

Where: Heritage Square, 71 Buitengracht St, Cape Town Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 3 minutes 30 seconds. Stir in water, then sugar mix until smooth. Mix glutinous rice flour and green tea powder thoroughly in a microwave-safe bowl. Whether you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine or simply looking to try something new, Mochi Mochi is an excellent choice for a sweet (or savoury) treat that will surely send you off smiling, if not craving more. Wrap red bean paste in aluminum foil and place in the freezer until solid, at least 1 hour. The cosy interior provides an inviting atmosphere, for customers to enjoy a treat with friends or indulge in a solo snack.

The passion, love, and care for the craft are all apparent in the quality of the food, and the welcoming ambience of the shop. It is worth noting that these events require advance bookings.

Mochi Mochi also hosts informal tea tastings inspired by Japan’s tea ceremonies to introduce customers to green teas like matcha and other speciality teas. Flavours include traditional and familiar tastes such as vanilla, chocolate and green tea The combination of the soft and chewy mochi filled with a scoop of creamy ice cream creates a texture combination that is a taste sensation. One of Cape Town’s favourites is the mochi ice cream. Other sweet treats include the daifuku doughnut, the more traditional mitirashi dango, a variety of cookies, matcha soft serve with toppings and sweet and savoury milkbread buns. Mochi (, ) is a Japanese rice cake made of mochigome (), a short-grain japonica glutinous rice, and sometimes other ingredients such as water, sugar, and cornstarch. They have a soft, chewy outer layer and a deliciously sticky filling made of sweetened red bean paste. According to Japanese media, 90 of those rushed to hospital from choking on their new. Customers can choose from individual pieces or opt for a box of mixed flavours. Mochi are small, sweet Japanese cakes made with glutinous rice flour (mochiko). If not chewed but simply swallowed, the sticky mochi gets stuck in the throat - and can lead to suffocation. New delicious flavours are being introduced frequently. Well, mochi is a traditional Japanese squishy-textured dough made from glutinous rice flour often filled with sweet fillings such as red bean paste, custard, or fruit.Ĭhef Adri Morel’s mochi truffles (called truffles by her due to the smaller than usual size) come in a variety of flavours such as matcha, black sesame, milktart and pink Nesquik. So, you might have seen the cute images and wondered what mochi actually is. Together with Spook Design Company, they created a kawaii (cute) brand inspired by iconic Sanrio characters like Gudetama and Aggretsuko. The team behind Tjing Tjing started Mochi Mochi in 2020 as a pop-up. Located in Heritage Square, Mochi Mochi is a delightful addition to the Cape Town food scene that brings Japanese culture and expertise with a South African twist.
