We tried coming around noon on a weekday but the line was long and we thought maybe we wouldn't be able to get the flavors we wanted so decided to call to place an order to pick up the following day. We came at 10:30am which was the pickup time we asked for and waited about 20 minutes in the phone order line before being called into the store and waited a few more minutes and left with our order around 11. They did give samples in line though, so that was nice. I did wish I knew about the additional daily fresh fruit flavors beforehand though so that I could order those when I called! I didn't see it until I came to pick up. The place is small and only enough room for a few people at a time. The strawberry mochi is amazing! Other flavors are good too, so soft and fresh. I think it's worth going if you like mochi and have the time! read more

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We came to Two Ladies Kitchen based on the high reviews, but this ended up being one of the worst experiences we had on the Big Island. We arrived 15 minutes before opening and were first in the walk-in line. Right before opening, an employee came out and split the lines into "walk-in" and "phone order." Totally fine--except once they opened, they let all phone orders go first... and then continued calling more phone orders again while the walk-in line just stood there. Despite being first in the walk-in line, we waited over 45 minutes before they even started letting walk-ins inside. Meanwhile, we watched people leave the walk-in line, place phone orders, and get served ahead of us. The system is extremely frustrating and poorly managed. A better system would be alternating one customer from each line ! So ridiculous they can't figure this out . Once inside, it took another 20 minutes to get our order. To make matters worse, the order was incorrect and nothing was labeled, so we had no idea what we were eating. The mochi itself was also disappointing. The texture was unusually thick and had a strange, almost metallic taste. The strawberry was very sour, and the strawberry cake mochi was overly large, soggy, and honestly inedible. Overall, we wasted over an hour and a half here for a very underwhelming experience. The staff also weren't particularly welcoming or helpful. The two stars are for Hawaii's aloha spirit....otherwise, this would be a zero! read more

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We came on a Saturday afternoon and there was a huge line at the door. However, we made a phone order a day before and that line had no wait. I wasn't really impressed with the mochi considering all the hype it's received online. I thought some of the mochis were way too big (ex: strawberry and strawberry shortcake) and the oreo and brownie just didn't taste right as a mochi flavor. In addition, I felt like all the mochis' skin was too thick/dense. The Lilikoi and Chichi were the only ones I found decent tasting. Personally, I've had better mochi elsewhere. Definitely place a phone order (it'll probably save you over an hour wait outside). read more

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Such a cute little shop producing the most delicious mochi desserts! We got a couple of mixed boxes and the strawberry and strawberry cheesecake fresh mochi. While we were waiting for our order one of the staff came out with apple lihing and grape mochi to try so now we have to come back for those! Service is quick and friendly always. One of our favorite stops on Hilo! read more

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We came 30 minutes before closing and waited in line for about 15 minutes. The staff were super friendly, helpful and patient with us as we decided what to order. The inside of this place is small and only has a bench to sit on while you wait for your order. While we waited they gave us free samples. Definitely a must try if you are in Hilo! Haven't mochi like this back in the Bay Area- so the mochi is definitely worth the try! My favorites were the butter mochi, chichi, strawberry cheesecake, and butterfly. read more

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A must go if you find yourself in Hilo. I came here 5 years ago and have been dreaming about it since. I'm so glad I got to go this time around. I called a day ahead for my order of 24 strawberry mochi and 6 strawberry shortcake mochi. All which only was $120! I flew the mochis back to Honolulu and was surprised to see extra mochis in my boxes! For a total of 40 strawberry mochis! Their strawberry mochis are so soft and pair beautifully with the azuki bean and fresh strawberry. The strawberry shortcake mochi is HUGE and is the perfect sweetness. We decided to try some of their other fresh fruits. We got the green grape, pear, and li hing apple. The grape was good with azuki beans and had a nice crunch to it. The pear was a no go me, it was hard and not sweet. Li hing apple had a slice of apple and the mochi was dusted with li hing powder. It was good but the first bite was super sour! In my opinion their best product is the fresh strawberry mochi and strawberry shortcake. The workers here are so nice and even give our samples while you wait. I will be back! Also for those of you ordering to bring back to other islands, make sure you pick up your order on the day you leave to make sure they are as fresh as possible read more

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Ordered our Strawberry mochi for plane ride home. Pre-order is easy and you'll be out of there quickly. Here during Merrie Monarch and stood in-line for about 40 minutes. read more

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Made it before they closed at 4pm and still was able to get 8 strawberry mochi that typically in the past you have to order ahead to get them. Not to be missed when in Hilo and worth the drive there. I just can't find fresh mochi and manju like this back home in Seattle. If you get the fresh fruit mochi, remember they need to be refrigerated and are not allowed back to the mainland. So order what you will be able to eat there. They take credit cards now too! read more

Two Ladies Kitchen - Strawberry mochi (the bottom row) with red bean and a fresh strawberry inside. Peach, lilikoi, okinawan. - Bakeries Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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It is a small shop with just a small bench inside, no seating so must order it Togo. Walked in and ordered 6 mochi and they gave me an extra. I waited in a short line to order then had to wait a while for them to get the order ready. I ordered plum, Okinawan sweet potato, butterfly, peach mama, strawberry, lilikoi. They were really big and soft. The best one was strawberry which had a fresh strawberry inside. I think if you want to skip the line and wait you can call and pre-order. read more

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FOOD - Strawberry mochi: 5/5 - Chichi: 4/5 - Lillikoi: 4/5 - Butter mochi: 5/5 - Brownie: 4/5 - Peanut Butter: 4/5 SERVICE: The line can be long here but I lucked out. There was person waiting for their order and another person in front of me. Considering everything is already made (or at least I assume so) and just needs to be boxed up, it took awhile to get my order together. I waited 15 minutes or so. FINAL THOUGHTS: I would come back. The mochi was good and the price was fair. There's tons of options. The lady at the register was very patient with me. read more

Two Ladies Kitchen - Strawberry mochi, butter, lillikoi, brownie, chichi, peanut butter - Bakeries Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Glad we made it today- Christmas Eve they close at 2pm Made to order. Takes about 15 minutes to make. They also have premade boxes to go of assorted mochi. Casual location- walking or preorders Basically order and wait outside read more

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Picked up the 8-piece assorted mochi pack and baby mochi from Two Ladies Kitchen in Hilo. The assorted flavors were beautifully arranged--bottom row (left to right): lilikoi, butterfly, kamato, tsumami; top row: plum flower, marshmallow, peach, butter. Each mochi was soft with generous filling, and the baby mochi were bite-sized pieces filled with chocolate--simple but satisfying. I've been coming here for years, and while the quality is still solid, I've noticed some inconsistency lately. Sometimes the mochi isn't quite as soft as it used to be. Also, the strawberry mochi has changed--strawberries have gotten noticeably smaller, and unlike before, they no longer substitute two small ones for one big one. The last couple of times, the smaller mochi still counted as a single piece, which felt like a downgrade. For now, I've been sticking to the regular assorted mochi, which still delivers on flavor and texture most of the time. Maybe next visit to Hilo, I'll give the strawberry mochi another try and see if it's improved. Highlights: - Wide variety of flavors with generous filling - Baby mochi are a fun, chocolate-filled treat - Still a local favorite with nostalgic charm Things to note: - Texture and softness can vary - Strawberry mochi sizing has changed over the years Still worth a stop if you're in Hilo--just manage expectations if you're a longtime fan. read more

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I can't recommend this place enough. If you're in Hilo, you have to make a stop. You can order à la carte, with each piece made fresh to order (resulting in a bit of a wait), or grab a pre-made assorted box if you're short on time. The shop is small so you wait outside. Don't let the line outside discourage you because it's totally worth it. You can also order ahead. As for the mochi is incredibly fresh, soft, and perfectly bouncy. The fillings are all great, especially the fresh fruit options--definitely get the strawberry mochi. The staff was super friendly and clearly passionate about their craft. read more

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12 hours in Hilo: Stop #5 Two Ladies Kitchen. My family had to get some of the world-famous strawberry mochi from this old-time Hilo institution. Located in a small shop on Kilauea Ave across from the Ben Franklin Craft store, one of my cousins pre-ordered before we got there. Glad we did. When we got there at the scheduled time, there were two lines that snaked out of the shop. One was for walk up orders, the other for phone orders. That one was a lot shorter and went a lot faster. Soon everyone was back in the car and on our way. Later on looking at the famous strawberry mochi, it's evident that they no longer use the giant strawberries. Shrink-flation, I guess. Still bigger than normal strawberries, and the taste was still there. Need to try their other mochis, fruit-flavored or otherwise. Glad to see an old-time mochi shop still continuing on! #supportlocal! Repeat and recommend! read more

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Even though we did not overly indulge, we thoroughly enjoyed the small amount we bought. The mochi was pillowy soft yet chewy, and we tried the strawberry, grape, Oreo, and brownie flavors. My personal favorites were the oreo and brownie flavors. They even came out and gave half samples of mochi to everyone waiting, which was a nice gesture. There is street parking, however, I could see it being difficult to find parking if there's a line at Two Ladies Kitchen. It is recommended to order ahead via phone. I tried calling a few times right when they opened around 10 am, but the phone line was either busy or no one picked up. So we decided to just show up and see what the line looked like. Luckily, there was no line and we were able to order right away, though we did wait about 15 to 20 minutes after placing our order. We were not sure if this place was overhyped, but we still wanted to try it as long as the wait was reasonable. I would say if you have the time and it fits into your itinerary, it is definitely worth trying. However, if you are short on time, I personally would not sacrifice a sightseeing opportunity just to wait in line for mochi, especially if it is your first visit to the island. read more

The mochi is top notch. Soft fluffy with a soft chew. Their whole fresh strawberry mochi with a little sweet bean, is my favorite. I tried the Li Hing Mui fresh Green Apple. Mochi was on point, but too much Li Hing Mui for my taste. I heard the Poha Berry is good, but they did not have any that day. I have tried their variation on non-fruit mochi & they were all good, but I really liked their Okinawain Sweet Potato. Note: You cannot take fresh mochi on plane in your carr ʻ-on or in your luggage. The store also has a sign stating this. The airport will confiscate it if found. Check their store hours because they sometimes change. The store front is small, they make their mochi fresh thoughtout the day and there is always a line waiting to order & waiting for their orders to be ready. Call in your order ahead of time is the best so you do not have to wait. The best time to stop by w/o pre-ordering is right when they open or 30 mins before they close at 4:00 PM. There is only street parking and it is located in a very busy area and hard to find parking. There is a small shopping area across the street with parking lot. read more

Two Ladies Kitchen - The front of the box that contains tour mochi. - Bakeries Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Love coming here when I visit Hilo!!! I will preface with- you should place a phone order or go early if there is something specific that you want, they are very busy and can sell out quickly. The mochi is freshly made & super soft/chewy, all the fillings and options are amazing. The strawberry mochi is my favorite, the strawberry is fresh & quite large. I also like the assorted candied mochi- its small with chocolate candies inside & great so share with others. read more

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I heard many good things about this place and decided to place an order for a dozen mochis. I tried the strawberry, daifuku, lilikoi, and grape and I thought the mochi was just ok. The mochi skin is really thick and all of them have red bean filling with some addition (i.e. fruit). I wasn't blown away considering this is world famous. I've had better elsewhere. read more

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My friends and I based our itinerary around the Two Ladies schedule and it was definitely worth getting to Hilo before 4pm to get our hands on their mochi. I really wish they were open more days of the week, especially on Sundays. We called in our order earlier that week, which saved us a lot of time. The regular line was soooo long, and while there was still a line in the phone order line, it was significantly shorter. I got the Oreo, brownie, li hing apple, strawberry daifuku, and grape. The brownie and strawberry daifuku are my go-to's. The li hing apple was probably my favorite, but I think it's a limited time flavor, which is such a bummer. I would have never thought to put li hing on my mochi, but the salty sweet combo was perfection! Definitely recommend trying whatever fresh fruit mochi they are offering at the time. All of their mochis have such a good texture. read more

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Don't let the long line outside discourage you. Most people wait because they customize their orders. We just grabbed their prepackaged combo packs and left within 10 minutes. It was best mochi we ever had so it's worth the wait. So fresh and so delicious without being overly sweet. On a side note, KTA grocery stores carry their mochi combo packs (6 in each pack) for $10, so if you want to try some, just grab some there. Highly recommend!! read more

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I was in Hilo this past week celebrating my sister's bachelorette. I found Two Ladies Kitchen while I was doing some research on TikTok on places you must visit when you're in Hilo. I'm so glad I added this store as one of our stops for the trip. We were spending the morning at the farmers market and this store isn't too far away so we decided to walk over once we were done shopping. We got lucky and the line wasn't extremely long. It is a small shop which explains the long lines. They have a separate line for mobile orders. The kind workers also offer free samples which I love because I honestly didn't know what to order since everything sounded delicious. I definitely recommend getting the mochis with fresh fruit! They are amazing! If you're traveling and looking to bring goodies back home, they do offer a variety of mochis there tsa approved!! We brought some back to California to share with our friends and they absolutely loved it as well. read more

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Just as advertised the long waits for mochi everything. I decide to take a chance on it knowing the line maybe long and it was especially for the fruit filled mochi. Parking is only along the street. Even if you preorder you most likely will still be waiting for a bit depending on the line. It is a small shop with a line to get in as the shop can only hold about 4 or 5 people at a time and even that is a tight squeeze. If you're a tourist remember you can't bring home fresh fruit so just enjoy it! Prices are per item so you can customize your order to whatever you prefer. Everyone was so Ono and next time I will preorder and go to the farmers market while I wait. Thanks for scratching my mochi itch! read more

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Not sure but not trying to be mean just not a fan of these little mochi things. They aren't bad I just don't get the whole craze and not a fan. The process is silly inefficient, you can get and go the standard ones and the fruit filled ones take a long time. We were only less than 10 front the front of the line and to order the fruit filled ones they said 20 minutes. They had a dozen people in the back working. They should have 2 people working the register and should have the fruit filled ones ready to go. read more

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My wife loves mochi so we had to come here. The place is small just the one room. There was a line to get in. The lady was really nice and my wife picked out some stuff to buy. We really enjoyed the mochi here. Nice and fresh. read more

The mochi had a delectable array of flavors. We tried many different kinds and they were pleasant to the tastebuds. The ambiance is small and requires take out. The service was very kind and they provided taste samples. Definitely the best mochi the Little Group of People has consumed. read more

Great tasting mochi, lots of different flavors! I love the texture of the mochi, nice and chewy. The menu is pretty large. And full of colors! They have mochi with fresh fruit, traditional mochi, and contemporary mochi. I tried six different flavors and they were all good. I'm a huge fan of the strawberry mochi. The strawberry is super sweet. The store is fairly small, so you'll have to wait outside after you order. Service was good. They'll call your name when your mochi is packed. It looks pretty popular, so there's a bit of a wait. If you don't want to wait, you can just grab one of their pre-packed box of mochis. read more

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Oh my god! This is like the ultimate Hilo omiyage!!! Everything was amazing! My personally fave was the yellow one that kind of tasted of white chocolate? But also peanut butter? Not sure. But it was amazing!!!! read more

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@fortunefoodfinds: "Oh how I've missed you so MOCHI! Da hubz work trip had him out in Hilo, which only meant one thing for me + da kids = TWO LADIES KITCHEN. He came home n' surprised us with pre-assorted mochi & manju boxes, a box full of the best n' my favorite fresh strawberry mochi, n' for a limited time their new li hing mui apple mochi. Hands down this is one of the greatest gifts to receive, you best believe!" Staff: friendly Interior: small, only go in to order n' pick up Exterior: two lines, one for walk-ins n' the other for phone orders Wait time: 15 mins on a good day Parking: street Overall comments: this is such a treat when in Hilo, n' greatly appreciated as a gift. Def worth the wait! read more

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Two Ladies Kitchen is a must when visiting Hilo. I went on a weekday at 2 pm and there was no line. Usually, there is a long line to enter the store. That's how popular this mochi store is. I parked on the street, as this was the only parking I could find. I walked in and there was a variety of pre-packed mochi boxes. You can also order off the menu. There were so many mochi flavors, it was hard to pick. I decided to try the famous strawberry mochi (stuffed with a fresh strawberry and azuki beans). The staff member was so friendly when they took my order. So I waited outside of the store until my order was called. I waited about 10 minutes and got a securely taped box with my order. I opened the box and sampled a strawberry mochi. The strawberry was so sweet and plump. The mochi was soft and paired well with the azuki bean. The hype is real... I was blown away by the quality and freshness. I took my mochi box straight to the airport and ate it on my flight home. It was such a nice treat! read more

Two Ladies Kitchen - Strawberry mochi - Bakeries Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I can see why this is the best mochi. I've had good mochi on Oahu but this takes the cake. They were so fresh! So many options to choose from and shapes and sizes. I understand why there was a line. We just got the assorted pack since they were so busy and that was what they had the most of. You'd have to order if you want specifics. Small inside but service was good. Every mochi we had was so chewy, and the best bean paste I've ever had! 10/10. Recommend. read more

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I called in my order to allow for a quick pick up. I parked in the lot across the street instead of parking on the street. I didn't have to wait long outside. There were several customers waiting outside for their orders. I went in to pay for my order. The mochi is not marked so I had to use the online picture menu to determine what I purchased. I read some online reviews complaining about the size of the strawberries. My strawberry in the mochi was large and fresh. The Oreo cookie mochi was blue. I wish there was a way to easily identify the types. After I brought my mochi home I realized I received an incorrect order. I ordered two strawberry and two peach, I got four strawberry and zero peach. Disappointing not to get what I ordered. The person on the phone even read my order back to me. I repeated it back so I don't know what happened. read more

Just totally adorable. So many mochi! And there they are - that cute ladies making them! Really, there are so many little treats in so many flavors. You can choose a little pink bun with a star on top, a white mochi with a bright red strawberry inside, one that looks like a yellow apricot or blue one pinched into what looks like a four-leaf clover. This mochi is good. These are beautiful treats. I highly recommend a stop here. read more

Mochi was good but not "must-try" in my opinion. They were also unexpectedly closed the first time we tried to go, with a paper sign at the door that they would be back the next day. Definitely recommend calling ahead to verify and pre-order (fresh fruit mochi is made to order and takes time). Street parking only but was able to find a spot nearby. Long line but moves fast and shout-out to the lady for balancing in-person orders and phone pickup orders really well. The mochi wrapper itself is very soft and had a good chewy texture. Still soft even after being in the fridge for a day (we ordered too much and couldn't finish them all in one go!) The highlights were the Oreo, strawberry, and peanut butter. The strawberry shortcake one was GIGANTIC (3 times the size of the other ones?) and was just ok. I thought the peach one would be actual fresh peach inside since it was listed under fruit, but it just looked like a peach on the outside and the inside didn't have any fruit... Didn't even taste like peach so I was confused. Didn't like that one. read more

Two Ladies Kitchen - 4 on the left = strawberry Blue = Oreo Giant pink = strawberry shortcake Top right = peanut butter Bottom right = peach (this one is meh) - Bakeries Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Not surprised this is a favorite local spot! It's small so there might be some line in front but they might just be people waiting for their order. There is quite a bit of a selection so be sure to read the menu ahead of time but also check their specials. It was our first time so we got a mixed box to get a little bit of everything and then two orders of their strarberry mochi - didn't realize it was two to an order so were surprised that we got 4. The mixed selection was a great option to get would recommend if it's your first time too. Staff was friendly and quick even with the made to order items! read more

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The BEST mochi in Hawaii! This place is a MUST when visiting Hilo! The first time I came here, I didn't preorder & I waited an hour! But, it was so worth it! This time, I preordered and was able to skip the line, game changer! They are most known for their whole strawberry mochi but you really can't go wrong with any of the mochi or manju. This time I ordered the whole strawberry, lilikoi, brownie, pie crust Manju, & sweet potato. The mochi is sooo soft! The whole strawberries are HUGE! The brownie had chunks of chocolate in it, it was so decadent. The lilikoi mochi is actually flavored mochi and not filled like the others. My daughter loved the sweet potato stuffed mochi. The pie crust manju was flaky on the outside and had white bean inside. Lastly, we got a prepackaged mochi set to bring back home. These don't have fruit in them but make a great gift! Overall, this is a MUST when visiting Hilo. read more

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If you're on the Big Island and love mochi, run, don't walk, to Two Ladies Kitchen. We visited during Merrie Monarch week, and they were absolutely slammed (as expected!), so we were so glad we called ahead to place our order. Definitely the move if you're going during a busy time. Their mochi is unreal... so soft, fresh, and perfectly balanced. We tried a variety, and the strawberry shortcake mochi was hands-down our favorite. That combo of juicy fruit, smooth anko, and pillowy mochi? Everything is handmade with care, and you can truly taste it. We also really appreciated the menu signage. It clearly shows what each mochi is filled with, which made it super easy to pick out flavors we knew we'd love (or wanted to try for the first time). It's a small detail, but so helpful, especially when things are busy and there's a line behind you. Whether you're already a mochi fan or curious to try, Two Ladies Kitchen is a must-visit. Mahalo to the crew for holding it down during one of the busiest weeks of the year! read more

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Expect a wait cause this place is POPPIN. Small shop with a big crowd. The cashier was so sweet and kind! We came during closing time and so many who ordered ahead of us wanted boxes of mochi.... My friend and I only wanted to order like two pieces lol. I got the strawberry mochi, and the regular daifuku (red bean). The wait did take a long while that one of the ladies from the kitchen offered free mochi. Even the free mochi was just sooooo fresh, it made me excited to have my order! The workers here are also so elderly and kind omg. Once I got my order, I realized they gave me an extra strawberry mochi, felt so lucky !! Trying the strawberry first, the strawberry really tasted so fresh. So crunchy and sweet, and the mochi was just soooo fresh. This honestly tasted very close to what I had in Japan, or even just the same! One mochi is actually really filling haha. I had the daifuku the next day and it was DELICIOUS AND FRESH. Even after a day wow. I'm so glad to have visited this place during our trip. Definitely would recommend! read more

Two Ladies Kitchen - Ordered two, but received three :O - Bakeries Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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There mochi is so fresh and tastes great! There's so many flavors to choose from. I love the daifuku, the fruit is juicy. The shop is small, so you just order in line and take it to go. They prep the mochi in the back so it was quick. read more

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Super soft, fresh mochi, but I was expecting more. More of what, not sure. Luckily, there was no line when we showed up to the store on a Tuesday afternoon. Cost $13 for our order of 8 assorted mochis and manju. Staff were nice enough, but I wouldn't say very friendly or engaging. One recommendation I'll make to you is to ensure you look at the menu before getting to the counter to order so you already have an idea of what you want to try. It was a bit overwhelming and I felt rushed. If there's any sort of line you won't be able to see the menu or seasonal flavors until you enter the very small storefront. I would definitely try more of the fresh fruit options. I was so hyped up for the manju, but it ended up not satisfying my craving as it was not like what I recall eating as a kid. I also was hoping for coconut! My search continues. Parking: Street parking in front or larger Ben Franklin lot across the street. read more

There was a line at the door so good thing we preordered. The people were so kind and helpful and once I tasted the mochi I could see why people were raving about this place. It's fresh, chewy but tender, it's the perfect consistency. The red bean is delicious and the whole experience was amazing. Thank you for a wonderful experience and some delicious mochi read more

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