Robert Shumway
Mochi Ice Cream store was jammed packed with at least 30 people waiting to get their hands on the most amazing Japanese ice cream!
To get here though, had to park (Staples) about 1/4 mile away with only one (1) hour parking. Purchased a snickers bar for $1.03 and got validation for free lol...
Excellent Ice cream, worth the walk.
Alex Do
Fresh and tasty mochi! The green tea flavor is always my favorite! You can buy cheaper box of this brand in local Trader Joe's or Costco but they are limited in flavors and not as fresh as in this store. They validate parking ticket here so bring your ticket with you if you park in the public parking structure.
Pauline Nguyen
The ice cream was amazing. Mochi is chewy and the ice cream itself was the perfect amount of sweetness.
I did not like the pumpkin pie mochi because it was too "spicey."
Coconut pineapple is like the Thrifty's ice cream but better. That was my favorite. Chocolate coming in a close second. The chocolate chips add a really nice texture.
Mango and green tea were good too.
Derrick C.
Great place to stop in for some after dinner sweets!!!
Super delicious mochi's that come in various flavours such as green tea, plum wine, and black sesame, highly recommend the black sesame flavour.
Restaurant is a bit aged but still really clean. Service is good but could be friendlier. 5 stars is for food only.
Eric Mao
Tried all the mochi ice cream that they had that day. I'd say my favorite was the Mocha/Coffee one. I'd wait a little bit before eating in the winter -- they're very cold and if you have two in a short time, you'll feel the freeze in your teeth. Good desert after a dinner in Little Tokyo.
Daniel Sarmiento
Fresh made mochi ice cream in 15 different flavors! The boys love to stop by here when we are in little Tokyo, mochi ice cream for a buck fifty
J L
Nice staff. Pretty good ice cream but the flavors of ice cream in the mochi are very light
Bob Chan
The Mochi was delicious and very affordable! Only $1.5 for each! They also have ice cream.
Jessica Marvin
We stopped and tried the salted caramel, cookies and cream, matcha green tea, coffee, and mint chocolate chip flavored mochi ice cream bites. They were delicious!
Kyle Van Der Aa
Yum! The mochi here is so good. There are so many flavors to choose from. My favorite was Pistachio. The prices are very reasonable. Be sure to get some mochi when you're visiting Little Tokyo.
Malibu Racoon (Mali)
I love all the variety of mochi here, so many different flavors
Ben Park
Small but good place. The mochi ice cream is good. The factory is just a few miles away.
MiaMiah Herman
We were watching Kid in a Candy Store on the Food Network. They were showing this place in Los Angeles that makes pudding, yogurt and ice cream to order with any flavor you can almost think of. It seemed like a good idea, and it was!!
We stopped in on a cold afternoon so the place was not busy. We both ordered our own mixtures in ice cream. She had them made up in about 10 minutes. It was very well worth the wait. It was really good. It was interesting to watch how each item was made and then when they add the liquid nitrogen it is even more interesting.
We do plan on going back as it was worth the trip. If it is a nice day, you may have to plan on a wait. I am sure it will be worth it.
Agnes Walsh
Ice cream is incredible. Can be a bit pricey, but it's worth it. Dine-in is a much better (and cheaper, if you're just getting a scoop) option than their takeout, and the parlor has a nice feel to it making dining-in enjoyable. Their curly fries are also amazing.
Rani Arvapally
The best mochi ice cream I've had. Lots of flavors. This is the same brand that sells in boxes at Trader Joe's. Try the original, fresh version folks. You won't be disappointed.
Carlos V
You could never go wrong with some mochi ice cream.. definitely try stopping here if you can. I always stop here once or twice when I visit little Tokyo.. it’s just so good! Especially during the summer.! Vanilla and chocolate are my favorite ones, green tea is also pretty good. They have more flavors but don’t really remember them all since I just get the ones I want and leave haha.. but they also have little snacks you can buy like chips and kit Kat’s I believe.
EAT & JOY
Well Known Mochi Ice Cream @ Los Angeles (Founded 100+ Years Ago In L.A). After Early Dinner @ Little Tokyo ; Drop-By Mikawaya Retail Store , Buy Few Pieces Of Mochi Ice Cream (Coconut Pineaple , Mango , Pumpkin Spice , Red Bean , Strawberry). Mikawaya Mochi Ice Cream Is Available In Packaging Boxes Sold In Supermarkets. Good 🍡 😍
Ekta Taneja
Researched and found by my son who loves Japanese cuisine, they had a variety of flavors of mochi! I think this was possibly the nicest outlet as we found the village small and not with too many shops and choice. Mochi is Japanese rice cake made of mochigome, a short-grain japonica glutinous rice. The rice is pounded into paste and molded into the desired shape. In Japan it is traditionally made in a ceremony called mochitsuki. It is then filled with an ice cream.
Vinita Trieu
Small shop tucked inside Little Tokyo. The interior is not all too impressive as it is dimly lit and doesn’t seem all too inviting HOWEVER, as you walk further in, you’ll find the little ice cream mochis lined in an enclosed fridge with little labels informing you of what flavors are more popular, staff favorites, etc. The boyfriend and I decided to try 3 different flavors: green tea (sweeter option than matcha), mango & Salted Caramel (most popular). I was super surprised at how good these actually were, especially since they were only priced at $1.50USD. The Mochi to ice cream portion was perfect (Mochi wasn’t too thick) and the icecream is creamy enough to bite through (unlike the frozen ice cream mochis you can buy in super markets). Highly recommend checking out this joint if you’re in the area, definitely won’t disappoint!
Gary I.
ORDER ICE CREAM. Their claim to fame is the Mochi Ice Cream. My favorite is the chocolate since the ice cream inside is so rich and dark. Otherwise, I like their plum wine ice cream which is a great marriage of sour and sweet with pieces of fresh plum. They now have good gelati....not quite like Vivoli in Firenze, Italy, but it beats having to travel 10 hours by jet to get there.
J At Vanbrosia.com
... avg mochi ice cream, didn't get the gelato difference; creme brulee flavor more like a slightly caramelized vanilla; green tea flavor slightly weaker than preferred; mochi itself thinner than preferred; definitely get Yukimi Daifuku instead if possible...
Cindy N
First thing on my mind: mochi: a Japanese rice cake and molded into a traditionally round shape. It can be eaten plain or flavored, sometimes sweet fillings inserted into the middle. There’s a shop called Mikawaya, tucked away into the corner of the complex. They’re known for their mochi ice cream and manufactures their varieties to different grocery stores in LA.
Bella Vivere
Mikawaya has been my favorite & will continue to be a favorite place for me when I'm craving a little mochi-filled delight. Great flavors, inexpensive & tasty, it's the perfect little "pick-me-up" treat to make your day just that much better.
Smitten Byfood
This delicious dessert is sweet and chewy on the outside, cold and creamy on the inside.
Franklin Park
Something about mochi ice cream is so satisfying. That soft dough-like mochi on the outside, and the cold flavorful ice cream on the inside just hits the spot. Its cold, chewy, and delicious. The best part is, you don’t need a spoon — you eat it with your hands and there is no mess. Little Tokyo’s Mikawaya has them for a dollar each. At those prices, you can scarf them down like popcorn. I got the mango and green tea mochi ice cream. I literally sat there, looked at my two treats, and carefully determined which one to eat first. Mango then green tea, or green tea, then mango… Hmm. Like I don’t have any other more important life decisions to make. In the end, I ate the mango first, then green tea second. That just seemed like the logical order to eat it. Either way, I was happy. Tweet
Lynn Chen
I did devour one of Mikawaya’s Mochi Ice Cream balls…these are, indeed, the same ones you see at Trader Joe’s!
Kat's 9 Lives
I rarely come to Little Tokyo because I am always afraid of parking in this area. So far I haven't had too much trouble but be sure to bring your change for the meters! lol This time around I went with Tiramisu. We decided to grab some sushi in this area,
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