Osaka-Ya is such a classic spot for mochi! The mochi here is delicious, fresh, and perfectly sweet--not overly sugary, just balanced and satisfying. You can really taste the freshness in every bite. They also have frozen mochi options, which are great if you want to take some home for later. Street parking can take a little patience, but it's worth the stop if you're craving quality mochi! read more

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Mochi in Sacramento!! Sweet and filling. Reminds me of my youth. What more could a Sansei want read more

Spring is almost here and this is my favorite place for shave ice! I like to ask for the simple syrup (no color), green tea powder, and for them to keep it "fluffy" and NOT pack down the ice. They also have incredible mochi. The traditional is with bean paste inside, but my favorite is with the peanut butter filling. (They also have fruit flavor mochi without filling.) They also have a small selection of popular Japanese snacks and food items. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Osaka-Ya - Chunky is the only way!! - Desserts Near Me - Sacramento, California

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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 read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Osaka-Ya - Mochis - Desserts Near Me - Sacramento, California

If you like slow and rude service, these guys got it down! Always extra slow and never kind. Always a bit rude, no appreciation. Gotta love it! Smh lol read more

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!) read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Osaka-Ya - Mochi - Desserts Near Me - Sacramento, California

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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 $$$$$$$...... read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Mochi mic-drop -- sando who? After finishing dinner at Binchoyaki across the street, I walked around the block and discovered this tiny Japanese dessert shop. The strawberry sando was rich-fine for sharing, but not something I'd finish alone. The mochi, however, is where this place proves itself. At around $2 each, they're reasonably priced with plenty of flavors to choose from. I tried Green Tea (Smooth Red Bean), Kiku (Smooth White Bean), and Sakura (Diced Cherry Leaves with Koshi-An Smooth Red Bean). Each had its own character and the kind of soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes you come back for more. Parking is limited to the street, so expect a short walk. Service was average-helpful if you ask, but don't rely on recommendations since everything is described as "good." The shop also doubles as a Japanese market, carrying snacks, sauces, and pantry items, which adds extra value. For perspective, Sacramento already has a historic anchor in Osaka Ya, the city's long-standing spot for traditional manju and mochi. This new shop doesn't replace that history, but it offers another well-executed option for Japanese sweets. Overall, it's a unique find I'd return to-especially to try their connecting store, Mecha Mucho, and other desserts like the snow cones. read more

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I've been craving fresh mochi. I'm not the type of person who really craves for certain foods but I have been thinking about fresh mochi for months. There aren't very many stores that sell handmade fresh mochi so I was so excited to see this store pop up when I typed fresh mochi. Shaved ice is sold outside, and fresh mochi / other japanese condiments / snacks . They also sell spam musubi and onigiri! We had just finished lunch or I would have grabbed some onigiri as well. They have tons of different flavors of fresh mochi for sale. I got a kinako mochi, a green tea mochi with red bean, and a raspberry mochi. The raspberry mochi was a little artificial tasting and too sour. The kinako mochi and green tea mochi were A+, so so soft, and delicious to eat. They were also the perfect amount of sweetness. I regret not buying more! read more

I visited Osaka-Ya hoping to try their much-raved about shaved ice. Staff was friendly, and I appreciated that they were welcoming even though I came with a group. The shop only accepts cash for their shave ice -- so make sure to bring a little extra on you. That said, the shaved ice just didn't meet my personal expectations. I was hoping for a softer, fluffier texture, but instead the ice felt a little too coarse for my taste. Because of that, I don't think I'd go out of my way for it again -- though others might enjoy it, depending on what you expect from shave ice. Overall: nice staff and vibe, but the texture of the shaved ice wasn't quite what I was looking for. read more

No more mochi place in SF, so i have to get my fix in Sacramento. No lines. There should be lines. I really like anything with peanut butter. They have smooth, chunky, and with chocolate. I'll go with chunky. Everything is super fresh. read more

Osaka-Ya - Crunchy peanut butter mochi - Desserts Near Me - Sacramento, California

Interesting hole in the wall that offers stuffed mochi, snow cones and other random items. There is only street parking and minimal outdoor seating for the snow cone eaters :) You walk inside and it is a very small space, but there have a handful of different pastries/mochi and take out items. Outside is their snow cone business where they have many many options to choose from. I come here for the peanut butter mochi. Each container holds 4 mochis. I will say it can be slightly pricey for what they are. BRING CASH! If you use a card they charge extra. read more

I can't believe I've never reviewed this place and I have been a customer for 10+ years. You can't go wrong here. The snow cones in the summer time to beat the heat, or the peanut butter mochi. Everything here has been awesome. I usually only get tigers blood syrup on my snow cones, my only issue is kids like to mix flavors and I don't know why they won't mix them here, so I get the tigers blood I think it's like 3 flavors in one. They do give generous portions! read more

I've tried their sweets and products at various pop ups and events. They are always good and popular. Every time I drive by their shop there is always a line especially at summer. read more

Sooo cute!!! This is a small space located by southside park. Loved the small shop atmosphere and that they make their mochi fresh! It was by far the best mochi I've ever had. The texture was chewy and delicious and the flavor was so fresh. My favorite was the green tea with red bean filling. The rice ball was good too! Love the way it's packaged with the rice separate from the seaweed which keeps it crunchier. The unagi one I got was my favorite! The rice was soft and sticky but very fresh tasting. The shrimp tempura was still a lil crunchy too despite being in the rice. They do have a 4% charge on cards if you use that but tbh it's worth it. Next time I hope to try a snow cone and more of their food! read more

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I came specifically for the crunchy peanut butter mochi which did not disappoint. I love the crunchiness from the peanuts and the soft texture of the mochi. Great combo. They've got a good selection of mochi which I'd love to try next time I'm in the mood for mochi. We tried the salmon onigiri which I found to be a bit dry. It was still good but not the best onigiri I've had. read more

Osaka-Ya - Desserts Near Me - Sacramento, California

As I type, I'm thinking about their various onigiri! My new favorite is the shrimp tempura. I showed up five minutes before closing and snagged the two varieties on the counter and saw there were some Frozen and I took all of the ones that they had in the freezer. I am definitely a fan! read more

Finally get to check this place off my list. My visit took place on a Friday afternoon and luckily, there was still a good selection. I almost went with one of each, but had to stop myself. Ended up with 6 pieces, while some had red bean inside, others were just mochi. Each bite consisted of soft and chewy (in a good way). The mochi-only pieces were really tasty, the fruit flavor reallly came through. Street parking only, shop located in a semi-residential area. Would happily stop by again when in Sacramento. Some local Japanese markets such as Nijiya also carries their mochi, but only on weekends. #27/2024 read more

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Wow! You must try the shaved ice here! I got the cherry with condensed milk! Delicious! This is a small for $5 and it's $1.50 to add condensed milk. Must try! Great way to cool down in this heat! It is cash only so make sure you bring that! Great service and friendly staff! Will be back soon multiple times this summer! read more

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Love this place! Hole in the wall shaved ice spot, you definitely get your moneys worth! Large portions of shaved ice with yummy flavor options and you can add sweetened condensed milk. They also have a ton of other snack and food options including mochi ice cream and other pastries. This is just take away since there's no seating, and it is cash only! read more

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What a great find! Yummy fresh mochi! Unfortunately we were a tad bit late and they did not as much sushi etc as they normally do, but it's ok, nothing better than mochi!!! The historic place is a bit small but doesn't matter at all. It's been around for decades and family owned! The staff is great and very helpful in making recommendations! Trust me, it's hard to choose. read more

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This place truly is a TREASURE. We drive an hour and a half just to get their fresh and delicious mochi. You can't go wrong with anything there. We've had their mochi from Japanese grocery stores, ,but this was our first time actually going to where they make it. Very lucky to have a place that makes fresh mochi. read more

Osaka-Ya - Some of what we got. Yes, there was more, but we ate it in the car on the drive home! - Desserts Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great dessert place. So many options to choose from which is nice when you're feeling indecisive. I had gotten the shave ice and it was good! The vanilla ice cream really added to flavor and richness. I love the market as well, there's a variety of snacks, drinks, fresh and frozen onigiri. The perfect place for dessert or a quick bite. read more

Osaka-Ya - XS Pineapple shave ice with condensed milk and vanilla ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Sacramento, California

Walked here for a treat. It's an outdoor order spot. Had the Mocha Freeze and it came out like a thick shake. Just how I like it! Service was great and will return to try other deserts read more

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I got to try their onigiri from the roseville Uniglo event and it was amazing ! I had the Konbu and Ume onigiri which were both delicious! The ume picked plum had a little sour tartness that I enjoyed. The rice was perfectly tasty and flavorful. The konbu is more subtle and good as well if you are not used to the pickled plum. They make great snacks on the go. I can't wait to have more onigiri and try other things that have at their actual shop! read more

Osaka-Ya - Ume onigiri - Desserts Near Me - Sacramento, California

Another business that has been teasing me on Yelp. Today is a travel day with almost no appointments, so we finally had the opportunity to visit. Quality/Quantity - Okay, this is going to be a tough review... Going to start with the best, and work my way down. Mochi - Wow, I mean wow! As good as Two Ladies Kitchen in Hilo, HI. See other review. The mochi was so tender, and it melted in our mouth. My wife also got a walnut manju and a white manju; sorry I did not know/get the names. They were not as good as the mochi. The mochi was definitely the hit of the visit! Shave Ice with Taro Ice Cream - The taro ice cream was so good. Too bad the flavor of the shaved ice affected the ice cream a little, and not in a positive way. But I was glad I got to try their Tiger Blood flavor; all their red flavors mixed together. The shaved ice was not as soft as I preferred as it did not really melt in my mouth. My favorite shaved ice is "snow ice." Lasty, the sushi. It was fresh, but rice-forward. In summary, way too much rice. I can not recommend this. We will actually make our own tomorrow when we pick up our daughter and her girlfriend from the airport. In summary - The mochi is amazing! Everything else was just okay. Atmosphere - Very small local business. Known for their mochi and everything else was just okay. We also got here for a late lunch, so the selection was minimal. They have a deli in the back which is also where they make their shaved ice. You also have to order the shaved ice from the outside window and it is cash only. See pictures. Service - Friendly and welcoming. Patient as I was a first time customer and did not know what I wanted. So I actually let her pick. She picked my mochi and my shaved ice. Price - $40. 4% charge for credit cards. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1963. read more

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Wow these are amazing. Honestly, almost better that what I had in Japan we got a variety but I wish I had studied the menu and purchase more. Would definitely recommend! read more

Osaka-Ya - Variety - Desserts Near Me - Sacramento, California

Fun Japanese store that sells freshly-made mochi, manju, and other snacks like onigiri and spam musubi. They also sell grocery staples like rice and sauces plus miscellaneous frozen items too. During summer months, they sell shave ice and smoothies. On our recent visit, they have a Mecha Mucho menu of sandos, bowls, and snacks, too. Not sure if that's a collaboration with another business or if it's just an extension of what they sell. It's a small shop that has been around for decades. It's counter service and limited hours so check that out before you pay them a visit. Their freshly made mochi and manju are the main reason why I've been a customer for over 30 years! read more

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On this hot summer day In Sacramento we were looking for something cool. We were in the area so decided to stop by and hope the lines weren't too long. Luckily for us it wasn't too bad today but at times the line can be crazy for good reason. A lot of ice cream options from Ice cream, Freezes, Ice Cones to Fruit Shakes. A lot of flavors as well. You get a lot for the price as the picture will show. A must try. read more

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Osaka-Ya is a small shop. Street parking mostly. The store has been around for decades. It has been years since we had been here as we don't live in the area. Glad that we got the opportunity to visit again. Kiku: Mochi with a sweet smooth white bean paste and covered in sweet clear glaze (5/5). Sakura Mochi: Mochi mixed with diced cherry leaf surrounding a sweet smooth red bean paste (4/5). This one is a acquired taste. Strawberry Flavored Mochi: Their traditional mochi mixed with a variety of different flavors (4/5). The mochi here was larger than our local store. But didn't have the same texture or softness either. But still delicious. The service was friendly and polite. read more

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