Fugetsu-Do Bakery Shop

"Journalist and former Eater correspondent Meghan McCarron files a report on Futgetsu-Do, Little Tokyo’s century-plus-old mochi shop, as part of a series about kitchens and social change in Los Angeles. The family-owned business has experienced its ups and downs but continues to evolve along with Little Tokyo." - Cathy Chaplin

"Movie Pairing:Hotel Transylvania (Hulu) “There’s nothing revolutionary about this animated flick - the plot’s pretty predictable, the humor, a bit one-note, and within the first ten minutes, you’ll realize that Adam Sandler’s Count Dracula is just a toned-down version of Opera Man. But what Hotel Transylvania lacks in ingenuity, it more than makes up for in pleasantry - delightful and charming in the most mild of ways, watching it is like taking a dose of CBD straight to the face. Both the movie (and the CBD) actually pair really nicely with Fugetsu-Do’s mochi. Don’t get me wrong, unlike the movie, the treats at this old-school Little Tokyo confectionery are far from mediocre - soft, supple, and stuffed with fillings like fresh strawberries and chocolate ganache, they’re a perfect, pleasant snack for when everything else in the world is… well, not that.” - KH Watch the trailer." - brant cox, kat hong, brett keating, james montgomery

"Another Eater alum, Meghan McCarron, published a New York Times story about Little Tokyo’s 121-year-old mochi maker, Fugetsu-Do. It’s her first in a series about kitchens in Los Angeles that inspired changes in the city." - Mona Holmes

"If you’re overwhelmed by the persistent feeling that nothing matters and a healthy dose of “hope is a genetic defect,” then maybe it’s time to put down the Medium article and pick up some dessert. And Fugetsu-Do, a very sweet Japanese confectionary in Little Tokyo seems like the right place to start. They sell everything from house-made manju (traditional mochi filled with adzuki, or red bean paste) to mochi made with chocolate ganache - which is, in short, the perfect salve for all of that ultimately boring nihilism. Available for pick-up in-store, or visit their website to place an order." - kat hong

"No guide to Little Tokyo would be complete without Fugetsu-Do, the beloved Japanese manju and mochi confectionery shop. Fugetsu-Do has been family-owned and operated since 1903, serving up sweet morsels made fresh every day. If you’re new to traditional Japanese sweets, opt for a pre-packed six-piece tray; the rainbow dango and chocolate mochi are good entry points. Visit early in the day to avoid the line that snakes out the door and bring cash if you don’t plan on reaching the $15 minimum for credit cards." - Kimberly Madrid, Eater Staff