Mochinut is an artisan bakery founded in Cerritos, California that specializes in decadent and chewy mochi doughnuts. With five locations in the LA area alreaady, the chain is also set to open in Houston, Texas in the near future.
Mochinut is best known for it "ultra-chewy mochi doughnuts, which are made with sweet glutinous rice flour that produces a unique texture." They are described as "a hybrid of American donuts and Japanese mochi" and boast a distinctive shape. The treats are also topped with vibrant and Instagram-friendly icing while spotlights traditional Asian flavors like banana milk, sesame, ube, strawberry and melon.
In addition to its signature Mochinut treats, the bakery also carries a variety of Korean street food staples including batter-dipped Korean rice hotdogs.
Chewy Mochi Doughnuts
Mochinut's Artisan Treats Boast Banana Milk, Black Sesame, and Ube Flavors
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