I saw the word Mochi and instantly I thought ooh why not? Mochi consists of a cafe serving desserts. Desserts include different flavors of Mochi, Mochi Donuts, Beard Papas, ice cream macaroons, and gelato ice cream. Knit knacks sold and plenty of young teens hanging out. I didn't really like the Mochi but I sure do love Beard Papas! read more

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I just happened in here to ask a question. I decided I needed a cappuccino and a cream puff. The atmosphere inside this place is totally chill. The ice creams looked scrumptious. My cream puff was so fresh and delicious. The cappuccino was spot on. The service was fast and friendly. They have some kind of collection of characters for sale as well. I have no idea really. I'm giving it five stars. Donut and coffee, perfect! read more

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3.5 rounding up to 4, only because my macaron was not bouncy as it should be. I tried the green tea mochi gelato and the rose water macaron gelato sandwich. They were good, but the macaron itself was so hard. I think it needs to be stored in a slightly different temperature. read more

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

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Was driving around Irvine looking for a dessert place and found this adorable place in a shopping center. Super clean, adorable, and smelled soo good. They had mochi ice creams in many many flavors. Bought the green tea and strawberry. It was very tasty. The tayaki looked a bit unusual but tasted great. Had a great selection of blind boxes, I may have bought 6. I wish it was closer to my house but I would definitely come back and try more flavors of mochi ice creams. read more

Mochi - Tayaki , Nutella, custard and garlic cheese - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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I'm here just for the croissant taiyaki. Love the one with the custard inside, they put so much custard in there it's great! Get 3 of them! read more

Mochi - 3 custard croissant taiyaki and 1 red bean croissant taiyaki - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

After dinner we decided to walk on over to get some beard papas since I haven't had any for years now and I remember how delicious they were when I was in college. I don't know if the changes management since then, but I felt the dynamic has changed since 2011. Service was mediocre, not great and not horrible. To my surprise I didn't know card transaction was minimum $5 so instead of the cream filling that I wanted I got the ice cream filling because it's an additional $1.25 which Oz my one puff pastry over $6. Disappointedly, the patty itself was extremely dry and the ice cream was nothing special. If anything, it was super crystallized which made it flavorless and makes me question if the ice cream is old since that's how crystallization works through time. I'm disappointed that I couldn't get the cream, which they are known for and should probably get rid of the ice cream addition unless they could commit to fresh pastry, which I'll doubt. The ambiance is pretty peaceful but it was also close to 9 pm. Unsure what is like during the day read more

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Cute convenient spot. Not my favorite spot for shaved ice as the ice isn't creamy - more like thicker ice bits - so depending on what you're looking for, have a heads up. Flavor wise, tried the sesame bowl with red beans... good in flavor but i like my ice creamier or softer. Beards and papas cream puffs are also inside of this location. Decorations super cute inside too read more

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I really wanted to like this place after I saw some of the reviews. Just a bit too disappointing for me. The inside is spacious, cute, and modern. They have interesting little things for sale outside of the desserts. I have to admit, I didn't know what each one was as I browsed. Once in line, we decided to get the chocolate with chocolate filling and the creme brûlée. The experience with the cashier was awkward. We weren't really greeted, so the exchange was basically us asking a question. She responded in a flat tone, like she really didn't want to be there or maybe she was annoyed. Not sure, but in any case it felt like a Walmart interaction. I was looking forward to the crème brûlée, but I found it not to taste anything like crème brûlée. It tasted more like a melted marshmallow on top of a creme puff. We placed our other purchases in the refrigerator and by the next morning there was no puff left, they literally had become melted sandwiches. I grew up eating real creme puffs as my mother was Italian, so I knew this was not that traditional type of creme puff. Nonetheless it should have kept its "puff." To be honest, we didn't even eat them because they no longer looked appetizing. They were about five bucks a piece, so it felt like not only a wasted trip, but a total waste of what should have been tasty dessert. Would not recommend at all. Go to cream pan instead!!! read more

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

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Do not come here unless you like to support a business that takes the employees tips. I don't normally post yelp reviews, but this is smth that has to be known. Last time I was here I asked one of the employees about the pay and they said they get paid 1$ per hour on tips, which is really surprising for how many customers that come in and the amount of work they have to do. I feel like that there are way more than 3 dollars in digital tips per hour, and that is me assuming that there is like 2 or 3 employees working. Also the last time i was here the strawberries tasted like it was bad and have been fermenting. read more

Although the sweets are good.. I tried calling about 15 minutes before closing to see if I could place an order through the phone so that I wouldn't be walking in 5 minutes before close and she said that they couldn't take a phone order for what I was wanting and then told me that if I came in 5 min before closing that they would have the machines turned off already. So I went in anyway to place my order (really was just trying to make it easier on the employees by calling) and she was extremely rude and annoyed as she took me and my bfs order. Then after we waited and thanked them the girl annoyingly just handed over the bag and didn't reply. As we walked out I heard one girl shout "glad they're out of here!" Not a great staff but the shaved ice is fire. Hopefully they didn't spit in it read more

Great spot to hang out and get some dessert! I got the injeolmi bingsoo which comes with red bean and mochi pieces! I love bingsoo, or Korean shaved ice and this one did not disappoint! We also ordered taiyaki, with red bean, custard, and Nutella! The taiyaki was actually made of croissant and was super flaky and delicious! We split the small bingsoo with 3 people and it was a good size. I also enjoyed the atmosphere which was quiet with a good amount of seating! read more

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Grossly underfilled cream puffs. When i picked up the box i knew, but it was confirmed when biting into the empty choux read more

Mochi - Under filled cream puff - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

I have been here numerous times. Food is good as always. Love the cream puffs and shaved ice. Their baristas have bad attitudes and no facial expressions. I hope I heard it wrong... but some of those baristas were talking about some bad stuff(body shaming) about someone. I know this is an Asian shop so they probably think it's ok to say those horrible things. read more

I don't know who hurt the cafe workers here but they won't let you sample any of the gelatos before buying a cup and they also won't let you pick your own shaved ice flavors. Weirdest thing I've ever heard of from a gelato shop or a shaved ice spot. We ended up getting the Hawaiian shaved ice and it was a whole lot of meh. The shop was cute and the art of the wall was adorable but ultimately the service and options are subpar. read more

I've heard a lot about this place and I was really excited to try it out. I came here mainly for the mochi ice cream and the bts merch I heard of. I was so sad to have gone when they were sold out of a lot of merch I was looking for (mainly from my bias ). The overall atmosphere is really nice , I like the seating area and how spacious it is. The service is good and the mochi ice cream is decent. I wasn't blown away by it but i did enjoy it. My favorite flavor was the lychee! read more

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

A great place to stop by if you want to hang out or recharge with a nice, sweet snack or beverage. Came during a weekday afternoon for gelato after a long day working behind a computer. I tried many of the available selections and they all taste fresh and full of flavor. The seating area is what draws my attention to this shop: with creative designs on the wall that matches the placement of the tables and chairs, as well as couches for you to just sink into and relax. I haven't seen this place get super busy but that's what I enjoy about coming here, to experience a calm and relaxing afternoon. If you're looking to catch up with friends or have some "me time", this is the perfect location in comparison to some of the other shops in the area. read more

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

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We all know the story. Mochi recently started selling Sonny Angels and novelty items that caused a dramatic spike in their business. As a result, our once calm and quiet local dessert spot has become a lively hub of people whenever a shipment comes in. Honestly I'm happy to see it. Except, sometimes it gets VERY lively and you can't hear your order being called out. Last night my friend came in here with her mom expecting quite a wait. She was patient and regularly checked the counter after placing her order. 30 minutes went by and she finally saw her order on the counter. When she went to go grab it off the counter, the owner loudly berated her in front of all the guests and staff stating that he had called her number several times. I get that the service industry can be frustrating but you just don't yell at people who are supporting your business in front of everyone like they're bratty kids. I've read other reviews stating that the owner is consistently rude and just refused to believe it because I loved this business so much. I hope you know that you yelled at someone who loyally supported your business over the past 12 years even referring friends and family thinking that we're going to get good service and friendly staff. I've referred countless people here to support a cute local business. After hearing about what happened to my friend and her mom last night, I will no longer be supporting this business and I will tell all previous referrals to no longer support this establishment until the owner here reaches out to apologize to my friend and refund her for the melted dessert that she tipped generously on before getting ripped apart by the owner. read more

best bingsoo/shaved snow place in irvine. although it's definitely a bit pricey, it's about the same price as sul and beans and the bingsoo here is way more flavorful. i'll always come back for the mango and the classic red bean. service and atmosphere is just usual, nothing special but theres good indoor and outdoor seating read more

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Been wanting to go back here and it's literally been years!!! This visit though I was here for the Croissant Taiyaki!!!! I couldn't believe they had it here, I thought it was only available in the LA area. Why aren't these more available everywhere because they are so freaking delicious!!!! I got 2 custard and 1 Nutella and they are just as yummy as I remembered!!! I can't wait to go back and get these again. I am so happy they have them here. I also want to try their cream puffs too. read more

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The owner takes the employees' tips. No matter the shift, even weekend night shifts, tips are set at exactly $1 per hour. All employees are high school students, and it's clear the owner hires them to take advantage of bc they don't know that this tip amount is unusual or illegal. My boyfriend questioned he and was fired the next day without explanation. Avoid this place if you expect fair pay or a decent work environment. read more

went on a saturday night around 8:30pm, was pretty busy which is great for business. ordered a small shave snow and tipped as well. sat at the table and waited around 20minutes and looked over the counter here and there, since it was hard to hear them call out the number since it was loud inside. checked after 30minutes and looked like my order was there, then older male owner started to yell at me "CALLED YOUR NUMBER SO MANY TIMES!" there's no need to yell at me sir. none of the customers inside could hear any numbers being called out clearly. unless you want us all standing in front watching you work, i prefer to give employees space. i work in the service industry as well, and i understand when it's busy i have no issues waiting. but to yell at me and get aggressive when i haven't even said anything is unacceptable. completely ruined my experience here. this is my first bad yelp review, because i don't like hurting businesses. but how the owner spoke to me was uncalled for. the rest of the younger employees were nice and helpful while ordering, i just wish the owner didn't snap at me like that. read more

My husband I stumbled across this place one night randomly and we were so happy that we did! They have these giant cream puffs of all different flavors and so many types of mochi. We got the Oreo and s'mores cream puffs and they were so creamy and good. We also got two mochi, one was chocolate coconut, and the other was chocolate chip. The dough of the mochi was the perfect texture, slightly chewy and very tasty. The service here was also really nice. They were extremely kind. The shop itself is clean and organized, but felt warm. We really enjoyed our experience here. Would recommend for a tasty treat! read more

I ONLY COME HERE FOR THE SNOW!!!! You also can't go wrong with any of the snow flavors.They all taste SO GOOD so I highly recommend!!! I definitely love the Oreo one tho, that is my go-to! read more

Mochi - 2 large Oreo snows - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been to this place twice and love their shaved ice/milk. My friend ordered for me but I think it was their standard shaved milk, size small. This was a matcha shaved ice with a delicious custard type ice cream underneath. It had mango, kiwi, banana and strawberry fruits on top. It was also topped with red bean and Mochi pieces. It was delicious and despite looking massive, easily fed two people. My only complaints were this: price wise it's a bit steep for what it is, the strawberries were very bland (but it's also not strawberry season so I'm not surprised), and I wish there was more of the ice cream and Mochi pieces on top because they were so so yummy! The last one is more of a personal preference than a complaint, I just love mini mochi! Overall, I'll be back. It's a fun treat to share with friends and family (and they have little serving cups on the side if you're worried about germs right now)! They also serve beard papas cream puffs and if you have not had these before, do yourself a favor and grab a couple of these to take home (or eat on the way home)! read more

Mochi - Small - could serve 2 or 4...or 1! Easily demolished with 2 people despite the size! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

I'm so glad my cousin and I stumbled upon this dessert place. Mochi and Bearded Papa are both in one store. It wasn't busy when we arrived but once we sat down and started eating, a bunch of people came in. +Mango Snow:: Yummy! The snow had the right consistency and melted once you put it in your mouth. It was soft and we enjoyed it very much. Don't forget to ask for extra mango syrup! The mango syrup was the best part and I love the mango flavor. The mochi topping was just okay. It was kind of hard to chew. +Strawberry Coconut Cream Mochi: My cousin chose this for her mochi. The flavor was super yummy and reminded me of pocky strawberry sticks. I like how it wasn't too sweet and the ice cream wasn't hard. +Yuzu Citrus Mochi: I picked this one for my mochi! My ice cream was a tad bit softer than the strawberry coconut cream but that's okay. I like the yuzu flavor it had. The outside was soft and bouncy. Overall, don't skip out on this place! It's a great dessert spot and just thinj about eating this on a hot summer. read more

Mochi - Strawberry Coconut cream and Yuzu Citrus Mochi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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Looks cute. We got here before they opened after an early water polo game. A guy came out to fix chairs and tables outdoors at 10:55. He was blunt in saying, "We open at 11:00." That's cool. We'll wait. Then when he finished he walked in the restaurant and that was it. We were still waiting patiently for him to tell us they were open. A man walks in from the street and proceeded to walk inside and order. What the heck? Dude! Thanks for telling us you were finally open. We walked up to order. The lady at the counter was impatient and rushing us, "Anything else? Is that all? Anything else?" There are 4 of us. So if I only gave you 1 order, then that's usually a clue that I'm not done ordering. Mediocre service. Stale cream puffs. No croissant thingys. Good thing I don't live here. I wouldn't come back because the lack of service doesn't help the food. read more

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yuzu mochi ice cream: 6.5/10 - melted very fast but the mochi was very soft and delicious chocolate chip mochi ice cream: 6/10 - mochi was hard, not soft mango snow: 6/10 - pretty average. Milk snow with mango puree and mango chucks. Yummy but not anything special. original vanilla cream puff: 8/10 strawberry shortcake cream puff with strawberry filling: 8/10 - recommend the cream puffs !! a little pricey but one cream puff is enough to share between two ! delicious and not too sweet. slightly crunchy outside shell with sweet, soft, pillowy middle. Interior: 8/10 - very spacious interior with lots of large tables. cute aesthetic ! read more

Mochi - yuzu mochi ice cream, chocolate chip mochi ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

I have not tried anything else from here except the taiyakis, but the taiyakis are very addicting. Their savory taiyakis (ham and cheese, garlic cheese) really hit the spot for me; the outside is both crunchy and soft in the right spots. The ham and cheese is similar to 7 Leaves ham and brie in taste, but I especially love how they glaze the taiyakis, so I occasionally get a delicious combination of savory and sweet delectables. Mochi is also a great place to study. I came here on a Wednesday afternoon around 5pm and the whole place was empty (it got busier later on though). There is plenty of seating and good wifi. The only downside is that they seem to only have 3-4 outlets on the side of the wall with high chairs and tables. Music is a vibe, and people come here to hangout mostly, but I think it's a pretty good spot for studying too (especially because they close later than most cafes). read more

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We came here because we knew that they are famous for their shaved ice. We ordered the black sesame shaved ice which looked huge but actually was ample for two people and was really satisfying. Social distancing was enforced in the tables are very far apart. The premises are very clean. There are tables and seating outside as well. Beautiful place. Delicious food. read more

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If you're looking for a hangout place to eat some sweets, come here. Just know that there's only red light foods here and for sure your insulin level will spike! But if you think it's worth it, then why not? The servers are nice, and the selections of sweets are plentiful. There's seating s outside, which is nice on a summer day, but it can be too cold on some days. read more

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

Wow. The mango milk snow is the best! A small is definitely enough for at least 2 to share. The milk snow is topped with a layer of mango goodness sprinkled with mochi. There are other dessert options including cream puffs (variety of flavors), dip n dots, ice cream, drinks, etc.... They also have a selection of cute BTS and Sanrio merch. The cafe is cute inside. Would not expect it from the exterior. Indoor and outdoor seating. Worth stopping in! read more

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they have a variety of desserts to choose from like milk snow, mochi ice cream, gelato, specialty drinks & also savory items like fried rice and rice cakes. there were so many yummy options to choose from! we tried the Mango Milk Snow and it was DELICIOUS! it was filled w/ mangoes & i loved how the mango syrup was layered in the milk snow & not just on top. i'll definitely be ordering this again and i'm excited to try their other flavors like the strawberry milk snow. read more

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Mango Mochi is the go to! It's delicious. The service is good. The place is super cute!

Snuck in here after a late night meal and was blown away by the incredible selection of treats! Beard Papa's - YUM! Fantastic beverages including a rose oat milk latte and the BEST Croissant Taiyaki I've ever had - The vanilla cream custard and the nutella were INCREDIBLE! So good in fact that we ate ours and ended up ordering more to go :) If you're in the area, I recommend swinging by and trying the Taiyaki and something from the coffee bar. read more

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

Great ambiance and the staff is very friendly. Its a busy spot in on of the busiest strip malls in Irvine. I come here for the milk snow, tayaki, gelato and puffs. Coffee also available. They also serve hot food limited menu in case you want to during lunch Monday to Friday 11 to 3. Good place to hang out with friends for long talks. read more

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

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Wait wasnt as bad as most would say but I seem to reach mid dead rush hour (230pm PST). Got 6 beard papas and 6 taiyakis, trying as much of each since its my first. The ham and cheese taiyaki is ok. I rather go to seaside though for a actual ham and cheese crossiant for the worth of the money. Bf teied thebgarlic and cheese and said it was garlicky but not cheesy (see picture of what he took a bit into). He did say it was pretty ok. The bearded papas weren't so bad and were pretty full of custards. I dissected the taiyaki on the fillings of each that I get though to help. Overall i dont believe its really worth the money. **their stuff they sell - ask how much cause a pin alone is 9 bucks per** ***taiyakis are 11.95 for 3 and bearded papas are about 5 dollars per - buy 6 get one free regular *** read more

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Food was awesome, we loved it. The service? It was okay for some of the times we been here but as a usual customer when we visited recently Kaitlyn C, I'm pretty sure gave us some attitude as while i was ordering an expresso she obviously understood me but corrected me with an eye roll. We gave her a tip even after that and would've appreciated better treatment like she gave others. We might consider not even coming here again because service is an important thing and should be a top priority, not some eye roll and attitude. read more

I couldn't believe what Amazing pasty treats and customer service and delicious wonderful pastries just an absolutely great vibe and so friendly and spacious environment. I felt like I was in a whole New World of Zen meditation while I ate these cream puffs really delicious delicious go see the staff with smiles. read more

Stumbled upon this cute shop while walking to Mitsuwa market. The Beard Papa's banner on the tent wall is what caught my attention. I haven't had BP for literally about 5 years ago when My hubby brought some home when i was pregnant w my youngest daughter. Now they offer so many flavors and different fillings! It's a Really cute dessert shop w so much variety of different dessert for everyone. From Gelato, gelato macarons, milk snow/ice, taiyaki, Dippin dots, mochi ice cream & a few more. Ck out the menu and see yourself! Mostly we came in for BP after dinner at Sup Noodles, which is a few doors down. You can't go wrong w beard papas. Located in the same plaza as Mitsuwa market. This plaza has so much yummy food eateries. Parking is a bit difficult sometimes since it's in a busy shopping center. Shop is pretty big w lots of seatings inside and 2 gazebo tents filled w outdoor table/chairs and umbrellas. What I got... ~Ube flavor w Ube Filling! Omg so scrumptious...you can definitely taste the Ube flavor on the shell of the puff eclair. The Ube filling was really good. So glad i went w the associate suggestion to get Ube Eclair. There was only one left n also get the Ube filling. Other Flavored filling is additional $ .10 more besides the vanilla. So worth it though. The Ube filling reminded me of a subtle lavender taste for some apparent reason. ~Green Tea w Vanilla flavor filling was great also. Very light and the green tea wasn't overpowering because I know some Green tea products can tend to be. Highly recommend these 2 flavors. Surprisingly these flavored eclairs/puffs weren't overly sweet at all especially the filling. Had the perfect hint of sweet & such a great combination. It had that puff and crisp texture. I would highly recommend it enjoying same day or within hours. With cream puffs especially being so huge and filled w so much cream. If left to enjoy the next day. I have a feeling. It'll be soggy. ~They sell Dippin Dots here. If purchased, Look to make sure bag isn't ripped on sided the bags. the Rainbow flavor, both of the bags we bought had a rip on them. Luckily associate was kind enough to give us a new one after we told him the rip on side of bag. Also this particular flavor too seem like it was melted, so the dippin dots were stuck together when pouring into the cup provided. ~Service was great and fast. With the mad rush hour of customers. We received our items in a timely manner. They sell cute Japanese Asian merchandise here. Lots of merchandise. Of course they put it near the wall where the line is. So for those bored and want to check out items while waiting in line. Super smart! I want to return and try the Creme brûlée Eclair. It was a bit hectic w 5 kids w us. So I'll come back to enjoy BP & some Orobae boba next door together. They offer a digital reward program but only for drinks. Boo! Currently offering a promo of buy 6 puffs, get original vanilla puff for free. read more

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Great place for dessert especially the great variety they offer, but too expensive. We bought two cream puffs for $8. Personally I think the matcha is better than the honey cream. Both of them are not too sweet. We also bought two small scoops of gelato afterwards. White chocolate strawberry flavor and expresso flavor. Good taste but pretty expensive, $2.25 each. read more

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

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