Mikan/Lemon/Melon/Walnut/Peach/Almond Mochi!

 

Soft, chewy and bursting with floral citrusy sweetness of Japanese mandarin orsnges, I love this so much. Going to buy more!

And this mochi is so good that I buy the other flavours too!

Clockwise from left corner:

Almond Jelly - Mildest of the lot. Nice and balmy. For those who like almond jelly.

Mikan - one of my favourites.

Melon - full of sweet musky aroma of melon

Lemon - another one of my favourites. It is zesty and have little bits of lemon peel for the extra bite.

Peach - mellow and lovely.

Walnut - it is special and it is very good, with a bit of savoury taste for the excitement. The crunchy walnut bits in the soft, pillowy mochi is very welcomed.

Avoid Strawberry one, which is of course not in the photo. It tastes too artificial.

Country of Origin: Japan

Where to get this: Don Don Donki

Fluff Meijin Hokkaido Cheese Mochi

Who would have guessed that this slightly humble-looking packaging packs such delicious snack inside. The puffy mochi has the starchiness of glutinous rice, and yet will surprise one with its super fluffiness. It’s like enjoying cheese clouds ☁️ ❤️ 

There is nothing else like this. Definitely worth a try.

Country of Origin: Japan

Where to get this: https://shopee.sg/product/857785396/19451535487?smtt=0.147269227-1669247242.9

Iwatsuka-Seika Butter Mochi Rice Cracker

When my lovely little sister passed to me this cracker, saying it is a senbei, I was pretty skeptical about its taste since senbei invokes the memory of “Want Want Senbei”, which is hard rice cracker made in China. Then she added that it is very different from Want Want, so I took the plunge. And she was absolutely right on it.

It is definitely the best senbei. Made with Japanese rice that is pumped with milky goodness and buttery flavour, the senbei literally melts in the mouth within a few bites. Yes, senbei doesn’t have to be that hard rice cracker. Iwatsuka-Seika Senbei proves just that. It is so good that any foodie got to try it at least once to know what a premium senbei tastes like. For me, I will not be trying it once only. More please!

Country of Origin: Japan

Where to get this: Shopee https://shopee.sg/product/562556271/12458404970?smtt=0.147269227-1645337305.9

Tsukigesho Mochi Bun

Mochi Bun, also known as Manju, is what got me into Japanese snacks when my Japanese colleague brought a box for us when back from vacation at his hometown. Since then, Japanese snacks simply have that power to entice me to buy them, no matter the price. But it got to the taste that got me to continue buying it. And this Mochi Bun is definitely one of those I will buy again. In fact, I finished 8 of them within two days!

The skin is thin but packs a punch in the aroma of baked goods, doing great to harmonize the milky goodness of the finely crushed white bean paste. The taste is there, that’s for sure. The box is so beautiful too, absolutely perfect to give as gift too. But it will take lots of willpower not to finish them up instead.

Country of Origin: Japan

Where to get this: Shopee https://shopee.sg/product/135413827/2340062265?smtt=0.147269227-1645330777.9