Mochi shop serving vegan options that are green from mugwort and filled with red bean paste. Japanese address is 橋本町 奈良市29. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-7:00pm. Hours may vary; call ahead.


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46 Reviews

First Review by SimonJohnson

vheegan2

Points +247

Vegan
01 Jan 2025

Don’t worry, the line moves quickly

Super busy but super good. The queue went around the corner when I went but it was definitely worth it. The staff are super efficient and move quickly so we were only in the line for a few minutes. The mochi is warm and flavourful. It’s super interesting to see it get made as you move past in the queue.

spuchginer

Points +236

Vegan
22 Oct 2024

Just repeating what others already said: best mochi ever!

We were so happy to find out that the mochis in such a famous place were vegan, since we are both big fans of mochis. At first, I was a bit skeptical, as I thought this was just an Instagram trend, but I couldn't be more wrong...
I don't think I ever had a warm mochi, and that was surprisingly nice. They packed so much flavor, and the texture was soft and pleasantly chewy. On top of that, they were so affordable! My only regret is that I was still quite full from lunch and only had an appetite for one.

Tsomelife

Points +82

Vegan
14 Oct 2024

I ate 6

Title says it all, it was great....

Lsimd

Points +1120

Vegan
10 Sep 2024

Best mochi ever

The mochis are a bit warm, chewy and filled with amazing anko (bean paste). They weren't too sweet. Covered in powdered sesame.
Honestly the best mochis I've ever tried.
Can't go to Nara without trying them

florine21

Points +68

Vegan
08 Aug 2024

Not really tasty

Mochis were hot so it was quit a surprise but it was lacking sugar. Since it is so famous, I felt kind of disappointed....

vannyy.o

Points +1903

Vegan
29 Jul 2024

Famous Mochi Shop

Famous, traditional mochi shop. Very crowded, but worth the visit! Mochi tasted different than expected, less sweet but very good! Also very friendly staff.

enjoythehummus

Points +130

Vegan
03 Jun 2024

Best mochi ever

Delicious mochi made very fresh. I went to the shorter line of the ones made earlier in the day and it was still incredible. Great flavor, great texture, went back for seconds.

Pros: Fast line, Delicious mochi, Live demonstrations

krissysch

Points +1782

Vegetarian
22 Apr 2024

Nice mochi

The mochi were nice and delicious. There are 2 different lines. The Long one is for the freshly made mochi from the Show, you have to wait a Long Time. The short one is for the prepared in advanced mochis and you directly get what you want and the mochi are still pretty good. Prices are very good.

veganfoodiechristine

Points +290

Vegan
18 Mar 2024

Love the mochi!

Visited on September 25, 2023. It was incredibly busy at Nakatanidou, and rightfully so! My partner and I loved the mochi here. It’s probably the chewiest one I have ever had. A worthwhile visit if you are in the Nara area 💫

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-18

gerrardould

Points +4371

Vegan
29 Feb 2024

Tasty little treats. Yum!

These are great little snacks, made right in front of you. They have a demonstration every 30 mins and it gets really busy, but if that’s not happening, you’ll walk straight up and be served quickly.
You can also get freshly made rice crackers. Verrrrry nice.

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-29

FaithUgates

Points +468

Vegan
30 Jan 2024

Best mochi

The best mochi I ever had in my life!!! It was so soft. Ahhhh..the best! #Veganuary

Updated from previous review on 2024-01-30

Biancajakon

Points +318

Vegan
08 Jan 2024

Amazing find! Best mochi

We stumbled across this place and joined a huge line to see what was going on. I’m so glad we did because this was the best mochi we have had. It was so warm and soft.

Pros: Quick moving line, Cheap, Delicious

EucalyptFan

Points +86

Vegan
06 Jan 2024

Fantastic mochi!

Some of the best mochi I've had in Japan! It seems to be quite a popular stop, but the line moves very quickly. If you're lucky with your timing, you might even be around to watch the chefs pound the mochi.

Updated from previous review on 2024-01-06

AnFa

Points +439

Vegan
22 Nov 2023

Best mochi!

These are insane! So soft and delicious 🤤

AayushShah

Points +117

Vegetarian
09 Nov 2023

INSANE

Probably the best mochi I've had. So smooth and lovely flavour.


The demonstration they give as well is incredibly to see in person. Bossman had SKILL

Pros: Mochi, Demonstration

Trixi

Points +236

Vegan
20 Oct 2023

Very delicious

Omnomnom😄very nice! Green motchi.

trashbaby

Points +230

Vegan
19 Oct 2023

Worth the hype

Wish I got more than 1, we went as soon as it opened and didn’t wait long

mcallavera

Points +178

Vegan
11 Oct 2023

Great mochi

We didnt have to wait long. Really tasty!

EmiliaLouers

Points +927

Vegan
01 Oct 2023

Best mochi ever

Really good mochi, very tasty with red bean paste
They have a "mochi show" between 12 pm and 3 pm

Mxrta

Points +176

Vegan
01 Oct 2023

I kept buying more

To be honest I’m ashamed to confess I ended up eating three and a half of these and even brought some home. Although I will say in my defence that this was achieved on two different sittings when we walked by.

So yeah in conclusion must have these when you visit, whether you’re a vegan or not. One fresh, warm mochi is ¥180.

roosbij

Points +961

Vegan
19 Aug 2023

Must visit in Nara! 🦌✨

So fun to see them make it and try them fresh. Softest mochi I’ve ever had! And only 180¥. Must try in Nara and it’s on the way to the park anyway, can’t miss 💖.

simmiefairy

Points +1663

Vegan
03 Aug 2023

Good

It’s really delicious. You can see them make it and it’s warm when you get it

Mangogirl

Points +2178

Vegan
09 Jul 2023

Must try in Nara

Loved these mochi! Absolutely one of the best I had so far in Japan. Luckily, there was no long waiting line when we went there but even if there is one, I can only recommend giving it a try.
The texture of the red bean mochi is super soft and the filling tasty!

vandermost

Points +1236

Vegan
03 Jun 2023

Delicious

The fresh warm mochi is some of the best I’ve had in Japan. Buying the packets is not as good but still great. Queue never take longer than 5ish minutes.

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-03

Iñaki72

Points +318

Vegan
22 May 2023

Traditional Macha mochi

The queue is huge. Tried it and I’ve got my reserves. Perhaps a bit more sugary as expected to be. However I’m glad I tried

ASierra

Points +698

Vegan
22 May 2023

Lovely!

On the street shop - you’ve got to try! 💚

evakovacik

Points +226

Vegan
17 Apr 2023

Très délicieux

J'ai moi-même du essayer ce célèbre mochi. Et j'ai adoré! C’était vraiment génial. Je particulièrement apprécié que le mochi n’était pas tellement doux. Très bien situé proche de la gare JR. Le prix est raisonnable (¥180), je recommande vivement 😽

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-17




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