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! read more

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This review is only for the overpriced drink Ive tried. I ordered their matcha yuzu cloud lemonade. After tax is almost $10 for a large cup. I was excited to see how special it can taste to charge this price. Sadly, I am very disappointed. I only can taste a very sweet lemonade flavor and even after I mixed in the matcha cloud I can barely taste any matcha flavor. And I am not sure where the yuzu flavor is at all. I only can taste a very traditional lemonade flavor. Honestly I think this drink super overpriced for just a regular lemonade drink. I would give this drink a 1 star but I do like their warabimochi so I would leave it at 3 stars. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Matcha yuzu cloud lemonade. Not good, just taste like lemonade. too sweet. - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

O.M.G. I am super late to the game but boy oh boy was this Mochi Melt in your Mouth! Matcha Mochi was excellent. I am surprised there was no line.. So delicious!! read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

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! read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Matcha warabimochi - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

Pricey but really good stuff. I never had this type of mochi before. It's extremely soft and smooth, almost to the point of being slimy but in a good way. It would be excellent in a drink or as a topping on ice cream. There were four different flavors at the time of my visit - kinako (roasted soybean powder), matcha, black sesame, and cinnamon matcha. I ordered the 2 flavor, 12 piece mix which came with 6 pieces each of matcha and kinako with a side of brown sugar syrup. They tasted great even without the syrup but definitely tasted better with it. I used some of the left over syrup in milk to make brown sugar milk drink. It was fantastic. Also tried its Hojicha Cloud Latte, which is the best tasting hojicha drink I ever had. It was pricey even for a small size, but was worth it. It probably would've been better to pay the extra $1.25 and gotten a large size because the small was really small. It's located in the center of the food court at the mall. read more

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 read more

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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! read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Strawberry Matcha Cloud Latte - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

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. read more

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Cute spot. The lady at the counter was super helpful with recommendations. And the items came out fairly quick. The matcha mochi was so delicious! So soft! Reminded me of the ones I had in Japan a few years ago. I also had a brown sugar mocha matcha...which was equally delicious. I just forgot to take a picture of it. I think I'll always stop by this place for a treat when I'm at the mall. It filled my matcha craving heart read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - 5 pc matcha mochi - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

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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. read more

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Located on the first floor near the food court, this spot offers a convenient quick treat. I tried the black sesame flavor ($11 for 5 pieces), and the pieces were pretty big. The mochi itself was very soft and chewy, which some might enjoy, but the texture wasn't really my favorite. Flavor-wise, I was a bit disappointed. It leaned more toward a generic sesame taste rather than the rich, nutty black sesame flavor I was expecting. Not bad, but probably wouldn't be my go-to. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Black Sesame - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

Got the hojicha cloud with mochi and the strawberry matcha with mochi. Cloud cream is on point and sweet enough with the hojicha shining through. The matcha was not too bitter and the sweetness of the strawberry complimented the soft mochi. Love boba but I think I like the warabimochi better. My only regret was getting a small instead of large. Service was great and didn't take long. Can be found in the middle of the Food Court read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

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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. read more

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This is a must go whenever I'm in the area, especially when going to Santa Anita mall. This mall has been my dearest and I'm very happy how they added more stores and cafés and restaurants throughout the years. I really really love warabi mochi and this place just delivers! My favorite flavor is the kinako! I also love their hojicha cloud latte and Matcha latte! The food and drinks came out pretty fast. The staff are friendly too. They are located in the mall food court, so it was pretty loud. Good thing is that the hype was already died down so there was no long lines. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Hojicha Cloud Latte - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

I really like this place. Friendly and courteous staff. Amazing strawberry matcha latte that have perfectly pillowy mochi instead of the typical boba. Located inside the mall in the food court. S litter on the the small side in serving I suggest placing a bell at cashier so staff knows when customers are waiting. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Signature menu - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

Small Japanese cafe shop in the Westfield Santa Anita Mall food court area. - matcha and injeolmi warabimochi sample set: 7.0/10. yummy ! the mochi is such a soft, stretchy, and chewy texture with a good amount of sweetness. Very small portion, a bit pricey. - hojicha cloud latte: 7.3/10. The hojicha flavor is really strong and yummy but too sweet even at 50% sweetness. I like how the drink comes with warabimochi instead of boba. - okinawa kinako milk: 7.8/10. I love the kinako flavor. Drink was still a bit sweet at 50 sugar. The warabimochi topping us very yummy and fun to chew. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

First time trying warabi mochi in a drink. It was such a great chewy yet soft texture! I also liked the flavor. Kinda felt like a Japanese version of grass jelly but thicker. The matcha was strong and sweetness at 50% just right. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

Got to try their matcha lemonade recently and it was pretty interesting! The matcha is super high quality and has a good shade of green. With the lemonade, it was the perfect refreshing drink. I love getting small batches of their warbamochi as well. The staff are very kind! read more

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Came here to check out the mochi and after just coming back from Japan I wish there were more of these around. The mochi was so soft and sweet and chewy. I could have eaten four of these packs. The flavors of the kinako, matcha and sesame were also all so fresh and savory. Service was so quick and staff were so helpful. If you're looking for this place, it's in a kiosk in the main food court of the Santa Anita mall. Please open more of these in Southern California read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Lunar New Year Sesame kinako and matcha variety pack - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

Very cute place that sells unique and limited quantities of warabimochi (made daily and limited amounts to serve each day). It was dinner time so I'm not surprised if they ran out of some already (which they ran out of mini ones). But I also wanted ice cream to share with my kid so I ordered the chocolate ice cream warabimochi for about $6. It says it comes with two mochis so I can share with my partner. We were given a number and waited for our order to be called and at a nearby table. When we got our ice cream, it was half melted. I couldn't find the mochi yet so I suspected it was at the bottom and it was. I couldn't tell if it was two since I grabbed it and it was just one piece but I cut it in half to share. It was soft and chewy, I think it was a bit warm hence why the ice cream melted already. I think it would've been better served separately since it felt like we were eating ice cream soup most of the time. Next time I'll probably just buy the mochi read more

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Middle of mall food court. Very hard to find seating on weekend. Paid about 10.85 for the 5pc but it was fast considering the hype when it came out. The warabi mochi was yummy. The syrup is a darker brown sugar syrup more roasted flavor so not too sweet. The pieces are a bit big so I wished they cut it in half with the same amount. Not too matchay flavor. Nice chew. Overall, for the price its quite expensive. I would pay that if it was in an ambient tea house setting, but in the middle of the mall.. kind of dims the experience. Was yummy though and im happy to have waited post hype. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Warabi mochi - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

I haven't been to the Santa Anita mall in a while so when I saw this stall it intrigued me. After speaking to the employee and having her explain what they sell (mochi using a flour made from some kind of plant, instead of rice flour like traditional mochi), I decided to pick up a couple items to try. I ordered the Hojicha Cloud Latte and Mini Mix so I could sample the warabi mochi in different tastes and forms. Ok, so the texture of the warabi mochi is different than rice flour mochi, it's gooey and honestly watching my son eat the mini mix makes me think of Slimer from Ghostbusters. It's kind of hard to eat if you're trying to take a bite of it (it start to get oozy), but it's soo good! I really enjoyed both the soy and the matcha flavors. My son said that he liked it in the drink more than boba. It's a bit more expensive than your typical boba tea drink, but for an occasional splurge, I think it's worth it! read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Menu 7/2025 - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Their lattes and cloud tops are exquisite and so creamy. I wouldn't recommend getting it sweetened with brown sugar because that doesn't add enough sweetness for me. I much prefer the simple syrup or honey. It's on the pricier side for such small drinks but I love the earthiness of their matcha and hojicha. You can mix and matcha latte and cloud types so I got a matcha latte with hojicha cloud and it was very good. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Matcha latte with Hojicha cloud - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

A mochi station located in the mall, what a treat. Sadly, I was in a hurry when I stopped by so no mochi for me this time. I did order a signature coffee latte. I was greeted by the sweetest woman who was single handedly operating the shop. She rang me up and went to the back to craft my drink. I heard this shop gets packed so I was pleased with receiving my drink before there was a crowd in the mall. The coffee latte had a pleasant flavor. Not too strong, not too sweet. Quite enjoyable. I'm looking forward to coming back to try more on the menu, especially some mochi. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Coffee latte - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

This place has been on my bookmarks for a while, being authentic Warabimochi from Japan. Small stall near the food court. Went on a Friday after work and they still had mochi left. It's an interesting texture, different than your typical mochi, seemed softer. Comes with brown sugar sauce that you can add on for more flavor. The flavor of the plain mochi with the powder was...interesting. worth trying, but I won't be back for seconds. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Warabimochi - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Warabimochi Kamakura has some of the best mochi I've had -- probably the best outside of Japan! The texture is so soft and fresh, and you can really tell it's made daily. It's a little pricey, but honestly worth it for the quality. It's located inside the mall in one of those small booths near the food court, which makes it super convenient. There was no line both times I visited, and I even bought some to take home -- still delicious! I haven't tried their drinks yet, but they look really good, especially the matcha (the color looks so rich and fresh). They do sell out toward the end of the day, so definitely try to go earlier. If you're into mochi, this place is a must-try! read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - injeolmi and matcha - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

I loooove warabimochi so I'm so happy they have it here. I love their multiple flavors and their matcha is rich. I also got the strawberry matcha latte and it's delicious. It's located in a kiosk in the food court area. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - 2pc warabimochi (soybean & matcha) - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

I love eating the mochi from this place. I will always stop by to get some when I'm in the area. Instead of the usual chewy rice-based mochi, warabimochi is made with bracken starch, giving it a silky, jelly-like texture that melts in your mouth. They serve it dusted with kinako (roasted soybean flour) or matcha, and you can drizzle it with brown sugar syrup for that perfect balance of nutty, earthy, and sweet. It's light, refreshing, and surprisingly addicting. If you're at the mall, it's definitely worth stopping by for a little treat. The presentation is fun and elegant, and the flavors feel authentically Japanese. Honestly, it's the kind of dessert that makes you want to go back for seconds or thirds lol. Highly recommend their drinks too. They're worth a try! read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

This is located in the food court of the mall. It is right across from Hot Topic. From ordering to getting our drinks, it took about 10 minutes. (I was able to make a return, tag team w my husband, he went to the bathroom, and we still didn't get our drinks. Lolll) I got a large hojicha w oat milk and it was... just okay. I loveeeee hojicha and this fell flat for me. The drink was very watered down with very low flavor -- of both the hojicha and the oat milk, so it mostly tasted like lightly essenced tea water? My husband got matcha and it was better! But will I be coming back for $20 drinks? Probably not... sorry! I do love matcha in general and esp hojicha but I'll probably pass for coffee next time. read more

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Absolutely love the texture of the mochi & the flavor of the soybean powder. Super nutty, slight chew, light sweetness! Personally, I don't think the mochi needs the brown sugar syrup because it's sweet enough for me. But if you like sugary drinks, then you'll probably like the additional sweetness. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Oh god what an overpriced and overhyped place this was. A kiosk in the middle of the mall with no seating area immediately available. Quite a vibe! Long line just to get a 5-pc warabimochi for more than $10. The mochi itself was cut too big and kuromitsu too viscous. I would have cut each pieces into half the sizes. The syrup kept beading and rolling right off of the mochi. Super annoying! Would I return if I am visiting the area again? No. It's just not worth it. The product itself is essentially boiled starch balls. It takes very little to no effort to make them. It's certainly not something I would be willing to pay $10 for 5pc for in a mall food court again. read more

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We had the warabi mochi at Kamakura Sweet Shop in Japan; we were so happy to see that they have Warabimochi Kamakura here. We ordered the matcha mochi, and it tasted so delicious and same as the one we had in Japan. Their mochi were chewy, wobbly, and so soft that they melted in my mouth. If you also like soft mochi rather than the firmer texture mochi, then this is perfect for you. We only purchased a box of 5 pcs (about $10) because we were so full after having the revolving sushi. The matcha mochi were super fresh, and they were dusted with matcha powder and served with a brown sugar syrup. read more

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Whoa, first time here and my experience was awesome. I didn't know what to order so the nice lady recommended I try the Matcha Mochi drink. This is an iced matcha drink topped with whipped drink and mochi at the bottom like boba. I also ordered a 5pc Warabi Mochi to take home. It comes with a brown sugar syrup and honestly, I don't need it because the mochi itself is already super sweet. The texture is like jelly and very soft. It's dusted with toasted soybean flour. It has a hint taste of sesame. If you are very sensitive to the texture. This may not be for you. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Warabimochi Matcha M cup - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I have a weakness for warabi mochi and the dessert here always hits. The texture is excellent and you can control the sweetness with how much syrup you use. Ordering is easy via kiosk and it does take a while to get your order but make sure you don't walk away! read more

Located in Santa Anita mall food court. I ordered the matcha latte with warabimochi. Warabimochi is cooked in brown sugar and the texture was very good. Unfortunately the matcha flavor was a bit too thin and grainy. Especially for this price $7.5 (Medium) for a drink you can't cheap out on matcha. The service was fast! read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Matcha latte with warabimochi - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

Warabimochi has somehow taken over my Instagram, so I knew I had to try it when I found out they were in the Shops at Santa Anita! After a few minutes of searching, I found towards the center edge of the food courts. At the time of visit, the menu was difficult to access. The A-frame was up with their featured drinks, but the TV wasn't displaying a menu but rather some other features. Turns out it wasn't on the right page... but I ended up trying their new Matcha & Yuzu Lemonade with Mochi half sweet. At time of order, the staff warned me it wouldn't be too sweet and to reconsider sweetness levels before confirming. First impressions? Definitely tangy, and overly sweet even at half sweet. The drink was difficult to enjoy as was, so I took it home to dilute a tad since it was too sweet. By the time that happened, the mochi ended up sticking together, similar to boba. In the end, it ended up being a pudding dessert, scooped with a spoon. Overall, I'd probably return to try their mochi. If I ever got a drink here again, it will most definitely be 0% sugar! read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Matcha and Yuzu Lemonade with Mochi - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

Its a different kind of mochi and it's good to try new stuff if you never try it before. The place is located at the food court area. Friendly staff and they still have plenty of mochi during my visit. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I have not had Waribimochi before and the texture was softer than I anticipated, although you can tell from the pictures it's structure is pretty loose. I felt the flavors were pretty subtle. Not my cup of tea, but it was unique and interesting experience after hearing all the hype! read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Mini - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

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The staff were friendly and patient as I asked about the cinnamon mochi. The mochi were nice but a bit messy to eat. The pieces are quite large and took me a few bites to eat. Also the box lid comes completely off which I didn't expect. The brown sugar syrup was a nice touch but I enjoyed the mochi's subtle sweetness. The drinks look good, will try one next time. read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Cute box for the mochi and bottle with brown sugar syrup - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California

Came here at 730 on a Thursday night, and they were sold out of some items already. I ordered the sesame mochi, got it very quickly , since they are packaged already. The mochi was soo good, so soft and chewy. It comes with a little bottle of brown sugar, which wasn't too sweet. I haven't had mochi like this in LA, which makes it pretty special! It's located in a stall in the mall food court. There's a lot of tables to sit at. Would come back to gift their mochi to friends! read more

Warabimochi Kamakura - Desserts Near Me - Arcadia, California