Was walking around Mitsuwa Marketplace when we stumbled upon Mochicream and decided to try the Sakura, Caramel Pudding, and Peach Yogurt mochi. Ordering is simple - you fill out a form and then hand it to a staff member. Mochi was very well made! Super soft and good amount of filling. My favorite was the Caramel Pudding while my friend liked the Sakura and Peach Yogurt. Overall, I would give Mochicream a 4/5. Tasty mochi and fun, unique flavors, though $3 each is a bit pricey for the small portions. I would come back to try different flavors read more

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OMG I am so angry at myself for not trying Mochicream sooner! We've been coming to Mitsuwa for a long time and every time I always just admire the display of beautiful mochis but never tried it.....until today!! The nice young lady recommended the raspberry mochi which is her favorite because it had small crunchy bits inside. I love texture so I took a chance and oh boy she did not let me down! The mochi was fluffy and soft and the filling had a good ratio of cream and raspberry filling. And those bits of what tasted like graham crackers gave it some great texture. Can't wait to go back to try their mango mochi and of course get more of the raspberry mochi :) read more

Mochicream - Raspberry mochi......like heaven in a pillow! - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

Mochicream has my favorite Japanese mochi. I have tried a lot of their different flavors. Every one was unique and delicious. My favorite is the black sesame, mainly because I love black sesame. I was more used to the Chinese style black sesame mochi, which had pure black sesame fillings. I didn't know I would like a mochi with cream inside until I tried one of theirs. The mochi were flown in from Japan, and they're always fresh. The outside was super soft like a cloud, and not too chewy. The cream was very light (like a whipped cream) and not overpowering so that the flavor you chose could stand out. My daughter wanted to stop by the bookstore inside Mitsuwa to check out some pens on Sunday around lunch time. The parking lot was super crowded as usual, but we're lucky to find a spot at the back. After getting her pens, I had to show her all the different flavors of mochi at Mochicream, which was also inside Mitsuwa. While everything inside the display wasn't real, they're so pretty to look at. There's a list on the right side of the display showing all the "out of stock" flavors. It took my daughter a while to decide on the flavor. We finally got 1 red bean and 1 black sesame ($2.9@). The price varied slightly depending on the flavor. We both enjoyed our mochi after we got home. So good! read more

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Ok, the picture attached to this review is terrible. I admit I forgot to take a picture other than taking a picture of my wife opening the box of mochi which was an anniversary gift (not the only one, just one of them). So sorry - there are plenty of good pics, this one is just for fun. But the mochi! Quite awesome! I went to Mitsuwa to try and get some unique chocolates as a present, but the ones there weren't what I was expecting. But I saw those mochi, and who doesn't love mochi? They told me they were shipped from Japan, and I went "Oooo!" They said to eat them within 24hrs for maximum taste/freshness, and I thought "Very doable!". I actually wasn't sure I would love these at first because the filling is cream based. In a variety of different flavors, but I'm not super fond of cream, just like I'm not super fond of mayonnaise. At least there has been no occurrences of anyone trying to put mayo in a mochi - that's a step too far. But as it turns out, the cream is light and the flavor in question is so true to what you'd want and expect, that it doesn't register as heavy or fattening. It may still be a bit fattening, but we have to live some, right? We tried black sesame, mango, Sakura, choco banana, strawberry. The first time I bought this as a gift, I got 8. The second time a dozen. Really really good stuff. And contrary to the trend of $8 Big Macs and $13 fast food meal deals, these are priced around $2.50-2.75. The mochi is so soft and fresh tasting. None of this frozen ice cream filled mocha that kind of flakes apart. It's supple and pliable and just the ideal housing for the various delicious flavors. Not like a cloud wrapping really, but it's kind of like if a hug were materialized into a flavor wrap. Like you bite in, and it's like "Ahhhh". Can't help but feel just a little more loved when you're biting into one of these little bundles of joy. Highly recommended and I'm glad I've discovered it. . .after more than 30yrs in the Bay Area. Better late than never I guess. read more

Mochicream - The worst picture on Yelp of MochiCream mochis. The mochi are as good as this picture is bad! - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

The matcha cream bun was really good. I got 2 mochi: the Caramel pudding and the peach yogurt. Get the caramel pudding. Skip the peach yogurt read more

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It's good but the mochi is nearly frozen and not ready to eat. And it's quite expensive! read more

Mochicream - Matcha mochi - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

Located inside Mitsuwa market. You fill out on the sheet of what you want and give it to the staff to get for you. Quick and efficient process. When you get the mochi it's still quite hard and cold from where they store it. I got the uji kintoki and double mango. The matcha color was a bit pale green and didn't have a strong matcha taste so I wasn't really impressed. Overall, it's okay. It's more of a cream filling and not to be mistaken with ice cream. read more

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DELICIOUS mochi in SJ's Mitsuwa! Kind of a hidden gem, given there's so many things in Mitsuwa, but the mochi at this place is some of the best I've had. They serve mochi with cream fillings, but their cream fillings are super light and each of the filling flavors taste super authentic. I got to try their Strawberry Shortcake which was delicious! Their Sweet Potato and were great too. They come frozen, so you can't eat them right away (they tell you it takes 15 min to thaw), but I would definitely buy a few to take home and keep in my freezer for later (they're soso good.) Though it's on the pricier side, I highly recommend anyone to check out this mochi spot when they have the chance! read more

I love mochi, and found this little mochi shop called MochiCream inside the Mitsuwa market. There's a variety of flavors, and everything sounded so delicious! You can buy them individually or in a gift-set of 6 or 12. I picked 6 different flavors, and my top favorites were honey raspberry, matcha, and mango! The mochi texture was spot on - soft and chewy, and the cream inside was not overly sweet. Yum yum! read more

Mochicream - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

I really wanted to give this a 5/5 because of the cleanliness, service, and aesthetic design on first impression. However, our mochi was hard and stale. read more

Mochicream - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

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Hands down the best mochi that I have had in the area, and one of my favorite desserts in general in the area. The raspberry millefeuille and apple pie have crunchy cereal pieces in them so those particularly are texturally just perfect, with the soft chewy mochi and buttery cream inside are the best. Other favorites are the mango, white chocolate, caramel custard, and strawberry shortcake, though I haven't had a flavor that I didn't like. I also love how the flavors inside don't overpower the flavor of the actual mochi, which does have a subtle flavor that I always love. They come frozen and I like to let them thaw before eating, but they store super well in your freezer too! They are definitely expensive but honestly so, soo worth it. read more

If you like mochi then you need to give this place a shot. It's not exactly the usual mochi, but they are really good. They are mochi with cream/fruit filling versus the bean paste. The taste is amazing, but the only drawback is that they come frozen and you have to wait a bit before eating them. Still, mighty tasty, just have to wait a bit before eating. read more

Mochicream - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a cute little mochi shop located inside Mitsuwa. They have a small store on the right side of the store when you walk in. Since it is in a supermarket plaza, parking can be tough to find if you go during busy hours. To order, you mark off the flavors you want on a slip of paper. We tried the Banana Chocolate Mochi, Black Sesame Mochi, Double Mango Mochi, and White Chocolate Mochi. My favorites were Double Mango and White Chocolate. The quality is so good and the flavors are all so delicious. Each mochi is around $2.60 which is pretty good due to the good quality. When you get it, you have to wait 15 minutes before eating so they can thaw. I held it between my hands and it was good in around 5 minutes. If you are a fan of mochi I definitely recommend trying this place. It is so good and I will definitely come back to try different flavours. read more

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If you're a mochi fan, this is the place for you. Hands down the best mochi I've had in the Bay Area. You can tell how high quality the mochi is from the texture and taste. A lot of store bought mochi just doesn't have that good real mochi flavor, but this place absolutely does. They also have a wide variety of interesting fillings. Some of my favorites are the raspberry Mille feuille and the apple pie. It's a counter service located inside of a grocery store, so there's no wait time once you're there. The only downside is the parking lot outside of the grocery store, which is a nightmare to navigate and find a spot. But honestly the mochi is so good that it's worth it. read more

The first time we had Mochicream was when we were in Japan so it is always brings back great traveling memories when we venture to SJ and can get some Mochicream shipped directly from Japan. Perfectly located inside Mitsuwa, it's always nice to be able to do our groceries shopping along w/ picking up a box of Mochicream. :) Definitely don't expect the traditional flavors you are use to finding at other manju shops. Like it's name, Mochicream offers mochi filled with different cream flavor fillings instead of bean paste. It's a nice refreshing twist to what we are use to growing up and they make great gifts, I love the box it always comes in. Some of my favorite flavors includes caramel pudding, raspberry Mille-feuille, peach yogurt, and caramel macchiato. For ice cream mochi, we also like tiramisu, chocolate mint, and cookie marshmallow. They also offer mochido from time to time which is their version of mochi donuts. It's been around for years, way before the mochi donut craze but unfortunately, these seem to be more delicate to ship from Japan. Enjoy! read more

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I have been to this Mitsuwa before and have picked up sushi and other sundries. I should have paid more attention because that would have brought me here sooner. Mochiceam is the real deal. Double mango and peach mochi FTW. read more

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I was in the area and in the mood for something sweet. I stopped by Mochicream, which is located inside Mitsuwa Market near the entrance in the corner with J Sweets. I arrived around 6pm on a Wednesday. Although it was later in the day and a couple of hours from closing, all the mochi flavors were still available. I had no problem with selecting exactly what I wanted from the menu. The ordering process is quite simple. There's a form you complete indicating the quantity of mochi you want per flavor. One side of the form consists of regular mochi (more flavors to choose from), and the other side consists of mochi ice cream. Since I knew I wasn't going to be able to go home right away after my trip to Mochicream, I opted to get a few flavors of the regular mochis. The store recommends that the mochis are defrosted 15 minutes prior to eating. I actually had the mochis thawing for over 30 minutes in my car while I was out and about running errands. When I got home they still felt cold, but they were thawed to the perfect softness. I got 4 flavors (white chocolate, raspberry mille-fueille, chocolate banana, and caramel pudding), which were all quite enjoyable in their own right. The flavor palettes for each mochi were spot on. I was especially surprised by how well the caramel pudding mochi was on par to flan in terms of flavor and consistency. I particularly liked that chocolate banana, white chocolate, and raspberry mille-fueille had added crunchiness to them, which enhanced the texture. read more

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She wanted to buy some Manju to present to friends as gifts. I looked up Manju on yelp and noticed Mochicream. Instead of traditional filling such as azuki beans, the rice cake contains fresh cream and an additional flavoring item, frozen and then imported from Japan. It sounded intriguing enough that we had to try it. For our friends, we took a chance and purchased gift boxes of 12 assorted flavors. No, you don't get to choose the flavors but if they were anything like the four flavors we got, yum! We asked for the four most popular flavors for ourselves. I would have passed on the Green Tea one but I can understand how it might be extremely popular in Japan. Our flavors - Strawberry Short Cake; Double Mango; Chocolate; Uji Kintoki (Green Tea). The first three were super delicious and the fourth was passable but I would have preferred trying the Chocolate Banana. We'll definitely be back for more! read more

This little 3.5 mochi shop is inside Mitsuwa market. As the name suggests, they carry cream filled donuts of various shapes and flavors. Cream filled mochi (Sakura and peach): Inside the mochi are two layers of fillings. In the center, you have whipped cream and the outer layer is the textured filling of your chosen flavor. Sakura was definitely the best of the three in terms of flavor. Mochi donut: tasted artificial and had this unpleasant scent to it. Maybe we had a bad one or something.... read more

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My girlfriend and I have been wanting to find a mochi cream place ever since we got back from Japan.. we even considered shipping in internationally if the website allowed it... Luckily, theres a Mochi Cream place here! We were SO EXCITED! Like everyone says, leave the mochi out for a little while and itll be so soft and yummy once its ready. I know its advertised that it expires day of, but I put them in my freezer at home and take them out when I want to eat them and they have been fine. Parking lot is a decent size but might be difficult at busy times as its in a big indoor market. You can pick as many or as little quantity of each flavor as you want of anything they have available. Yes, theyre about $2 per mochi but theyre so good! Don't expect the normal american mochi ice cream here. I'm excited to come back and try more flavors! read more

Loved the flavors and the Ambiance. Saw some good reviews and went there to try some mochis and impressed with the flavors and taste. read more

Can't go wrong with Mochi Ice cream. They have plenty of selections. They have mostly all the flavors. We enjoyed our mochi ice cream. We will be back for more. read more

Mochicream - Mochi ice cream - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

When I went here, a lot of the mochi had run out, even though it was 2 pm on a saturday. There were no more ice cream mochi so we settled with the regular mochi. We got sakura and peach yogurt flavors, and both of them were not very good. The mochi itself is nice and thin and chewy, a good texture, but the inside filling is really weird. Its so thick and has the consistency of mushed red bean, but its not bean. It also didn't have that much flavor so it ruined the nice mochi taste from the outside. Disclaimer: be careful when you open the mochi. Its wrapped pretty confusing so the first time I opened it without being careful and it fell out of the wrapler really easily. read more

Mochicream - Peach yogurt and sakura - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

Don't expect to find super traditional mochi here. These are super fresh, with fresh and fun flavors. While they're known for their double mango, like omg so good, they have a lot of other great flavors like their apple pie, Sakura, honey cranberry, and black sesame. Grab a form and find your new favorites! read more

Mochicream - One box is never enough - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

Mochicream was soo good! I chose 7 different flavors and they were all delicious. They give you instructions on how long to defrost and how long they will last once defrosted. I wish I lived in the area since I am now out of state. Wish I could go more often. I will visit the San Jose location next! read more

Been here a good number of times for their great tasting desserts. My top three flavors have to be the Double Mango, Peach Yogurt, and the Sakura. There are times where all three of these flavors are out so if you get the chance, get a few and save them in your freezer or something. The mochi is soft, chewy, and just the right texture. The filling is cold, creamy, and is the perfect way to end a meal, especially if you just had Santouka for lunch. They are little individual flavor bombs with each bite. All the flavor and nuanced aroma hits you a second after you take the bite and it doesn't stop. It's tucked away right by the entrance. Grab an order form, check off what you want, and minutes later, you're handed a cute box all packed up and ready to go. Fair prices, nice staff, and the consistency of this place makes it an easy 4/5. Tip: I don't care how hungry you are, let this thaw out for 20 minutes before eating. read more

Came here once and the blueberry cream mochi was just okay, I was expecting it to be yummier. Came again, and there was no one working and we waited and waited but no one to help us. Poor customer service who apparently don't need the business. read more

Mochicream - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

One of the highlights when visiting Mitsuwa marketplace is this Japanese sweet deli inside called Mochicream. I've eaten my fair share of mochi, most with red bean filling or jelly, but never ones with cream filling. They were surprisingly good; the mochi were airy, cloud-like, and so chewy! Also, the cream filling was light and not too sweet. For those of us who are addicts, you know that you can't just eat one ;) Luckily, they have extensive choices and lots of flavors to choose from. I decided to go with 4 flavors: *Green tea: I have an abiding love for green tea, but I was disappointed as the green tea flavor in this mochi was lacking. *Double Mango: this was recommend by the lady worker and it was delicious! *Sakura: got this since cherry blossom is one of their popular flavor. It tasted okay, but it does have more of a floral taste, obviously, as compare to the others which taste more fruity. *White chocolate: there are CHUNKS...of WHITE. CHOCOLATE...inside the friggin' cream filling!! O.O so good and it's my favorite flavor out of the box. Since they come frozen, they're best consumed after being thawed for 15-20 mins, but because of the moisture, the mochi become a little too soggy for me. Also, since they are considered gourmet mochi, they can be quite expensive at $1.80-$2.10 each depending on the flavor you choose. Totally worth it though :) read more

The mochi gift boxes make for wonderderful gifts. The gift box is $3 extra and looks sharp in black, and fits 6 of 12 mochis of your choice. They're frozen individually wrapped, and you can let them defrost at room temperature for 15 minutes I think. Lots of variety with 21 flavors of the mochis. The donut mochi's are just ok, more for looks than anything. There's an organized order form that you fill out, then you can come back and pick up (they'll keep in the freezer into you get back) read more

Been to mitsuwa so many times and never noticed this mochi shop. Bought 6 mochi for about 12 something bucks. They even have ice cream mochi! Which I need to try next time. The flavors we got were green tea, double mango, blueberry yogurt, peach yogurt, chocolate banana and strawberry shortcake. (They have many more flavor too.) They come slightly frozen so wait a bit so they can soften. The mochi was soft, chewy and the filling were light and not too sweet. My favorite were the green tea, mango and strawberry shortcake read more

Love this place! Great Mochi in different flavors. Personally I like the green tea mochi and red bean mochi. Delicious! Extremely nice woman runs the shop and she's helpful and kind. read more

Hands down best mochi I've ever had in the Bay. My all-time favorite flavor is Double Mango and just recently discovered Orange Cheese, which has a creamy cheesecake filling. Super delish and the presentation is absolutely amazing. read more

Mochicream - Display case - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

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First tried these delicious treats in Tokyo in '07 and I'm SUPER happy that they've landed in the Bay Area. If you love mochi, you must try these cream filled pillows of happiness. My advice before eating: 1. Make sure the mochi is completely defrosted. They suggest to wait 15 minutes before eating, but generally it takes about 30 minutes depending on the flavor/type of mochi you order. 2. Eat them within 24 hours...if you MUST refrigerate them and eat them the next day, some of the mochi flavors become rubbery and quite disappointing to eat. The mochi donuts are also amazing (my husband loves the green tea flavor)...my personal fav's are peach yogurt, black sesame, and pudding. read more

Mochicream - Some of the softest tastiest Mochi in the Bay Area. If you're not on top of game...you best to learn today! - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

The best mochi I've ever had period. Lots of flavors, greats selection. Only problem is that it's so expensive. I've never had to pay $2 per mochi.. sigh But it's so good I keep coming back. read more

The first time I had this was when my co worker brought some for me. I fell in love instantly. I then brought my bf here and he tried the peach and blueberry one. He was not impressed. I still feel the same from the first time i tried it. It has the right amount of sweetness and chewiness from the mochi. I like how their flavors are constantly changing. The mochi itself is very appealing and easy to eat because it does not melt all over you. read more

The mochi here make for a great gift--to someone else or yourself. My favorites are the sakura and mango flavors! If you're getting lunch in the adjacent food court and would like mochi for dessert, buy the mochi first so it can defrost in time. The customer service is always very friendly. read more

Mochicream - The eye-catching mochi display - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

I am not a huge mochi fan but I love mochi ice cream and I do appreciate their texture, aesthetic appeal and flavor options. Texturally, mochi is a chewy pillow of dough. They come in tons of different colors and make for a wonderful gift. I would like to consider buying some for my wedding because are the right size for the dessert table and are fancier than cookies. You'd need some kind of buffet cooler though to keep them cool since there is cold cream inside. I tried a sakura mochi as well as a honey (with something I cannot remember) one. The packaging is great and they have a ton of cool flavor options. This place is located inside a super market. I liked the Sakura mochi here much more than the one I had from Japan. Depending on the day of the week, the display case can be emptier with less options or fuller. read more

I always pass by this place when I'm at Mitsuwa but this was the first time I got something from here since I noticed they were selling mochi donuts. I ordered the sesame mochi and green tea mochido. The mochido was smaller than I expected and was about the size of my palm. They came out frozen, so I had to wait 15 minutes for them to thaw out. The mochi tasted fresh/chewy and the filling was creamy/tasty. I was hoping the mochi donut would be like the pon de ring donuts from Mr. Donut in Taiwan (chewier dough) but it's just a mochi with filling in donut form. It was delicious regardless, and they also gave a complimentary cookie! read more

Mochicream - Green Tea Mochido - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm gonna leave this simple, short, and leave the rest for you to find out. ULTIMATE. FAVORITE. DESSERT. Soft thin layer of mochi embracing a light, perfectly flavored centers that tastes just like the flavor you're expecting to taste but exceeds your expectation because how could I imagine such heavenly goodness. No flavor is to be left behind. Get one of each. read more

I don't even like mochi! Mochicream sells the best mochi I've ever had in my life, and it's not even close. The wife decided to try the Sakura and Honey Cranberry flavors and I must admit that the Sakura flavor is the best Cherry Blossom flavored food that I've ever eaten. The mochi are a bit overpriced (in my opinion) and the staff can be a bit aloof, but this is hands down the best mochi I have ever tried. I will certainly be back. read more