Hidden gem for those looking for mochi desserts. Hard to find and parking is tough. Once you get here, it's all good. Great choices of fresh mochi with Hawaiian twist. Loved their anko baked anpan. Pound box of chichi dango was excellent with variety of flavors. read more

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I'm a fan of this store and bring people from out of town often. The ChiChi Dango is my favorite and I always buy a box or two so my friends can try it and aren't tentative about buying. Usually they eat what they buy before they leave making another trip to the store so they can take some home. If they have the melon (honeydew) it's always a favorite. The store is like a giant garage with a counter showing the manju and mochi. Parking is fronting the business. Hours 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM closed on Sunday. read more

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Oishi (yummy) amazingly soft mochi. Nisshodo doesn't disappoint! Old school, family business, tucked away across of Honolulu Community College. Lots of parking and great service. Go and check them out! read more

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I've known about Nisshodo for a long long time. It's always been in the back of my head to visit but the hours never worked for me. I'm happy to report that I finally got to visit thanks to my friend Li Y. for surprising us! We arrived at the mochi and manju shop on a weekday morning. As one of the only customers, we had the display case to view all to ourselves. Plenty of traditional and fruit-flavored mochi and Manju to choose from. Plus their famous chi chi dango. Service was speedy and informative and we were kindly helped. My friend picked up a Variety Pack for us to share. These were a mixture of mochi with various fillings and chi chi dango. The mochi is fresh and so soft. The flavor of the filling was not too sweet, a nice texture, and tasted exactly like what I'd imagine it to be. The chi chi dango was a soft bite-sized goodie. I enjoyed everything I tried and wish I could've gone when I used to work nearby. For those wanting quality, old-school, affordable mochi and manju Nisshodo Candy Shop has been the go-to spot for decades! It's a timeless place with a variety of Japanese goodies and warm service. They're a bit hard to find as their location is in the back but there's parking out front. Mahalo! read more

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I had no idea this place was where it is (in a warehouse area off Dillingham near a tattoo shop I go to for piercings lol), but I saw a reel on IG and made the executive decision that i was going to make a visit to try their mochi! The inside of the shop is definitely dated, kind of reminds me of old-school diners and bakeries where the walls are wooden (at least in appearance) and there are newspaper articles celebrating the shop and it's successes. We ordered a variety of their fruitier/tropical fillings, and we were not disappointed. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS. The Mochi is soft and lightly chewy, the fillings were so tasty. My bf loves Manju, so he got a couple of those too! The woman behind the counter was definitely busy, but she kept her cool and while she wasn't saccharine sweet, she was efficient with everyone who ordered. The shop is small (really small), so if it's busy expect to have to wait in the parking lot until it clears out inside. Overall, I enjoyed my visit. Now that I know where this shop is, we will DEFINITELY be coming back for my mochi fix. read more

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Best mochi i have had. Freshly made and amazing flavors. Service was quick too. They also explained everything well as i was new to mochi.

Hole in the wall, small business! How do they do it? Not with flash and polish. But with the most delectable manjyu. Our favorite today was the Lychee daifuku. Nice, delicate fruitiness in the soft, melt-in-your-mouth mochi pillow. Lilikoi was also good - just a nice hint of passion fruit tang. Another favorite was the old school kinako style. Location not easy for us (staying Waikiki - had to Uber here). I wonder how many give up because it's kinda not easy to find? Still, we didn't get there early enough to get best selection - they do run out of things! One more thing - we wanted to bring some back to the mainland, but not going back for a few days yet. Will the product keep? Appreciate our host's honesty: no. Respect. No excuses, no apology, no preservatives! read more

Variety, hand crafted daily, good price, great service . Plenty parking. Clean place. read more

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Product nicely displayed and boxed. I would definitely request the bento products be taped closed. It opened up during the transportation and product spilled out. I wish there was a larger visible simple sign stating the cost . read more

Get your mochi-filled memories from Nisshodo! My happy memories of enjoying mochi from Nisshodo were immediately reinforced on my recent visit here! Still remember my mom including a plate of Nisshodo mochi with red bean filling, despite the budget-restricted shopping list. Made it here, in spite of the rail-related traffic restrictions on Diilingham Boulevard. Best to approach from ewa direction, so you may make a right turn into the driveway of this industrial area acrosd Honolulu Community College (near Costco Iwilei). Had to try lychee and matcha mochi, as well as the lima-bean manju. No pics as devoured them in the car lol! So delicious - you must make a visit to Nisshodo for mochi-filled happiness! read more

Mochi is an excellent idea for a valentine gift. I'd prefer mochi over flowers or chocolates anytime. The down side is it's perishable and best to be eaten right away. Should be kept in a cool spot. So soft and sweet, better than candy. My usual is chichi dango. They sometimes have them pre-packed in 1 pound boxes and left on the counter. If you need more or less, the cashier will get it from the back, you just need to ask. When I made my purchase on 1/10/24, the chichi dango, was $12 per pound, and contain 20-24 pieces per pound since it's sold by weight the amount of chichi dango pieces per pound varies. They are located near Honolulu Community College, parking can get difficult at times. read more

Nisshodo Candy Store - Chichi dango. 1 pound box and 2 pound box $12 per pound 20-24 pieces per pound - Candy Stores Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Hit the spot! Everything sooo ono!!! The peanut butter stuffed mochi is unreal!!! Go try for yourself!! read more

I have never considered myself crazy about mochi but still wanted to see what the hype was about for this particular shop. So glad we tried the fruit mochis and dango! They were deliciously soft and chewy. Dango was so good that my family said I should have bought a whole pound. Next time for sure! Passion fruit mochi had the least flavor of the three mochis I bought. If it wasn't labeled I would not have known what I was tasting honestly. Lychee had light recognizable flavor and melon had the strongest flavor. Chi chi dango, though flavorless and without filling, was still a standout because of the great texture that made it so fun to eat. Bring cash if you are just sampling a few items. $10 minimum to use credit card. Can't wait to try again!!!!! read more

Some friends visited Oahu and brought back some mochi from Nisshodo Candy Store! They are oddly shaped, but oh, so good. Azuki, Peanut Butter, and Coconut! read more

Nisshodo Candy Store - Yellow - Peanut Butter, White - Azuki, Orange - Coconut - Candy Stores Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Authentic and simple, easy to find, cute little store. Had to wait little while, only aunty at counter. read more

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Just got a tray of the chichi dango. It's made fresh daily. Looking forward to trying their other mochi's they have to offer. The mochi is so soft, chewy, and semi-sweet. read more

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I have always been a fan but this last time I was so disappointed. The peanut butter one is creamy but nothing like another place on the island. The chi chi dango is the good but the fruit filled ones is just not as yummy any more. Remember I never ate mochi growing up and just became a fan because of this place. Unfortunately I am not a big fan but I would come here if I am in The area. It is good mochi for the chi chi dango assorted flavor one is my favorite one for 1 pound now 13.00. read more

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chichidango is the best. treasure store worth the search. Love the story On tv. Fast service read more

Nisshodo is one of my favorite mochi places. If I'm anywhere near here, I always will make a stop. I love their blueberry and strawberry chi chi dango and their lilikoi and melona mochi. The regular chi chi dango is $11/lb and fruit flavor (strawberry, blueberry, orange) is $12/lb. Most mochi and manju is $1.25/piece. I always call ahead to order so it's easy to pick up. Sometimes it can be hard to contact them over the phone but just keep trying. The place is very small. They can make custom party trays which I like to order for parties. They also have some assorted bentos. I've even taken boxes to the mainland as omiyage. Definitely will be back again. read more

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I grew up on Nisshodo Mochi, but never really knew that....It's just the mochi we always ate, and the chi-chi dango was a staple at celebrations for Girls Day, among other things. I had never even been to the store until one of my sisters wanted to go pick up a bunch of stuff on her last visit. The candy store is in a tiny little shopfront in the Dillingham warehouse area, which is a little bit of a challenge to access during the current road construction chaos over there, but it was worth the trip. I'm not sure if I've been in a little place that held so many yummy choices! I wanted to try so many different filled mochi, but you can only eat so much as they need to be eating fresh. Of course, everything we got was as expected--onolicious! I'll just have to keep going back to try the other flavors. Parking was easy, right in front of the shop doors, but I can see how if it was a busy day, it might be a challenge. I'm always a proponent of supporting small business and shopping local. Since I spent 20+ years living in the house my mom grew up in, across the street from a Nisshodo family home, it doesn't get any more local than this! read more

Stopped be here pn the way to airport to take mochi to mainland. Nice selection and very nice customer service. Cute little store for mochi. read more

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Always get our mochi here! Whenever we feel like it and when going on vacation for omiyage. All Hawaii people miss mochi! read more

If you want the B E S T chichi dango on-island, Nisshodo is it. The taste and texture are consistently perfect; there is absolutely no better place for chichi dango. They also have other flavor-filled mochi, but I personally don't like fillings in mochi. 1lb is $12. If you call ahead for more than 1lb, they can put it in a larger box, so it looks more presentable at gatherings or as a gift! Parking is limited, but I've never had issues at other local stores for a quick in-and-out for mochi. read more

Nisshodo Candy Store - 2lb box in front for $24 and 1lb boxes in the back for $12/box - Candy Stores Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm just upset I didn't find this shop earlier in my vacation so that I could eat it everyday. Highly recommend you try the Chi Chi Dango. It's plain and doesn't have any filling but the mochi itself is so sweet and chewy, you'll regret not trying any! My husband and I picked up 10 and only 4 made it back to our car, which was just parked in the parking lot. And I am 100% set on visiting once more to bring back as gifts before my flight. 1 star - I will never go back. 2 star - Maybe I chose the wrong dish but I'm willing to try again. 3 star - The food wasn't terrible but I can find others like it. 4 star - Food was great and I will definitely return to try more of the menu. 5 star - Out of this world experience and I'm willing to move closer to eat here more frequently. read more

Nisshodo makes one of the best mochi on island and my to go to for treats. They are know for making Japanese crafted sweets and have been around for over a 100 years! read more

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I love mochi and this place was one of the 2 I had to try. It is located in like a commercial area and parking can be tricky, but if you go in quickly and order, it should be fine. I had a variety of flavors, Passionfruit, ube, mango, peanut butter, plain mochi. The mochi part is nice and soft and delicious. But the flavored ones were made with bean and flavor, which I am not a fan of. Other than that it was pretty good, I just not a big fan of bean filling on the inside. read more

Nisshodo Candy Store - One of each flavor except for the ones w azuki beans. (apparently all are made w/ white bean and flavor) - Candy Stores Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nisshodo is a small, traditional Japanese confectionery shop that's off-the-beaten path. Established over 100 years ago, their recipes were mastered and perfected in Hiroshima, Japan by Asataro Hirao who then brought it over to Hawaii and his family has been continuing the tradition ever since. The shop is hidden from the hustle and bustle and honestly, if I wasn't intentionally seeking out a business like this, not sure I would have found it! It's located in a warehouse looking building with a simple sign outside their door. Inside you'll find a small variety of treats of manju, filled mochi, chi chi dango, and more. They also offer pre-boxed mochis with all individually wrapped chi chi dango or a mixed variety of filled mochi and chi chi dango. Their chi chi dango is soft and has the perfect chew and the individually wrapped ones make it easy to share with friends and family. The chi chi dango with kinako is also tasty! I also love the filled mochis with my favorites being the lilikoi and tsumami (lima bean) mochi. I don't think you could go wrong with any of their offerings really. Get a bunch and try a variety! They open really early and I find it very convenient to pop-in the store right after flying into HNL as they're really close to the airport. Do get here early as they seem to sell out fairly quickly. I highly recommend this shop if you love mochi and Japanese treats. read more

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One of the last Mom & Pop shops to make fresh mochi and other confectioneries. Is a must visit if you're visiting the island or just need a snack! Located in Kalihi within the complex on the corner of Dillingham and Kokea (across Honolulu Community College), and tucked in the back side of the complex. Personally, I drive in from Kokea and drive straight back till you see the antenna on the left and Nisshido on the right. Parking is very limited and place can get crowded, so you might have to hunt for parking within the complex or the street parking on Kokea. Don't forget to checkout their hours before making your way down. They close by 2pm. Once inside, you'll see the display case that shows what they have left, and some standing room to either wait to order or wait to pick up your goodies. My go to is the box of Chichi Dongo. These individually wrapped mochis are soft, chewy and delish! Sometimes we also pickup a bag of senbei, since Ishiharaya closed, and even a bag of Okoshi to mix things up from just mochi. My other personal favs of mochi include, Brownie, Peanut Butter and Lilikoi. Next time you're in the mood for treats during the daylight hours, check out Nisshido's in Kalihi. Till my next stop, Grind On, Pau! read more

, I'll take you to the candy shop! This cute little candy shop is tucked away next to some auto body shops and other businesses where you would not expect to find a candy store. This was actually our first stop after we landed in Hawaii! They have a big selection of different Mochi, Manju and ChiChi Dango. There was a line formed to get some of sweet deliciousness but it moved fast! Inside, you'll find all sorts of colorful and flavorful goodness for your picking. We really enjoyed the ChiChi Dango and that seemed closed to being sold out by the time we got there. We highly recommend making a stop here if you're a fan of Mochi. Service though they weren't so nice and it felt like they were just ready to close. read more

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This is a go to place for good mochi. The price is reasonable and there is a broad selection to choose from. The sales person is friendly and accommodating. They operate out of a warehouse however the shop is clean Recommend it to anyone looking for quality mochi. The chi chi dango is a winner read more

A hidden gem located in an industrial area! Their mochi is truly a must try when you are in the area. It is so soft and tastes just like in Japan. They have an assortment of flavors and the traditional Azuki. We really enjoyed eating Melona and Azuki the most! You can even order mochi by the pound. Service is quick and efficient at this establishment. They take both credit card and cash. read more

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Mochi was yummy so many different flavors. Chi chi dongo was good too! Mochi is $1.25 each read more

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An incredibly small hole in the wall basically tucked into a corner parking lot. Don't come for the ambience! The staff is great though and you better be ready with your order because they are quick quick quick. We tried basically one of every mochi and it was all amazing. So soft and fluffy! The flavors were nice and quite unique. read more

Found this cute little spot tucked away in an unassuming parking lot & was excited for authentic mochi, especially after recently visiting Japan. While the mochi was good, it was on the sweeter side and the flavors weren't as distinct as I'd like them to be. The service was great though--they recommended that we try the peanut butter mochi which I thought was odd, but surprisingly it ended up being my favorite one! read more

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They are my childhood manju-ya! For every childhood occasion we go there to get their chichi dango and manju. My parents always loved them and we still bring them their favorites! read more

If people ask me for recommendations for Hawaii, Nisshodo Candy Store is at the top of my list. I cannot recommend this place enough. I bought a bunch for people to try and give as gifts and they all enjoyed it! Many even went and bought their own afterwards. The mochi is so very soft and the flavor is amazing without being too sweet! Mindblowingly good. read more

When I came here, I honestly questioned if there was a mochi store here at all. It's located in a kind of industrial looking area, and the storefront is almost hidden. The only indication I had that I was in the right place was that I saw someone making mochi in the open garage. I tried a few different types of mochi. My favorite would have to be the lilikoi, habutai, and lychee. I thought they were the most fragrant from the ones I tried. The melon tasted very much like melon, but it wasn't for me. Green tea didn't really have a green tea taste to it. The peanut butter isn't a hit you in the face type of peanut butter. The peanut flavor is subtle, but prominent enough. The mochi is super fresh and the consistency is good. With small family owned mochi shops becoming increasingly rare (Benkyodo in San Francisco closing roughly a year ago), having this on the Island, really was special. read more

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Love this spot for Chi Chi Dango! They offer original flavors as well as fruit flavors. The original flavors cost $10 a pound and the fruit flavors cost $12 a pound. Each Chi Chi Dango comes individually wrapped and they are so delicious. The employee who took my order was so sweet and kind. I called the day prior for a pick up order and the process was quick. When I picked it up the next day, there were two other costumers in line. The line went quick and they had my order ready to go. They are located off of Dillingham right across HCC in the back warehouses. There is a door to their little shop with a counter filled with their stuffed mochi and other mochi goodies. The mochi is great for any occasion and is really good. If you like mochi, definitely worth a stop, but be sure to call in advance if especially if you have a big order and remember that they are only open from 7am-2pm Mon-Sat. read more

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We love Nisshodo. I think it's the best mochi on island. Tiny, cute mom & pop shop. I noticed the mochi has gotten softer more recently, which is actually *not* how I prefer it. But otherwise everything there is consistent. The lilikoi flavored are my favorite! And be sure to ask about the flavored chi chi dango. They sell it by the pound. I will take out of town friends here or pick some up for them when they visit. There's usually a short line outside since they can only fit 3 parties or so inside at a time, but the line moves pretty quickly and the aunties inside move pretty fast. read more

Nisshodo Candy Store - tsumami (white lima bean filling), lilikoi (purple), peanut butter (yellow), and habutai (white). - Candy Stores Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Nisshodo has always been my ALL TIME favorite mochi! They make mochi with the most perfect softness, bouncy/chewiness, sweetness, and it's not crazy expensive! The manju with red bean is the perfect not too sweet, melona mochi taste just like melona so yummy, peanut butter is also so yummy and has bits of peanut in the filling and my favorite are the Chi chi dango (and kinako powder dusted chi chi dango)! I would eat their chi chi dangos everyday if I could read more

Nisshodo Candy Store - Manju with red bean, chi chi dangos, chi chi dango with kinako powder, and assorted filling mochi - Candy Stores Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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