Mochis De San Francisco Cerca De Mi

Nixon Caparas: Another must-visit spot when you're in SF Japantown. Since my first visit, it's become a regular stop, and I consistently end up making a purchase. Even as someone who typically only enjoys mochi ice cream and isn't a fan of regular mochi, the offerings here are too tempting to resist.We sampled the chocolate mochi in-store, and after they generously allowed us to try a whole piece, we were impressed. Although we enjoyed that flavor, we ultimately chose the strawberry mochi, which turned out to be exceptional. The sweetness was perfectly balanced, neither overwhelming nor bland. It's an ideal place to pick up gifts for your travels or simply treat yourself. The selection includes candies, savory senbei/rice cracker snacks, mochi, teas, cookies, and more. Personally, my favorites to indulge in are the Harajuku Mochi Chocolates in matcha and strawberry flavors!Moreover, they offer intriguing collaboration items featuring series like Demon Slayer and characters like Hello Kitty and Kumamon. Each item is elegantly packaged and ready to be presented straight from the shop.It's worth noting that many items here are directly imported from Japan, offering a unique selection beyond what you'd find in the snacks/gift section at places like Tokyo Central, Nijiya, Mitsuwa, etc. Whether you're a fan of Japanese sweets and snacks or someone who enjoys trying new and different things, a visit here is highly recommended! I'll definitely be returning for their mochi.Their store is located within Japan Center West Mall. If you spot the prominent signage outside, simply proceed straight in, and you'll quickly find their store.

Sebastian Rodriguez: Excellent option for a unique souvenir and to surprise.

Jianqi Chen: highly recommend. Went today the customer service is awesome will definitely come back

Gamer 2010: yummy

Mandiee Leaver: I wish they had an online shop. The hard candies were good.

Jonathan Chiou: Strawberry mochi was pretty good and only cost ~$11 for a box.

Daniel C: and secure your purchases neatly. Makes for a great presentation when giving a gift!

Jose De Armas: My Mochi was DELICIOUS 💟💟 and the woman there was very nice

Mr. D.R.: Excellent sweets shop. The staff were polite and efficient when ringing me up. Would love to go back.

Alex Vinogradov: Great selections

Crystal Chu: and more than willing to guide me around the store, as well as share a few samples :

C: Day 1 we couldn't get any, day 2 we were there at 7am and we go to the doors at 1230pm. Please expect a 5 hour wait and if you lined up after 8am, your chances are slim. Is it worth it, eff yes!This is a staple, a masterpiece, true genius. They close March 31 and I'm broken hearted but wish them a lovely retirement.Your mochi lives on in our hearts.

Punkie Nelson: I have been to your store many times with my parents when I was young. When my parents got older we would drive them to get our favorites—manju and an pan—and always something extra. After my parents passed away, I continued to get to Benkyodo’s whenever I could. It’s sad for me to realize that today would be my last visit and purchase. I will truly miss you, but at the same time, I sincerely wish you a long and happy retirement! You deserve it!💕🐸💕

Souriya Hounthavong: If you know you know hands down this is one of the best mochi spots in Japan town. After 115 years of detecting their love into each delightful mochi ball packed full of traditional and fresh seasonal ingredients. It's sad to say they are finally closing their doors. Hopefully one day we'll be lucky enough that they'll find a family member who is honorable to carry on their century-old family tradition once more.🤞In till then may their legacy live on! Cheers! Happy retirement Benkoyo-do✌

Stephen Inoue: Go NOW. Last day is March 31, 2020. Sad day for SF Japantown.

Amy Chen: Sad to see this place close and wish them the best on their retirement!For anyone looking to make a trip before they close at the end of this month, try to make it there early! We showed up at 8:30 and the line was almost to the end of the block. Ended up getting to the front of the line at ~12:30, and then placed an order to pick up at 1:00pm

Megan Lee: . If you go on a Friday or Saturday, plan to be there before 7:30 AM

Mei Fu Lee: . You constantly see them cycling trays of mochi. They limited 3 of each fruit mochi but you can get as many of the other types. I tried to order at least two of each they had. The fruit

Kevin Geng: are $2 each, and the rest are $1.65 each, from what I can tell. The selection varies based on the time of day.

Brian Adam: I have to give the lines 5 stars out of 5. I came here on 2/18/22, and it was impeccable. The line went out past the Nihonmachi Little Friends and slowly creeped up the street.Famously, since Benkyodo is retiring, you will hear people remark that it is closing forever very soon, and that the lines are always very long, or asking whether this is the line for the mochi, or whether it is worth it.I think the line got shorter from people quitting faster than people were actually served. What's that all about? After an hour of waiting like a chump, the staff said they wouldn't have anymore left for us.I came back on Saturday morning 2/19/22, and the line went even farther --- double the length of what it was the previous day.To quote the staff: "The lines are always terrible on Friday and Saturday. Come on the weekday."

SF2TOKYO: Best Mochi outside of Japan. It's too bad it's closing down.

Danielle O: Good spot. Food a four, service and ambiance a five. I'll be sad when it's gone. Best mochi I've had since LA and Japan.

Tucker Barker: Top notch service for fancy and a little pricey food. Rainbow roll is great but the cali 101 has wayyy too much cucumber so skip that. Spicy edamame is good but maybe not for the price. The uni on the ocean carpaccio seemed a little off but fine.Dietary restrictions: Good with gluten free recommendations

Lily: Probably one of the more creative in presentation ! This place is worth the visit. It had classic things like uni and chutoro/otoro/ salmon eggs. The wagyu was yummy.The reservation was easy not sure what the purpose of the 8pm vs 815 reservation is. I noticed that everyone at the omakase bar was eating at a different pace. Some that were served first end up being served last as the dinner progressed on.The dress code is semi causal, my bf wore jeans .The omakase here is interesting as there are 3 chefs and each of them will serve 2-3 couples. Unlike other omakase I have been to, this one is less informative. They do mentioned some of the cuts here and there. The interaction with the chef is minimal Towards the end, he will ask if you want more or less rice and if you want to order anything else.I would say out of the omakase places I have been to, this one has the most amount of food. Also loved that ther dessert isn't a sweet tamago nigri!

St Aubyn King: What an experience. I found this place after arriving in San Francisco with no dinner reservations. I was not aware of the cost of meal until after I was seated and had already ordered something to drink. I was like what the hell, but after taking a few deep breath and realized I may never experience this as I don't think I will be making it to Japan anytime soon. The service was awesome as they explained each dish, it was sometimes hard to understand what they were saying. All the dishes were delicious and fresh. I was almost full half way through, but made space as the food was so good. Would I do this again, maybe not because of the price, but was so glad for the experience

Jeff Wallace: This was one of the best dining experiences of my life. And I’m old! Everything about Kusakabe was excellent, everything. The restaurant was warm, friendly and inviting, like you were eating at a friend’s home. We had a great conversation with our chef, our server recommended some great sake and all 18 courses were spectacular.Highly recommended, put Kusakabe on your bucket list, you will not be disappointed.

Jason Eng: Wow. An incredible omakase experience! Had the 18-course dinner, sitting at the chefs counter and I could not be more impressed by the quality and creativity of the food presented!Each course was distinct, delicious, flavorful, and there was nothing “basic” or “common” that was served. My favorites were the chawan-mushi, otoro, uni on uni, Hokkaido scallop and uni, Kyoto-style pressed saba, kelp-cured flounder fin… and more!A few minor critiques: the wagu sukiyaki was tender and delicious, but tasted too sweet. The miso soup was overly salty. And the yuzu sorbet had nice flavor but was served hard like an ice cube.Would definitely return to dine again. Recommended.

Gino Diaz: It's really my first Omesake! We went with my wife to celebrate Valentine's Day ❤️; And well, I had already investigated the place: 🍣 🍣 🍣 with a Michelin star it sounds attractive!!! So let's go.We first had to make a reservation in advance...approximately 1 month.We arrived easily on foot and because we arrived punctually, they welcomed us cordially in Japanese. The traditional suchi bar in good wood finish and behind it; The different chefs are very busy preparing the different dishes.We opted for one of 19 that included dessert! We found the cost reasonable for a culinary experience that truly is a symphony of unique and sublime flavors for those who love suchi.The Omesake Master was present...supervising all the actions...which never stopped...because it was a parade of exquisite dishes...they were all spectacular, but there were always some that stood out the most. We prefer a light beer to Sake... and at the end of the agreement, we decided to try wagyu A5!! Don't miss it...and you will definitely repeat the experience. Saluti a tutti 😎.

Erica (EVLove11): , that dinner is a whole heck of a lot cheaper than buying an airplane ticket to Japan in order to find anything close to this authentic. And with the intimate, high diversity, fixed course experience that they serve, the price is a necessary to cover their costs of staff and low table turnover.If you are a sushi snob

Christopher Chung: experience as any other high-end omakase in San Francisco.Rare-find fish wonderfully prepared in classic sushi, sashimi and salad forms. Perfectly steamed rice, so expertly rolled that every maki has a noticeable bounce to every bite.Made-to-order fresh silken tofu, a house specialty — served cold, warm or sauced with 7 garnishes.Handmade Japanese desserts, near heaven. When in season, sakura

Paul Zhang: Been here twice now. Both times got the deluxe sashimi platter and the oboro tofu. Super high quality fish and delicious tofu. Similar to agedashi tofu but slightly different form factor.The table next to us had some trouble with the wasabi apparently containing gluten.

Leia: , а удон темпура очень хорош. Время ожидания очень короткое, между столами есть милые занавески, и они всегда играют классные EDM-миксы, и это потрясающе. Из окон открывается красивый вид на пагоду и улицу.

Armando Del Valle: Вдали от кулинарной акробатики ингредиентов в ловушках для туристов, эта трогательная и не столь скрытая жемчужина оставит у вас приятные впечатления и вкусную еду. Сервис добрый, эффективный, услужливый и внимательный. Даже в такой напряженный и беспокойный день, как фестиваль цветения сакуры, всегда присутствуют улыбки и внимание. Ваш первый визит сюда будет первым из многих.