Mochi-ya Ren - in San Jose, California, USA

Mochi crepe was made to order and very tasty. Their mochi was not too sweet and their fruits were fresh as well. Would recommend.

Been craving some really soft serve march flavor ice cream.... This place did not disappoint. Reminded me of the time i visited Japan, back in 2018? Or 19? Well it's been awhile and it brought me back the good old nice memories of visiting one of the best Asian countries in the world, my opinion of course Flavor was five out of five. Line is 3 bc it's always pack but bc it's a great place so it's busy all the time.

I’m so happy I did not listen to the other reviews. I used to like Matcha Love so when I heard they got replaced by Mochi-ya Ren I was surprised. Everything we got was delicious. Matcha is strong for those who like subtle flavors. If you want a more subtle but still Matcha flavored drink get the strawberry matcha which was delicious! I got oat milk and it was really tasty for those who are lactose intolerant. Soft serve was rich in matcha flavor and the drinks were also! We got the Matcha montblanc and it was really tasty, it was a parfait and had jellies and mochi in it. Vanilla mango was alright but it’s nice to mix the flavors if you think the matcha is too strong!

Great fresh fruit mochi! My favorite is strawberry. The white bean filling in all the mochi is delicious! Tried the matcha and hojicha soft serve and they are great!

Been here a couple of times, gotta say the soft serve with their white bean matcha is SOOO delicious that it’s not too sweet from the soft serve but from the sweetness of the white bean matcha! Black sesame shake is alright! Definitely taste like black sesame for sure, but feels a bit too sweet for my taste! Would have stick to matcha though.

This review is for Hailey’s excellent service. Today I got a cheese foam matcha drink and didn’t come back til 50 minutes later. Hailey notified me that it has been too long and she has to remake for me. Despite her coworker is on lunch break, she is making crepes, drinks, and on the register taking orders. She made the drink in a short period of time. The cheese foam matcha I ordered is light on ice and I don’t remember I specified the sweet level but it is just right. Matcha flavor is really strong and the cheese foam amount is just right. Will definitely come back.

Matcha crepe! Uncommon to find. You can also have mini Mochi balls in your crepe to further the Japanese twist in this modern snack. How unique and lovely is that. The menu is also expansive with other unique Japanese treats like fresh fruits Mochi, Mochi ice cream, Hojicha lattes, with authentic matcha from Kagoshima - latte, crepe, ice cream, Mochi - in any form you could imagine. It’s a boutique stand right next to the entrance of the beloved Japanese Bookstore, Kinokuniya. So there you have it, grab a wonderful treat - a hot Hojicha or a satisfying matcha crepe freshly made to order - to wrap your Japanese bookstore trip, in warmth and in awe.

Mochiya-Ren is located inside Mitsuwa, specifically past the checkout stands to the left when you enter. Mochiya-Ren replaced Matcha Love. I'm probably in a select minority that didn't care for Matcha Love...don't miss it one bit. I thought it was pricey and not all that good...sayonara! I was intrigued when Mochiya-Ren replaced them. I got excited at site of the Fresh Fruit filled mochi (Daifuku), then I saw the price...yikes! $5 for tiny piece. My benchmark for such treats was a place back in Oahu and also street carts in Tokyo; twice as good and two thirds the cost. This isn't close...it's just OK. Good luck finding anything comparable in the area tho...if you do let me know...PLEASE!!!  PRETTY PLEASE... Sweet Tooth: ~ Kuromitsu Kinako & Hojicha Soft Serve Swirl - 4/5 Kuromitsu Kinako was a seasonal or new flavor at the time of my last visit. Unfortunately they were not doing samples, so I had to purchase it to try it. I chose the swirl just in case it wasn't any good...as I'm familiar with the taste of Hojicha and enjoy it. Happy to say I wasn't let down... earthy, woody, brown sugar flavors. I believe it's roots stem form Okinawa. ~ MATCHA PANNA COTTA - 5/5 This was brilliant! Tiny little cup, but excellent: not too sweet, not too bitter, good Matcha flavor, silky smooth texture with good Mochi and the sauce just adds to it. My fave item here! ~ Strawberry Pannacotta - 5/5 Another brilliant Pannacotta...bravo! Ample strawberry flavor that doesn't taste artificial, silky smooth texture with Mochi and Strawberry sauce that complements it so well! ~ CHEESECREAM MATCHA SHAKE - 5/5 Brilliant Matcha shake. Get the larger size, it's only a few cents more. Mix it up and enjoy! Not too sweet, the CheeseCream adds that bit of savoriness...delish! The menu keeps expanding and the items get better. I'd stop by if I'm in the area, but probably won't go out of the way to come here...