Came here with my family after having an amazing lunch at Chan Chan's next door. This is our top fave chocolate so since we were in the area on our way to San Diego for the weekend, we decided to drop in to get a box. We were welcomed by the 2 very friendly ladies and were given samples of the Strawberry Nama chocolates. We've never had this flavor before cuz our usual go to is Ghana bitter (non-alcohol and alcohol) and Au Lait. The strawberry flavor was soooo good so we had to have a box as well. The ladies were so professional and sweet that we ended up getting THREE boxes instead of one as planned! Sooo worth every penny! Godiva chocolates go for about the same price or more but these are incomparable! As we were leaving after paying , they also handed us one wafer each! Those were so buttery and delicious! Definitely made the start of our family trip/getaway a memorable one! We'll totally be back every time we are in the area! read more

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Taste so much more delicate than see's candy. Less sugar more balanced and focus on the Cocoa chocolate taste Had a red bag and golden bow. Very cute and was given to me as a gift. The store is inside mitsuwa Plaza. Often missed but now I know where to get gift! The bow was so cute. Package service was a nice touch. Will come again read more

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Received a wonderful box of Royce as a gift. It was chocolate covered strawberry wafer. Product is made in Japan and is very eye catching. Wonderful with a nice cup of tea. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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This is located at a Mitsuwa Mall. It is a large stall- shop with lots of samples to try ... delicious chocolate... creamy melt in your mouth and addicting everything is amazing run here and try their samples read more

My friend and I went to this store two weeks ago. It is located inside Mitsuwa store. She bought the Nama Chocolate as that is her favorite. I tried one and it was indeed delicious and melts in your mouth and not too sweet. I will have to try other chocolates next time! Glad to see this is a chain and there are other locations through CA. Service was fine. read more

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Chocolates were good! Silky and smooth! Definitely something to try out one day! Makes a great Valentine's Day present! read more

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I cannot stop coming back to this chocolate shop lol. Every chocolate I have purchased and/or was given to me, have all tasted delicious! It is not too sweet, but a perfect balance of flavors in the items I have tried. I LOVE the Royce Bar Chocolate Nut. It is individually wrapped and tastes amazing. The item has Almond, Pecans, Cashews, Macadamia, Nutty Puffs and Praline in a small chocolate bar. It is soo good! Other delicious items I have tried are: - Royce Chocolate Block Bar - Chocolate Hazel Wafers - Milk Chocolate and Matcha Discs - Matcha Wafers - Baton Cookies Hazelnut Cacao The service is always amazing and kind. It is a definite must try chocolate shop. Thank you Royce Irvine! read more

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Delicious high quality Japanese chocolates. Amazing taste and smooth texture Not inexpensive but not overly expensive either. Well worth the price. read more

This was my first visit to this location. It is located in the Mitsua market. Easy to miss if you're not careful. The lady that helped us was very helpful. When we asked for samples, she gladly obliged us. We ended up getting the whiskey chocolates and the hazelnut ones. Both were very enjoyable. I believe all their chocolates are made in Japan. I look forward to to coming back. read more

Small chocolate and mochi shop located inside the Mitsuwa on Culver. Royce chocolates are really delicate, creamy, and delicious. Every once in awhile I'll pick up a gift box for special occasions. It shares a space with "J sweets", which sells mochi ice cream. read more

ROYCE Chocolate - eople eating at a restaurant - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Irvine, California

I was introduced to Royce's Nama Chocolate when my wife and I received it as a gift from Sushi Ota. We are so happy to find it available in Irvine with so many different flavors. We splurged and purchased the Maccha, Hojicha and VSOP Liquor Ghana Bitter. They were melt in your mouth pure delight. Everything was packaged beautifully and we will definitely be going back to purchase some more for Christmas gifts! Royce shares a space with J.Sweets that also so some great tasting mochi. The peach and blueberry yogurt flavors were yummy and the black sesame and matcha flavors were equally superb! read more

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Located inside Mitsuwa market, ROYCE offers a wide variety of sweet confections and unique gift boxes. They're apparently best known for their Nama chocolates, but I've actually only tried their wafers and cookies. We liked the strawberry and matcha wafers the best, as they were both light and not too sweet. They also came individually wrapped for convenience and in a nice box for gifting. Overall, the treats are pretty good, but not sure they're worth the price point or as satisfying as similar shops. read more

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No joke, I always get gifted ROYCE chocolates - Christmas, Birthday, etc. these are easily the best chocolates I've ever had! They're so unique. If you like chocolate mousse, then you'll love these! These chocolates are like little chocolate mousse rectangles. They're soft yet a little firm like nearly frozen mousse. I've never had anything like these before. Also, the quality is superb. I hate Hersheys and American (even popular German chocolates) sweets because they're equivalent to eating sugar, but somehow worse. It's way too sweet and in a really bad way. These chocolates are very sweet, but in a different way because the ingredients used are much better. It's much more cocoa present and complex. Also, I am NOT lactose by any means, BUT you HAVE to keep these refrigerated or else you will die of stomach pain like I did! Totally my bad, but I want to save you from suffering. So yummy, can't wait to get some more! Lastly, the SAKURA ONE IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST. My mans & I really love it. It has a cherry flavor and is so so original. Buy all the flavors are amazing. Really good gift, it left a really special impression on me! read more

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These chocolates are worth the splurge and would make great gifts since the packaging looks fancy and festive, and you have the option of gift wrapping the boxes. The chocolates are smooth and easily melt in your mouth. They offer some seasonal flavors as well. Yes, you are paying around $20+ for a box of chocolates, but I believe that it is an experience worth trying. read more

Received this as a gift and its one of the cleanest and creamiest chocolate I have ever eaten. It has the perfect balance of sweetness. This is definitely going to be my go to place for chocolates and gifts for friends. I look forward to trying different chocolate from here. read more

ROYCE Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Irvine, California

This was the first ROYCE location I visited after getting ramen with an old friend of mine. He heard about the brand during a trip to Japan and raved about it. This was a while back before the salesperson changed, according to the last batch of reviews, but the girl who waited on us then was kind to share the information about new seasonal flavors and pulled samples for us to try. She shared her favorite types with us and it was a pleasant experience - she seemed passionate about the brand. I purchased their solid chocolate bars for regular consumption and they are great. Their chocolate is pricey but I feel like it's something you enjoy slowly, versus trying to consume in one sitting. The chocolates behind the counter or in the coolers are usually made with alcohol, but it's blended so well you can't taste an alcoholic aftertaste. Great choice for gifting. read more

I'm not a chocolate person, but when my coworker gave me a piece of her Royce champagne flavor chocolate, I was hooked and I knew I had to get a box for myself. Their chocolate is sooo smooth and creamy and isn't tooo sweet where it will make you feel sick. They put the chocolate box in a cooling bag (I think it can keep it cool for 2 hours?) but you should put it in the fridge once you reach your destination. The closest location to me was this one, located inside Mitsuwa marketplace in Irvine. It's pretty pricey at $18 a box, but it's worth it. read more

ROYCE Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Irvine, California

If you're a chocolate lover like me, you'll need to try Royce'. They're only located in Mitsuwa. You may miss them depending on what entrance you use. If you're using the back entrance (closer to BP), they're the first stall you'll see on the right as you walk in. I'll be honest, I've gone to Mitsuwa hundreds of times and always passed by this place not knowing what they sold. I thought it was mochi at first. Finally discovered they sell premium chocolate from Japan that is pre-packaged. It can be an expensive addiction though as each box is roughly $20. It's the perfect splurge/treat and I usually get a box or two each time I'm at Mitsuwa now. Try it and you'll see why or taste why you're paying $20 for that one box. The chocolate is softer, more of a truffle/fudge consistency (not like bar chocolate although they do have those too). The boxes have squares of chocolate and you'll get a little tool to wedge each piece out. Saddest part is when you finish that last square! Hence why I get two boxes sometimes, so that disappointment doesn't last long (I just open up the other box). These do need to be refrigerated so keep that in mind if you're purchasing a box and are not heading home right away. They do place it into a packaging that will help to keep it temperature controlled until you do get home (but still don't leave these out in the car if it's hot out). My go to's here are the Nama Chocolate Au Lait and Nama Bitter. Some of these do contain some alcohol but you can also opt for the alcohol free one. read more

ROYCE Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Irvine, California

When I visit NY I always visit this store and when I found out that it was near my work in Irvine I was thrilled!!!! Their chocolates are to die for so if you haven't tried japanese chocolate, this is it! Also they have potato chips dipped in chocolate and I personally think it's a good present for someone's bday and christmas gifts. If you don't know what to get, visit this place and get a box of chocolate. It's not cheap but will be totally worth every bite. read more

Hands down my favorite chocolate shop of all time. I hope it will never, ever, ever leave this Mitsuwa. What can I say? I gotta sweet tooth that will throw down $20/box just to get my fix. I have to get their matcha green tea chocolate box; it's a solid 10/10 when it comes to matcha flavor and it's not at all bitter. But hold up, that can't just be what they're good at right? Just matcha? NAH! They also got seasonal flavors that will blow your mind. CORN CHOCOLATE; I literally bought two boxes because it was so dang yummy. It's only hints of corn, but man... I think I need to snag more of it before it's all gone or before the season ends (whichever comes first). Their other seasonal flavors, hojicha and chestnut were also great... but corn really takes the cake. On the fence about what chocolate to purchase? They sometimes have samples, especially for the seasonal ones... so just ask. It never hurts to ask if you can have a sample of some chocolate goodness. read more

The mochi are great. They are a bit expensive but they tastes fantastic. Their chocolates are very good too but I can only buy on special occasions. read more

Been coming here since they opened because my next option would be to go to LA which I refuse to do. Royce' is the best chocolate I've ever had with no foreseeable second place competition. Chocolate to me is not something for eating. It's a tasting item and it's meant to be taken as a solitary piece with the mindset that you won't get a second serving, so try to savor all the subtleties and don't rush the development and don't compromise the texture too soon. Royce' is rich, pure, and clean. I've tried the milk, dark, white, green tea, and strawberry. The last three don't really count because, well, they're not really chocolate. The milk is like a warm blanket on a perfectly temperate afternoon. It soothes but has enough presence to make you take notice before it melts away. Texture is perfect and as it starts coming to temperature on your tongue, you'll start to notice the purity of the chocolate make itself more known. The dark is like jazz music in a dimly lit room. It's there without a doubt and its complexities are made known right away, but if you give it time, you'll start to hear more and feel more through the darkness. I know these descriptions are ridiculous to most people, but I find Royce' quality to be further reaching than just taste, like music is more than just sound. I've easily spent over a thousand dollars here over the short period they've been open and I have yet to be disappointed by the quality that's available. Several people have received gifts from this counter and they all come back to me with eyes wide open asking where they can order these chocolates from. Not cheap but not expensive and you'll only need one piece to feel satisfied so one box will go a long way. That I believe is a clear indication of the quality you'll find in Royce'. read more

This is the best chocolate ever. Originally made from Japan their nama chocolate is very famous in Asia. Nama means raw in japanese. The champagne nama chocolate is amazzzzing. Seriously the best chocolate ever. They never leave your mouth with a bad left over taste like cheap chocolate and its just sooo smooth. They melt in your mouth like thick velvety texture. Not too sweet but sweet enough to satisfy your craving. Perfect. It is expansive considering $18 for a box of 25? Squared chocolate. But it willl be so worth your money once you try it. I drove here with my bf for two hour to get this chocolate. I would definitely come back for more. read more

ROYCE Chocolate - They give your chocolate in cooling bag to preserve on the way back. - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Irvine, California

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I first tried Royce' chocolate when a coworker brought back a small box from his trip to Japan. I'm not really a chocolate fanatic whatsoever but the exquisite silky texture and refined flavors really struck me. I immediately looked it up online to see where I could buy it and it turned out that it was only available at that time at high end Royce boutiques in Asia and a new store on Madison Avenue in NYC. That was a couple of years ago but that small taste literally stayed with me since then. When a friend recently travelled through Tokyo, I was delighted that he was able to pick up a box of the "Maccha" Green Tea flavor for me. It was just as exquisite as I had remembered. Tonight, we were eating at Spicy City Chinese Restaurant in Irvine and I did a double take when I saw that the girl at the next table had a Royce' shopping bag. I was compelled to approach her and inquire where she got it. She didn't speak English well but indicated that it was from the Mitsuwa Japanese supermarket in the plaza! We hustled over and found that the small Royce' boutique inside the Mitsuwa had just opened in November. Tonight, we got the "Champagne" Chocolate. You'll just have to experience this luxurious treat for yourself. Be forewarned that this is not inexpensive chocolate. Each 4.4 oz box contains 16 small rectangular pieces and runs for $18. Royce' is literally the best kept secret in America when it comes to fine chocolate. Be the first on your block to be in the know! read more

ROYCE Chocolate - Royce' Chocolates: chocolates are wrapped in a cooling bag with a little frozen packet inside to keep it chilled. - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Irvine, California

Stopped by here a few weeks ago to get my former manager a gift. The woman behind the counter was very nice & helpful. When my friend and I would get excited about certain flavors, she offered us samples of them. The samples that we got were delicious. This is one of my favorite places for chocolate. They're not too sweet and have nice flavors. read more

Got to try some gourmet mochi! I highly recommend the strawberry shortcake. They also sell chocolate wafers and chocolate wafers. read more

ROYCE Chocolate - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Irvine, California

This chocolate shop used to be our favorite place but it's on its downhill. 1) They changed the salesperson, and this new young girl was not as generous as the older lady, she acted like she was not there to help us. 2) Every chocolate box would have a plastic wrap before, but mine hasn't been wrapped and sealed when we purchased. I didn't feel it was worth $18/box. We may choose another Royce Chocolate store for the next time. read more

ROYCE Chocolate - No plastic wrap on our new chocolate box. - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Irvine, California

The cashier was very nice! It was my first time buying anything from them. The only sample they had was dark chocolate which was great. I asked the cashier to put my chocolates into two bags and she was kind enough to give me another separate bag incase i wanted to gift it. I didnt even need to ask!!! And when i got home the chocolates were still cool even on a hot day. read more

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Delicious chocolate. Prompt and polite service. I had originally received a candy bar as a gift from a coworker. Now I am a repeat customer.

CRACK CHOCOLATE!!!! I'm in love. These chocolates are divine. Simply put, this is some of the best chocolate I've had in my entire life. Irvine's best kept secret is right here. The nama chocolate is melt-in-your-mouth and luxurious. Each piece was so good it was almost like a spiritual experience. I got my bf a box of these for Valentine's Day and he thought they were epic...and finished half the box in just a couple of hours. I tried a few samples too and each piece is really just something you wanna relive over and over again *_* Royce puts all other chocolatiers to shame. The chocolate is rich, dense, and silky smooth. The original nama chocolate is definitely the best, and the champagne one is similar. Green tea was delicious too with the perfect amount of bitterness from the green tea and a white chocolate base. At $18 a box, it seems pricey but it does come with 20 decently-sized pieces and with authentic Japanese chocolates, you know you're getting damn quality ingredients. Getting it in gift bag is complimentary and each purchase includes an ice pack to keep your chocolate cool until you go home and stick it in your fridge. The ice packs are reusable too so I recommend saving them in case you wanna gift the chocolate later! read more

ROYCE Chocolate - Fancy packaging :,) - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Irvine, California

Royce chocolate, melts in your mouth AND in your hands haha. The chocolate needs to be refrigerated because it's like a truffle chocolate. They have different grades of chocolate from milk chocolate to dark chocolate, and eat box comes with a little spoon to help you eat it. I've also tried their chocolate potato chips, which I thought was alright. During Christmas time they have seasonal specials like strawberry champagne chocolate and whiskey chocolate. I didn't get to try either flavors but I did purchase it as a gift for several people. I heard the seasonal flavors are pretty good. I did try the galette cookies with strawberry inside and that was yummy. It even came in a cute Christmas tin, but it was pricey for what you get. In general Royce isn't cheap, but it's oh so good, and worth the money!! read more

I bought my friend the champagne chocolate where you have to put it in the fridge. She said the flavors were very good a bit pricey for 18 bucks but it is a gourmet chocolate. I also got her this other green tea one with chocolate inside but she said the flavor and texture was kind of odd. My sister loves the green tea chocolate one that needs to be refrigerated. read more

I love their chocolate. I don't like candy, fruit or chocolate because it's sweet. But Royce's chocolate is wonderful. We got the greentea, champagne and original. We will be going back real soon for a couple of more boxes! read more

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This chocolate is legit. It's smooth, creamy and you can't go wrong with any of their selections. I personalyl liked the champagne chocolate and mild cacao. Their chocolate covered potato chips are really good too (caramel is my fav). Their biscuits are even good!!! Ask for samples so you know what to buy. It's on the pricey end though. read more

Hope I live in this place. I love Royce nama chocolates! They don't have all the flavors, when I went there they only have au lait, white, matcha, bitter, strawberry champagne and orange liqour. Hope they can add the mild white and mild cacao, too. read more

Try their green tea chocolate! Heavenly and not too sweet, melt in your mouth. One of the best!

Located inside of Mitsuwa supermarket. They gave me samples of creamy chocolate goodness. Purchased champagne au lait (milk), dark, and white. They are worth the price!!!! read more

I was so excited to find the Royce chocolate in Mitsuwa in Irvine. First time I tried this brand was in NYC. My favorite is Champagne Nama chocolate but all the flavors are exceptionally and delicately flavored. Must try!!! read more

Best chocolate I've had in my life. Nothing comes close, and I never say that about food. In fact I'm having a hard time even classifying this as chocolate - it's that good. It melts in your mouth and just feels luxurious. It's like a chocolate foie gras. The two ladies who work there are the kindest people you will meet as well. read more

Usually it's the wifey who's addicted to chocolates. But we're both suckers for this one. Holey moley. Melt in your mouth (almost in your hand) perfection. No one offered me samples though.. I'll be there again next month so you can make it up to me. Royce is soooooooo good. They should be available in more places. read more