Mochinut Encinitas

Donut shop · Encinitas

Mochinut Encinitas

Donut shop · Encinitas

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1452 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Mochinut serves light, chewy mochi donuts in fun Asian-inspired flavors, paired with trendy canned boba and Korean corn dogs.  

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18 Delightful Doughnut Spots in San Diego

"Move over cronuts. Mochinuts, which mix the shape of doughnuts with the rice flower and texture of mochi, are the new hot hybrid. The chain has locations in South Korea, Thailand and the U.S., including several around San Diego." - Roxana Popescu, Candice Woo

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teadrinker

Google
Rice donuts are small, cute, and delicious! I loved the chewy texture. However, I don’t understand why it is so expensive. It averaged out to $3 each. The lowest quantity one can buy is 3!!! I just wanted a taste. So come with a few friends. The drink is in a cute “can” too but $6 each. Not a cheap experience!

Alexandra

Google
Not busy on a Sunday afternoon. The employees were nice and the drink was tasty, however the cups to-go are actually cans and the straw barely squeezes in there. The boba constantly gets stuck inside the big straws, blocking it so you can't get anything up the straw.

kira

Google
Great donuts! Nothing beats the lovely chewy bite of a fresh mochi donut. I got a mango Jasmine tea which was very tasty as well. And the drink cups/cans are super cute. Can't wait to go back.

Becky Tran

Google
Got their funnel cake, strawberry, and cookies and creme. I've gotten Mochinut a number of times before but this batch felt a little undercooked - the dough's texture was a little raw. *I wish I took a picture of their menu as an example, but I wish they listed the individual donut price. On their menu, it looks like you could only buy half a dozen or a dozen, without the option of getting less, but I saw another customer just buy one.

JobelMarie Custodio

Google
Mochinut Encinitas was so pleasant to work with. My husband and I are so glad they were able to cater for our wedding. I've personally never been to the store physically but Alexandria was a treat to communicate with throughout this whole process. She was so thoughtful to ensure the weekly flavors included one of my husbands favorite flavor, churro. I'm my husband and I provided the donut wall and stands. Mochinut did not do the set up, which was understandable for Covid safety reasons. Fortunately our day of coordinator stepped in with the set up. The donuts looked so delicious that our guests did not think they were real! I find every reason and occasion to get Mochinut. So glad Encinitas was near our venue. If you have not tried Mochinut yet, please be sure to find a store near you. You won't regret it.

Jo M

Google
2nd time here, ordered the hot cheetos mozzarella and sausage/ mozzarella dog. Plus 3 piece mochinut. The first time I tried the hotdogs they were fire, 2nd time around it was alright. The mochinut we ordered pineapple, churro and chocolate. They were soft and flavorful.

Thuy Phan

Google
My first time trying mochinut and it was really good. We ordered the church, pistachio sugar, pineapple, white chocolate, matcha, red velvet, and regular glazed. Of all those my favorites were the pineapple, churro, and glazed. The red velvet was good. White chocolate was too sweet for me. I'm not a matcha fan so didn't care for that. And the pistachio didn't taste like pistachio. Just regular sugared.

Nora Middleton

Google
I just stumbled upon this awesome place after reading about it in “The Thrillist”, an online newspaper. They ranked them as one of the 13 best donut spots in San Diego. The donuts are so good, light and fluffy. The shape and flavors are unique, some are Asian inspired. The dough is rice based, so gluten-free people rejoice! They also have boba teas that they custom make and put in a to go can! Super impressive. I loved the UBE pictured below - with extra boba pearls. Don’t get me started on the Korean street dogs or mozzarella on a stick. They even do half and half, hot dog and cheese on one stick. Mind blown, so fun! Not your typical hot dog on a stick. I’ll be back for sure and will be sure to tell all my friends. 💖
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Jayson R.

Yelp
I was in the neighborhood visiting family and they asked me to pick up some mochi donuts, I wasn't feeling it that day but I'm glad I went. I got an assortment of flavors and they even gave me some free fresh plane donuts to try while they make my order. I was pleasantly surprised with how good the plane ones were. What really lifted up my spirits while I was doing my errands was that this place also offered milk tea and they come pre-packaged in soda cans so you can buy extra to save for later!
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Niccole W.

Yelp
Yummy!!! My first time having mochi doughnuts was in Japan and to find similar stateside is fantastic! Mochinuts have a delicious chewy texture accompanied by their fun flower shape. With a variety of flavors to choose from we were stoked to see a few traditional options. In addition to ordering three mochinuts we also ordered two boba milk teas. I got the brown sugar and while it was pretty good, it definitely had an American brown sugar taste. My husband ordered the Thai tea and it tasted a bit like earl grey with a hint peppermint. I did read other reviews talking about the la k of freshness and I concur. The wafer cookie on top of the mochinuts were stale in texture and the grease from the mochinut rested on the bottom but overall this place was good.
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Audrey L.

Yelp
In the mood for something sweet and a milk tea, we found Mochinut. All our regular boba spots were closed and I had never tried mochi donuts so I was excited. The place is super cute! They have a limited menu when it comes to tea drinks but I opted for the classic milk tea. We also got a few different kinds of mochi donuts. My tea was really good! A little sweet for me but perfect for the sweet tooth I had. The guy at the counter was friendly and served us quickly. Now that I realize this location is so close, I'll definitely be stopping by more often!
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Jessica S.

Yelp
I wanted to bring home some mochi donuts to my relatives. Since this was super close to where I was, it was a great pit stop before heading home! The location that I went to is located next to Los Tacos in the Encinitas Village Square I. There were multiple parking lots and one right in front of the shop with ample parking spaces. I got half a dozen mochi donuts and the Ube drink with 50% sweetness. I've only been to a few locations, but they either didn't have boba or shared a space with another boba shop like Happy Lemon. Having the drink was a cool experience but definitely only a one time thing as my drink was incredibly sweet. I let the ice melt (and added water) but still couldn't finish the drink because it was crazy sweet for my taste buds. Definitely not my cup of tea. But the cup was super cute! It came out like a soda can but there was ice in it. How did they do that? Crazy creative! The mochi donuts, on the other hand, were very good! Not too sweet and had a very good mochi consistency. Yum! The flavors were each donuts were delicious. I especially liked their coffee cappuccino and taro funnel flavors! Definitely coming back for more of their mochi donuts whenever I need a sugar fix! Thankfully there are a lot of locations for this shop but
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Mai H.

Yelp
I have been wanting to try Korean hot dogs for awhile now and I'm glad I did. I had no idea what to order but just decided to go with the hot Cheetos corn dog w/ half sausage & half cheddar. I really enjoyed the first half of it (cheddar); I was also really hungry. But when I got to the other half (sausage) it didn't taste as good and I started to feel overwhelmed and guilty [for eating this fried dog]. No wonder adding sausage costs nothing, because it's not so good IMO. Next time I'll either try the potato or crispy ramen w/ mozzarella or cheddar filling, and their mochi donuts and boba.
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Huang Y.

Yelp
The donuts are ok. But all pre made, so not warm any more. we need to air fry them after we go back home. The milk tea is too sweet, doesn't have much flavor. The straw is terrible, too narrow to get the boba, so all boba stuck in straw. And the straw is made of paper, so soft, taste gross.
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Oscar C.

Yelp
Good food, awesome service, and friendly staff. First time having both mochi donuts and they were delicious.
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Niki S.

Yelp
The mochinut donuts are absolutely amazing. Robbie served us and was an absolute delight to talk to. It's always heart warming to interact with such charismatic and friendly characters! Great service and great sweets!
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Hanaah F.

Yelp
Cute packaging, and the mochi donuts were yum! Not overly sweet, unless you eat the glazed ones. The texture was just perfect. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have all the flavors I wanted, but that'll give me another reason to return in the future. The sugared ones all tasted very similar to each other, so it was hard to differentiate which was which. I especially enjoyed the matcha and the guava ones. They were the best. I also like the black sesame one, but they didn't have this flavor today. The hot cheeto dogs were just OK. I prefer the Korean mozzarella cheese dogs at Zzang. These were also smaller in size. The matcha boba in the can was... hmm... mediocre. I was excited to try this, but the boba was quite soggy. Would also be tastier cold. Regardless, I was glad to try it. It's better than nothing! I just poured the drink into another cup and addes more ice, which made it better.
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Delaney D.

Yelp
I have been to this place a few times and always have a great experience. The staff is nice and really listen and the donuts are perfectly chewy. I have yet to try the corn dogs, but what I love the most about Mochinut are the boba drinks, which are always spot on with soft boba and tasty flavors. An added bonus is that they are always playing k-pop, a music genre I am very much into! If you are in the area I would greatly suggest checking it out! If I lived closer I would go all the time, no joke! - forgot to add: the drinks are very sweet, which some like (myself included) but if you find them too sweet you can always add milk and have even more drink!
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Nicole D.

Yelp
First time trying Mochinut. The Employee was not that engaging. Treated as though she was too busy to serve us. When we asked questions the answers were conveyed in a curt way. Store is clean. We asked for two to eat there and 5 to go but she put them all in a to go box and told us to just take them out if we wanted to eat there. The drinks were way way way too sweet and syrupy for my taste. A few sips in and I couldn't finish it. I tried to dilute it with water and coffee but still too much product in the Ube Brown Sugar drink. The drinks do have a good flavor but would be better with less of whatever is making it syrupy sweet. The mochinuts were light and much better than a regular donut. Kind of like a mix between funnel cake, a donut and Indian fry bread. The fruity pebbles were crunchy and the icing was perfect However, they did taste a bit "day old". I don't know where she got them from either. There is no display case and the ones that were out on the counter weren't the flavors we ordered. They came from the back somewhere?? The mochinuts were much better after bringing them home and putting them in the air fryer tho. The Matcha icing was also good and held up well in the air fryer. I think maybe if you get these when they are first made they would be good.
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Sepi A.

Yelp
I looove Mochinut but only this location. I've been to the one around Convoy and it is not remotely the same. I'll admit we had a couple mishaps with our order but there was just one young man working so it was overwhelming...he had to work the register and then make the items, all while people kept pouring in. I am obsessed with their popping boba tea and the corn dogs (I feel weird calling them that because they are SO much more) were absolutely phenomenal! We got half a dozen donuts, too, and everything was made fresh for us. I love how spacious and open the store is and the kids love getting their pictures taken by the huge neon sign inside. The parking lot is easily accessible with tons of spaces and there's outdoor furniture for you to lounge in while you enjoy your treats.
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Joy J.

Yelp
I am with the program when it comes to mochi donuts, believe that, lol. Mochinut is a top contender imo! This location in Encinitas is pretty new, and conveniently located in a shopping center. Lots of available parking but could get congested during the weekends and after work hours. It's been 5 months since my visit and at the time, they had the Rice Hot Dogs sign up on the window, but weren't serving them yet. I was bummed, not gonna lie...but they have them now as fellow Yelpers have posted. They have a good variety of donuts like most other places, and their one-up for me is the adorable cans that hold your boba drinks! They have a decent selection of drinks to choose from and a few boba choices too. Pricing is average but can get up there if you add a few toppings. The boxes are super cute, and yay for BLUE!! The staff was nice and they worked pretty quickly to get my order out. Glad they weren't busy when I arrived. I did leave a star off only because when I bit into them, they weren't warm. Pretty sure they were fresh, but they weren't quite up to par with MoDo's version (IYKYK, amirite?! lol). They weren't bad at all, I just prefer thay warm, chewy mochi donut. I guess I could always nuke them for a few seconds (if I had any leftovers, haha!). I will return, and hopefully score a mozzarella rice dog next time! Highly recommend for all you mochi donut fanatics out there. These yum yums are a plus in my book! Don't forget to take a selfie while you're here! =)
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Janee P.

Yelp
I love mochi so I was very excited to come upon this place on our visit to San Diego. I felt it was pretty expensive for what you get. I got 3 and it came out to more than $10. They were good, but I was hoping/expecting fresh hot ones, but we got cold ones that likely had been sitting for at least an hour I would guess. My son got the mochidog, half mozzarella a half hot dog with blue takis. He said it was good. The service was meh. They weren't out right rude, but definitely aloof and not helpful. I mentioned that it was our first time in and we were from out of state and the girl just walked away from behind the register instead of helping me. It was weird. Anyway, I'm glad I tried it. They were good and probably absolutely delicious when fresh. Unlikely I'll be back to this location. I looked them up and there is a location fairly close to where I live so I will try it again.
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Sharon F.

Yelp
Road trip to Encinitas and my daughter suggested Mochinut. OBESSED!!!! We bought 2 of the suggested flavors from the staff member who was fantastic by the way! He gave us warm ones, went to the car, devoured both, and went back in to get 2 more. We didn't eat the second round until the next day but it was sure tempting! Of course I had to search for more locations closer to me- FOUND! And spreading the word! Thanks Mochinut- I was told they change out the flavors, so don't worry about getting tired of them. Oh btw- they're GF!
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Krysten S.

Yelp
The first time I went here I didn't think anything too special of it besides it's cute interior. I grabbed a boba drink and a few Mochi doughnuts and although they were good it was morning special. I thought the drink was literally horrible and tasted like straight syrup. It made me only want to grab the occasional craving from here. For some reason, I had a huge craving for the Mochi texture so I decided to stop in. This time the manager Alex was there and I expressed my desire to have a drink from there but hopefully not as bad as the other time. She listened to my concerns and made some suggestions, I ended up getting a great iced matcha with boba, yummy Korean corn dog and Mochi donuts. All of us enjoyed the goodies and I'd come back only for Alex's great service alone.
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Gail R.

Yelp
Excellent tasting mochinuts and very friendly service! We got a dozen donuts and they were fresh and delicious. We will be back!
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Cindy L.

Yelp
I used to drive to Convoy to go to the Mochinut down there, so when I saw that this place opened up in North County, I was pumped that I won't have to make a trek down south just to get some chewy mochi donut goodness. The place is fairly new, so I get that it's not a line out the door like the Convoy place, but I love that these are made from rice flour/mochi, which gives it the right chewiness. Also a fan of the menu changing every week, so that it keeps things interesting. I'll have to come back for the drinks, because they do look good!

Sharon L.

Yelp
I'm truly thankful to have Mochinut participated in my wedding. Everyone waved about it and a lot of them asked about the shop name. The communications with the store is convenient and easy, and they accommondate well. Thank you so much Mochinut, will always come back for more donuts.
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Carlos C.

Yelp
The donuts are fluffy and the owners are very friendly. The business is family owned, the husband is the baker and the wife is the cashier. It doesn't get anymore family oriented than that. The ambiance is good, and what is expected with donut shop.
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Jobel C.

Yelp
Mochinut Encinitas was so pleasant to work with. My husband and I are so glad they were able to cater for our wedding. I've personally never been to the store physically but Alexandria was a treat to communicate with throughout this whole process. She was so thoughtful to ensure the weekly flavors included one of my husbands favorite flavor, churro. I'm my husband and I provided the donut wall and stands. Mochinut did not do the set up, which was understandable for Covid safety reasons. Fortunately our day of coordinator stepped in with the set up. The donuts looked so delicious that our guests did not think they were real! I find every reason and occasion to get Mochinut. So glad Encinitas was near our venue. If you have not tried Mochinut yet, please be sure to find a store near you. You won't regret it.
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Krajicek K.

Yelp
Rice donuts are small, cute, and delicious! I loved the texture. However, we didn't understand why it is so expensive. It averaged out to $3 each. The lowest quantity one can buy is 3!!! I just wanted a taste. So come with a few friends. The drink is in a cute "can" too but $6 each. Not a cheap experience!

Chris H.

Yelp
I stopped by here at 8am to grab a couple dozen donuts for work and they were closed. Their hours are 9am-7pm. For a donut shop.....

Susie K.

Yelp
Great selection of tasty donuts Strawberry donut was my favorite. Churro was also very good. Prices are fair for the amazing donuts they serve. The gentleman that helped me out was nice As you walk in it's clean and organized modern set up. Im happy I found a good dessert donut shop to go to. Thank you
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Roz E.

Yelp
Happy that they opened up a location closer to me! Had to stop by and grab some donuts to bring to my dad's house! Love the texture of these donuts. The shape reminds me of a baby's teething ring! LOL! The texture is a little chewy like mochi. So don't expect to be like cakey. It's not too sweet, which is nice. I mean, I do have a little of a sweet tooth, but sometimes too sweet is just a little much! So, if you're hankering for donuts that are not too heavy, try these! At least you can say you tried them once!
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SoCal G.

Yelp
First time mochinut doughnut. What in land of doughnuts was that?!?! So good. So light and fluffy and chewy and melty.
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Alex D.

Yelp
Not busy on a Sunday afternoon. The employees were nice and the drink was tasty, however the cups to-go are actually cans and the straw barely squeezes in there. The boba constantly gets stuck inside the big straws, blocking it so you can't get anything up the straw.
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Marie M.

Yelp
I really loved them when they first opened and I was stoked to have quicker access to boba here in Encinitas. However, in the last three times we've gone, the donuts weren't fresh. I'm not the type to demand everything has to be made-to-order, but for this type of rice donut, it's *amazing* when it is just made but it's way worse than a regular donut if you happen get one that had been sitting there. It's a disappointing chewy mess and no amount of flavor can save it. Personally, it's even more annoying when I think about how I chose to indulge with a donut (which I don't do often) and this rubbery pulp in my mouth is what I got. "Regret" is the word that came to mind after my last couple of visits here. But, we keep on coming back hoping they'd give us a fresh batch because it really is good when it's hot out of the fryer. Maybe we've just been unlucky. I'm not sure either if I should ask the staff to make a new one for me instead of handing me something they've already pre-made either. So in some way, I still recommend it but go earlier in the day so you don't get stuck with the old ones.
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Ian L.

Yelp
Love the redefinition of a donut these places offer. Just get there early enough in the day that they don't run out of the popular items.
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Frances A.

Yelp
This is probably the only place in Encinitas one can get boba so this was a nice find. The customer service is friendly and will adjust sweetness of drinks accordingly to customer requests. My taro drink was just right. Mochinut donuts are light and fluffy. The glaze on the top is a bit too sweet for me, but the fact that there is no glaze on the bottom balances out all that sugar. There are unique flavors not found in nearby donut shops. It is hard not to each multiple because of how light the donuts taste. Parking could get full. I like to park near Trader Joe's and do some grocery shopping prior to picking up the yummy Mochinut donuts.
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Cheryl F.

Yelp
Great donuts and very friendly staff! We've been coming here for the last few months and love the flavorful, moist donuts! Today for Halloween they had the cutest bat donuts (wings made with Oreos) and Cookie Monster donuts. We will definitely be back!
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Sara D.

Yelp
Customer service was amazing ! We went almost at closing time and Bobby had an amazing attitude and was very welcoming. I recommend ordering the Korean Hotdogs (:
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Geoff N.

Yelp
I think I had the distinction of being one of their very first customers, although I have not written about Mochinut until now. There's a lot to praise about the place and I think the donut quality is better than those you find in Kearny Mesa. The pro: the donuts themselves. Tasty, light and a touch mochi-esque. Despite some weird concoctions (Fruity Pebbles?), usually there's a good variety of flavors. The churro is a personal fave. And they make them fresh all day long. They also have great hours for a donut place. The con: you have to buy at least three ($9). The other offerings are not all that interesting: the boba milk teas are far too sweet and the rice flour hot dogs are unremarkable. But overall, if you are here for mochi donuts, you've come to right place!
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Lindsey M.

Yelp
Mochinut is a Godsend -it is so close to my hālau (Hawaiians/hula dancers, you know), it's too easy to drop by when in the area! The ever-changing flavors of their donuts makes every visit fun and new! The best part about these kinds of donuts, yummies aside, are their lightness while being chewy! (Texture aesthetics!) My daughter, son, and I love their boba tea! UBE is our fave! (TBH, I come here primarily for the boba tea!) We think the cans the teas come in are super cool too! On that note, the donut boxes are also very cool and cute! If you're a routine IG stories poster, geo-tagging regular, influencer type, you'll like the overall interior vibe too! Neon script for selfies! Merch! Staff there are always so, so, so nice too! They make great suggestions, and thank goodness because the burden of choice is real, and their small talk is genuine and not customer-service-required forced! (You can tell when it's another human just being a chill human vs. "I have to chat you up with niceties because it's a service industry protocol."

Julissa S.

Yelp
Staff is always super friendly and welcoming . Food is always delicious . Absolutely love the mango pineapple slush with bobba!
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Chuck L.

Yelp
Obviously the mochinuts are super good, but the Korean corndogs here are insane! Plus the staff are so friendly!
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Raquel G.

Yelp
My niece and I enjoy going to Mochinut Encinitas. Potato crusted mozzarella! with spicy mayo on the side is the bomb! Love the donuts too
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Liz J.

Yelp
I was craving mochi donuts and I liked the flavors that the Encinitas one had so I decided to head to this location instead of the Convoy one. What I got - Strawberry Mochi Donut (4/5): This donut was really good. I really liked the strawberry glaze on this donut and the presentation of it. The mochi part of the donut was okay and tbh tasted kinda greasy (?). Other than that, the texture was good and the flavor of the donut itself was good. I like how they have rotating flavors and the Korean corn dogs so I would definitely check this spot out for more mochi donuts and corn dogs next time! Something to keep in mind is that the minimum amount of donuts you can get is 3 donuts.
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Mai T.

Yelp
Ok so 5 stars for the donuts! 2 stars for the boba here. = a generous 4 starts mainly cause I'll probably be back for the donuts and the staff is nice! I was suuuper excited because I drive to convoy to get my boba and this area is in need of good boba!! We'll long story short I'll still be driving to convoy. I ordered the brown sugar milk tea (half sugar) thinking it would be super sweet. Let's just say this is basically milk with brown sugar drizzle and I'm sorry but I'm a boba SNOB and I like perfectly cooked boba but this is not that. It's more "been sitting around" boba and I know that cause they were all clumped together and wouldn't come out of my PAPER STRAW one of the most impossible pairings known to man. Boba + paper straws to not mesh well together especially when the boba is clumpy. I also got the peach green tea thinking it would be better (again half sugar) and it wasn't. It's just tea and syrup and nothing special. At the price $ i just cannot recommend it with a good conscious. The Donuts Tho if you haven't had a rice flour donut before you need to come here ASAP! They are the perfect texture!! I got a sampler of 6 and the box is super cute!! The flavors are great. I love the churro and my friend loved the milk pebble. All in all, can't go wrong on the donuts! 5 stars! Staff was awesome too, Thanks!
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Vincent C.

Yelp
I've never heard of this place or even the type of donuts that they make. Came with a friend that is all about these donuts and she gave me the run down on what's what. She loved this place and it is very cute and colorful with a selfie spot by the front door. To me I like these donuts better than regular donuts and yes they don't have some of the traditional flavor like an old fashion but it's nice to have something different.
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Christine L.

Yelp
I loooove everything about this place. So cute!! Smells so good and Alex is the bessssst at helping you to make really great (bad) decisions!! I got six and I don't plan on sharing.
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Katie P.

Yelp
This place is super cute! Yes I miss Duck Donuts but Mochinut is great! The coffee/boba tea in a plastic can concept is rad, the donuts are super delicious, and the service was great! I tried the chocolate churro, Nutella strawberry, and Oreo donut and they were all good! The Nutella one was out of this world - definitely getting that one again. Only complaint is it is pretty expensive for what this place is, but I'd pay if for the novelty of it all :)
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Sony M.

Yelp
If you are craving for some mochi donuts and want to grab some without standing in a crowded store and this location is for you. They have a variety of mochi donuts and boba drinks. There is also plenty of parking outside the store to easily park your car.
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Parris B.

Yelp
These donuts are pretty addicting... I got to be careful not to overdo it when I get here. The texture is slightly chewy - hence the mochi name - and the flavors are unique, maybe leaning towards Asian flavors like ube and green tea. The packaging and presentation of the donuts is awesome... it feels like you're opening up a present! Also, it's nice to have a place like this in North County San Diego... we don't have a lot of the newer types of cuisine like our neighbors in the counties to the (ahem) North and hopefully it is the start of a trend.
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Narin J.

Yelp
Was super excited to try these! I've recently discovered I'm highly intolerant to gluten so finding a delicious gluten free rice flour donut = day made. They only come in boxes of 3, 6 or 12 as some other have mentioned so I got 3. I tried the Churro, Glazed and Strawberry Powdered sugar flavors. I really like them all but Churro or Glazed was my favorite (a toss up). The guy working told me that flavors change every Monday and Friday for weekday and weekend flavors so I'd love to come back and try some more. They remind me of funnel cakes kind of but softer with their airy middles. I ordered and got my mochinuts quickly - probably like 3 minutes total time. My mom and husband both enjoyed them too so I will be back for more.
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Sara A.

Yelp
I went to Mochinut in Encinitas the weekend before last because my best friend was so excited to have me try it. She tried it a couple days before with Door Dash Delivery and loved it. Overall, I really liked it...the only issue I had was with the service so I will get that out of the way first. There was one young lady working the register and then a young man making the drinks. After we ordered, a few other groups came in and it was like everything stopped. The two people working were whispering to each other and then they pulled a man out from the back who did NOT look happy to be there. Within about 10 minutes - my friend that bought a 6 pack (one of each) got her donuts...turned out they were already pre-made boxes sitting there but no one said anything to us. I ordered a set of 3 and it took about 25 minutes for me to get that. It was nearly 30 minutes before we got our drinks and no one would make eye contact with you. We kept trying to get their attention "excuse me....excuse me!" and were just ignored. The man that they had pulled from the back was RIGHT next to me, he could hear me and he refused to look at us or answer us. I had to get loud and the young man finally came to me so I could let him know that we were still waiting on one more 3 pack. He then made it for us and apologized. There didn't seem to be anyone "I'm charge"...if the man from the back was a supervisor or manager (he was the only adult, the other two were young), then I think they're in trouble. That experience ruined it for me...but I know they are new so I really hope they get things worked out. Now to the food and drinks. The donuts are very yummy, and although they are a little oily, they manage to be pretty light! They taste more like funnel cake then donuts. I enjoyed them. For me, one is enough but you must purchase 3 or 6. I also ordered the Mango Tea with Mango Boba which was a little too sweet for me, but yummy. I added pics of everything :) It's a little pricey, but most things in Encinitas are LOL. My order was 2 drinks and 3 donuts and it was about $26. I am glad I tried it out and might check out the one in Kearny Mesa....not too sure if I would return to the Encinitas location again. They're in a large shopping Center with plenty of parking...near Luna Grill. They have a restroom for customers and a few places to sit inside. I didn't see any outside seating dedicated to their business but there are tables in front of Luna Grill which we used to sit and have our treats. They are newly open, so I definitely would recommend checking them out and just hope you receive better service than I did
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Leila F.

Yelp
The first time I came here, I happened to show up before they opened! I was disappointed they hadn't opened the new location yet and that they were still setting things up for their grand opening, but the workers there were so kind and gave us a free box of donuts. Six free donuts????!!!!! They tasted INCREDIBLE!! The donuts are the perfect cross between a classic donut and a piece of mochi. It's slightly chewy, and it's the perfect amount of sweet. I love all the flavors I've had so far. My personal favorites are matcha and strawberry and strawberry funnel cake! Their milk tea is great, too. I love it here and I'm so glad to have a Mochinut in the area! I'll totally be back for this delicious treat!!!!
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Gary G.

Yelp
Good news these are Gluten Free donuts made from rice flour. Bad news is they all tasted like old rancid oil. They all tasted the same because the oil used and they were not fresh. I have had fresh Mochinut Donuts before at other locations and they are amazing! These were not fresh. Should be able to just buy one at $3 each to taste then 1st.
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Linda H.

Yelp
Facility was decent, but bathroom needed a cleaning. The guys working behind the counter were very nice. The mochinuts were delicious.
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Dizia C.

Yelp
Mochinut it is one of my favorite places to visit for dessert, boba, and Korean rice hotdogs! I ordered 6 pieces of mochinut donuts: 1 fruitloop Ube flavor, blueberry funnel, original, churro, white chocolate and matcha green tea. We also got a coffee milk tea with boba and two rice dogs. I recommend trying the ramen crunch mozzarella and the cereal crunch half&half (: