New dessert trends are constantly popping up and we are ready to try them all. Mochi doughnuts are one of the latest crazes to hit North Jersey in a big way. A mochi doughnut is the perfect blend between Japanese and American favorites. These sweet pastries are a combination of Japanese mochi and American doughnuts. The dessert is recognizable by its unique shape, slightly crunchy exterior, and incredibly soft interior. It’s constructed of eight, delicate balls placed together to form a circle, giving the classic doughnut shape. We’ve rounded up all of the places you can get this photogenic treat nearby. Read on to find out more about mochi doughnuts in North Jersey.
KAI Sweets | 595 River Road, Edgewater
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Just when we thought mochi doughnuts could not be more photogenic, KAI Sweets brings them to the waterfront in Edgewater. This Japanese-inspired sweet shop is perfect for a special dessert with seasonal mochi doughnut flavors on the menu. Some new additions to the menu include strawberry white chocolate and citrus yuzu. Check out KAI Sweets on Instagram @kaisweets_mitsuwa to learn more.
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MochiMoly | 133 Park Avenue, Park Ridge, 315B Millburn Avenue, Millburn, 131 E Broad Street, Westfield
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MochiMoly ensures freshness with mochi doughnuts made, on-site, daily. This ‘East meets West’ sweet shop is the perfect stop for all things mochi including doughnuts, ice cream, and Korean hotdogs. The doughnuts are glazed and sprinkled with exotic flavors and fun toppings.
Mochinut | 349 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, 427B Springfield Avenue, Summit, + 1369 16th Street, Fort Lee
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“More than just a donut,” is the tagline for Mochinut. This doughnut shop brags more than two dozen flavors of fried goodness. Customers can choose from fruity flavors like blueberry, mango, and banana milk or dessert-inspired flavors like red velvet and cheesecake. There are also many flavors giving a nod to the treat’s Asian origins like yuzu, matcha, ube, and black sesame. Mochinut has multiple locations throughout the country, including three in North Jersey.
Mochi Ring Donut | 1199 Amboy Avenue, Edison
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Mochi Ring Donut, located in Edison, takes mochi doughnuts to new levels. This sweet shop has over twenty flavors for customers to photograph and enjoy. Flavors include nostalgic favorites like cookies + crème, s’mores, and Nutella. The spot also serves up savory flavors like black sesame and cheddar cheese.
Mochi Tori | 529 Washington Street, Hoboken
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Passers-by may never know that mochi doughnuts are available in Hoboken. However, inside the Chicken Factory location on 5th and Washington is Mochi Tori. Mochi Tori is serving up fresh mochi doughnuts. Seasonal and traditional flavors alike line the shelves for a wide variety of choices for customers.
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Paris Baguette | 1635 Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee, 185 Main Street, Fort Lee, + 450 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack
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Paris Baguette locations have popped up everywhere over the past few years. With a few in North Jersey, grabbing some of their signature pastries, including mochi doughnuts, has never been easier. This South Korea-based business has a rotating menu of seasonal mochi doughnut flavors, so be sure to try them all.
