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    Osaka-Ya

    4.4 (910 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    OSAKA-YA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Abby C.

    A hole in the wall, tiny spot that has so many Asian snacks, food, and other items. The woman working was super friendly and sweet, and we loved talking to her. I love me a salmon onigiri and will probably almost always get one when I see it. The ones from here are pretty solid, but not the best I've had (granted, I ate one everyday when I was in Japan). I came here after having lunch, so I was already pretty full. I would love to come back and try some of their other snacks!

    Chunky is the only way!!
    Melissa S.

    Parking is tricky here. I'm not aware of a private lot so it's all street parking and during high times it's hard to find a space. My husband was determined to go in so he doubled parked leaving me in the car. That made me so nervous. I wish he just went around the block and found a space. And he wasn't in and out in a flash like he had hoped. There was a line inside the tiny shop. We aren't one of those people that plan ahead for New Years Day. So we didn't do a pre order of their soup mochi. We are the ones that shop on New Years Eve hoping that they made a little extra for us not planners. We lucked out. They had a whole box of Mochi that wasn't spoken for. They also had a ton of Mochi that people had planned ahead and preordered. We made out with some soup savory mochi and some rice crackers. I love the savory mochi toasted on the stove and dipped in soy sauce. I recommend. You plan ahead and order your New Years Mochi in advance so you aren't rushing to the store it see if there is any left.

    David L.

    What a great place to stop by for a quick dessert or even a quick lunch bite. Today I went to grab some mochi and some other Japanese goodies. The mochi reminds me of Turkish delights or dduk, but less chewy. Not better but different. I also liked that the mochi was very colorful and had different flavors like blue raspberry which tasted very blue and slightly raspberry. Lolz. The red bean cakes were not as dense as I expected which is what I like. Overall it was very light and even flakey. And it wasn't overly sugary. There's lots store is very small and packed with different decorations. Vibe feels very family own/moms and pops. And my friends noticed their awards/accomplishments. There's lots of other confectionery so I'll definitely come back. When we first arrived there was no line but after me and my friends were done there was quite a queue that built up out of nowhere! Smokin!! Solid A

    Kellee B.

    This place is a small, hole in the wall shop. The person at the counter was not at all friendly which sucked because it was my first time there. You must carry small sums of cash because they couldn't break $50 bill so I had to pay with a card and they charged me the 4% service fee. BUT, I came here for the mochi and this place is top notch. I was super ecstatic when I heard they had chocolate peanut butter mochi!! Chocolate and peanut butter are my favorite combination duo ever. The mochi was so soft, almost pillowy, with a tender, stretchy pull to reveal the inside velvety chocolate. Heavenly!

    Mochis
    Dang Y.

    This has been a neighborhood staple in downtown/midtown. Been here before for shave ice and mochis. Our last visit we got several kinds of mochi. Some with powder, some flavored, and some filled. As in past visits, they were all good. Like all goods now, they are pricier than before. It's really a small shop, no seating inside. For a small business, they prefer their patrons to pay in cash. When you pay credit, there is a fee. This will always be a go to place for me and can't wait for shave ice season for a kintoki (shave ice with red beans). Only wish is for longer hours but it is okay as long as they don't close for good.

    Chassidy T.

    I dropped by Osaka-Ya in search for a small asian treat before hitting the road and unexpectedly left with a snow cone along with a few mochis to try. I started by checking out the inside of the store and it felt kind of empty however I imagine that these are one of those small shops that only make and buy just enough product to sell. The vibe of it reminded me of those small musubi shops in Hawaii -- a small modest gem tucked away for explorers to find. I usually don't get snow cones, but felt compelled to get one considering it was almost 100 degrees outside. I got an XS Snow Cone with Tiger Blood Syrup (tasted a little like fruit punch) with condensed milk which was an add-on recommended by a woman who was ordering ahead of me. The Snow Cone came out to $6 which I thought was reasonable considering how big it was, big enough to share with my boyfriend. We thought it was good, not too sweet which is best for us - however I do wish they would've put a little bit more condensed milk as it didn't really stand out for my tastebuds much. As for the mochi, I grabbed 4 different ones to try which were all recommended by the cashier. So far, I've tried the raspberry mochi which was lovely. I realize I don't have much mochi tasting experience to compare it to anything so can't share much here but it was flavorful and pretty big in my opinion. I docked down a star as I feel like the inside of the store could probably use some air conditioning, it just as hot indoors as it was outdoors. This is only a mild concern since there was cooked food sitting out. I think it would make it a much more pleasant experience for customers during these hotter days and especially for the employees. Other than that, I did enjoy their treats and would recommend friends / fam to make a visit if they're looking to have a small inexpensive treat. (the family of 4 that was in line ahead of me shared an XL!)

    Maki and Inari sushi
    Mel L.

    Osaka Ya is still the best mochi in Sac (but I also love ABC Bakery red bean mochi, they are just a different type of mochi). The store is small but is teeming with so many delicious goodies. This has been a local favorite for a reason. I get the white red bean mochi, kinako (red bean as well as the cubes with no filling), peanut butter, and butter mochi when they have it available. They also have sushi and Inari lunch plates and onigiri sometimes. Best to call ahead if there are certain things you're looking for. Service is consistent and friendly. Street parking is available and never too hard to find. I highly recommend Osaka Ya.

    Mochi
    Connie W.

    I had known about their shaved ice but my daughter recently told me that they have the best peanut butter mochi. When I came to visit, I discovered it is a tri store. An area for ice cream and shaved ice. An area for mochi An area for meals. I got the butter mochi and 4 pre-boxed flat mochi - PB smooth, PB chunky, choco, choco PB, These were better than the bean stuff, so soft, and not too sweet. Then I stepped further into the store of Mecha Mucho and found tamago sando, I scored! And I also got a Japanese potato salad and a giant MM cookie - miso, sesame, salted chocolate chip. I know, so much starch...but so comforting to me. Will definitely come back for more treasures when in town.

    Chuck C.

    Best snow cone.....ever!!!!!!!! - hidden gem that's been a neighborhood secret for generations..... gotta love the snow cone made by people that look like me years ago (younger Asian kids) - LOL. - had many flavors over the years, but i always go back to the "Tiger's Blood"- some say it have medicinal properties, i just think it taste good. -according to ancient Chinese secret, always tunnel your way through the base of the cone before the top collapse for good fortune..... VERDICT: offer a red snow cone to BUDDHA and be blessed with infinite wealth $$$$$$$......

    Mango Shake and Mango Guava Freeze
    Alyssah T.

    The perfect spot if you're missing Japan (or have dreams to go one day and want to cosplay until then). Let me start by praising their mochi: the softest, most perfect mochi you will ever get in town. My favorite is the chocolate lover's, but the chocolate peanut butter is good too if that's more your flavor palate. They have tons of food inside as well (which I will be coming back for), but we focused on the ice-cold sweets to cool off on a hot day. Everyone was very nice and welcoming and answered any and all questions. Inside is the vibe of every family-owned, Asian, small business, food spot (which is a good sign). The mango fruit shake was everything you want: creamy, dense, and refreshing. I was worried the mango was going to taste artificial, but it was perfect! The fruit freeze was also very good and refreshing. Think Gunther's. The snow-cones definitely lived up to the hype. I would splurge and get both the condensed milk and the ice cream if the flavor you get pairs nicely with the upgrades. It was so good! With summer almost over, put this on your foodie hit list NOW!

    Mecha Mucho Menu!
    Rachelle P.

    This small business opened in 1963 and is one of the few Japanese Manju Shops in Nor Cal that makes them in shop! The box our family of 4 shared came with a variety of colorful mochi and manju! We enjoyed the fillings and sweet flavors! My eldest loved her Hawaiian Sun Strawberry Guava as well! I would definitely recommend this shop! You'll also find Osaka Shaved Ice(cash only) and the popular Mecha Mucho located inside! Which we stopped by for lunch! And of course, a variety of grab and go meal options, snacks, and drinks! Staff are great and there is outdoor seating available! We'll definitely be returning with empty stomachs! SYOY! :D *Song Credit: Peachy by Rizensun

    Manju and mochi selection - so good
    Craig Y.

    One of the last remnants of Japanese heritage in Sacramento, this place is revered for the art of mochi and manju and they do it well. Made by hand, these little Japanese confectionary treats are rare and should be valued by all who come to this little place. I have yet to see a manju shop that does it well that also has a neat, clean, and modern look to it. Osaka-ya is no exception. It's a mish mash of items, but who cares? You're here for one thing....actually a few things. Like their exceptional shave ice. FOOD: Their mochi and manju are very good. And there are so few places left. The stuff you can get at a Japanese market in the refrigerated or frozen section? They don't hold a candle to these creations. But they serve other things as well. They have a small grocery selection of Japanese goods. But their other hallmark is shave ice. Not sno-cones. No, these are done the traditional Hawaiian way. And are so good. The only thing I don't understand is why you only get one flavor? SERVICE: Good. Not the best, but good. And they don't provide packaging the same way Fugetsu-do does. But everyone is friendly and helpful. COST: Very good! Very worth it. And I've been back many times and will keep supporting them as long as I'm around. These places have to be preserved because these treats are so hard to make.

    Amy T.

    Ok there are so many varieties with slight differences that I ended up buying 10. What's amazing was none of these were misses! They were all good. I had the highest doubt about the sakura which usually is too floral and artificial tasting but it was subtle and pleasant. The peanut butter one is sold in a box of 4 (or 6?) but sometimes they have singles, comes as smooth or chunky peanut butter. They have many green tea and red bean flavors. The mochi texture is perfect too, not too firm or thin. Lasts at least a few days even at room temp.

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