Benkyodo Co.


1747 Buchanan St in San Francisco, California

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Regular mochi filled with red bean paste. Mochi will whole red bean filling. Has a crunchier filling, but the mochi outside is extremely soft. Mochi with lima bean filling. Mochi with smooth red beans and sprinkled with soybean flour
Only on their seasonal menu, this mochi has a slice of strawberry inside.

Travel Tips:

What is the approximate cost per person (with examples)?
  • About $1.20 per mochi
What is your favorite aspect?
  • Authentic Japanese mochi from an authentic shop. Very good, and absolutely fresh.
How long did you spend (in hours)?
  • In and out in a few minutes. No line!
What form of transportation did you take?
  • We drove to Japantown and found street parking.