Mochi Sweets is now in Manila

mochi pasalubong from Hong Kong

I love mochi! In fact, I recently asked a colleague of mine to buy me two boxes of mochies on her way back from her Hong Kong trip. She was so kind that she bought me two boxes.  I first tasted mochi during a business meeting with a Taiwanese client.  She gave away individually packed mochi that we shared during the meeting and I even brought home five. Sadly there are not much stores here in Manila that offer mochi. So I would really grab the chance to ask a colleague or a relative to buy me mochi whenever they go out of the country.

What are mochies? “Mochi” (according to wikipedia.org) is a well-loved Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice flour pounded into shape.  Mochi's popularity has grown not only in Japan but spread all throughout the East and Southeast Asia since there are also similar rice cakes from these regions usually prepared during New Year celebration.

Incidentally, a blogger friend of mine gave me a good news. She said that Mochi Sweets, one of the largest Japanese Luxury Sweets from Hong Kong has finally find its way to the Philippines. As Filipinos are not only lovers of anything tasty and delectable but also have the flare and penchant for embracing food from around the world, Mochi Sweets is expected to win our hearts and create a craze seen in countries like Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and China.

Now, I don't have to ask my colleagues and relatives to by me authentic Mochi when they travel. And most of the time, these mochies are not as good as the fresh ones. Thanks to Mochi Sweets, I can now easily visit their Mochi Sweets kiosk at the SM Mall of Asia as often as I want to and satisfy my craving for this Asian rice cake hit.