Mochilato is an awesome place for a somewhat-unique dessert! They have amazing mochi ice cream balls, in just about every popular ice cream flavor. I loved the mocha and the mint chocolate chip. It's like a gelato counter, but with various-flavored ice cream mochi balls! The six pack will just make your day better. We also tried their shaved ice, which was good and fluffy, but I probably wouldn't get it again because I'm now a snowy ice lover (http://www.yelp.com/biz/tasty-to-go-arcadia#hrid:hS90dU4S6P63OfyOeyqQDA). The prices were okay, its order/pick-up counter service, and the store is pretty cute. I'd definitely come back, if the opportunity should arise, for another six-pack of mochi ice cream balls! read more

Mochi - Mochi Ice Cream Balls on display... Mmm... - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Had a sugar crave, went with a friend, both first timers. She has had Bear Papa before and suggested I try. I got the Bear Papa chocolate and she got the original. Super yum! Pretty cooling, in hot weather. The filling is a mix custard and cream. The mochi were wonderful and fresh. I tried the coffee coconut which is vegan and crazily delish. The coconut yuzu was equally satisfying and refreshing. My friend got the cookies and cream. Coming back for sure! read more

Mochi - Bear Papa original and chocolate, mochi. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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In a city that's littered with Asian dessert shops, Mochilato reigns supreme for their diversity in desserts (Mochi ice cream, Shaved ice/snow, Beard Papa cream puffs, French macarons etc.) and their simple, yet delicious, homemade Korean dishes (Kimchi fried rice, Korean spicy cold noodles, etc.). It feels like a contemporary Korean cafe, but with subtle touches (like serving Stumptown Roasters coffee) that make you realize that the owners really know their stuff. The Kimchi fried rice here is phenomenal. There's something about it that makes it taste superior to your typical Korean restaurant -- it's richer than most (very slightly resembling a Korean-style risotto) and fully emits the authenticity and TLC of a home-cooked Kimchi fried rice that you'd find in Seoul. The kimchi also tastes extremely fresh and is perfectly spicy; I wouldn't be surprised if the kimchi is fermented in-house in some specialized fridge in the kitchen -- it tastes THAT good. I tried their Korean-style shaved snow with soybean powder and almonds. Suffice it to say, I've never had anything like this before and it definitely didn't disappoint. The snow is slightly sweet and milky, which would even stand on its own without any toppings. The red bean, almonds, and soybean powder all mesh well together -- fresh ingredients without being overly sweet. I also bought some French macarons and Mochis to-go and they were a hit back home. There are just so many things I want to try here that it would take multiple visits to even scratch the surface. For my first visit, however, it certainly impressed. read more

Mochi - Kimchi fried rice and Spicy noodle. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

I'm not a fan of desserts, especially not mochi. I do occasionally enjoy a few ounces of yogurt from Yogurtland, but that's about it. Tonight we decided to bring lil guy out for a taste of gelato at Mochilato. He chose coffee (go figure, that's his favorite flavor), hubby got 2 types of mochilato: apricot and pistachio. After we got our items, we went to sit outside to enjoy them. I took a bite of hubby's mochilato, apricot first. UGH, did not care for that one at all. The pistachio was pretty good though. Lil guy's coffee gelato had good flavor, but it was melting down rather quickly and I'm the type of person who likes her ice creams hard. Any sign of a meltdown and it becomes kind of icky for me. I went back inside and purchased another mochilato: creme brulee. It was actually pretty good. I understand what the other reviewers say about the price. It IS rather expensive for this little piece of dessert. I've also had the kind you can buy from the Asian grocery stores, but unlike the ones at Mochilato, the pre-packaged mochi ice cream has a thick mochi coating and not as much ice cream. This, on the other hand, has a thin coating of mochi and is mostly gelato. The gelato in the mochi is frozen a lot harder than the gelato served in cups. I'd say I did enjoy the mochilatos and that's saying a lot for someone who ordinarily dislikes mochi in general. 3.5 stars and I do see myself coming back occasionally (maybe a couple of times a year) to indulge in a mochilato or two. read more

This place is awesome. I'm not sure how to categorize it as when I first arrived, I noticed the Beard Papa sign and just assumed that the LA version of Beard Papa must just sell mochi gelato and mochi desserts. But then looking at the Yelp listing, the reviews are mainly for this Mochilato establishment and the Beard Papa is a later addition. Either way, it's a great place for dessert and you have a fantastic selection. The mochilatos are the star and are available in a wide array of flavors. Unlike the mochicream in NorCal that I frequent, I like that they use gelato instead of a cream. It's very similar to mochi ice cream but higher quality. $1.50 per piece. I also ordered a gift pack of regular mochi that are filled with a more extensive assortment of flavors than we typically see in NorCal as well: red bean, coconut, strawberry, and one or two more that I can't remember. Oh they also sell French style macaroons. Geez, what popular dessert do they not have! Mochilato accepts credit cards, but not American Express. read more

Mochi - Mochilato - ice cream filled mochi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Soooo...the thing about Mochi is that I like the inside, not the outside. The texture is just weird and gross so I always peel it off. I'm just weird like that. Stopped here with a friend after we hit up Daiso for all kinds of random stuff that we'll probably never use but hey it's a $1! If you don't like Mochi, they've got all kinds of other stuff - gelato, Beard Papa's, etc. I had a smoothie, a few different types of mochi, a Bread Papa, and some other pastries. Overall, not bad but not exactly anything to run home about or worth a return. read more

Hmm okay, the plum wine is gone for good, but I guess the other flavors ain't so bad...most of all, the red bean latte is a must-try. I'm convinced that all they did was put some red bean paste into coffee and mix it around, but hey--they did it really damn well, and I never thought of it myself... In the words of Mike Z: "This is the best latte I've ever had in my life." read more

This was my first time here and was treated by a good friend of mine! I really enjoyed this little place to get something cool and delicious! I love Japanese mochi. I love ice cream, but I really love gelato even more. I also love fruit! Now mix gelato and fruit and mochi and you have Mochiloato!!! The place is very clean and neat and not too crowded when I was there. It had a cafe feeling to it where people are seen with their laptops and tablets browsing the internet or catching up on work. The noise level was low and people were listening to music with headphones. There are lots of different treats to choose from. My friend and I had the Italian shaved strawberry ice garnished with fresh strawberry, kiwi, banana and mango slices. The presentation was very beautiful and it only took a few minutes for them to build it. The flavor was amazing and the portion was just right for two people to share. The mochi with gelato inside was also very good! There was several flavors to choose from. I had strawberry, matcha, and tiramisù. If your looking for a frozen treat made from Italian and Japanese, you need to try this place! read more

Mochi - I loved the mochi with the gelato inside! Great flavor!!! I got these three colors and arranged them to represent Italy. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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I lovee coming here after Boiling Point, they have the best mochi gelato that I have ever had. They have around 15 different flavors to choose from, I usually choose the guava and mango flavor. The mochi is oh so soft, and the gelato is the perfect frozen consistency. I always wonder how they are able to keep the gelato so soft, while the gelato is still frozen. Mochilatos are around $2 each, so each bite is pretty pricey, but $2 is worth it for this delectable little treat. They also have macarons, shaved ice, and baked goods here as well! read more

expectation met! walked in with excitement about gelato mochi and walked out happy! they were having summer special where if you buy 5 mochi you get the 6th one for free! so many selections to pick from, but finally made up my mind and got 6 different flavors! (hazelnut, chocolate hazelnut, coffee, strawberries and cream, creme brulee) mmhmm friend of mine got a beared papa cream puffs you could never go wrong with those and also regular green tea gelato which was good too! ps one thing I didnt like was the inside temperature! not sure if it was cuz I went on a hot day or if its cuz the ac was set to low.. I was taking my time to eat my mochi and by the 3rd one my mochi was melted.. read more

Mochi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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Was craving Mochi and found this little place. Very sweet staff, lovely Mochi, I wish they had more flavors but what they did have was delicious. I think they could work on the takeout as my Mochi was clingwrapped which damages the Mochi on the way home. The Mochi was soft and delicious though I loved them and the staff were wonderful read more

3.5 stars Just the other day, I wondered where I could find decent mochi in Orange County. And today, Mochilato officially opened. And yes, mochilato is mochi + gelato ($1.25 a piece). It is the key item sold at Mochilato, and it was described to me as "mochi ice cream, but instead of ice cream, it's gelato." Mochilato doesn't just serve gelato mochis, but also gelato and mochi as separate items. And add cookies, cakes, breads, snacks, tea, coffee and shaved ice to the list. It's a huge dessert house! I sampled a Pinky (strawberry mochilato), and a mint chocolate chip flavored mochilato (I forget the name). The texture of the mochi on both is excellent, soft, chewy and nicely powdered. However, the thin, watery gelato is substandard. The gelato is made in-store whereas the other goods (cakes, mochi, bread) is delivered from Mikawaya in L.A. twice a day ("to ensure freshness!") I'm very surprised with the amount of space in the store. There's plenty of seating and it's opened 'til midnight daily so I can see this being a draw for college students. It is a tad far from UCI, though. It's located right next to L&L in the Culver plaza. read more

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Best cream puff ever. Those Beard Papas are definitely the best selection. I know the specialized on Mochi but I only come for the cream puffs lol. Don't get me wrong mochi is good as well but not a fan of mochi. Last time I was here I got a few dozens to share with the fam and they love it. They wishes I brought more lol. read more

Mochi - Thanksgiving dessert ready!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

This is a great spot for a quick dessert. The mochi ice-cream never fails, but it is quite pricey at $2/piece. They also offer Beard Papa's at this location, which is a plus! However, I did not like that their utensils and napkins were not readily available for the customers. I had to ask the front counter each time I needed a plastic knife or some napkins. Parking is plentiful, so you won't have an issue here. read more

I love this place, everything they had looked amazing. The cream puffs from beard papas were so good and the Taiyaki was just as good. It definitely did not disappoint. The only problem I had with this place was that when I was looking at my receipt, the price that I was charged was not the same from what they had on their menu on the wall. It's not a big price difference, but it would be nice if they updated their information so that people won't be surprised about it. Overall, I really enjoyed everything we got, from the puffs to the taiyaki and the drinks, they were all good. Would come back gain. read more

4 stars for the mochilato, and 3 stars for pastries and shaved ice. The mochilatos (mochi with gelato) are pretty good. I've tried many of their flavors and have liked them all, especially the fruity ones such as guava. At $2 each, they are a bit pricey as you can eat it in 2 bites. Recently went to try their shaved ice and was not crazy about it. Prices are $8.95 for small and $12.95 for a medium. That's a few bucks more than traditional snows and not as yummy. We had the Italian one and I didn't like the syrup at all. As it started melting, it tasted like medicine. It has a good amount of fresh fruit which may be the reason of the higher prices. I've also tried some of their pastries and they were dry. Would come back for their mochis when I feel like splurging a bit, but would probably skip on their other desserts. read more

Mochi - Italian shaved ice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Mochilato, you are my new efffing best friend! Why anyone would give this place less than 4 stars is beyond me? But hey I don't judge, we all have varying palates and sweet desires. So let me be deadly honest, a few years back I tried mochi as a topping to accompany my frozen yogurt from Yogurtland. I was not a fan and never really ventured much into MOCHI-land thereafter. It wasn't until the ex turned me on to BLACK SESAME everything, cupcakes, macarons, ice cream you name it I became a fan. Then one day while shopping in a Korean market I came across BLACK SESAME MOCHI BON BONS, say whaaaaaa! I took a risk and decided to give mochi another try. I switched over to the dark side and immediately became a fan of MOCHI! DAAAAMMMM, I thought my market mochi bon bons were BOMB but when I stumbled upon MOCHILATO I had no idea what kind of a treat i would be in for! A Mochilato is MOCHI on the outside filled with uh-maazzzing gelato on the inside. These little suckers are not cheap, $2.00 for ONE little nom nom but thankfully I was satisfied from a late working lunch and yesterday my heart and belly only had room for ONE. I tried the chocolate mochi with chocolate chip gelato on the inside. BAAAABOOOOOM! I tried to savor each bite slowly without it melting away onto my fingers, no biggie I licked away, no one was looking! The mochi was decadent and chewy while the chocolate chip gelato was not at all overly sweet. Incredible combination and in my opinion I prefer a gelato filling over ice cream. I will definitely be back to try more flavors and pick up a a few boxes of treats for the family! Staff is super friendly and offers you as many sample tastings of the gelato to aide in the overwhelming decision making process. There must be at least 25-30+ flavors to try! Also, there's a variety of desserts to try here, aside from the mochilato's, such as Beard Papa's cream puffs, macarons, shaved ice and drinks galore. A great spot to hit after some ramen at Santouka a few doors down! read more

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3.75 stars rounded up We came across Mochilato's food stand at the KTOWN Night Market in Anaheim. We tried two flavors of Shaved Ice. He was impressed with their Strawberry flavor -- lots of fresh cut strawberries & refreshing strawberry ice. I enjoyed my "Korean" -- milk ice, red bean, mochi, sprinkled with soy powder. At first I didn't think the ice was properly soaked with their milk mix, but it turned out to be more than enough. I can see why they're known for their mochi; soft, pillowy bites overflowed from the cup. The soy powder added a gritty, but not unpleasant texture. Glad we tried 'em! read more

Mochi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Low down: Been postponing my visit to this place because it's a pretty drive from LB. I just happened to have dinner in the area and, of course, I need a little sugar to officially call it a good night. I had a mochi obsession back in the day so I definitely looked forward to revisiting some old taste buds. Unfortunately this place fell short for me. Yes the different flavors of mochi may look enticing and delicious. But after a bite, you will realize there are only so many ice cream flavors that go well with the chewy and glutenous package that encompass each bite. It's funny that I enjoyed the macaroons and the cream puffs much more than their mochi. Sorry Mochilato, your signature treats were 'meh' for me. Food: MOCHI Hazelnut, Coffee, Cookies and Cream, Tiramisu---NO. JUST NO. These flavors should only be in ice cream or cake form. ONLY the Green Tea and Strawberry flavors take the cake here (hahahaha..no? k). BEARD PAPA'S CREAM PUFFS (original shell + original cream filling) They're soooooo freakin' good. I love BP's soooo...what more do you want? MACAROONS- All the ones I tried were delish!!! Pistachio + chocolate filling, Caramel + caramel filling (too rich for me), Earl Grey Service/Vibe: Even on a Saturday night, they were pretty fast with service. They give the mochi and the other pastries behind the glass immediately to you. Other food + shaved ice you get a pager for. Overall pretty good. Parking: It's a lot. There's plenty. Tips/Notes: You can get a stamp card! read more

Mochi - Out goodies: cream puffs, red velvet gelato, mint chip gelato, and a plethora of mochi flavors - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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Came here on a Saturday night after dinner with my boyfriend craving ice cream and milk tea. What's even better than ice cream? Gelato. What's even better than gelato? Mochi stuffed with gelato. These are not like the ones you get from Asian markets in the boxes. The "Mochilato" are definitely less sweet and the Mochi is melt in your mouth soft! Recommend the matcha one. I got the Rose Milk Tea and it was perfect! If you like floral teas. Most places make this where the rose flavor is completely overwhelming and kind of hits you so hard it's not enjoyable. But here, it was the perfect balance between rose tea and milk. What I also noticed was they had new coffee! I used to come study here when I studied at UCI because it was less crowded in the mornings (Starbucks is ALWAYS packed) and the benches made it a great place to group study. Wish the current management was in effect when I was still in school.. read more

After lunch, we decided to have some Americanos and Fish cakes at Mochi. We ordered 2 hot Americanos and 4 Fish cakes. They told us that they will call our number. Somehow, they didn't call our number for maybe 10 minutes. We went to pick up our order, we found only Fish cakes in a to-go box without any plates. They were okay, not great, for its high price. We had to eat it without our Americanos. When we went back to pick them up, they forgot to make them. Finally, when we pick them up, they were lukewarm. When we ask them why, they said their hot water machine is broken and they used a microwave oven to warm it up!!! We had to ask them to microwave them more twice. If their hot water machine is broken, they shouldn't be selling Americanos, in my opinion. They apologized, but didn't offer anything else (e.g. refund). read more

Inside seating is open during COVID-19 with tables about 10 feet apart. Friendly staff, definitely recommend ordering the Beard Papas cream puffs! read more

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Mochi + Gelato = win win! I love this place! Closes a little later than most places around. It's Irvine, so majority of places close at 9ish, I believe Mochilato doesn't close til 11 which is pretty awesome! The place is really cutely decorated, very modern and earthy. They have about no more than 10 different flavors of mochi and I think more flavors of gelato. I usually just go for the gelato. It is a bit pricey though, we got 6 mochi for a little over $7. But the variety of flavors can't be beat. I've tried pistachio, green tea, creme burlee, and cookies & cream. They're all soo good!! The manager and workers are usually very friendly & quiet =) I love this place!! Be sure to try to mochi! read more

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A great day in Irvine: getting L&L Hawaiian BBQ and then walking a few doors down to get ice cream mochi at Mochilato for dessert. Alright, so its the same Mikawaya mochilato that you can buy from 99 ranch or trader joes BUT those stores only sell about 3 flavors: strawberry, green tea, chocolate (about $5 for a box of 6 at the supermarket?). I love supermarket mochi but I rarely buy it because they get too frozen/hard in my own fridge and I'd feel like a fatty if I constantly had ice cream mochi in my freezer to eat. Mochilato sells their ice cream mochi for $1.25 but they have a large variety of flavors. Don't waste your money on plain ol' chocolate or strawberry (because you can get those for much cheaper) - try the cookies and cream, coffee, mango, or chocolate hazlenut. They seem to sell a bunch of other things but I really only come here for the mochi and the shaved ice. The shaved ice is delicious but kind of pricey for what you get. They just started selling real food (i.e. fried rice) but ummm I don't think I'd want fried rice from a dessert place. Place is very well decorated and has huge wooden tables. It looks like a great place to study because its usually quiet but I've never really seen anybody study there (Do UCI kids study?). There's mostly groups of people just eating mochi and chillin. read more

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I used to love this place for their honey chamomille latte with soy milk, gelato, beard papa cream puffs and cute ambience. but don't know if they changed ownership. Tea I usually get tasted bad and service was poor today. Think it's a new barista. Edit: I found out the owner did change. When he found out what happened, he called me and offered me to come back for free drink/food credit. He was very nice on the phone. The guys that made my drink before were new. So I will be back. read more

Beard papa's/mochilato Super cool place. Lots of asians. I got two things, the italian shaved ice, and the original cream puffs. Nice for just a quick stop to quiet the sweet tooth The shaved ice - Honestly, the ice cream in it was better than the shaved ice. If I do come back, I'm definitely gonna try the ice cream. The cream puffs - Really good. In my preference, I think they should have had a bit less cream in it, but again, not a big deal. Great place to hang out! The place is full of families and teens. (Not a bad thing, just a bit loud sometimes) Keep it up guys!! read more

Mochi - The original cream puffs. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Mochi! Mochi! Mochi! Gelato! Gelato! Gelato! Beard Papa!!!! Not to mention, I was overloaded with food before I got here. I was impressed that my mouth wanted more yummy food. I had to feed the fat kid inside me! Treats: They're yummy in your tummy! Customer service: Average Overall: I like their variety of desserts and also the quotes on their wall. read more

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Tasty treats, but horrible sense of customer service. I got almost a dozen Mocs ~$25/- worth, and asked to put it in small yellow box as it looked nice. Everyone behind the counter declined; that box was only for cream puffs! Now is that absurd or what?! I had half a mind to tell them to ask the box if it cared what went in. It wasn't till I insisted that they did ... with a look like there was a stick shoved in a place it shouldn't have. Good luck to the box! read more

Mochi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

I stumbled upon this place and the name automatically interested me. Mochilato sells gelato-filled mochi, and they are quite good. I got the tiramisu and coffee flavors, and both tasted very good. It was nice that the gelato wasn't super hard or icy as some mochi ice cream places can be, so that was refreshing. The mochi was still chewy and wasn't really all that messy to eat. Only downside is that each piece is $2. A little pricey for me. However, still good and would recommend people try it out. read more

This place is pretty cool because if you have some cravings for some late night sweets, these guys are open late. They have a decent variety of sweets too. The Bearded Papa cream puffs are one of their popular choices. Everyday they have the standard vanilla cream filling, but they also have a different second filling of your choice everyday. The filling isn't at all too fat or rich. Make sure you have it nice and chilled because it taste so much better than room temperature or lukewarm temperature. I also had some of their shaved ice. For a junior size, their smallest one, it is still big enough to share with another person. So if you are not hungry, just get the junior size and share it with someone else. They put a lot of fruit and toppings all over the ice and there is some ice cream in the middle. It's sweet but healthy at the same time. I got my Mochilato Way, which is a combination of both Japanese and Italian style. Great stuff. They have dozens of different types of mochi. And it's only a $1.25 per piece. Macarons go for $2.00 piece from XT Patisserie, or you can get a dozen in their semi fancy-schmansy clear container for $11.95. They also serve food here too such as fried rice, dumplings and pasta. It's $5 minimum credit card purchases here. read more

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I don't think this place is as amazing as some people say it is. Mochilato is just a-ok. They're doing construction in the plaza so it may be a little hard to find. I thought they weren't open anymore but there's a sign in front of the store. Mochilato sells gelato mochi, mochi, shave ice, and normal food. I'm not sure if people go in to eat their non-dessert food. They have a pretty wide selection of mochi flavors. My favorite is the creme brulee flavor! I always get that one! :) Decent prices, nice workers. There are some tables and seating is first come first serve, but i can imagine that it may be difficult to find somewhere to sit on a busy day. read more

Mochi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Located in an Irvine strip mall on Culver/Walnut, Mochilato offers a variety of desserts. 1. What do they sell here? - Beard Papas cream puffs - Shaved ice - Mochi - Gelato-filled mochi (mochilato) - Gelato - Waffles - Drinks - Yoku Moku cookies and other cute gifts 2. What should you get? The shaved ice is a great dessert to share and comes in various styles (Japanese Style, Italian Style, Barista Way, Mochilato Way). The gelato here is not especially noteworthy on a stand-alone basis, but the mochi filled with gelato is quite tasty. The shop offers a number of mochilato flavors, from fruity to creamy varieties. The mochilato is a small dessert, that, in just a few bites, can adequately fulfill a dessert craving. If you're looking to satisfy a sweet tooth, Mochilato has something for everybody. read more

The Mochi is ok, tastes like average mochi you get at ralphs for half the price, nothing out of the ordinary :/ Friendly service

I'm actually confused. Is there a difference between Mochilato and Mochi? Is Mochi just an abbreviation for Mochilato? Anyway, we went for a stroll after we stuffed our faces at McCow Cafe and stopped here for some dessert. Guava Mochilato and Bearded Papa's! Must tries I hear... Okay then! The Guava Mochilato was DELICIOIUS!!! The guava flavor was SOOOO on point!!! DELICIOSOS!!! Oh my my!!! The Bearded Papa was aiiiiiiiiiiiiight too. read more

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I don't know why this place only has a three and half star. My gf and I went to this place in the afternoon out of random craving for sweets. We decided to share a banana Nutella waffle and she ordered cream puff. I also ordered a coffee. Banana Nutella waffle was absolutely yummy. I'm a dessert type of person so I like pretty much anything that's sweet but when my gf destroyed it and actually liked it, this place gotta get 5 stars from me. Girl at the register was very nice and helpful which made the whole experience even more delightful. Thank you. read more

Mochi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

I used to be a fan of the puff pastries here but it has been two years since I've been here and the quality plus taste are no longer satisfactory. I came here for dessert after dinner next door. I saw an outdoor sign that offered "sparkling sorbet drinks" and was enticed. Sparkling? Sorbet? My two favorite things. I choose the strawberry basil sorbet. Sadly, I was regretful first sip and regret paying an exorbitant $5.50 for sparkling water and subpar sorbet. I could barely taste any strawberry since the basil was so overpowering. If you like a strong taste of basil, and little strawberry flavor, I suppose you'd enjoy this very much. I also tried the chocolate eclair. Unfortunately this was an equal counterpart of the aforementioned sorbet. Tasted frozen and not fresh, as it used to. Will not order again and could hardly force it down. A pity because the staff was accommodating and the cafe seems like a nice hang-out spot. If only the food were to match. read more

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The best pat bing soo/shaved ice creation I've ever had. (http://media3.ct.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/GtAcMEkRfnVnBef082jLcw/l) The fruits were all perfectly ripe, the mochi was incredibly soft and chewy, the green tea shaved ice was subtle but added to the entire flavor, and the gelato was excellent. While this place is known for their mochi, and rightfully so, I'd rather come here for their bing soo. At $7.95 for their smallest size, its not really the cheapest place, but it was perfectly sized for two. The mochi is good because they use gelato instead of the ice cream variety you get at the asian supermarkets, but at $1.25 each they add up. Where as you get 6 for $4 in the frozen variety. But that being said, I would still come here to try their more "exotic" flavors. But the standard fruit varieties are also quite good. But definitely try their shaved ice creations. read more

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I've always liked this place! When I first lived in Irvine in 2007. . . my friends and I would come here for dessert. It was easy access to get to. Now, its super crazy! Since the plaza developed into an outdoor strip mall, with more restos and shops! Parking was NUTS! It took me almost 20mins just to find parking in this plaza, on a THURSDAY evening! As soon as I found parking. . . I headed to the store. I walked in and smelled fresh baked cream puffs. Now they are affiliated with Beard Papa! YUM! I approached the counter, so many choices to choose from! LOVE IT! I got a dozen, 2 of each, red bean, strawberry, tiramisu, pistachio, mango, green tea. Pistachio is my favorite. My bill was $24. . . not bad! The workers here are super friendly. A service with a smile! read more

Mochi - My favorite! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because it's EXPENSIVE. $2 for ONE macaroon and $1.50 per mochi ice cream adds up when you want to try a lot of flavors. I spent almost $18 on 6 mochi ice creams and like 4 macaroons. The mochi is filled with gelato, I tried a few different flavors and the best ones were strawberry and guava. I didn't like the flavor of the mint, it tasted really artificial. Green tea flavor was bland and I couldn't even tell the coffee flavor was coffee. Chocolate was chocolatey but it wasn't as tasty as the strawberry and guava ones. THIS IS THE REASON I AM SO EXCITED/GIVING 4 STARS: THE MACAROONS!!! After indulging in macaroons in New York I became obsessed. I've tried several places around orange county and even made the trip out to LA a few times to try different macaroons but I was always disappointed. Nothing compared to Laduree. Nothing even came close...UNTIL MOCHILATO! I was so freakin' surprised, let me tell you. I was NOT expecting the texture to be on point. The flavor was impressive too. I don't know if they were freshly made or I came on a good day, maybe I got lucky but these macaroons were pretty damn good. Honestly they're the best I've tried since New York. Obviously they're no Laduree but they're a great alternative. I'll definitely be back for those macaroons and their melt-in-your-mouth texture! read more

Mochi - Clockwise: Mochilato, Macaroon selection, Mochilato selection, Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Love this place.. Store is clean. Professional staff. Family friendly services. Cheerful attitudes. They are a Japanese restaurant even though I just come here for their delicious selection of Marcons but they actually specialize in home made ice creams, and Mochi ice creams. It's very good. Of course the franchise location of Beard Papa selling the best cream puffs around. read more

Mochi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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