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This review would've been a 4-star one if there wasn't so much ice in my drink! I ordered their seasonal yuzu lemonade with matcha cloud foam, and really enjoyed the overall taste. However, because there was so much ice in my drink, I genuinely felt like my drink (which cost like $9) was gone within 10 sips. My husband also enjoyed his hojicha with warabimochi. Service was fairly quick as there was no line. It's located in the Santa Anita mall food court, so plenty of seats to choose from (or you can walk around and window shop while you drink).
Very special traditional Mochi that you cannot get hardly any place else you must try you must get it if you're in the area this is very special one of those things that is worth getting and worth waiting for they make a limited quantity for the day and once they're sold out they're sold out don't ask how much it costs and I recommend getting the combination with the three different flavors and just sharing it one little boy at a time doesn't look like it's very much but the little bites are so satisfying and so flavorful
Popped in for a little hit of caffeine. I ordered a large strawberry matcha latte. It's absolutely beautiful and tastes even better than it looks. Make sure to mix it really well before consuming to ensure you get delicious bits of jelly strawberry.
The Mixed 12 piece is a taste of the famous mochi: Matcha, Kinako, and Black Sesame. Thank you for the cashier for being so helpful! 12 pcs Mix (3 Flavors) $20.50. What a morning treat!
4 stars for the matcha and for the service. Still need to try the mochi and will come back to try it next time we're at the mall. Strawberry Matcha was sweet, creamy and delicious. Definitely going to get it again.
So we were at the mall and my friend says this is the mochi place she and I wanted to try. I didn't realize it was in the mall. Too bad you can't mix and match the other mochi flavors in one order. Anyways we ended up ordering the sesame mochi that was freshly made. It was so so sticky and came with this sweet sauce which I was okay with. I just enjoyed the black sesame all by itself. The helper cashier seemed moody and didn't want to answer some basic questions but we were there for the sesame mochi and I just wanted to dig into it. Since it's in the mall eating area there were plenty of seats to seat us down. I think eating it would've been better served with chopsticks over a for for some reason. I'd be back on another trip to try other flavors but they are a bit pricey.
I always pass by as it's literally right in the center when you first walk into the food court. Ordered a matcha latte without the jelly 50% sweetness then saw mini mix and decided to order for a sample taste. The mochi texture is really soft and extremely chewy not like other mochi spots. I'm glad I only got to sample one of each flavor. Don't think I would've want more. It was dusted with so much powder with brown sugar syrup on the side. I also didn't really like that I had to just down both on the spot. They don't have a lid for it or anything. But I can see why people like their mochi. The texture is pretty unique.
6/7/2026 First time at Warabimochi Kamakura. WARABIMOCHI 12 PC MIX (2 FLAVORS) 6 PC KINAKO, 6 PC MATCHA The warabimochi is very soft and jiggly. Softer than boba, soft like jello, yet has that chewy, gooey texture. Not my favorite texture, but glad I tried it. I just saw that they had black sesame flavor too, but I was in such a rush, I must have missed it on the menu. Comes with a little bottle of brown sugar syrup, which is rich in brown sugar flavor and quite sweet too. When poured over the warabimochi, it does only taste like the brown sugar syrup. I would recommend that you eat the warabimochi with ice cream. I didn't order any at the store, but ate the ice cream I had at home. Choice of ice cream was Straus Family Creamery's Vanilla Bean. It didn't overpower the warabimochi flavors of the matcha or kinako, it simply added more creaminess and additional texture to the dessert. Also, you can get a firmer texture when you put the warabimochi in the fridge overnight, which I thought was much better and enjoyable to eat. HOJICHA CLOUD Very good hojicha flavor. But mostly it is cream. Hence, the name Cloud. I got it 100% sweetness and I asked for warabimochi pieces added to the drink. They give you a boba straw to drink. Warabimochi was very soft, light chewiness, cut into smaller pieces. The drink was very slightly on the sweeter side, but it's that or 50% sweetness level. There was a lot of ice in it, which means there's less hojicha drink too. Got it in medium size. Small size and medium size cost difference is 0.75 cents. Best to get a medium size. There's also a large size, which is much bigger in comparison to the medium. STRAWBERRY MATCHA CLOUD This had a good matcha and strawberry flavor all around. They also added warabimochi in this drink too. The matcha is a cream top and the rest is strawberries with milk. It tasted good and not overly sweet. This was 100% sweetness. Personally wished there wasn't any warabimochi in it, but it automatically comes with the drink. Did not realize there would be any in it too until after I ordered it. I would reorder the drinks. Maybe order one without warabimochi though. I would try their other drink offerings too. I haven't tried their black sesame warabimochi, so might return to try that one. CUSTOMER SERVICE Good, friendly customer service. Only two people working. Warabimochi came out first, then the drinks. Everything came out in order and quickly. LOCATION Located at Santa Anita Mall. First floor. At the food court. Across from Zumiez and Shoe Palace, Daniel's, Game Stop. Just follow the Food Court sign and you'll find it quicker. It is a stand alone store right in the center of the food court.
Finally tried this place after passing by so many times. My friend and I shared the 2 pc kinako with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Total came out to be $6.35 including tax. It was a lot smaller than we expected, but we didn't take a good look at the pictures. I would NOT recommend sharing unless you really don't eat much. The mochi was good, but my friend was obsessed with the ice cream! I took a star off because the plastic spoon and flimsy container made it very difficult to eat. Taste wise it was good though. Service was quick, nothing to note about that. Ambiance...it's a small kiosk in a mall so very casual spot. I would definitely stop by if I visit the mall again but it's not somewhere I would go too out of my way to go to. Definitely a good place for dessert since it closed at I believe 9 pm!
I saw this little booth in the food court with attractive videos showing fancy mochi being made so I decided to check it out. I got a combo box of 2 types warabimochis. I have had many types of mochis, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. They are usually made with highly kneaded glutinous rice dough. Not sure what these were made of but they tasted nothing like the mochi I'm familiar with. The "dough" tasted like very loose cornstarch jelly that's completely void of any flavor and texture. It so loose that it's almost liquid. Me no likie. There was sign indicating there was a limit of 100 boxes of this stuff per day. It was after 4 PM and I don't think it was in any danger of selling out. LOL
Conveniently located in the food court area of the Arcadia mall, this kiosk serves really good matcha and warabimochi for dessert. The staff member was very friendly, kindly answered all of our questions, and the service was fast and efficient! I ordered a small iced Strawberry Matcha Cloud Latte priced at around $7, which is a bit pricey for the size proportion - but worth every penny! This specific drink felt more like a sweet treat than it did matcha because of the strawberry syrup and cloud foam to top it off. I could taste the delicacy and authenticity of the matcha and would very much like to try their original iced matcha latte in the future. My family and I have also tried their Warabimochi and were pleasantly surprised at the taste. It had a very soft and chewy texture, but the perfect complementary sauce was the best part! It went so well with the warabimochi, adding a savory taste to the sweetened dessert. This place is a definite must-try that you can take with you while walking around the mall! Would want to come back and try their other drinks!
Came here to check out the mochi and after just coming back from Japan I wish there were more of these around. The mochi was so soft and sweet and chewy. I could have eaten four of these packs. The flavors of the kinako, matcha and sesame were also all so fresh and savory. Service was so quick and staff were so helpful. If you're looking for this place, it's in a kiosk in the main food court of the Santa Anita mall. Please open more of these in Southern California
I've heard so much hype about this place and i'm finally in the mall so of course I had to try it. I would say it was good but not great. There was way too much of the powder, I don't know what the technical term was, but it was too much and the mochi itself was yummy but I prefer it to be more chewy and not super soft. I'm pretty sure it's what real mochi is but that's just my preference.
I guess the hype is over now. I went on a Saturday afternoon and there was no line. We ordered the matcha warabimochi (5 pieces) along with their coffee milk tea & strawberry matcha latte. The matcha warabiomochi was very interesting. If you love matcha they definitely cake it with matcha powder. The texture was as expected super chewy. They give you a small tiny bottle of syrup to drizzle over the mochi with as well. After one piece I was okay with it. It's not on the sweet side which was perfect. The coffee milk tea was definitely on the strong side and had a kick to it. My partner also liked his strawberry matcha latte. We both agreed that for the price that we paid and the size of the drink it was definitely on the pricey side. Overwall my experience was kinda meh. read more
Several months after its grand opening, I made my way to Warabimochi Kamakura for mochi. It is located in the food court at the The Shops at Santa Anita and, thankfully, the unreasonably long lines are gone. I was able to walk up to the counter around dinner time and order two boxes of mochi with no wait whatsoever. The mochi is 5 pieces to a box and I ordered both flavors, original with kinako powder and matcha. Five pieces sounds like very little, but the soft, gelatinous mochis are really quite large. Each mochi is more like two bites. The warabi mochi is made of bracken starch and it is very delicate and light compared to regular rice mochi. The texture is almost silky. Both flavors come with squeeze bottles of brown sugar syrup and my family loved this style of mochi. It is less heavy and filling and if you like puddings and mochis, the texture will wow you. We preferred the original kinako coating to the matcha, because we are not big matcha fans. The shop also makes a variety of mochi drinks and I think they would be so drinkable in a refreshing beverage. read more
I think this is how it is supposed to be but it's just not for me. I like mochi where it's chewier and bouncier but this is definitely gooey and melty. The 12 piece mixed box was $20. Definitely steep and needs to be shared. They use good quality matcha for sure but I still liked the soybean a bit more. My Taiwanese preferences would've wanted peanut and black sesame instead. My boyfriend got the matcha strawberry milk latte drink which he mixed and drank too fast before I took a pic. It was really good but also steep - $6.50 for the tiny cup. Overpriced and not worth it for me but glad I tried it. read more
I've been seeing this spot pop up all over socials, so I decided to check it out. Came around 7 PM, and luckily there was no line. Went with the original warabimochi since it seemed like the classic choice. The mochi was handed to me immediately, so I'm guessing it's pre-made and pre-boxed. Texture-wise, the mochi was soft but not as chewy as I expected. The sesame powder was light flavorful, and they included a brown sugar syrup you can drizzle on for extra sweetness. It was decent, but I found it a bit pricey--almost $10 for 5 pieces. While I wouldn't mind having it again, it's not something I'd get often. For that price, there are other treats I'd rather spend on, to be honest. read more
Last week I walked by Warabimochi and I couldn't take my eyes of it. So a little digging and I couldn't wait to try it. I came by this Sunday afternoon and there was virtually no line! Food: I ordered the Mixed Warabimochi which came with 12 pieces and 2 flavors (Kinako and Matcha) along with Kuromitsu Syrup to top it off, I ordered their seasonal Strawberry Chocolate Mochi Drink. There is a few places where I would gush about a drink, but this certainly hit that sweet tooth right on the head. The chocolate and strawberries is always a solid combo and this didn't disappoint. Adding the mochi added that bit of extra texture. I wouldn't say it blew my mind out of the water, but the star of the show was absolutely the warabi mochi. As advertised, its incredibly soft and gooey. Dusted in that matcha and kinako, you can taste the flavors with every single piece. The syrup enhances the experience quite a bit, however, a negative point is the bottle that they give it to you in. I would suggest a bottle that has a nozzle so that you drizzle a little more finely onto the mochi, as mine decided to dump all over it. Located in the food court, I highly recommending picking it up for desert and walking over and grabbing a seat outside in the courtyard area if able. It is best enjoyed the day you buy it. read more
Finally got to try Japanese warabi mochi here at the Santa Anita Mall and waooo SO IMPRESSED ! I came when the hype died down a bit & did not wait in like on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered the matcha + kinako warabi mochi set. I have a sweet tooth and absolutely loved how yummy this was. The texture was so fun -- soft and squishy & coated with kinako/matcha. I love how stretchy it is -- the softer the better imo hehehe This is a nice addition to the Arcadia mall and I'm so glad to see this mall offering more Japanese options. Warabimochi Kamakura also offers drinks other than their infamous mochi. read more
1 year ago
10 months ago
Tried their Matcha latte, and it literally tasted like water. Do they think people are dumb? It is just insane to charge $8 for a medium-sized matcha latte that has zero matcha flavour. This place is one of those places where you thought they were nice. It turns out it is even worse than Happy Lemon. You would blacklist this place and hope they close within a year. They are so many good matcha places in LA. Don't support this business and make a fool of yourself. read more
First off, I'm shook I was able to order something this time. During my last two visits while shopping, I had no idea inventory was an issue nor did I realize you had to come early or else you won't get anything. Third time was a charm. I came on a Saturday afternoon around 11:30am and there was already a small line but it moved fairly quickly. The menu was updated to reflect only 5 pieces max for each flavor - original and matcha. You can double up on your order if you want more pieces but of course, that's a hefty price tag. I noticed from other's who uploaded photos in the past seems to show larger pieces and now they seem smaller, likely to manage inventory. After trying both flavors - original and mochi, they seem similar. Of course, the matcha one is more bitter but all and all they tasted the same. It came with extra liquid sugar that you can drizzle on top to make it sweeter. I like how the mochi is light and thin, not overly heavy compared to the korean versions. Now, does this taste like the ones I tried from Kyoto? Nopes, I prefer the actual mochis in Japan. The drinks though was really good. I would come back just for the Matcha mochi drink. It's a lot better than boba in my opinion. It's jelly-like consistency was easy to sip, and the unsweetened matcha flavor was perfect. It's soft and basically the same thing as getting the dried warabimochi but inserted in liquid form. It's a solid place to try once! read more
If you're in the mall, you HAVE to stop by this little desserts stand! It's located in the food court with plenty of seats around. The gals working at the stand were so nice. The warabimochi here is delicious with the perfect texture, soft and chewy. It's not too sweet, and they provide a separate pack of syrup on the side so you can add however much for your liking. I devoured the entire box and enjoyed it so much that I bought another box to bring home. My friend also tried their warabimochi with vanilla ice cream, and she was equally impressed. Come here and treat yourself--I'm definitely returning! read more
We visited Warabimochi Kamasutra as a group and tried their famous warabi mochi. The mochi was incredibly soft, tender, and had a delightful, nuanced flavor that felt both indulgent and nutritious. We also tried the milk and strawberry mochi drink, which was absolutely amazing--sweet, creamy, and refreshing! It's worth noting that we went during theirgrand opening, so everything was 50% off. However, the wait time was nearly 1.5 hours, which was quite long. While we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the food, I'm not sure we'd wait that long again. If you can visit during a quieter time, it's definitely worth trying! read more
I've been eager to try warabimochi and was pleased with the ratio of kinako powder to mochi. I was expecting the texture of the mochi to be not so soft - almost like that of a melted gummy bear without the stickiness. Nonetheless, it was a delicious treat and I enjoyed the mochi. read more
2 years ago
This is my first time trying this type of mochi and wow I'm impressed since this is so different than the typical mochi. Eat it fresh and don't wait! My friend and I got the 12 pieces and honestly you can share it between 3-4 people and it's more than enough per person. read more
2 years ago
Yum! I love sooooooft mochi. It was even soft the next day! There wasn't a line when we went. Small menu. Not a lot, so easy to order. Got the original mochi and yuzu lemonade. The cashier was so nice and she noticed my Japan Disney Tokyo sweatshirt and had a nice conversation. My mom used to make this mochi and had the powder too. Nice touch for the sweet sauce to be in a small, cute bottle! Located in the good court. read more
11 months ago
I'm genuinely baffled by the bad reviews here, especially the ones recommending places like Starbucks or Coffee Bean. This is an entirely different league! Their drinks are sugar-based; this place serves ceremonial grade matcha that is ethically sourced and imported directly from Japan. The flavor profile is amazing and the price is completely reasonable for the high quality you receive. If you think the natural syrups taste like "medicine," you need to check your tastebuds--this is what real flavor tastes like, not artificial junk! The ambience is cute and I loved the decor! Since it's located near the food court, there are plenty of areas to sit and enjoy your drink. The service was quick both times I visited. The woman in the black mask was so nice and patient with me when I asked questions about the offerings. Top-notch staff! I love it here so much I've already been twice and brought my entire family! I ordered the Strawberry Cloud Matcha Latte and it's divine. Plus, I appreciate that their syrups are made from natural ingredients, not the artificial flavorings you find at the big chain coffee shops. It's wonderful that Warabimochi Kamakura has brought this authentic experience to America. They have 52 locations worldwide, beginning in Japan, and their quality shows. Next, I'm trying the mochi! This is an authentic treat, and I highly recommend it. read more
2 years ago
Came here during the first week of grand opening where they had the 50% off special. On a weekday I had waited about 1hr 15 mins so if it was the weekend I'm sure the wait was a lot longer. Most items were already sold out, so when I got there it was only the 5 pc original flavor left and I also ordered the hojicha latte with mochi. The mochi was really good even I couldn't finish so saved it for the next day and it was still very soft and fresh. The hojicha latte was delicious as well expect I think I didn't stir or mix the mochi enough so it clogged up my straw so it was very difficult to drink it. Overall it's very delicious and I'd want to try the matcha mochi next time, but without the 50% discount it is a hefty price indeed read more
So happy there's a spot in LA for warabimochi! It tastes just like Japan, but it is quite pricy so I'm only giving 4 stars. I've been obsessed with warabimochi ever since I discovered it a couple years ago on a trip to Japan. Ever since then, I get it in Japan every chance every time I go. Needless to say, I was super excited when I heard there was a spot opening up at the Shops at Santa Anita that would be making and serving it. Warabimochi Kamakura is located in the food court of the mall, not along the walls but in the middle. Google maps did a pretty job of guiding me to the stall. I stopped by Sunday evening around 7 pm and luckily both the original (with kinako / soy bean powder) and the matcha were available. I got a box of each, which comes with 5 pieces. The original goes for $8 a box, while the matcha goes for $9. The staff recommends eating them within 2 days, so it's definitely not something you should keep around for too long. They offer a variety of drinks as well, but I skipped those as I was here purely for the warabimochi. We took them home and ate them the next day. Both flavors were so good and tasted exactly like what I had in Japan. Super soft and chewy!! I preferred the matcha one more, but I just like matcha more than kinako so it comes down to personal preference. Each box comes with a small bottle of sweetener syrup, but we didn't use these at all as we felt the warabimochi was sweet enough on its own. Will be back next time I get warabimochi cravings :) read more
This is a nice sweet treat in the Santa Anita mall. This is in the middle of the food court area in the mall. There's lots of seating available in this bright mall area. The service was pretty quick, we got our drinks and mochi within 5-10 minutes. It's pretty expensive in my opinion but it's high quality and freshly made. The drinks are pretty sweet. I got Yuzu Lemonade with mochi. The mochi actually made this really interesting to drink. I loved the matcha warabimochi, it's not as sweet and helps to cut the sweetness from the drinks. read more
Though the warabimochi was as good as what we'd find in Japan, the line definitely wasn't worth it. We waited over an hour and 45 mins during their grand opening. A very limited menu and restriction of just 5 pieces per person. Also ordered the matcha and hojicha mochi drinks which tasted very watered down. Sweetness came from the mochi and once you finished that, the drink was pretty much flavor less. May come back to try the matcha warabimochi which wasn't offered the first week but only if there isn't a line. read more
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I just came back from my recent trip to Japan and I was excited to see this type of mochi in America. Mostly I wanted to try and compare since I just came back and it was fresh in my memory. Obviously, it won't be as good as Japan but I would be happy to have something to satisfy my craving! Came during Saturday afternoon, right before closing, and the line was not too bad. It did get longer after we ordered. The only thing sold out was the matcha warabimochi so will need to come back to try. Got the 5 piece original warabimochi and the hojicha mochi drinks. The warabimochi itself was pretty good. You can taste how fresh it was and I love kinako so I like that there were a lot. The only thing I wished was it was in smaller pieces. The pieces were a bit too big for my liking as the ratio of mochi to kinako coverage was off. Too much mochi, not enough kinako so I cut them into smaller pieces and smothered them in the powder. I also did not like the syrup. There was no need in my opinion as it's perfect the way it is. The one thing I was surprised and liked the most was the mochi drink. It had good hojicha flavor and I loved the soft mochi in the drink. It was similar to drinking pudding in my boba but the warabimochi is way better than pudding. I'm happy there is something I can come to if I miss Japanese mochi ! read more
3 stars As well-known as warabimochi is in Japan, I hazard a guess that this little shop is the 1st of it's kind in this part of town. Sure, we have mochi, ice cream mochi, & even hakka mochi, but warabimochi isn't one I've seen in Arcadia, yet. So, during grand opening week, I stopped by and was horrified to find a 2-hr line waiting for us...so I ended up skipping it because they were out of the mochi already. Frankly, a lot was crossed out on the menu, so I waited until today to purchase. I bought the 5-pc. Original Warabimochi for $8. It came in a small, white box with a minimalistic design. Upon opening, you see 5 blobs dusted in sawdust-colored powder. I tried a piece before drizzling on the brown sugar syrup. And, I do think 5 pieces is more than enough for 2 people because of it's sweetness. The sweetness definitely grows with every bite, but the texture is something I'd have to get to used to. It's not a bad experience, but I can't recommend this to anyone who isn't already a fan of mochi. If you're a texture-person, this may or may not be for you as it is more slime-like. The bean powder dusted on top will definitely dry your mouth...just try not to inhale it cause it's uncomfortable. I think I'll stick to the drinks in the future. read more
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Overpriced and overhyped. Mochi was good, but honestly I probably wouldn't have paid more than $1 for the $5 mini portion they gave. The yuzu lemonade was alright, tastes very similar to the $2 glass bottles you can get at the supermarket. I wouldn't come again. read more
Where can you go while it's raining outside? Arcadia Mall. While my family and I were shopping at Arcadia Mall, the kids became hungry and decided to check out the food court. I noticed a large crowd waiting in line for Warabimochi Kamakura, so we decided to try it. We ordered the Warabimochi Vanilla Ice Cream, Warabimochi Chocolate Ice Cream, Match Mochi Drink, Strawberry Milk Drink, and Coffee Latte Drink. This is my first time tasting warabimochi; it has a slimy, chewy texture and a decent flavor. My only complaint is that the portion is really small and expensive. But aside from that, the flavor is excellent and not bad. read more
6 months ago
The absolute best Strawberry Matcha and Mochi. The real deal!!! Please do your tastebuds a favor and try this place out. read more
Found this cute little booth in the Santa Anita mall, close to the food court! I ordered the strawberry matcha latte and it was sooo good, the drink comes with whipped cream and the mochi topping! I was so impressed by the mochi toppings, it's a unique and flavorful additional that I've never tried before! The portion sizes are pretty small, I ordered the medium, but the flavor is soo good. The perfect amount of sweetness(: Definitely will come back again! read more
6 months ago
Long line, customers in line were all so friendly (more than the man at the cash-wrap) and some existing said how good everything was. I got the small (didn't realize how SMALL it was going to be for $7!) strawberry matcha with warabochi, 50% sweet with almond milk. And the combo 3 flavors...total was $30.39 I don't need to come back read more
Just got back from Japan and spotted a new Japanese dessert booth at Arcadia Mall, so I had to give it a try! Just a disclaimer that I am a big fan of desserts, but Warabimochi didn't quite do it for me. [Food: 1/5] I ordered the 5-piece Warabimochi and a matcha latte with mochi. The mochi's texture was nice, but it was way too sweet for my taste. There was also an overwhelming amount of sesame powder, which made it dry. Adding the syrup only made it sweeter, and I couldn't finish it. The matcha latte itself was unsweetened and tasted good, but the mochi at the bottom made it difficult to enjoy the drink fully. [Service: 5/5] There was surprisingly no line when I went. And the staff were super friendly. They took the time to explain the menu to me and recommended me what to get since it was my first time. [Ambiance: 3/5] It's a small booth located in the food court, right in front of Zumiez and Hollister. It might be helpful to offer different sweetness levels for the syrup or powder. This could make the dessert more customizable for people who prefer a lighter sweetness or less sesame powder. Overall, I can see this being a hit with people who have a sweet tooth, but it wasn't for me. read more
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The first location in the US has opened, and yes, lines are crazy long - think amusement park attraction lines. Arrived around 10:30am on Sunday before they opened and there was already quite a line, but it got even longer. Once they opened at 11am, it took us about 45 minutes to get to the front of the line and order. Currently, there is a grand opening promotion of 50% off until 11/6 but there is a limited menu, with one 5pc box limit per person for the warabi mochi. Staff was patient and courteous despite managing the hoard of people, and the wait to get your items once you order wasn't as bad. The entire wait time ended being around 1.5-2 hours. Our group of 3 ordered 3 5pc boxes, a small hojicha mochi drink, and a small matcha mochi drink. There are tables off to the side to eat at as part of the food court but most take it to-go. The packaging is simple but sleek, and the warabi mochi was really good (although I don't think I'd wait more than half an hour for it again). I found the mochi sweet enough by itself, but it does come with a cute brown sugar syrup bottle to add to your preference. The hojicha wasn't the best I've had, but the drinkable mochi was good and added some sweetness to the drink. Overall, the warabi mochi definitely shines and is worth a try, although I'd wait for the lines to die down a bit. They've been selling out before their closing hour so if you are willing to brave the line, be sure to arrive early! Would love to try their matcha warabi mochi once they have their full menu! read more
On a weekday afternoon there was no line. I felt like for the pricing the drinks looked small but it is a hailed brand from Japan right?! I ended up getting what they are known for their OG Mochi. It's a box of 5 pieces of mochi dusted in nut flour for 8 dollars. Whew! A hefty price. It comes with a small bottle of syrup which I thought was necessary otherwise the mochi could feel too dry. The mochi is very smooth, slightly chewy and the powder very very fine around it. There is finesse but for the price it fell short to me. I don't know what more I can expect though. The staff was friendly and said they put the same mochi in their drinks. Maybe i should try a matcha or Hojicha tea with the mochi next time. Seating is at the mall food court. Not the most ambiance but ok, it works. read more
I didn't even consider coming here for the 50% grand opening promo knowing how crazy the lines would be. I value my time more than waiting in line 2-3 hours for a few bucks off. So I came on a regular Saturday morning at 10:30am. Tag teaming with my husband the hour went by quickly as we took turn having brunch around the food court. Hey team work right? At 11:30am we finally were able to purchase 2 boxes for each person along with 2 Hojicha lattes. Our order was ready about 10 minutes later. The mochi is super soft, almost jelly like, and absolutely delicious. I enjoyed both the regular and the matcha mochi. Be careful as they do overly put the kinako powder, do not inhale the same time as you eat or else there's a chance of choking. (Real experience from a family member). The mochis in the latte were a nice touch and better than any boba drink I've had. We shared our extra boxes with family and friends and everyone gave thumbs up. Note the mochi were still fresh and soft one day later. TBH, glad I got to tried it, but I probably won't come back til the hype dies down and the line is more manageable -maybe around 10 minutes. read more
It's located at the food court of Santa Anita shops. The matcha is really fragrant, just the right bitterness. But it definitely is an interesting concept to put mochi in drinks... I'm not a huge fan but it's not bad. It's a personal preference thing but I like chewy toppings more than soft ones and just prefer pudding or tea jelly over mochi. The mochi is actually quite tasty, although I felt that throughout the whole experience the mochi never truly blended in with the matcha - it's its own thing in the drink - if that make any sense at all. Another thing is it's a bit pricey... $7.60. But it's nonetheless a nice change from regular boba teas etc. I'd like to try their hojicha next time but maybe get the mochi separately. read more
2 years ago
Really enjoyed what we got! It definitely lived up to the expectation and hype. First off, I want to say if you haven't been to Tokyo or Japan yet you may not quite grasp why people like this or might be willing to pay for this but it is due to the quality and texture of the mochi. I really enjoyed the Vanilla Ice Cream Mochi and strawberry milk drink and am really eager to try the matcha and hojicha drink with mochi next! read more
My sibling took me here after they heard about the place. I'm not the biggest fan to be honest esp with the yelp ratings that I saw. We ordered the matcha warabimochi and matcha mochi drink. The mochi is good. Soft, not sweet. You can add the syrup on top of you'd like. The only down side is it's pretty expensive since it's $10 with tax. The matcha drink is good. It's quite sweet of you drink the mochi part. The size of it is small though. Overall rating: 3.5/5 The place is located at the food court. I guess if I'm really craving for sweets, I might consider going back. read more
3 months ago
I wanted to try for myself the newest Japanese mochi in town, and swung by the Santa Anita Mall on a Saturday to check it out. Warabimochi is located in the food court on the first floor. We arrived around 2:30PM and waited for a mere 15 minutes to place our order. The store only has two options for mochi: 1) Warabimochi, 5 pieces for $8/box or 10 pieces for $14.50/box, or 2) Matcha Warabimochi, 5 pieces for $9/box or 10 pieces for $16.50/box. They did have some drink options, but I only came for the mochi! Due to what I assume is popularity, each customer is limited to buying 1 box. When we got in line, the 10pc box options (both flavors) were already sold out, and the 5pc options looked to be in stock. By the time I got to the front of the line, the 5pc mochi Warabimochi option was also sold out. Shortly after I ordered the 5pc Warabimochi, it was similarly sold out. Understanding how labor intensive mochi is, and how they only had limited quantities per day, I've come to the conclusion that the store must make their entire stock for the day in one go, and so I was a bit surprised I still needed to wait 10 minutes to receive my box. I enjoyed my mochi at home, which wasn't for another 3 hours and that time did not appear to affect the texture of the mochi at all! It came with a small plastic vial of what tasted like molasses, and it was a nice compliment to the super, super soft and chewy mochi, covered in soybean powder. If you're in the area, definitely give this a try; but be warned it does not taste like your typical rice based mochi! read more
2 years ago
Been to the Japan, Hong Kong and Singaporean outlets and happy to report this location tastes the same. The hojicha was my favorite flavor of the drinks that were available. Probably won't return until the crowds die down a bit. read more
When I saw the word Mochi, I had to stop and try it out. I grew up eating mochigashi. I frequent Japanese grocery stores just to buy daifuku (mochi filled with red bean paste). Before I ordered, I checked out the Yelp reviews. Based upon the numerous reviews regarding the Warabimochi being sold out, I had to try it out. I was fortunate that the line was not very long. I asked if I could have whatever it was on the a frame sign. She went out to take a look at what I was talking about, and it was the Warabimochi with kuromitsu syrup (Okinawan brown sugar syrup). She was very nice in explaining that the Kinako is roasted soybean flour. I should have taken a picture of my Warabimochi as soon as I received it, because when I got home they weren't as pretty. They tasted much better than they looked. I can't understand the negative reviews regarding the Warabimochi. It is the best mochi that I have ever had. It deliciusly melted in my mouth. I tried it without the brown sugar syrup, and It really didn't need the syrup. I took a small teaspoon full with a drop of brown sugar, and it gave a nice hint of brown sugar to the Warabimochi. Then I tried it with numerous drops of the brown sugar syrup, and it reminded me of the brown sugar boba ice cream bars but much better. I'm looking forward to ordering one of their drinks with Warabimochi. read more
2 years ago
Really glad to have a new Asian desert spot at the mall - I really love the flavor and the texture of the Warabi mochi, but I think that the price is on the higher end for what it is. I also wish that there was an option to get smaller portions to try both flavors, as when I went, there were only options to get a large box of each flavor. Overall, I think it's worth a try, but I don't know if I will be getting this dessert often. Food: 4.5/5 Price: 3.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: N/A - mall food court read more
1 year ago
I got the 5pc matcha and it was def interesting. It's chewy but at the same time melts(?) in your mouth? I also got the mochi matcha latte and mochi hojicha latte. The mochi stays at the bottom, so your first few sips are mostly all mochi. Gotta keep mixing it up. Overall, this place was good to try. read more
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