori was amazing fast and friendly service!! our mochidogs were amazing as well. My daughter tried the blue take flavor!

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    2 years ago

    Bryan super cool dude makes bomb corn dogs lol,everything was delicious would reccomend

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    Ask the Community - Mochi Lion

    If I order donuts online, how do I choose the flavor?

    Hi, there are some key flavors we list on the website. Or you could simply call us for flavor choices.

    Can you order all the hotdogs styles half and half (sausage/mozarella)?

    They now do!

    Do they deliver?

    No, unfortunately not

    What are the hours they're open?

    11:00am- 7:00pm and they are closed on Tuesdays!

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