MBK Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Where can I find the best mochi in DC? Must be in DC, bonus points for somewhere vaguely between Union Station and Dupont Circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Where can I find the best mochi in DC? Must be in DC, bonus points for somewhere vaguely between Union Station and Dupont Circle. Maybe Kaz? But this is sort of like asking where can I find the best beach in Antarctica. And yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtpleasanteater Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 The ones I've bought at Trader Joes have been eerily similar to the ones you get at some restaurants... (Not a comment about Kaz or Sushi Taro or anywhere specific) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Maybe the Japanese market on U and 17th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Teaism used to have them, with red bean paste filling I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 What do you mean by "mochi"? The things porcupine refers to are probably actually daifuku. I've seen them at most Japanese markets, so I'd imagine Hana Market on U Street would have them. Hana Market would probably also have kiri-mochi, the hard rectangles of mochi usually used for grilling. I haven't seen the small, somewhat softer discs of mochi around here. And, with the exception of mochi-covered ice cream, I haven't seen mochi on menus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 What do you mean by "mochi"? The things porcupine refers to are probably actually daifuku. I've seen them at most Japanese markets, so I'd imagine Hana Market on U Street would have them. Hana Market would probably also have kiri-mochi, the hard rectangles of mochi usually used for grilling. I haven't seen the small, somewhat softer discs of mochi around here. And, with the exception of mochi-covered ice cream, I haven't seen mochi on menus. In the kiri-mochi world, another wonderful product, which I've seen at most Whole Foods and organic markets, is Grainaissance Mochi. They bake up beautifully on my oven's permanent resident, a pizza stone. Try the cinnamon raisin variety. Infinite dessert possibilities and no one ever believes the impressive nutrition specs. Ridiculously easy to make and delicious. ("luck is like having a rice dumpling fly into your mouth") (a japanese proverb) (and recent mochi tweet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 What do you mean by "mochi"? <snip> I haven't seen the small, somewhat softer discs of mochi around here. Well, Daruma used to sell them before they went out of business and Super H Mart in Fairfax had the Korean-styled rice cakes, which was great, warm and soft (when fresh). But I am hearing the call of freshly made mochi for the Spring picnic. Can you hear it too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xochitl10 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 But I am hearing the call of freshly made mochi for the Spring picnic. Can you hear it too? Coincidentally, we're trying to make plans with a friend to do a Japanese-style cherry blossom viewing, and our friend suggested making daifuku. I have mochi flour and a recipe for bean paste. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Coincidentally, we're trying to make plans with a friend to do a Japanese-style cherry blossom viewing, and our friend suggested making daifuku. I have mochi flour and a recipe for bean paste. . . Would you mind posting the recipe? Whether it's called mochi or daifuku, I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleen Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 My opinion only: Both the ramen and mochi scene in DC are sadly lacking. The best ice-cream mochi I have had in the US is in a little Japanese restaurant in NYC. None of the frozen stuff compares, as part of the delight of mochi is the consistency and freshness. If anyone knows of a place in the DC area that makes FRESH mochi, I'd be up for trying some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 They were on sale at the Japanese Street Festival today. Green tea and strawberry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBK Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Grumble. I'm always out of town the weekend of the festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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