Mikawaya
Los Angeles, CA 90012-3908
Phone: (213) 624-1681
02/09/2007 Posted by lwmango
This Japanese sweet shop has been family owned for three generations. It's the perfect end to a visit to Little Tokyo, choose one of their mochi ice creams (my favorite is mango or coffee) or try one of their mountainous shaved iced concoctions. They also offer a variety of ice creams (including green tea) and fresh gelato. Mikawaya is also known for their traditional Japanese confections including mochi filled with red bean paste and red bean pancakes along with innovative twists like mochi filled with chunky peanut butter. If you've seen mochi or mochi ice cream in your local super market, it ilikely originated at this store as they distribute to restaurants and grocery stores around the area. You should also visit just to see the shop that invented mochi ice cream, now a staple in most Asian supermarkets and stores like Ralphs and Costco.
Pros: Fast service, ample seating, Original products
Cons: No Parking
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