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Minamoto Kitchoan

Wagashi Place and Candy Store

Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco

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Minamoto Kitchoan

8.4^/10

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Ranked #4 for mochi in San Francisco
"Chocolate mochi is best mochi."(6 Tips)
"Sponge Cake"(2 Tips)
"Great Japanese dessert place."(2 Tips)
"... sweets and crackers, jellies and beautiful things. Just gorgeous."(3 Tips)

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Carol BargMarch 10, 2015
Wow. Seriously delicious Asian treats! Imported from directly from Japan. Loved all the chocolate ones especially! Arigato!
Karen MiaoMay 22, 2016
Their sweets are not too sweet and beautiful. My family always appreciates when I bring them home. The salesladies do a great job with gift wrapping. Sign up for their loyalty card!
Sherry LiAugust 26, 2015
Legit wagashi (Japanese sweets). They have seasonal items. I like their jellies and casutera. Their Muscat jelly is really good frozen.
Tom CoatesJuly 28, 2018
Expensive but beautiful Japanese sweets and crackers, jellies and beautiful things. Just gorgeous.
Bloompy BonvivantSeptember 17, 2011
Been here 10+ times
In Tokyo, their stuff is already pricey; imagine once it is imported and sold here in the US. Some of their offering cannot be found elsewhere in the city. Kasutera and Rusks are delicious.
Edna LoSeptember 6, 2014
Expensive but worth it. Great Japanese dessert place. I wish there were more places like this. Reminds me of Japan.
Lillian YoungOctober 20, 2014
Super delicious and fancy Japanese sweets. Try Tsuya (dorayaki) and all the different mochi.
Martin HeckoSeptember 9, 2015
A bit on the pricey side, but the selection of the specialty Japanese pastries is awesome.
Suraj AcharyaFebruary 21, 2013
In spring check if they have the Sakura mochi - a rice cake with red bean paste wrapped in a pickled Sakura leaf.
Tu LamMarch 31, 2013
Get their frequent shopper card, after spending $100 you get $5 off your next purchase. It's easy to get $100 worth of goodies here
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014
Head to this Japanese candy store for some traditional Japanese sweets. Read more
Melissa HoulroydMarch 12, 2010
If you like the flavor of matcha (green tea), get the Maccha Busse (Sponge Cake). Intense flavor, awesome, incredibly soft texture. Yummy!
Dani AJuly 28, 2011
Try the Tokyo Melody. Simply delicious! The himeichigo is also a good choice.
Ting SFebruary 10, 2016
All the seasonal special desserts are so attempting.
CarlosMay 24, 2015
Lovely store, perfect for gifts
ISC ChicagoJuly 6, 2015
Feel like a kid in a candy store but much more sophisticated
Stephanie YangNovember 15, 2014
Chocolate mochi is best mochi.
MarenAugust 29, 2009
This place has mochi, wagashi, all the lovely Japanese treats that you usually only find in Japantown. Great store right on Market Street - just opened today/Aug 28/09.
Pavan KulkarniSeptember 17, 2019
Chestnut mochi 👌🏽
Chris GilibertiAugust 19, 2012
Any white bean cookie/cake is awesome!
SharonOctober 20, 2009
Expensive compared to local sweets, but if you want real Japanese gifts, this place is perfect. A worthwhile indulgence.
Chelsea PearlMarch 15, 2010
New stamp card promo -- 20 $5 stamps gets you $5 of free merch when completed!
Alistair ThrussellOctober 7, 2011
Try the rabbit cakes
MonaMarch 22, 2012
Try the Hakuto Shigure
Armando AndrewsJune 25, 2011
Nom nom nom!
Paolo FuriniApril 18, 2010
Special Japanese sweets

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