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Minamoto Kitchoan
Wagashi Place and Candy Store
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
"In Tokyo, their stuff is already pricey; imagine..."(2 Tips)
"... they have the Sakura mochi - a rice cake with red bean paste wrapped..."(6 Tips)
"Sponge Cake"(2 Tips)
"Great Japanese dessert place."(2 Tips)
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Carol BargMarch 10, 2015Wow. Seriously delicious Asian treats! Imported from directly from Japan. Loved all the chocolate ones especially! Arigato!Upvote3Downvote
Karen MiaoMay 22, 2016Their sweets are not too sweet and beautiful. My family always appreciates when I bring them home. The salesladies do a great job with gift wrapping. Sign up for their loyalty card!Upvote1Downvote
Tom CoatesJuly 28, 2018Expensive but beautiful Japanese sweets and crackers, jellies and beautiful things. Just gorgeous.
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Sherry LiAugust 26, 2015Legit wagashi (Japanese sweets). They have seasonal items. I like their jellies and casutera. Their Muscat jelly is really good frozen.Upvote1Downvote- Edna LoSeptember 6, 2014Expensive but worth it. Great Japanese dessert place. I wish there were more places like this. Reminds me of Japan.UpvoteDownvote
- In Tokyo, their stuff is already pricey; imagine once it is imported and sold here in the US. Some of their offering cannot be found elsewhere in the city. Kasutera and Rusks are delicious.UpvoteDownvote
Lillian YoungOctober 20, 2014Super delicious and fancy Japanese sweets. Try Tsuya (dorayaki) and all the different mochi.Upvote1Downvote
Tu LamMarch 31, 2013Get their frequent shopper card, after spending $100 you get $5 off your next purchase. It's easy to get $100 worth of goodies hereUpvote1Downvote
Martin HeckoSeptember 9, 2015A bit on the pricey side, but the selection of the specialty Japanese pastries is awesome.UpvoteDownvote- Suraj AcharyaFebruary 21, 2013In spring check if they have the Sakura mochi - a rice cake with red bean paste wrapped in a pickled Sakura leaf.Upvote1Downvote
MarenAugust 29, 2009This place has mochi, wagashi, all the lovely Japanese treats that you usually only find in Japantown. Great store right on Market Street - just opened today/Aug 28/09.UpvoteDownvote
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014Head to this Japanese candy store for some traditional Japanese sweets. Read more
UpvoteDownvote- Melissa HoulroydMarch 12, 2010If you like the flavor of matcha (green tea), get the Maccha Busse (Sponge Cake). Intense flavor, awesome, incredibly soft texture. Yummy!Upvote1Downvote
Dani AJuly 28, 2011Try the Tokyo Melody. Simply delicious! The himeichigo is also a good choice.UpvoteDownvote
SharonOctober 20, 2009Expensive compared to local sweets, but if you want real Japanese gifts, this place is perfect. A worthwhile indulgence.UpvoteDownvote
Chelsea PearlMarch 15, 2010New stamp card promo -- 20 $5 stamps gets you $5 of free merch when completed!Upvote1Downvote
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Minamoto Kitchoan
648 Market St (btwn Montgomery & Kearny St)
San Francisco, CA 94104
United States
San Francisco, CA 94104
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 9:30 AM–7:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 9:30 AM–8:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
(415) 989-1645
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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