I came here for a Korean hot dog; it was a great experience. It is located inside downtown San Leandro, CA. Small restaurant perfect for those looking to grab a quick bite. Service was professional and attentive. This location doesn't just sell Korean hot dogs but also Mochi donuts. Let's dive into the food::: Original Hot Dog- Delicious! Comes with a meaty dog with a crispy corn dog exterior, with potatoes. Surprisingly, not greasy. Love it! Mozzarella Hot Dog- Yummy! Cheezy just oozying. Love the texture. All in all, it was a great experience. Will definitely come back and try their half and half. read more

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This mochinut location really exceeded expectations as I am used to it being a hot or miss. These had the perfect intersection of chewy mochi texture and donut texture. I had the cookie monster, the pink frosting one, smores and the strawberry with blueberry. They were all delicious and my favorite was the strawberry. The cookie monster was unique as it tasted sweeter and had more marshmallow read more

Mochinut San Leandro - Donuts Near Me - San Leandro, California

This place is filthy! And the girl behind the counter can care less about her job. Feet kicked up at the counter on her phone. She never even looked up from her phone when my sister and I walked in. She needs to get up and clean that floor! read more

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Came here on two different days two weeks apart. came around 3pm. Both times there was no Korean corn dogs. What's the point?? Just sell donuts read more

Mochinut San Leandro - Donuts Near Me - San Leandro, California

I had a sweet tooth so I decided to get up and drive for some Mochinut. I was surprised it was parking right in front and that they weren't business. I walked in and the young lady at the counter didn't acknowledge me until 1-2 minutes after she decided to put her cell phone down. She wasn't that pleasant. I asked about the different favors displayed on the counter. She had an attitude telling me what the favors were. I thought the red one was raspberry but she said cherry. I thought the chocolate one had cinnamon on it she said it was biscoff like I was supposed to know this. I bought three because I thought it was a better deal for $9.99. They were already made. I got in my car and the Mochinuts were so small in this big ass box. So small and light I thought I was missing a Mochinut. I use to go to Berkeley where theirs are much worth the price and they are very friendly and helpful there. I will not be going back to this location!!! read more

Mochinut San Leandro - Super small and not fresh - Donuts Near Me - San Leandro, California

This spot had lost its charm and consistency. Not sure what happened but the Mochinut is smaller than usual and stale. I spent $18 for a half dozen which seems more like I paid $18 for 3. Additionally, staff had no sense of urgency to customers walking in. Definitely not coming back. read more

Mochinut San Leandro - Chocolate drizzle churro. Small and not fully formed and rounded like the actual mochinut. - Donuts Near Me - San Leandro, California

I dont think I need to review this, korean corndogs have always been the same for me, simple and delicious. Extra Extra hot cheetos does not mean more hot, just means you get more cheetos dust They had a sauce area, ketchup, mustard, sweet chili, dry sugar. Comfy chairs Nice tables Small place but cute 5/5 read more

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I like the mochi donuts--there're yummy!but the corn dogs--eww!they are too spicy and they don't look yummy, but it's still yummy!

Had the sweet corn mozzarella Korean ricedog and a peach tea. They said it was one of the less sweet drinks - they're premade and can't be customized to take down the sweet - but still too sweet for me. Halfway through I had to stop drinking. Also it's packaged in semi-hard plastic and has a metallic top so probably unrecyclable. Won't get again. The sweet corn mozzarella tho, def worth it. Was explained as a cross between elote and Korean hotdog. Rec eating in so you can enjoy max cheese pull and crisp coating with corn bits embedded. I felt like it needed some spice and used the habanero mango - it's not spicy but added a little tang which was good. Would get again. One thing about their donuts. Wanted to order them before but they don't open until 11am so not really conducive for morning group donut orders. read more

Mochinut San Leandro - Sweet corn mozzarella and peach tea - Donuts Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Fast service for donuts and overall tasty. Small store with no seating indoor or outdoor. read more

Mochinut San Leandro - Donuts Near Me - San Leandro, California

Such a tiny location compared to the one in Hayward. Went here once, most likely will continue to go to the one in Hayward instead.

I bought 2 for $7.98 and the cashier asked if I wanted to get 2 more donuts for $2 more. I replied this is my 1st time tasting your mochi donuts so I only will buy 2, thank God. When I bit into their Churro mochi I thought I was bitting into an old fashion cake American donut doust in white granulated sugar (lacking cinnamon flavor) a hint of cinnamon that masked the low quality mochi texture and taste, so I spit it out immediately. Over priced and poor quality. The texture wasn't mochi-style so I don't know if flour was added to your mix, but there's something not right. Thanks but no thanks. read more

Mochinut San Leandro - Churro Mochi Donut - Donuts Near Me - San Leandro, California

A little sweet & savory treat all in one place is definitely a win-win situation for me. Despite the small space, Mochinut makes a big statement when it comes to their Mochi Donuts & K-Dogs. This location is really meant for To Go orders since there is limited seating. Orders: Hot Cheetos K-Dog- surprised at the great Cheeto flavor. The cheese pull was the highlight of eating it. I usually go for simply items, but this is my new favorite K-Dog. MochiNuts(not pictured): Guava Raspberry Coffee *Free Mochiball with Pumpkin Whipped Cream Each Mochinut was fresh, chewy to the bite & nicely glazed. My favorite would be the coffee. As a bonus I was able to try a Mochiball with Pumpkin whipped cream inside, bc it was their 1st year anniversary! Every bit as good as the donuts, just more compact in size. But I enjoy pulling apart each section of the Mochinut more. Happy 1 Year Anniversary Mochinut! read more

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If you haven't tried mochi doughnuts yet, this is your sign to try some! Mochinut | San Leandro, Ca They specialize in mochi doughnuts which are super light and chewy and Korean corn dogs that are super savory and perfect for an afternoon snack! Mochinut flavors are always rotating with new flavors and would highly recommend checking them out. They also have multiple locations around the U.S. I know I'll be back soon! Flavors: Cookie Monster Lemon Raspberry Ube churro Pumpkin Peanut butter Coffee read more

Mochinut San Leandro - Donuts Near Me - San Leandro, California

Perhaps it's my age, but I no longer enjoy these types of eateries. When I ask about the oil used for cooking, it's time to move on. I learned that Korean rice dogs are cooked in vegetable oil, while the donuts use shortening vegetable oil. I was impressed by the efficient ordering process via the kiosk. I ordered a churro donut and fried mozzarella rice dog. My previous visit was earlier in the day, and the donut was fresh. Today's donut was chewy, and I also ordered the mozzarella corn dog, which was made to order. To return, I would need to order earlier in the day for a fresh donut. Actually, I think I have just outgrown this caliber of restaurants. I say try for yourself. PS the package reminds me of a coffin. Death by deep fried rice dogs. read more

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I was so excited when Mochinut opened up in San Leandro as I've been wanting to try those Korean dogs. The first time we got one Hot Cheetos and one potato dog half and half. The Hot Cheetos wasn't anything special but I really enjoyed the cheese side of the potato one which was still crispy after bringing it home. The next time, I got a potato cheese and a fish cake. This time the potato seemed quite oily and hard to finish by myself. When I asked if it's possible to get the Thai Ice Tea with no ice since I wanted to drink it the next day to avoid caffeine too late, they said it's already premade and pre-canned. Strange that the ice wouldn't have melted if it's precanned. That means none of their drinks offered has boba either since you can't customize which is not a big deal since I didn't want boba but for those expecting it because it's available in other locations, they'd be disappointed. The last time, I got the ube drink since I didn't want caffeine and tried their donut. I still prefer Modo because they're made to order and are therefore hot but I did enjoy the ube drink. read more

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Good enough! Mochinut San Leandro is convenient for me, especially when I'm craving a Korean corn dog but don't want to drive out to the farther places that are dedicated to it. The plaza that the shop is in can get pretty busy so sometimes you might have to drive around a bit to find parking. The spaces are also tight so if you have a bigger car or prefer more room, I'd recommend parking on the street or in one of the other nearby lots and walking. The shop itself is quite small with very limited seating room. It looks like folks go there mostly for takeout anyways. You can order at the register but the easiest way is to order with their kiosk. From there, they prepare your order pretty quickly. The corn dogs are good, not my favorite. I usually go for the potato half and half. I appreciate all the condiments they have available. They have a lot of sauces and offerings that I don't typically see at other corn dog places. I've had the mochi donuts here before too and they're solid. Nothing too different than other mochi donut places. I haven't tried the drinks just yet but they've got a wide variety of offerings from coffee to milk tea to refreshers/lemonades. Something for everyone! read more

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The web site doesn'temtipn that this location is closed. Very disappointed when I got there and saw the windows covered with paper!

05.06.2023 - Dessert round two. After dinner and our first round dessert, mochinut was next on the list. Settled in the Pelton Shopping Center next to I-Tea. A small sitting area with tables along the wall. It gets pretty crowded after about 8 people inside. Different bottles of sauces/toppings are set on the table to self-serve when ordering their Korean-style hot dogs. Koreans love putting sugar on everything so it was nice knowing that everything comes plain so we can season it to our preference. Never was a fan of mochi donuts. Texture is weird and it tastes oily. Plus, the freshness only lasts several hours. Husband likes their hot dogs. I didn't try so I can't really review it. I tried their shine muscat soda that costs about $8 w/tax. Was it worth it? No. Soda was flat. The ice watered down the shine muscat flavor. Overall, very underwhelming. For that price, I'd rather invest in the shine muscat grapes itself for $40 from SJ Korean market. Service was a bit on the cheap side. When asked to separate one of the hot dogs, they seemed pretty stingy as they were not willing to give us another single-sized box. This forced my sister to carry her hot dog while driving all the way to Oakland. All-in-all, I can see why it's popular, but personally, nothing really appealed for me to return. Thanks for my first experience, MochiNut. read more

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This place has the best mochi donuts in the area! That first bite is so heavenly - it's chewy, the flavors of the frosting is boasting with flavor, and it's fluffy. I feel like it's not as dense or sweet as regular donuts which is what I love about this spot. We also got the chance to try their drinks ube and matcha flavored. They come in really cute can packaging! It's like popping open a bottle of soda. Love the concept. It's also pretty big, I was full less than halfway through the bottle. A bit sweet for my taste, for reference I typically order 25% sweet at boba spots. The corn dogs were good! We tried the half and half which is half cheese and half sausage. One of them was coated in hot cheetos. They were crispy and cheesy. I like how they have tons of sauces to choose from from hot to sweet. The space is cute with board games to play with. Limited seating, only space for a couple groups to hang out. Located in the busy San Leandro plaza with tons of restaurants/shops, so parking may be difficult during peak times. Service was great! Only one person handling the ordering and she did it well during busy time. read more

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This location is so cute! The service was absolutely incredible too. I tried the Thai tea mochi donut And it was so delicious! My favorite is the hot Cheetos half and half corn dog!! read more

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My friends and I stopped by to pick up some mochi donuts after dinner. The staff was kind and patient. I got my order within 30 secs of ordering. They had 6 flavors on the counter. I picked up 1 of each flavor (Pandan, Hot Cocoa, Red Velvet, Ube, Churro and the Chocolate Strawberry Funnel Cake). They had a promotion where if you buy 6, you'll get 1 free. I thought that was a good deal. I thought the mochi donuts were good. The flavors were subtle. The Red Velvet had the most flavor to me. I think they used dark chocolate so there was a hint of bitterness. I liked it cause I love dark chocolate. I recommend coming here to try their mochi donuts. They're cute and fun to eat. I like cutting them into separate balls to eat xD Not only do they have these donuts, they have Korean hotdogs and drinks that I have yet to try. read more

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Came here to pick up a dozen donuts for a friend's gathering later. Got two of each flavor since I couldn't choose between them all (they all sound tasty). Bonus: there's a promotion going on where you get a free drink if you buy a dozen donuts! Get your donuts today! Got a Pomegranate-ade for my free drink (super tasty sparkling pomegranate lemonade). Parking is available right out front, as well as around the corner in the parking lot. read more

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Mochinut opens where Maejoo Wings was, next to Kendejah Liberian restaurant. space is small as before. doesn't detract from the Mochinut grab & go experience. it's a franchise. each operation is different as Mochinut has evolved it's repertoire. offerings: flavored mochinuts, canned mochi drinks, korean hot dogs. -mochinuts made fresh on site every morning, many varietals. availability displayed on screen. -"mochi" drinks premade in cans. also displayed on flatscreen. -korean hot dogs have evolved to include handmade fishcakes. named "spicy glass noodle", "octopus", "camembert cheese". picture looked the same. didn't know what to expect. eats: "octopus" fish cake (5.99) looked like a square rectangular ice cream bar -sauces of habanero, spicy, mustard, etc. available on counter. -ate it as is. tastes like the fried fish cake found in Thai & Chiu Chou eateries. yummy. the fish flavor is pronounced, fresh tasty, much better than bland Korean dogs which needs condiments to flavor. 4.5 stars fish is an healthier alternative to red meats.. take outs: -snacks are getting pricey. not something for everyday pleasure. calories are a concern for those counting...habit forming...calories add up fast. -gets busy at peak times. parking is metered in plaza and on street, not always available.... read more

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Yes im back to eating sweets. Hard to stay away from but stumbled into this plaza after having lunch. Not my 1st time at mochi nut but was a first for me at this location read more

Mochinut San Leandro - Donuts Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Was very hopeful and excited when this Mochinut opened in downtown SL. And there were long lines outside, so that was promising too. But I have to say maybe I got my expectations too up there. Firstly, there's a mix of stuff not just mochi doughnuts (there's also hot dogs and Michu drinks!). I only focused on the doughnuts. To start off, not all the flavors are available all the time. And what's available isn't really listed anywhere. You gotta ask them. I got the 3 piece which is $10, so it ain't cheap. But that's fine if it was good. I have to say it was so-so. The ube was probably my favorite but the matcha and guava were meh. Service wasn't great too. They seemed like they were still learning the ropes and didn't care that much either. It's a pale comparison to the mochi donuts in Hawaii. So I'll pass on going back for now. read more

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The Hot Cheetos corn dog was delicious. It's greasy though. We didn't try any of the donuts this time since we had already picked up dessert from another bakery. The Halloween themed donuts were cute. Only con is the prices but everything is inflated right now. The cashier was very helpful in terms of explaining the menu and offering recommendations. We came at just the right time as a line started to form behind us. We'll be back again for sure! Enjoy :) read more

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There is currently a promotion going on: buy five hot dogs and get a free drink. I got the potato half & half and hot cheetos half & half corn dog. I had asked which drinks could be left in the fridge overnight (top row) and chose horchata. The potato ones were delicious! Really big portion with lots of potato bits. Hot cheetos one was okay. The texture was fun, but overall taste was meh. It was a long ride home, so I couldn't do the cheese pull D: ! Still yummy after reheating in the oven. Didn't try the drink yet, but I have high hopes. read more

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You have to eat it warm/ hot to get the full experience of flavors. The potato with cheese was good you have to add your own salt if needed. Original was also very cheesy. Son had the hot Cheeto one and said it was okay but preferred the original. Price is about $5-7 each which was worth it Didn't have any drinks so next time will try next time! read more

Mochinut San Leandro - Original half & half and potato cheese - Donuts Near Me - San Leandro, California

Placed an order through an app but I believe the company of the food app didn't inform them about how to properly use the app. The staff was VERY very nice though and tried their very best to accommodate even though it was the end of the day and they had run out of donuts and hotdogs. I got the camembert cheese fish cake and ube and matcha drinks and everything was fresh and delicious. The fish cake was really good and not "fishy" and had a hint of cheese that was just cheesy enough to taste both the cheese and fish so that neither were overpowering. It was very fresh. Even though the drinks tasted a little artificial to me, where the tea flavors didn't seem like they were brewed/authentic, my parents LOVED the drinks. I personally liked the ube more and it tasted like there was a hint of coconut flavor in it that made it a little different than usual taro milk teas. I believe this is an independently owned location. The Korean lady is super sweet. They have not officially opened and appear to be in soft opening stages. Will have to return to try the donuts or hotdogs. read more

Mochinut San Leandro - Ube, matcha, and camembert cheese fish cake - Donuts Near Me - San Leandro, California

The mochi donut is way overpriced and it tasted just ok. They even sold shrunk up version of mochi donuts and they threw in a couple extra. Not worth it. read more

Mochinut has become a favorite of my kids. They'll even choose the boba from here over t4 next door. Pro tip: always check their Instagram page for weekly flavors! Lines can get a bit long and if you get there too late, they'll have limited options on donut flavors. What we've gotten: Boba/drinks: if you get any drink, I highly recommend HORCHATA. It tastes way better than restaurant style. Actually, it tastes homemade. We've tried most flavors and the ice teas are really good but the horchata is top tier, Hot cheeto half and half or regular k hot dog - 8/10 this is my kids favorite and I finally tried it. It's a tad greasy but taste wise its pretty good. I've had other places hot Cheetos corn dogs and they add cream cheese to the outer part after frying and I feel like that would've been better. Regular and half n half K dog - 9/10. It's good but I just don't like the greasiness sometimes. Also get the sauces! The mustard cheese sauce is AMAZING with any of the dogs. Mochinuts - 9/10 I've had most of their flavors and my favorites have been strawberry funnel cake, churro, and Oreo. The frosted ones can be a little too sweet for my taste so I try sticking to the dusted ones. read more

Their fresh mochi donuts are really good! Soft and chewy. The matcha Oreo one was my favorite. I went during their soft opening and it was a little chaotic. The half and half is good. I recommend putting sugar on top. The drinks are ok. Kind of expensive. $7 for a tall can. The muscat is good. Pineapple was ok read more

Mochinut San Leandro - Matcha Oreo - Donuts Near Me - San Leandro, California

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This place is awesomeness with 2 any flavor free drink that you can chooooseeeee you guys rock!!! It is my first time trying Mochinut in San Leandro I kind of got lost since it is me what is new I always get lost. Place was tiny compare to other Mochinut but hey if you can squeeze in go for it. Service was fast and efficient especially when you are in a rush! I have ordered too much especially Mochinut Ball. It was perfectly delicious a big recommendation. I ordered the blueberry flavor thinking it was ube! buttttt it was bomb! Definitely will visit this place again! read more

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The area this location is in is fairly small and parking is really hard to come by as it is pretty popular. It's also location next to an iTea. You either have to be lucky with parking, or go across the street to the big lot and walk a bit. The first time we came here around 3 or 4 PM (maybe 3 weeks since they opened?), they were out of everything except for drinks. Since they were new to the area, I didn't think much of it, I just assumed they were really busy in the mornings. However, I was disappointed to go home empty handed since I wanted a Korean hotdog that was close to home. They also had the fruity pebbles mochi donut that I wanted to try that was only available that week (I'm sure they'll be back). After a couple of more weeks and finally having a day off work, we came here for lunch and was very surprised by their drinks. We got the Ube and the Mango Ade. The Ube was delicious and the mango ade was very refreshing and slightly carbonated. I like the plastic cans the drinks come in, it's cute and very different. We also got the glass noodle fish cake. We love fish cake so that was a no brainer one to try and it was pretty good, definitely a light snack compare to the Korean hotdogs. For the hotdogs. We got the potato half and half and a hot Cheetos half and half. I know they have to fry the potato's and while it was crispy, ours were kindda burnt. My girlfriend loves hot Cheetos, so she gave that one a 10/10. It wasn't anything too special to me. I rather stick with the classics and realized I'm more of a fan of the corn dog than the mozzarella half, but that's just my preference. For mochi donuts, we got the peach, black sesame, and mango funnel cake flavors. I loved them all but I have to say the peach one was my favorite. It tastes like peach rings in a mochi donut form. My girlfriend said the black sesame one was her favorite, you don't see many black sesame flavors around. I would come back if I'm ever craving Korean hotdogs but I wouldn't say it's the best ones I've had. The drinks are amazing and a breath of fresh air from the other things you get from iTea in the area. The real star of the show if having different flavor donuts that will keep us coming back and trying them all. read more

Mochinut San Leandro - (Left to right) Peach. Black sesame. Mango funnel cake. - Donuts Near Me - San Leandro, California

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My first visit at a Mochi Doughnut & Korean hot dog place ever. My husband has been wanting to try a Korean Hot dog for a while. The doughnuts looks great but were a tad bland. The texture was ok. I tried the raspberry, matcha, and churro mochi doughnuts. Out of the 3 there the churro had the best flavor. We ordered half/ half Korean hot dog. The toppings were ok. The texture was amazing and crispy. The cheese and hot dog were great. I just didn't like the sweetness of the batter. That took me off guard. I didn't add any sauce. It was ok. I think I would of enjoyed it more if the batter was not as sweet as it was. My sister ordered a drink and enjoyed it. Although there was a metallic taste to the rim of the can that we had to wipe off before drinking. All in all my experience was great. The food was ok. The drink was definitely something I would come back for. Stars 1 star for service with a smile. 1 star for facilities 1/2 star for food 1/2 overall experience read more

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Walked in right when they opened & wasn't greeted. I almost felt like the young lady was annoyed that I was there so early. Anyhow, asked how much the mochinuts were and without a word, she just pointed at the pricing screen---yeah, my bad not to have looked up--but geez. They didn't have what I wanted in the day's offerings so I ended up getting the mochinut balls. She packed them up, I paid and left. No words were exchanged. My son said they were delicious. Yeah, probably won't be coming back. read more

I got a dozen donuts for my coworkers and I got a drink with it too! I believe it was the yuzu drink. It tasted cold, sweet, and refreshing. The sweetness isn't overbearing. The donuts were good. They're your standard mochi donuts. My coworkers loved them and it made their day! Staff are nice too as I was ordering and choosing flavors and what to order! read more

Super exciting to see mochi donuts pop up in Downtown San Leandro! This is in Pelton Plaza so parking can be challenging during certain days and times, but it's definitely not impossible. I didn't have that much interaction with the staff, but to ask about ingredients because one of my family members has dietary restrictions. They were able to go to the back to get more information, which was really nice. The quality of the mochi donuts themselves are pretty good, however, their flavors are hit-or-miss. My family and I were able to get a dozen donuts, but some of the donuts felt like they were lacking in OOMPH. They didn't taste bland, but there was nothing too exciting about them - maybe we just went on an off day because looking at other Yelper's reviews it looks like they often do have more exciting flavors like pandan, ube, etc. but when we went the flavors we got just had the flavors sprinkled onto them or drizzled. An example of this was the Strawberry Funnel mochi donut, which was essentially a plain donut with powdered sugar and a strawberry syrup drizzle. I haven't had the chance to try their other menu items like the Korean hot dog and definitely am not going to write them based on one experience alone. So I'll definitely be back for a hot dog and maybe a donut or two. Thanks again, Mochinut. I'll return because I still love me some good mochi donuts and Korean hot dogs and I'm so glad we have a spot to go to that's close by! read more

A friend treated me matcha mochinut drinks today. I was exciting as always when it involved food or favorite drinks from my favorite store name. I ordered taro with boba. Such a bummer, no more boba and no more taro at 3 pm and the closing time was at 8 pm. Are we also have shortages of boba and taro? Went for matcha without boba instead. Comparing to Berkeley location, matcha is more watery. The cap had smell too (burnt melted plastic when they sealed). The donut I shared with my other coworker and it was good. Overall is an ok experience; however it doesn't takeaway of my loyalty to its brand. read more

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