The Mochi Shop

I had first heard about these glorious gluten free mochi donuts last year, but the business seemed to be closed for awhile. The online ordering was turned off on their website, and they did not list any upcoming farmers markets. I assumed they were permanently closed. Happily I was wrong. They are back in business. Right now they are doing online ordering and the pick up location is at Bee Bubbly in Hilliard. You have to pick up your order on Saturday afternoons. Ordering and pickup were both very easy. Donuts surpassed my expectations. They are light, not overly sweet, and the flavors really come through. They almost have the consistency of fried dough. My favorite was the eggnog glazed. These donuts were worth the wait!

Loved the cherry blossom flavor this week. So nice for spring. Can't wait for sesame to come back! Since I got these the first time I've been getting them every weekend, they are just too good, I look forward to them all week.

I have never tried mochi donuts, so was able to order a six pack ($19.95) from The Mochi Shop for pickup from Bee Bubbly Juicery in Hilliard. The flavors I ordered were: Earl grey lavender honey, yuzu, strawberry crunch, Japanese sweet potato, matcha sprinkle, and gingerbread. Each of these were a little dessert! My favorite was the Japanese sweet potato. It was just so good and the cream filling on top was delicious! My second favorite was the Earl grey lavender honey. My husband's favorite was the strawberry crunch. All of them were great though. The donuts cost more than chain donut shops, but was comparable to the local specialty donut shops. I loved the chewy consistency of a mochi mixed with the fried goodness of donut dough. I honestly prefer this texture of donut to cake donuts. I found the donuts to be best eaten fresh. They lose the same quality of texture over time. Definitely, will get more in the future.

Always love the rotational flavors of Mochi Donut from The Mochi Shop and never disappoint. Ube is still my favorite, but it is refreshing to try out the Sakura Sprinkle in spirit of Spring.

FINALLY Columbus has a sweets shop dedicated to the Japanese Mochi donuts and we are HERE. FOR. IT. The ladies here are incredibly talented with their creations of a wide variety of mochi flavors. Soft, bouncy, yet incredibly light, these donuts are definitely something you can't miss!

They are truly amazing. I have wanted to try mochi donuts for a while but haven't seen any in the Columbus area until a month ago when I heard about The Mochi Shop. They're only doing small batches right now, so I kept a close eye on their instagram and set an alarm on my calendar for the next time I could pre-order. I immediately put in my order for that day and was so excited to receive them on Saturday!When they did not come at the time they specified, I started to get a little worried but I assumed it was probably because of Valentine's Day. They were so quick with their communication even when the initial delivery went to the wrong apartment, they quickly brought 2 replacements and 1 extra donut. Honestly, these donuts were worth the wait and I would happily get them again. They were fluffy, spongy, and beautifully decorated. The donut wasn't too sweet which is how I liked it and I ate them almost immediately after they got here.Exceptional customer service and beautiful tasty donuts, this is a must try! I can't wait until I'm able to get my hands on another batch and when the owners open their brick-and-mortar store!

I discovered The Mochi Shop over the summer at a Farmer's Market. I have never turned back. Their donuts are so full of flavor and have such a unique texture with the mochi dough that they use. Also they have a variety of flavors that aren't your typical run of the mill donuts (Check the photo). They're only available once every other week or so, so order when you can!

This is a humble little establishment run by two amazing Japanese women, Kaori and Junna! You've probably had donuts before, but mochi donuts are a whole different ballpark. Of Japanese origin, they're made with rice flour instead of white flour, and this gives them a unique, chewy texture. As far as I know, there are no other places in the whole STATE that makes mochi donuts, since these tend to be found in trendy areas like California or Orlando with larger Asian populations. Having said that, you need to do yourself a favor and immediately buy some!! These donuts are literally helping me survive dental school since they're something to look forward to! Because this is a pop-up, they tend to let you place orders every few weeks via a link to an online shop for pickup at a local coffee shop or for delivery. YOU WILL NOT REGRET TRYING THESE! Yes, I have shown friends these before and they found them to be a little expensive. However, it is incredibly clear from when you first open a box of these, to when you take your last bite, that these donuts are made with the utmost care and are of stellar quality. Every donut is visually appealing, and the Mochi Shop is always working hard to come up with unique and seasonal flavors. I dare you to find a place in Columbus that makes Irish cream, matcha, Fruity Pebbles, and red velvet donuts all under the same roof! You really cannot go wrong with any of the flavors and since they're constantly rotating, there's always something new to try. I could go on and on about why I love this business, but the part to me about the shop that I love the most is their friendliness and commitment to customer satisfaction! Once when I was picking up an order, we briefly thought that my order was incorrect. Kaori offered to quickly make me the correct donuts AND deliver them to my apartment. She has even taken custom orders for me and my friends on weeks that the shop was technically closed. So to sum things up, the Mochi Shop makes incredible, one-of-a-kind cultural donuts that help spice up Columbus's food scene. And not only that, they are dedicated to making sure your experience with them is a positive one. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!!

Something familiar but different! A great departure from a traditional donut and well worth it!!!!

We had these provided at our office cafeteria. They are so yummy!! Great texture, great topping/frosting, and good balance of sweetness.