Mochi Donut Flavors in Waikiki

What Makes a Mochi Donut Different

If you've only had regular American donuts, mochi donuts are going to surprise you. They're made with glutinous rice flour (mochiko), which gives them their signature chewy, slightly bouncy texture — closer to mochi than to bread. The pon-de-ring shape (8 connected balls in a circle) is intentional: each ball pulls apart easily, so you can share or eat one section at a time. The exterior is lightly crisp from frying, and the glaze sits on top in vibrant colors that make every box look like a piece of art.

• •Made with glutinous rice flour (not wheat flour)
• •Pon-de-ring shape — 8 balls connected in a circle
• •Chewy and slightly bouncy interior, lightly crispy exterior
• •Lower in fat than regular donuts because of the rice flour base
• •Often gluten-free friendly (ask staff for current ingredient list)

The Mochi Donut Flavor Lineup

Our flavors rotate seasonally, but the core lineup stays consistent. Here's what you'll typically find in the case on any given day.

• •Original Glazed — classic vanilla glaze, the gateway flavor
• •Ube — purple Filipino yam, sweet and earthy with a coconut undertone
• •Matcha — Japanese green tea powder, slightly bitter and grassy with a sweet finish
• •Strawberry — fresh strawberry glaze, bright and fruity, often topped with crushed freeze-dried berries
• •Mango — tropical Hawaiian mango, sunny and vibrant
• •Chocolate — rich dark chocolate glaze, the most-ordered crowd pleaser
• •Taro — Hawaiian-grown taro root, nutty and lightly sweet
• •Black Sesame — toasted Japanese black sesame, savory-sweet with a deep nutty flavor
• •Cookies & Cream — vanilla glaze with crushed chocolate cookies
• •Coffee — made with our own Kona coffee, perfect with an Americano

How to Pick the Right Flavor

Different flavors suit different cravings. If you want something fruity and bright, go strawberry or mango. If you want something rich and indulgent, go chocolate or cookies & cream. If you want to taste something distinctly Hawaiian, go ube or taro. If you want something Japanese-traditional, go matcha or black sesame. Most regulars eventually settle into a top-3 lineup — and most boxes leave with at least one of each color.

Best Mochi Donut + Drink Pairings

Mochi donuts and coffee are a classic combo, but the right pairing depends on the flavor. We recommend the following based on what tastes best together at the cafe:

• •Original Glazed + Kona Pour-Over — the cleanest expression of both
• •Ube + Matcha Latte — the purple-and-green visual is also a flavor match
• •Chocolate + Affogato — chocolate and espresso were made for each other
• •Strawberry + Strawberry Smoothie — a fruity afternoon combo
• •Black Sesame + Iced Americano — the deep nutty notes balance the bitter coffee

How Many Should You Order?

A single mochi donut is a satisfying snack on its own. A box of 6 (half-dozen) is the most popular order — perfect for sharing with one or two friends, or for trying multiple flavors yourself. A full dozen is the right call for a group, an office treat, or to take back to your hotel for the next day. Mochi donuts are best eaten fresh, but they hold up well overnight in a sealed container.

Frequently Asked Questions