Mochi Restaurants in Japan
COURSE MENUSushi Taiga
After proving his talents at a two-star Michelin restaurant in Singapore, Chef Taiga Kanekuni opened Sushi Taiga in Osaka, serving sushi using fresh fish in harmony with his red and white-vinegared rice. English and Chinese service available.
COURSE MENUShibuya Sushi Inase
At his highly anticipated debut in Shibuya, Michelin-trained Ogouchi “Gocchi” Toshiki renders Edomae sushi omakase with unusual precision and originality. At the end of the course, he always serves his guests a bowl of ramen.
COURSE MENUSushi Hajime (Shibuya)
Fall in love with Edomae sushi at this Shibuya sushi restaurant. It’s the rice that steals the show here: Aizu Koshihikari cooked traditionally in a hagama pot and treated with a proprietary blend of red vinegar made from sake lees.
COURSE MENUGinza Ugai
Gratitude drives every service here at this Ginza kaiseki restaurant. Chef Ryogo Fujii’s mastery of umami, sweetness and bitterness augments the choice quality of his ingredients, all sourced from an extensive network of suppliers across the country.
Mochi is one of those ingredients you’ve probably only heard of if you’ve visited Japan. This crushed rice paste is used to make everything from traditional wagashi sweets for tea ceremonies, to dango dumpling skewers — favorite sweet treats come festival time. The sticky and indulgent texture is difficult to describe, you really just have to try it for yourself!
If you want to discover this obscure-yet-addictive Japanese ingredient, these fantastic mochi restaurants in Japan offer a delicious opportunity. With a range of traditional desserts to choose from, you’re sure to find a new favorite. Some serve grilled mochi basted with soy sauce, other mochi sweets packed with red bean paste, or even deep fried mochi dumplings!
Once you’ve picked the one for you, byFood’s restaurant reservation service lets you secure a seat with just a few simple clicks. After that, you’re all set to indulge in a Japanese mochi feast that’ll leave you craving these unique rice cake treats for years to come.