Mochi filled with fresh fruit in Mililani, Oahu, Hawaii...
My hunt for fresh peach mochi was fierce.
I went twice to the Kaka'ako Farmer's Market and they had sold out early - my second attempt, they were out by 8am! I even tried the Pearlridge Farmer's Market... they only had the strawberry mochi!
At least I got the Strawberry mochi from the Kaka'ako Farmer's Market on my first visit and the Fresh pineapple mochi on my second visit. Both times, the kind lady told me to go to the Sunday morning Farmer's Market at Mililani High School.
So, I did!
I arrived at 7:30am, but Daizu-Tei was nowhere to be found! I began to panic as I circled around and looked at each vendor again.
It was a relief when I saw the lady and her daughter setting up their booth at the far endbof the parking lot. Whew! I was first in line!
She set out the menus and to my delight, they had Pear mochi AND Peach mochi! Both were offered with and without sweet white beans. I ordered one of each and took them home to cut up, photograph, and enjoy! Ahhh! Delicious!!!
The search is over! Now I know where to get fresh fruit mochi - it's worth the drive to Mililani! This Farmer's Market is less crowded, has lots of free parking, and all options of mochi are available!
Tip: An added plus is that the weather is cooler in Mililani because it is at a higher elevation and is further from the beach! read more