MINOYA WARABIMOCHI Japanese Sweets Wagashi Mochi Made In Japan (5 Packs, Kinako)

Woohoo! Amazing and yummy. Just like in the restaurants

Taste terrible yucky!

A different snack that we had just for fun. Not sure we would eat this all the time, but it was nice to serve with green tea. Didn't leave a lot of extra leftovers, nice to try. (Sorry, I still like peach cobbler better but this tastes good with green tea.)

So, I mixed up my matcha mochi according to the directions. I opted to mix everything rather than saving some of the powder as a topping. It came out... pretty much as slime. My hope was not high. I've had mochi before, though not matcha flavor, so I know the texture it's supposed to have - a little sticky, solid-ish (softer than a gummy bear, more like Turkish delight), and quite chewy. This was not that. I'm not sure if saving part of the matcha powder for the outside would make it solid enough to cut into squares, but I doubt it. I was able to separate it into parts by wiggling a spoon through it, but it's never going to look like the cute little squares on the package. All that said - the taste is actually quite good. It's a nice mix of smooth (not bitter) matcha flavor with a subtle sweetness that doesn't go overboard. The texture is off, but it's very much like it would be if you'd chewed mochi for a little while. If you can get over it not looking so pretty - or if you've got a matcha-loving kid who doesn't mind eating "gross" looking things! - this could be a fun little treat to make together.

I'd like to think I did something wrong, but it's nearly impossible to get the directions wrong. Mix the powder with 1/4 cup of water and stir continuously for 15 seconds... that's really about it for the mochi part. Sprinkle with kinako powder after. Pretty foolproof except it didn't turn out for me. The mochi has the consistency of slimy boogies that the kids even find unappetizing. I did taste it and it's a nice sweet flavor, but the consistency is unpalatable. Maybe it needs less water than what the directions indicate.

I got a pack of these Japanese sweets because I was curious about trying something new. I opened it up and was hit with a nice, sweet smell. They look kind of cute too. I tried some right away, and the flavor of the soybean flour is really nice. It’s sweet but not too sweet, which I liked. The mochi was chewy, which is what I expected, but I found it a bit stickier than I thought it would be. When I was eating it, it kind of stuck to my fingers, which was annoying. It might be a little messy if you're not careful. It’s definitely a fun snack and something different to enjoy with tea or coffee, just be ready for a bit of a clean-up after. Pros: - Nice flavor, not overly sweet - Chewy texture, fun to eat - Good for sharing with friends Cons: - Sticky texture can be messy - Only comes in one pack, so it runs out fast.

This product was so very small for the price I paid. I barely made enough to share with another person. It also did not settle well in its shape or texture. It just looks like a deflated jelly blob.

Never made mochi before, but this was incredibly easy with this set - you just have to add water and mix, simple. However, getting the sticky blob cut into neat squares as shown is pretty difficult and as I shared it with my family, I wasn't too exact on cutting the shapes as it was a challenge. Otherwise, taste wise they are chewy and sweet.