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    Warabimochi Kamakura

    3.9 (293 reviews)
    InexpensiveDesserts, Japanese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    WARABIMOCHI KAMAKURA ATMOSPHERE

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    Strawberry matcha
    Kara S.

    4 stars for the matcha and for the service. Still need to try the mochi and will come back to try it next time we're at the mall. Strawberry Matcha was sweet, creamy and delicious. Definitely going to get it again.

    Black sesame
    Tim E.

    So we were at the mall and my friend says this is the mochi place she and I wanted to try. I didn't realize it was in the mall. Too bad you can't mix and match the other mochi flavors in one order. Anyways we ended up ordering the sesame mochi that was freshly made. It was so so sticky and came with this sweet sauce which I was okay with. I just enjoyed the black sesame all by itself. The helper cashier seemed moody and didn't want to answer some basic questions but we were there for the sesame mochi and I just wanted to dig into it. Since it's in the mall eating area there were plenty of seats to seat us down. I think eating it would've been better served with chopsticks over a for for some reason. I'd be back on another trip to try other flavors but they are a bit pricey.

    Caes F.

    The Mixed 12 piece is a taste of the famous mochi: Matcha, Kinako, and Black Sesame. Thank you for the cashier for being so helpful! 12 pcs Mix (3 Flavors) $20.50. What a morning treat!

    Yvonne C.

    I always pass by as it's literally right in the center when you first walk into the food court. Ordered a matcha latte without the jelly 50% sweetness then saw mini mix and decided to order for a sample taste. The mochi texture is really soft and extremely chewy not like other mochi spots. I'm glad I only got to sample one of each flavor. Don't think I would've want more. It was dusted with so much powder with brown sugar syrup on the side. I also didn't really like that I had to just down both on the spot. They don't have a lid for it or anything. But I can see why people like their mochi. The texture is pretty unique.

    MENU - June 2026
    Sarah C.

    6/7/2026 First time at Warabimochi Kamakura. WARABIMOCHI 12 PC MIX (2 FLAVORS) 6 PC KINAKO, 6 PC MATCHA The warabimochi is very soft and jiggly. Softer than boba, soft like jello, yet has that chewy, gooey texture. Not my favorite texture, but glad I tried it. I just saw that they had black sesame flavor too, but I was in such a rush, I must have missed it on the menu. Comes with a little bottle of brown sugar syrup, which is rich in brown sugar flavor and quite sweet too. When poured over the warabimochi, it does only taste like the brown sugar syrup. I would recommend that you eat the warabimochi with ice cream. I didn't order any at the store, but ate the ice cream I had at home. Choice of ice cream was Straus Family Creamery's Vanilla Bean. It didn't overpower the warabimochi flavors of the matcha or kinako, it simply added more creaminess and additional texture to the dessert. Also, you can get a firmer texture when you put the warabimochi in the fridge overnight, which I thought was much better and enjoyable to eat. HOJICHA CLOUD Very good hojicha flavor. But mostly it is cream. Hence, the name Cloud. I got it 100% sweetness and I asked for warabimochi pieces added to the drink. They give you a boba straw to drink. Warabimochi was very soft, light chewiness, cut into smaller pieces. The drink was very slightly on the sweeter side, but it's that or 50% sweetness level. There was a lot of ice in it, which means there's less hojicha drink too. Got it in medium size. Small size and medium size cost difference is 0.75 cents. Best to get a medium size. There's also a large size, which is much bigger in comparison to the medium. STRAWBERRY MATCHA CLOUD This had a good matcha and strawberry flavor all around. They also added warabimochi in this drink too. The matcha is a cream top and the rest is strawberries with milk. It tasted good and not overly sweet. This was 100% sweetness. Personally wished there wasn't any warabimochi in it, but it automatically comes with the drink. Did not realize there would be any in it too until after I ordered it. I would reorder the drinks. Maybe order one without warabimochi though. I would try their other drink offerings too. I haven't tried their black sesame warabimochi, so might return to try that one. CUSTOMER SERVICE Good, friendly customer service. Only two people working. Warabimochi came out first, then the drinks. Everything came out in order and quickly. LOCATION Located at Santa Anita Mall. First floor. At the food court. Across from Zumiez and Shoe Palace, Daniel's, Game Stop. Just follow the Food Court sign and you'll find it quicker. It is a stand alone store right in the center of the food court.

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    Yun Ping C.

    Finally tried this place after passing by so many times. My friend and I shared the 2 pc kinako with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Total came out to be $6.35 including tax. It was a lot smaller than we expected, but we didn't take a good look at the pictures. I would NOT recommend sharing unless you really don't eat much. The mochi was good, but my friend was obsessed with the ice cream! I took a star off because the plastic spoon and flimsy container made it very difficult to eat. Taste wise it was good though. Service was quick, nothing to note about that. Ambiance...it's a small kiosk in a mall so very casual spot. I would definitely stop by if I visit the mall again but it's not somewhere I would go too out of my way to go to. Definitely a good place for dessert since it closed at I believe 9 pm!

    Louis C.

    I saw this little booth in the food court with attractive videos showing fancy mochi being made so I decided to check it out. I got a combo box of 2 types warabimochis. I have had many types of mochis, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. They are usually made with highly kneaded glutinous rice dough. Not sure what these were made of but they tasted nothing like the mochi I'm familiar with. The "dough" tasted like very loose cornstarch jelly that's completely void of any flavor and texture. It so loose that it's almost liquid. Me no likie. There was sign indicating there was a limit of 100 boxes of this stuff per day. It was after 4 PM and I don't think it was in any danger of selling out. LOL

    Strawberry Matcha Cloud Latte
    Alys V.

    Conveniently located in the food court area of the Arcadia mall, this kiosk serves really good matcha and warabimochi for dessert. The staff member was very friendly, kindly answered all of our questions, and the service was fast and efficient! I ordered a small iced Strawberry Matcha Cloud Latte priced at around $7, which is a bit pricey for the size proportion - but worth every penny! This specific drink felt more like a sweet treat than it did matcha because of the strawberry syrup and cloud foam to top it off. I could taste the delicacy and authenticity of the matcha and would very much like to try their original iced matcha latte in the future. My family and I have also tried their Warabimochi and were pleasantly surprised at the taste. It had a very soft and chewy texture, but the perfect complementary sauce was the best part! It went so well with the warabimochi, adding a savory taste to the sweetened dessert. This place is a definite must-try that you can take with you while walking around the mall! Would want to come back and try their other drinks!

    Trisha V.

    I've heard so much hype about this place and i'm finally in the mall so of course I had to try it. I would say it was good but not great. There was way too much of the powder, I don't know what the technical term was, but it was too much and the mochi itself was yummy but I prefer it to be more chewy and not super soft. I'm pretty sure it's what real mochi is but that's just my preference.

    Mochi
    Alex B.

    VERY good mochi! The fresh graham cracker powder on the outside of it is what makes it! A very delicate mochi with a lighter chew than most you have tried. I believe that is why the price is higher. Ambiance is a noisy food court inside Arcadia mall, but the service was very friendly. I would try it again.

    Kinako
    Stella W.

    I ordered the 5PC KINAKO. It came with a little bottle of sweet sauce, tasted like sweet soy sauce? The combination of the two tasted really good. However, there was a little bit too much powder on top, had to shake off all of it before eating. Came out to about $9 after tax, a bit pricey but I understand it takes alot of resources to make.. Service: quick and easy! Nice customer service Ambiance: cute stand. It's in the middle of the mall's food court.

    Matcha warabimochi
    Xinran Z.

    Loved this place in Japan and Hong Kong. Warabimochi doesn't last long so we've been craving for it in the US. So happy to find it in LA! This shop is inside the mall food court, so it's easy to find, and plenty of seating. The warabimochi tastes exactly the same as the one we had in Japan. This location seems to be not too busy so we've never had to wait long for the food. 10/10 must get when you're in the area! Hopefully they open one in NorCal soon!

    Hojicha Latte
    Sharon H.

    I recently visited Japan and saw this store located in Asakusa. It's amazing the quality of the mochi tastes as it does in Japan. If you love really soft mochi, Warabimochi Kamakura is the place for you. I ordered the 12 piece mix which included Kinako and Matcha with brown sugar syrup on the side. The Kinako was my favorite, resembling a peanut-like soy powder. The matcha was great as well, but not my preferred flavor. The mochi tasted great on it's own, even though the brown sugar syrup was provided. The brown sugar syrup adds a roasted touch to the mochi. The staff was very helpful and informed me that the mochi should be stored in the fridge and eaten within the next few days. Luckily, the mochi was so light, we finished this within a few hours. The store is a very small and located in the middle of the Santa Anita food court. They have a standing counter on the right side of the shop to enjoy their desserts. I ordered the Hojicha to-go. The cup was a bit small and the drink came unsweetened. At the counter, syrup is provided to adjust the sweetness as needed.

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