9 unique and must-try mochi treats in Singapore

Mochi muffins and doughnuts are the name of the game at this small-batch bakery. Helmed by a mother-and-daughter duo, the pair first began whipping up their treats during last year’s circuit breaker period, and quickly gained a strong following. Do sample the Lemon Curd Mochi Muffins, which have a tart zing and are made using 100% real lemons. We also like the nutty Banana Walnut Mochi Muffins that are crowned with a layer of crunchy crumble.

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This popular Outram Park outfit offers two delectable mochi treats in the form of a black sesame muah chee croissant cube and a chocolate mochi cookie. The former boasts a wonderfully flaky and crispy exterior. It’s then piped with a rich, decadent filling composed of thick black sesame paste and plenty of muah chee nuggets. Meanwhile, the chewy cookie has pieces of mochi scattered throughout, and is an ideal afternoon pick-me-up.

Keong Saik Bakery is at 33 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089140, +65 9021 9626. Visit its website to order or for more information.

Ever heard of dochi? That’s what Dochi Dochi calls its bite-sized mochi doughnuts, which come in boxes of ten. The chewy dochis have a satisfying bite and are available in various rotating flavours: like the Kaya Oreo featuring a generous coating of oreo crumbs on the outside; Almond Rocher which looks exactly like its namesake chocolate, savoury Garlic Cream and Spicy Kani Mentaiko. We challenge you not to polish off the entire box at once.

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If you’re looking for some super-bouncy mochi bread filled with glutinous rice paste, then you’ve come to the right spot. At Taiwanese bakery MuYoo, you can take your pick from an assortment of fluffy goodies in familiar flavours like Taro, Black Sesame, Peanut and Matcha Red Bean. They don’t skimp on the filling, which makes the buns pretty hearty, so we suggest sharing them with a friend or two if you want to try all four options.

Available at multiple locations islandwide. 1 Jurong West Central 2, #01-K8/9, Singapore 648886, and 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #B1-22, Singapore 486038.

Since arriving on our shores on 21 May last year at Junction 8, Mister Donut is still greeted with snaking queues in the middle of the day. For mochi donut lovers, the famous Japanese donut chain has the Pon De Ring Chocolate flavour exclusively for its fans in Singapore. Be spoilt for choice with the original and strawberry flavours as well. With 900 stores in Japan and 50 years of donut-making experience under its belt, Mister Donut is truly raking in the dough.

Mister Donut has multiple outlets including #02-27A Junction 8, #01-72/73 Velocity, #B1-83/85 Jurong Point and #B1-152 Northpoint City. Click here for more information.

Originating from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, 108 Matcha Saro Singapore uses ingredients of the highest quality from Japan. For the most discerning matcha fans, rest assured that it uses selective Kyoto Uji matcha in its offerings. You can find daifuku — a type of stuffed mochi that means ‘good luck’ at the dessert shop. Filled with red bean filings, they are available in a variety of flavours such as Black Sesame, kinako (roast soybean powder), and matcha powder.

108 Matcha Saro Singapore has multiple outlets in Singapore. Visit its Instagram page for updates and more information.

This Thai bakery makes a range of pillowy soft Thai-style buns that makes you want to
sink your teeth in. Nestled in its core is the mochi with different fillings such as red bean,
peanut butter, grounded black sesame paste, and its most intriguing flavour — mochi with
steamed yam filling and a hint of chicken floss.

Thai Baang has multiple outlets, including at Kitchener Complex, Singpost Centre, and Holland Drive. Visit its website to order or for more information.

The long-standing bakery is known for its mochi croissants and cruffins. But rather than inject its creations with sticky glutinous rice paste, Brotherbird incorporates glutinous rice flour into its dough. Its goodies thus have a much chewier consistency compared to other renditions of the classic French pastry. You can also nab moreish mochi doughnuts – which are served with a glorious swirl of soft-serve ice cream – available seasonally. Check out its Instagram page for updates.

Brotherbird is at 114 Lavender Street, #01-05, Singapore 338729, and 30 Raffles Place, #B1-23, Singapore 048622. Both open from 8.30am – 4.30pm (till sold out) daily. Visit its website to order or for more information.

For simple, everyday breads best enjoyed with your daily cuppa, make your way to one of Gokoku Japanese Bakery’s outlets, which are conveniently located across Singapore. While all of their offerings have a lovely springy texture, mochi fans should get the Mochi Mochi Cranberry and, Mochi Mochi Cheese

Gokoku Japanese Bakery has multiple outlets. Visit its website for the list of locations.

This article was originally published in Singapore Women's Weekly.