Benkyodo
(Now Closed)Japanese Restaurant, Diner, and Wagashi Place$$$$
Japantown, San Francisco
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Andres NovoaAugust 15, 2016Amazing strawberry and kinako (toasted soybean flour) mochi! They also have good seasonal flavors!
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SEGAJanuary 5, 2012An unassuming 100+ year old landmark in Japantown makes the best fresh mochi in the bay. When I'm craving sugar and carbs, their peanut butter mochi hits the spot. - Mia, Digital Marketing CoordinatorUpvote6Downvote
BommyAugust 9, 2014Authentic Japanese store still family owned and operated. Fun to try a variety: habutai white mochi with red bean, peanut butter mochi, and strawberry mochi.Upvote1Downvote
ltrainJune 3, 2013Homemade vs. pre-packaged? Yes please! Grew up with kinako over my mochi so this is my fave. I short-ordered for a container—got a bit of a cranky question thrown at me, so watch how many you order.Upvote1Downvote
Love this place! Been coming here since a kid. Sadly the owners' kids not interested in taking over the family businessUpvoteDownvote
FYI: the strawberry moshi are seasonal. When they ARE in season, they're usually only available on Fridays and Saturdays. (they're worth the hassle tho)UpvoteDownvote
Anton ShusterApril 16, 2016The peanut butter mochi is best eaten cold. It's kind of sloppy warm. My favorite was the strawberry, which has fresh strawberries!UpvoteDownvote
Jole PJune 20, 2016Really good authentic and fresh mochi. The seasonal fruit flavors are the best!UpvoteDownvote
FoodspottingDecember 11, 2010Try the fresh strawberry mochi. I am a mochi expert on Foodspotting, and I declare it to be the best ever! The strawberry is wrapped in white bean paste and is covered with super soft mochi. - AlexaUpvote4Downvote
板津 魁彦July 4, 2017Fruit mochis are the best, depends on season could be blueberries, strawberries or other fruit fillingsUpvoteDownvote
Make sure you bring cash and don't forget to get the fresh strawberry mochi on the 2nd shelf! Although you really can't go wrong with any of them! Super derishous!Upvote1Downvote
The seasonal blueberry mochi is soooo good! Highly recommended!
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Joe MartinDecember 22, 2018Manju, trad lunch counter fair, mochi. A gem of a place in Japan Town.UpvoteDownvote
J KJuly 1, 2017last maker of manju (a Japanese hand made pastery of pounded rice and sweetened red bean paste) - Linda CahillUpvoteDownvote
Maya ShanmugamOctober 10, 2015So used to this place that I like their mochi more than that found in Japan!UpvoteDownvote
Rosanne ChanFebruary 15, 2014best mochi in the city. super fresh and they use real seasonal fruit!UpvoteDownvote
Strawberry mochis only available thurs, fri, and sat.Upvote1Downvote
tricia wangMarch 25, 2011Get the seasonal moji! Blueberry and strawberry are My fave. The donut holes with smooth red bean paste are yummmmmmy!UpvoteDownvote
The strawberry mochi are seasonal and start being available in the springUpvoteDownvote
Alexa (@ladylexy) AndrzejewskiMarch 27, 2010Hidden treasure in Japantown: Fresh strawberry & blueberry mochi! But call ahead and have them hold some for you --it sells out by noon often!UpvoteDownvote- Alexa (@ladylexy) AndrzejewskiJune 25, 2011Try the Fresh Strawberry Mochi - It's back in season! Get it while you can. Often sells out.UpvoteDownvote
- Alexa (@ladylexy) AndrzejewskiNovember 9, 2010Try the Chofu Mochi and spot it on FoodspottingUpvoteDownvote
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- Tue–Sat
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
(415) 922-1244
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