Sakuraya - Gardena

Pretty good place, got here kinda late and didn't have a ton available. Enjoyed the couple of mochis i did buy though.

Sakuraya is an incredibly unassuming little shop that serves delicious mochi, the texture and taste were awesome in my opinion. The older lady that was running the shop was so friendly and helped me pick stuff out. It has a very hidden gem mom and pop shop kind of vibe.Also be sure to bring cash! Mochis run from about $2.50-$3.00 each.I drove more than an hour to visit this place and I’d definitely say it was worth the trip for truly traditionally made mochi.

Best Mochi and Manju.Even better than most I had in various cities in Japan. Try it, you won't regret it.

Softest texture and not too sweet. Sunday open hours meant I was able to bring some back fresh to Boston for the start of the week. ?? They weren’t taken from my carry-on bags by airplane security, despite soft red bean fillings! (Anything “spreadable” like peanut butter not allowed. Wished I bought more!

Wow. ive had mochi made from scratch before, and even tried it myself, but thiiiis! unbeatable. the freshest and most delicious mochi i have had. tastes freshly pounded versus the use of rice flour. a great diversity of flavors and types of sweets. a box would be a great gift to anyone. 信じられない ??