I originally discovered this place through DoorDash and loved it so much that I decided to visit the café in person. My family is Japanese and from Hawaii, so I've grown up eating musubi and onigiri, and honestly, this is the best I've had on the mainland. I've tried the Spam and egg, salmon, and plain onigiri, and every one of them was delicious. I also couldn't resist trying some of the obanyaki. The strawberry cheesecake, red bean, and Oreo flavors were all fantastic. Everything tasted fresh and authentic, and it's clear a lot of care goes into the food. I'm so happy I found this adorable little café and will definitely be back! read more

Hoshi means "Star" in Japanese and since it is located in the lone star state, they felt the name was fitting. They take great pride in their homemade obanyaki's. We got ours filled with red bean paste and it was fantastic. You could tell the baked shell was homemade and delicious. My son loved his tuna onigiri. It was really large and tasty. He said it was freshly made. I adored my butterfly drink that was beautiful and full of yummy flavor. It was excellent. I also really enjoyed my tamago sandwich. The egg salad had some sugar and condensed milk added to the filling. This made it taste great. The service was excellent. We had our sandwiches in a few minutes. The decor is so bright and colorful. Japanese characters adorn the walls and windows. We had fun playing the claw machine. A great place to eat and enjoy the scenery. read more

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The 50 minute-drive was worth it to try this place. Warm and friendly service. The burger was satisfying and did not feel heavy. We sat outside and enjoyed the scenery. read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Loaded brisket nachos and double smashed wagyu burger - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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I came in wanting to try something new to support local business but I'm sad it wasn't good. The yuzu strawberry butterfly tea was very super duper sweet and I ordered half sweet. I don't understand why it was pure sugar. I asked for half sweet and she told me they don't add any sugar in it, they use 3 pumps of strawberry syrup. I asked for two pumps of strawberry syrup instead of three. Can't imagine what 3 taste like if two was very overly sweet. I didn't taste any tea. Also there was no ice in it. The ice had already melted by the time she gave me the drink. I did not order less ice. The employee was nice and helpful. She did her best! read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

I came all the way from Japan to visit the long-awaited Hoshi Japanese Cafe! I had coffee, obanyaki (stuffed pancake), and onigiri (rice balls)--and everything was absolutely delicious! It tastes authentically Japanese. The obanyaki wasn't like the fake knockoffs you often find overseas; the red bean paste tasted just like it does in Japan. As for the onigiri, honestly, even in Japan, it's rare to find ones this delicious! They put about five times more filling inside than you'd get in Japan! Classic USA --and you can instantly tell from the flavor that they use high-quality rice and nori seaweed Highly recommended Also, the customer service from the staff was top-notch! read more

Each time I try something new here, it reaffirms my rating. Hoshi adds new things to the menu frequently, and every one I have tried has been very good. The ones I tried most recently are different kinds of tiramisu desserts. You have to get them early as they go fast (but service is great and they made one for us when they were nearing the end of the day), but they are also available at the local Daiso grocery store in a special Hoshi counter. I love the ones I have tried so far- Tiramisu and brown sugar boba flavors (the latter being my favorite). I liked that they were less soft and not watery like such desserts can be at times. I have to plug the Japanese Berkshire Pork Dog and Tamago Sando every time- that sweet bread... read more

Delicious food! Very good. Awesome menu. Love the cakes and drinks. Definitely coming back again! Look at the items not on their menu! Small signs of other flavors and items! read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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I always like Japanese desserts. They prepare their sweet delights exquisitely, like taiyaki and doriyaki. But this time, I was at Hoshi, getting their obanyakis with taro and matcha fillings. I liked the matcha filling better, which was sweet and creamy. But what I liked most was the cake. It was soft, fluffy, and toasty, right off the grill. They have many other snacks, like Texas-sized onigiri with various meat options, and cold and hot drinks. The place looks pretty cute. Its warm and cozy with Japanese style murals. I'll be back to try some other things. read more

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Fun Japanese cafe in Plano that has cute drinks and tasty snacks! I actually really enjoyed their onigiri - which are hard to find good ones in North Texas! They also host car events too for anyone interested in JDM culture read more

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Onigiris were great. My favorite was the suyaki beef! Super tender and flavorful. Both drinks had good quality matcha and blended well. Service was great as well. They took the time to explain and answer all the questions we had. I wish this spot was closer to me! read more

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Was craving onigiri and found this hidden gem that did not leave us disappointed!! They are not lying when they say that these are Texas size onigiri, depending on how hungry you are, you can definitely share one of these. They have a great variety of options and flavors, and the chicken is good if you're not a huge seafood fan! The service was quick and the cashier helped us decide what flavors we wanted and things came out quickly and hot! The overall vibe is pretty cute and clean, felt like a nice hangout spot. Will be back soon! read more

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Tucked in the back corner of a building, it's easy to miss this cute Japanese cafe with its menu of savory onigiri, sweet obanyaki desserts, and variety of fruit and matcha drinks. I tried the matcha latte ($8) while my friend got the melon cream soda ($8). I liked my latte which wasn't too sweet and actually had a pretty rich, smooth, and slightly bitter matcha flavor. I would definitely recommend this spot for its matcha! However my friend said her drink was too sweet and couldn't finish it. Maybe it was a one-off. The staff member taking our order was friendly, and the space is quite large, and some people were there getting work done. read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Matcha latte ($8) and Melon Ice Cream Soda ($8) - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

I was hiking nearby and wanted a quick pick me up bubble tea. What I didn't expect was a Japanese cafe with authentic treats! After my trip to Japan I always search authentic little places like ths. It's a cute little spot doing Japanese street-food style treats with a twist. Their onigiri are big and flavorful ! The spicey tuna was my favorite and the beef was my Bf's favorite. I took some home and my family was delighted by them. The drinks menu has fun picks like matcha, & Ube. The vibe feels authentic (owner's wife is Japanese), the service is friendly, and it's great for dessert or a light snack. If you're craving something different from the usual, this place delivers. read more

Very cute Japanese cafe which serves authentic Japanese street food like obanyaki, pandayaki (panda shaped obanyaki), Texas size onigiri and delicious Japanese drinks. The lady behind the counter was always pleasant and greets you cheerfully as soon as you walk in even if she's busy making some fresh obanyaki. Plenty of seating and walls are decorated/ painted with fun colors. They also sell trinkets and bags of ground coffee. It's a definite place to check out and try Japanese street snacks. read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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I discovered this place thru Yelp. Very Japanese vibe. I got to talk to the co owner of the store who is very friendly and he remembers all of the customers names including myself. Onigiri tastes so authentic and on point. I forgot to upload photos as I was working. Quiet place to do some online stuff and study! read more

Yummyy!! I tried the beef onigiri, spam and egg, and ume plum onigiri and all three were sooo good. My favorite is probably the beef one - both the beef and the rice is seasoned really well! The rice to filling ratio is also perfect on their onigiri so you dont have to dig through bites of just rice to get to the filling Will definitely be back to try more stuff! Space is clean and service was friendly. I think the onigiris are made to order so it took around 10-15 mins when i went there but i dont mind the short wait bc it was warm and fresh! c: read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Onigiri - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

Cute japanese cafe! Their onigiris are packed with flavor and i really liked the chili salmon flavor! Their obayanki are a sweet treat and they have so many options for drinks too! read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

Cute little Japanese cafe in the same compound where the post office is. Obanyaki is one of my most favorite Japanese snack. It is sweet but on a lighter side of sweet. I really enjoy it when it is freshly made and still warm. I bought the traditional red bean and taro obanyaki and got 6pcs of Shaka Shaka Pandayaki filled with Nutella. I had to wait about 10 minutes for this one cause she didn't have one available yet. My order was wrapped nicely, very fluffy and still really warm. It's a perfect sweet but not so sweet snack. read more

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Had an amazing experience at Hoshi. The matcha is on point. I went a bit late and they ran out of rice bowls. I had a strawberry matcha latte and one of the best. read more

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Came in after seeing people enjoy Hoshi Cafe on TikTok, and I'm happy to report that the hype is well deserved! It's decorated so cutely inside, with a claw machine and an adorable mural, I appreciated that even the bathroom had an ambient sound machine playing nature sounds for extra privacy. Everyone was welcoming, kind, and efficient, making sure we understood the menu and were satisfied with our meals. Both my partner and I got the Combo B meal, with two onigiri, one obanyaki, and one drink. I got the miso salmon and the sukiyaki beef onigiri, the custard obanyaki, and the strawberry butterfly yuzu tea. Everything was absolutely delicious; when they say the onigiri are Texas-sized, they absolutely are!! I tried my partner's spicy tuna onigiri and it was ACTUALLY spicy, not just sriracha spicy, so be aware lol. Even after polishing off both onigiri and chatting throughout, the obanyaki were still piping hot. The custard inside was so thick and smooth, with a delicious vanilla flavor. Lastly, the tea was super refreshing and tasty, with pieces of candied yuzu at the bottom; it was hard not to order a second one to go. Overall it was such a cute and satisfying experience eating at Hoshi Cafe, we'll definitely be back. read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe in Plano,TX reminded me so much of cafes I ran across during my trip to Tokyo last year. In fact, the proprietors are originally from Japan. The products, interior decor, and vibe all scream Japan to me. During my most recent trip to visit good friends in Plano, we stopped in here at least twice and both times, I ordered their Cold Brew with Cold Foam. Not too sweet, bold coffee taste and well balanced. The sweet ladies who helped us were gracious, helpful in helping us decide what to order, and even brought out our drinks to us while we were seated. Service done the right way here. read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

glad we have this cafe as an alternative. The location is super bad, tucked inside a shopping complex all the wayyyy in the back. Without google maps, or apple maps, impossible to know it's location. We tried the blue drink/ocean which was a blue soda topped with ice cream, $8 pricey but not that big. It was good drink though. The obanyaki...some are better than other ones. Like the strawberry cheesecake filling, it's just so-so. Go get the custard ones, always gooey and great. read more

The onigiri is packed (Okii) The yuzu matcha was amazing The gyudon was mid for Japan, but great for the USA. We loved the anko and custard desserts. Definitely a place to go if you're looking for a taste of authentic Japanese food. The hoji cha is excellent!! I will definitely go there again! read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Beef Bowl Gyudon with Texas Size Onigiri Miso Salmon - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Absolutely love this little cafe. Besides having obanyaki (which is my favorite) they have yummae drinks, texas size onigiri, AND Okonomiyaki (which is what I got). The trouble is when you need to select which filling you want to try in your obanyaki. I finally decided on the strawberry filling ichigo an, and the hubs got matcha filling. Yum, comes out hot with a crispy texture on the outside, soft on the inside. When I saw hojicha latte on the menu, I almost fainted. This is my most favorite Japanese hot drink. I got it iced with oatmilk and it was the most delicious hojicha drink I've had to date. There is maybe one other cafe that has this that I can think of. The service here is wonderful. We will be back for the little teddy bear obanyaki. My kids would love that. read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Hojicha with oatmilk! - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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I tried this Japanese Cafe which opened almost about three months ago. I ordered Taro Milk Tea with Boba and Shaka Shaka mini plain waffles. The milk tea tastes just an ordinary one, nothing special. The Shaka Shaka waffles are not moist. They're both pricey. I was expecting a real authentic Japanese desserts. But they didn't meet my expectations. Friendly people and well lighted place. They closed early and have no public wifi. Young adults won't be able to hang out here. Hoping for a successful business for them . read more

This place is about an hour from me, but I'll always make the drive, the onigiri is just that good. I also tried the karaage for the first time and honestly loved it. it had way more flavor than others I've had. I was a little disappointed they got rid of the curry bun, that was my favorite in DFW. read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

A little cute cafe with a couple of seats. There is a QR code to the menu and to order online. Service was quick and friendly. I was looking for the popular Japanese coffee jelly with milk (I asked for oat milk). It was delicious! Not too sweet. read more

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Very authentic feel of a true modern Japanese restaurant. A hidden gem. Food is great. Service is polite & attentive. A great option in the area to satisfy your Japanese food craving. Spicy Tuna onigiri is very good! Honey tea very good! read more

During my trip to visit my good friends in Plano last month, I was brought here for an afternoon cool treat. The first thing I immediately noticed was the feeling inside Hoshi Japanese Cafe feels very authentic to cafes I've been to in Tokyo myself. When I placed my order with the nice women, it confirmed to me they were clearly native Japanese. For both of my visits here, I ordered their Coffee Jelly with Milk and it was refreshing and and not too sweet, as I would expect from their recipe from Japan. The ladies who took my order also brought out our drinks to us at our table, while we were waiting, even though all of our drinks were to go. The level of quality and service from this cafe was amazing and when I come back to visit Plano, I will be sure to stop through for another cool treat. read more

Place was very cute. There was quite a few people inside my 12-year-old daughter picked this place. She liked everything but I got the chicken and it was tough and didn't not look real. It did take a long time for our food I thought that was kind of weird But it's a small store only two people working. I wished them the best. read more

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We got two onigiri (tuna and miso salmon), a red bean obanyaki, and an iced hojicha. The onigiri is filling and fresh, the obanyaki was good as well although slightly tough on the batter the red bean was the perfect texture and sweetness level, and the hojicha was brewed fresh and tasted great. My only complaint is the price. This order was nearly $20. That kind of pricing keeps people from wanting to visit frequently. I feel like $12-$13 for all of these items would've been fair and still a big profit for them. The decor is fun and cute and the music matches it well (mostly early 2000s jpop/jrock). read more

What a cute new addition to Plano! Me and my partner went here for a sweet snack after our dinner and ended up ordering their custard obanyaki along with a tuna onigiri. The obanyaki is made fresh and came out warm. It was perfectly light and not too sweet - exactly what we needed after a big meal! The onigiri is definitely Texas sized as it was the largest onigiri I have ever ordered! The onigiri was surprisingly so flavorful and we can't wait to go back to try other flavors! I wanted to try their hojicha obanyaki, but it seems they were out of stock or are removing it from the menu. Please bring it back! read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

Found this place through yelp when I googled strawberry matcha. I came in and decided to get the Ube Matcha and omg! Amazing!! On top of that I had never tried onigiri and I was a bit hungry so what better snack. I grabbed the Spicy tuna Onigiri and it was delicious!!! Definitely coming back with my boyfriend and cousin!! Great customer service as well. She brought me my snack and beverage instead of me walking to the counter read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Ube Matcha - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

A very cute, new lil Japanese cafe. I was going to get the chocolate obanyaki and was recommended the croissant version (new, not yet on menu). It was delicious! The strawberry lemonade was also really good. I definitely plan on coming back to try more of their pastries and drinks. read more

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Seriously the CUTEST place. The coffee was delicious, and the food that I ordered was exactly what I needed. The girl that took my order was so sweet and accommodating too. It was my first time visiting, so it took me a minute to decide what I wanted. She was more than happy to answer my questions. The cafe is also so adorable inside. Definitely stop in if you're in Plano! read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Texas Size Onigiri Sukiyaki Beef, Hoshi Original Takoyaki, Hoshi Gourmet "Japan Inspired" Coffee - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Me and my wife love coming to this place. Not only are the nigiri delicious but the service is friendly as well. Great place for lunch snack and savory treats. I also love the Japanese culture the place promotes. Tasty, welcoming, great energy & overall a Dallas gem! read more

Great place to eat! Went with friends and the food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious! Looked super pretty, and I've been craving more ever since! read more

I visited this Store for the first time, my daughter's third visit. When she went the second time, the rice balls were sold out, so this time we decided to go during lunch hours. I ordered the ume okaka (plum and bonito flakes), Japanese sausage rice ball, hojicha latte, and the yuzu butterfly drink that I had been wanting to try. The rice balls tasted just like the nostalgic flavors of Japan and were absolutely amazing. My daughter also said the Japanese sausage rice ball was incredibly delicious. The hojicha latte wasn't overly sweet and tasted just right. My daughter's yuzu butterfly drink was perfectly sweet and refreshingly cold even without ice, and she said it was very tasty. The staff were very kind and brought our orders directly to our table as soon as they were ready. This Japanese-style service was wonderful and made me feel nostalgic for my home country. The shop itself had a cute and fun atmosphere, which made the experience even better. I'll definitely visit again to buy more rice balls and drinks! read more

Hoshi Japanese Cafe - Inside the store - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

I got the combo A with teriyaki onigiri, Oreo obanyaki, and ube matcha latte. I always wanted to try this place and everything was very delicious and exceeded my expectations. The lady at the register was so nice! She was so ready to help me and stayed friendly even though I kept asking questions. The interior was nice and clean, and overall I had an awesome experience. read more

Yummy! I love the obanyaki and will be coming back. Service was fantastic as well. I like how they give it to you in a wrapper instead of a box so the steam from the cake doesn't get trapped :). I hope they have seasonal flavors like Zunda (green soybean), chestnut, sweet potato or even a straight chocolate (no cream) in the future! :) just my opinion - I love all the flavors they already have. It was nice to see even ichigo daifuku out here which is extremely rare. read more