The most recognizable rice cake in the West is Japanese mochi, but there is a wide and wonderful world of Asian rice cakes, all possessing symbolic meaning in the context of Lunar New Year. My family ...

The mochi dish at State Bird Provisions in San Francisco is close to my heart, as it was one of the first dishes I created for the restaurant. It was born out of a kombu cooking challenge that chef/co ...

Soft, stretchy, and delicately sweet — mochi is one of Japan’s most beloved traditional snacks, and making it at home is easier (and more fun) than you might think. In this guide, I’ll walk you ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. The ultimate Lunar New ...

Biting into a freshly made mochi ball is all about texture. It starts with the velvety outer layer, gives way to a pillow-soft bite, and finishes with a satisfying, springy chew. This parade of ...

In a small shop nestled in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo neighborhood, a small but popular Japanese confectionary shop called Fugetsu-Do is turning 120 years old. Though this is a remarkable achievement — ...