I appreciate the fact that they are expanding their menu and adding more options. Some new noteworthy options are the mochis. I really like the mochi that has the beans on the outside as well as inside - it has a really good texture. They also recently updated their dorayaki option by adding another flavor. It is similar to the original but with chunks of chestnut inside of the filling. Just as delicious as the OG, but if you enjoy chestnut and some some bite to your dorayaki I'd recommend that option as well. My all-time favorites are definitely the dorayaki flavors and the ayashirabe. The fruit jellies are a no-brainer and probably some of their most well-known items - makes a great gift. Service is helpful and their storefront for takeout is always bright and inviting for customers to browse and see what they have to offer. I like the option to purchase one of an item because buying a whole box of something isn't something I like to commit to often - especially if I want to eat it myself. LOL read more

Minamoto Kitchoan - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The ultimate Japanese treat... Minamoto Kitchoan is a kiosk in Kahala Mall and what a selection of Japanese sweets they have most are available year round though the ones that are seasonal is not to be missed and as you step closer it brings you the vibe as if you're in Japan. Currently there are various events such as Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day and Winter seasonal flavors so browsing around can get overwhelming but as soon as I saw them I knew exactly they were it and it was part of the Lunar New Year items..."Kingyo" which is goldfish in Japanese. This little work of art is just stunning as a goldfish is suspended in white grape jelly as is recommended best the eat it chilled though do you dare as it just lovely...enough that the five I've secured was placed on a tray and another lady who was behind me was asking about them and instantly sold her on them as well lol! The service here is so nice as I browse they will be there to answer any questions you may have and they do have a point system as well so take total advantage of that as well. Thank you! read more

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Do not order the chocolate mochi, it is bad. The mochi is hard and the chocolate is not good. It is also $20 dollars for the box and a complete waste of money. The other mochis and Japanese pan cakes are good. But do not order the chocolate mochi. Overall, disappointed at the quality that does not fit the astounding high price! I won't buy anything from here again. Not worth it. read more

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When you're looking for legit Japanese goodies to treat yourself or give as gifts, this is place to come to. Whenever I come to Kahala Mall, I make a beeline to this standalone kiosk to check out the latest offerings. With locations in Japan, New York and California, Minamoto specializes in wagashi, Japanese confections made with seasonal fresh fruit. On the day after Girl's Day, they were sold out of the strawberry mochi boxes, but thankfully they still had several Sakura treats to try. Here's what we tried in the order we sampled them: Sakura Goromo (Sakura Pancake): sweet bean paste, mochi and pickled cherry blossom leaf wrapped encased taco style in a pink pancake similar in texture to the Ethiopian bread injera but not as chewy. It was the most IG worthy, but there were more flavorful treats in the bunch. Ouka Shigure: steamed flour and egg yolk cake filled with cherry blossom infused white bean. Very delicate flavor, with a small cherry blossom on top. Sakura Mochi: this was a flavor bomb, due to the salted cherry blossom leaves wrapped around mochi rice and sweet red bean paste. My fave of the bunch. Beni Hogyoku: my second fave, glad I ended the tasting with this sweet, soft mochi encasing white bean paste and a whole cherry that was pickled in sugar. I gravitate toward the mochi, but I'm sure the baumkuchen cakes are just as amazing. read more

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Delicious and cute mochi/ manju desserts. I hade the Usagi strawberry and Yuzu bunnies for Easter. Just tried the Sakura mochi. So delish. Bought the watermelon, peach, and mango sherbet for a gift. read more

Minamoto Kitchoan - Sakura mochi - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This kiosk is located at Kahala mall. I stopped by to get a Christmas gift for my best friend's parents. Tip: if you are getting something from here for the holidays, they will wrap your item in gift wrap for 15 cents. It's an additional 15 cents for a bag. Pros: -quality mochi products. The mochi I purchased today has a shelf life of about 2-3 weeks. -gift wrapping available Cons: -n/a read more

I want to shout out to my brother Craig T. a fellow yelper who surprise me with some snacks for a early girls day. He and he's wife brought me some cookies and some cute little mochi in a bag. I tried the pink cookie called sakura and i thought it was good the taste of the cookie tasted kinda of like marachino cherries taste but thats me. I'll try the white one which suppose to be butter. And of course the little mochi which have filling in them. My brother said its a little expensive just for mochi and cookies but the Japan tourist love it. But he said what the hey go for it my sister deserve it. How nice of him and he's wife Support local at the malls and wear your masks. read more

Minamoto Kitchoan - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is my go-to place for high-quality and beautiful mochi gifts for special persons and occasions!

I always pass by this place on my almost daily visits to Kahala Mall, whether its picking up dinner on a random weekday evenings or shopping on the weekends while playing Pokemon Go. I didn't realize it was a store that sells mochi products. K Minamoto Kitchoan is a place where they sell Japanese confectionary products. They have a limited array of products, but on a chance opportunity with friends on a random Wednesday evening with friends in September 2021. One of them wanted to shop here and I was interested. It's a small little kiosk in the middle of the mall, practically in the center of the mall - a short walk away from the California Pizza Kitchen wing of the mall and the Taco Bell / Pizza Hut and Panda Express wing of the mall as well. First impressions were that they didn't sell food, but other things. I'm glad I learned something that night with my friends. The experience here took about 10 minutes, where they bought a few of the mochi for their personal use and a few to have the rest of us try. I felt like this kind of mochi is more higher end than what you'd find typically in CVS/Longs Drugs near the check out stand. The kiosk is as large as it was small. There's usually 2 employees at one time that was servicing us at the time. On some days when I pass thru the mall, there's usually one. The overall experience here at K Minamoto Kitchoan was very nice and casual. I'm glad that I learned about a new place where I hang out regularly outside the house. For the most part though, higher end mochi products are not really my thing, especially when there's usually a good quality stuff that are made by other local merchants that are packaged in clear plastic containers that is as good or even better. K Minamoto Kitchoan tries to be the Godiva Chocolatier in a world of Hershey and Hershey products. They strive to be the cut above the rest and that's admirable. I just feel like they're doing their best but for the common man, like me, it's usually cool to have the basic stuff and not fool around with the upper class stuff, unless you expect it to be that good on so many levels. I just felt like it could have been better, but my experience here at K Minamoto Kitchoan is very limited. While upscale mochi products are kind of neat to experience, the prices here are someone unexpected when I heard. It's quite a shocker to know that some of these are more than a burger at McDonald's. Still, they serve a unique niche in the community. If you are in the neighborhood and want to try K Minamoto Kitchoan, come on by. Its definitely an experience! K Minamoto Kitchoan is located in the middle of Kahala mall, in the form of a small kiosk, as mentioned above. The mall's physical address is 4211 Waialae Avenue in the cozy area of Kahala. They accept major credit cards, as well as cash. In the age of COVID-19, face masks are required and social distancing as well. Credit cards is usually preferred here. As far as parking goes, there's a generous helping of parking here, just park next to the CVS/Longs Drug store side of the parking garage and walk in. If you are like me, bus routes, 1, 14, 22, 23, and 24 come thru the area and stops around the mall. Best bet would be to come here early to beat the crowd. If you are those who love mochi, definitely worth coming here to indulge your fix. As for me, it was not to my expectations, as far as being upscale and all. It's still good but not the mochi I've come to love in other businesses. Check it out and you might find your hidden gem here at K Minamoto Kitchoan - Kahala Mall. 4.0 stars for the overall experience. 4.0 stars for the service and ambiance. 3.0 stars for the prices. Support local! C+ read more

Minamoto Kitchoan has opened up another location in Honolulu. This time a sizeable kiosk at Kahala Mall. The lighting is well done as to let everyone know they are there, just between Soho and Macy's in the Mall. Taste and presentation are definitely up there in quality. It is also reflected in the prices. So if you get a gift or give a gift from K.Minamoto you will definitely know it is special! Today the white peach, the pear, the green tea mochi caught my eyes. The displays tempting each passerby and calling....take me home with you! read more

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I visited this cute little location at Kahala mall & bought some white peach mochi, mango jelly & a few senbei cookies (chocolate, vanilla & green tea). I love their cute packaging & we were informed that these items arrive frozen from Japan to avoid spoilage. The flavors and textures of these treats are very good but these items are pretty pricey ($3 per cookie, $6 for the mango jelly & $15 for an 8 piece box of peach flavored mochi. These items would make nice gifts or an occasional treat. read more

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Delicate Japanese sweets, beautifully packaged as only the Japanese can do. Perfect gift for someone with a refined taste or happy to experience a Japanese treat. read more

I been wanting to try this place for awhile now. 1st passed saw it in Ala Moana but had too much goodies already to stop, then saw them last year on Living808 Japan Week finally got here during our Kahala Mall visit. The employee was very nice and friendly, eager to explain the products and answer any questions we had. Bcuz they are pricey we ended up just getting a single of a few things to try instead of a box. They have a rewards card after spending $100 get $10. Great for gifts or a special treat for yourself. Located in a nicely lite up, cute kiosk on the Macy's side of Kahala Mall. read more

I've never heard of Minamoto Kitchoan however, they had a decent sized store that was beautifully and minimally decorated in the Ala Moana Mall. They had some beautiful looking pastries, and my husband and I specifically picked out waffles with cream in between. My hubs the original and me, macca. They also had BEAUTIFUL jellies, like peach and mango that were presented in a stunning manner, if I weren't so sugared out I would have liked to try. Not cheap, each jelly was around $6, and our waffles were around $3-4 each. Either way, we came back to our lodging and tried the waffles, it was nice and thick, the macca less sweet and the cream perfectly complementary. It was well made and definitely worth trying at least once. read more

Such a wonderful selection of mochi, an pan, and waffle cookies, the latter of which are the tastiest item they sell, particularly the macha flavor. A little on the pricier side, but the quality of the treats here warrants the cost. Great place to visit if you want to pick up a quick snack or if you're looking for a gift. And the employees are always very helpful and friendly. read more

I've just tried an assortment of the treats at this small booth in Kahala Mall and I was very pleased with the quality and the flavor of the products. First off, the booth is very eye catching, with its colorful and artsy displays of its beautifully packaged products. I've had this craving for chocolate cake for a while which, despite multiple attempts, I have been unable to satisfy. That night there was no cake available in the mall so I decided to try the Chocolate Pancake Sandwich. It was wonderful!! This small dorayaki type confection totally satisfied my chocolate cake craving. It's full of luscious chocolate ganache-like filling, not too heavy-not too light, sandwiched between just the right amount of lovely chocolate pancake. I'm getting another chocolate cake craving just thinking about it. It was that DELICIOUS! I also bought the Pear jelly and this is also a winner, with the smooth milky jelly full of pear pieces. It's like biting into juicy pear, yum! Sometimes when you buy fruit jellies they have a very imitation flavor but not these!! The flavor is of real natural pear! I would actually rather eat these than the real pear because it is such a perfect pear eating experience. I very highly recommend this shop. Now days, every time I am at Kahala Mall I just have to stop by and buy something. read more

So expensive but quality mochi. Same as the ones I had in Japan. They don't give samples, sadly. And the box has a short shelf life once open read more

Absolutely AMAZING customer service! From the moment I walked up to one of the glass display cases, Skye (I believe that's her name; it's what was on my receipt) was spot on w/asking if there was anything I needed help with or if I had any questions about anything. And as this was my first time there, aside from having just walked through the Ala Moana location, I literally had no idea what the heck I was looking at! All I knew was I wanted to buy traditional Japanese confectionaries, & this place looked legit! I immediately asked what was the most popular items, as well as what was her recommendations. And just like that, I had my two specially hand-picked Christmas gift sets (White Peach Hakutou Mochi, Rainbow Waffle Cookies, & Ayashirabe Mix -- Green Tea & White Bean Manju) beautifully bagged & ready to be presented to their recipients! This will definitely be my go to store from now on every year for Christmas &/or whenever in need of traditional Japanese treats! read more

Save your money. When I first visited their store at the Ala Moana Center, I was so astounded by the prices that I just left. Then they opened a shop here at the Kahala Mall, and to give my husband a treat -- he spent his teen years in Japan and loves Japanese sweets -- I bought him a dorayaki and a bite of kuri yokan (sweet with a chestnut in the center). One was four dollars and the second almost as expensive. My husband said that eating an English muffin with anko in it tastes better than the dorayaki, and he found the taste of the yokan so awful and odd that he spit it out. These sweets are made in Japan, and I'm wondering how old they are. Dorayaki is best eaten right away. Anyway, if you know these sweets from experience in Japan, I'm sure you will be disappointed with the ones sold here. Sorry, I was looking forward to them. read more