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    3.7 (71 reviews)
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    Valerie W.

    Yummy! Good for a treat and would come here for special occassions or with friends who want a sweet treat. There are a lot of flavors. Its a casual, order over the counter type of service but they are really quick as they have the mochinuts already on display. Since there are a lot of options, they won't rush you to pick which is what I appreciated. You can definitely taste the mochi thats in the doughnuts. I would definitely buy these mochinuts to share with a friend as they are a little too sweet for me personally to eat by myself.

    Celina G.

    It's a bit tough when you want to rate something really well because the taste of these donuts was so good - but Definitely a ONCE IN A LONG WHILE sort of treat. Many flavors, very cute, gosh darn, they're pricey! On the other side, the Mongolian grill area was surprisingly pleasant! Try it out.

    Arvid Y.

    3.5 stars I had to see what all the hoopla was about. Donuts made with rice flour and uniquely shaped with eight dough balls connected forming a circle. Definitely a trendy place, based on their long line. You can order ahead online, line up in person or order at a kiosk in the shop. In addition to the donuts, they have hot dogs, soft serve ice cream and bubble tea. The donuts were just okay. A little expensive if you ask me. It comes out to be about $3 a donut. Their chewy texture is interesting, but I prefer the fluffier traditional donut. They do have all sorts of interesting and visually appealing flavors. I might be back to try their other food items, but not a huge fan of their donuts.

    Top row, L-R: Strawberry Pebble, Cookies & Cream, Mango
 
 Bottom row L-R: White Chocolate Raspberry, Vietnamese Coffee, Guava
    Danielle S.

    I stopped in the day after they opened (a Monday at 630 PM) and the wait was only about 30 minutes. I got a six-pack and a brown sugar boba. The boba was fine, nothing phenomenal but certainly not bad. I wish there was more brown sugar syrup. The boba themselves were perfectly chewy. The donuts though, WOW. I never understood the mochi donut craze but now I'm SO glad I tried them. Are they worth a 2+ hour wait like on their opening day? No, but definitely worth 30 mins. Mochi (rice-based) makes them so light and fluffy while still having that nice crunch on the outside with a soft interior. The toppings were packed with flavor and my personal fave was the Cookies & Cream. Service was pretty good but could have been quicker, I feel like with a line out the door you should move with a sense of purpose. I know they've only been open two days though and are still adjusting to such a high demand. They were keeping everything in stock, though, as soon as a flavor was out they had more coming out of the back. I'll definitely be returning to try more of their flavors!

    Cheesecake and cookies and cream. Get the cheesecake!!
    Jessica D.

    What a perfect treat after a meal at Mongolian Grill. I got the cookies and cream, and cheesecake donuts. They are pricey little guys but totally worth it. The cheesecake one was SO good. Honestly tasted exactly like you would imagine, a cheesecake and a donut combined but mochinut style. The cookies and cream one didn't have as much flavor but was lighter and still good. 10/10 will be back.

    Kristen H.

    Definitely show some promise. The line this week has been a bit crazy hoping it dies down. Also, the interior is a little odd - still seafood Harbor... Not sure when they will have time to actually turn it into a mochi nut given how busy they been with customers. The donuts are delicious light and Chris and the variety of flavors. Corn dogs are great. Also even survived the trip home and tasted great.

    Hot Cheeto 1/2 & 1/2
    Lea H.

    The line was moving fairly quickly today. I decided to get an assortment of items to share with the family (because Im just that nice). A dozen donuts will set you back $30. So be warned. But these are not your typical heavy donuts. They are light and airy. And the different toppings are fun and look done well. They have a variety of Korean corn dogs as well. I got an assortment of the 1/2 hot dog and 1/2 mozzarella. My fav is the hot Cheeto coated one. However, definitely needs some kind of dipping sauce. The corndogs are around $5 each. This most definitely is not health food but a yummy treat once in awhile.

    Mag T.

    Based on the outside, I was skeptical about the inside of Mochinut. Once I entered, there was a kiosk to order. The line to choose your mochi donut was a bit cramped and upon my arrival there wasn't too much to choose from. I did wait awhile and thankfully they came out with some fresh ones. I did try the taro flavored mochi donut and it reminded me of a Filipino dessert called carioca. The difference is the glaze on them. There's also different options of rice hot dogs and boba drinks. If you're up to trying new unique things and you're not picky, this place is it.

    The food is great and so are the prices. The negative and I hope they see this is the parking lot, litter surrounding the building and cleanliness of the front foyer. I hope this isn't a reflection of the kitchen.

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    Trisha S.

    I'm from Buffalo but had to stop by Rochester to pick up a friend. So you can imagine my excitement that I was finally going to be in town to try Korean corn dogs for the first time ever! (Buffalo doesn't have any restaurants currently). Food wise, it was pretty good. The batter was sweet and the cheese was melted perfectly and gave the perfect cheese pull. The hot dog part was meh but I'm biased cause I usually only like Sahlens. The service was okay, I got waited on pretty quick so some kudos there. What I cannot let go or accept is the bathrooms were disgusting. I can only speak for the women's room, but one toilet was out of order and the other had feces all over it, along with bugs crawling all around the seat, it looked like it was left for a long time, maybe days? I ran out of there so fast. After seeing that, it made me concerned about the quality of the food so I made sure to inspect it as best I could given I already paid for it at the time of experiencing this I am sorry, I really would like to have given this a better review, but the cleanliness is a big concern. Overall, maybe I'd recommend if that was better or if you were in town to try it here, but I wouldn't go out of my way again.

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    Aubree M.

    Tried the original hot dog and a sesame, matcha, and ube donuts. The hot dogs used are very fatty/oily, paired with the rice flour breading that just soaks up the fry oil, it was very unpleasant and over saturated with oil. A leaner hot dog or at least something acidic, like mustard, to cut the greasiness, is needed. I'll preference my review by saying I have had several mochi donuts from a variety of places outside of NYS. Similarly to the hot dog, the donuts are too oily for me. Additionally, the glazes on top are too sweet and lack flavor. The sesame flavor was the strongest of the three. There was a slight matcha taste, and the ube was even more faint. The consistency is decent; any other mochi donuts I have had have had a little more chew to them. They're cute, but the additional sugary toppings are overkill. I stopped by around 3pm on a weekday and got in and out in about 5 minutes. Not much ambiance and just some bench seating while you wait; definitely just a carry out place.

    Marissa N.

    They are light n pretty tasty. A good sugary bite that divides up easily if you're looking to share a couple. Also, not too much to devour a whole one. I feel it's unfortunate that they are in the defunct juicy seafood. A cute little Park Ave storefront would be nice.

    Vince C.

    We finally got a mochi donut place here in Rochester and it's wonderful! I remember having these donuts for the first time from Mitsuwa in Edgewater, NJ and I've always prayed Rochester would open one. Upon entering, the ordering process was a bit confusing. Luckily, a kind person informed me in order to order, you just go directly up to the counter. You first tell them the total number of donuts you'd like, then select the ones your heart desires. The process to order the donuts/check-out was fairly quick. What differentiates mochi donuts from regular donuts is the fact they're light, chewy and have a very soft texture. The frosting is also very light and not overly sweet. These are decorated beautifully and taste delicious. I quickly realized why there was such a quantity of people waiting inside the shop. I wanted to try their hotdogs which is basically a corndog but with a unique exterior. I ordered a single one, and the wait for this was approximately 25 minutes. I found this rather odd and besides the long wait, I personally didn't find the hotdog enjoyable. I'd gladly return for the donuts and donuts alone.

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    Yummy mochi donut, I had the tiramisu flavor and a brown sugar boba tea with almond milk. Deliciousness

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    Addictive little things, these mochinut donuts! My favorites are blueberry, banana, Nutella, & cookies and cream (so far).

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    40 minutes for 6 donuts. This place prioritizes its online orders over in-person customers.

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