Mochi Restaurants in Japan
Crony
Master chef and sommelier duo Michihiro Haruta and Kazutaka Ozawa invite their guests to become “cronies” at their Motoazabu restaurant, engaging in conversations about sustainability over Michelin-starred French cuisine.
Yakitori Sei
Discover a dream turned reality: a Tokyo yakitori restaurant born from a family legacy. Impeccable ingredients, artful techniques, and a personalized dining experience await around an intimate 16-seat counter.
Udatsu Sushi
Chef Udatsu Hisashi makes an unorthodox combination of herbs and sushi at his Michelin-starred Nakameguro restaurant. Designed around the theme of “art x sushi”, every piece of nigiri and maki look just as good as they taste.
Sushi Academy Shinjuku Nishiguchi
Eat your fill of over 65 different menu items at this all-you-can-eat Shinjuku sushi restaurant. All sushi is made to order, and children receive significant discounts — those 3 and under dine free.

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.