中谷堂

📍Japan, Nara
Super high-speed freshly made Q mochi 🍡🌱

Nakatani-do in Nara is located at the end of the Higashi-muki shopping street and is a popular spot recommended by many travel websites. The highlight is the high-speed mochi-making performance that attracts the attention of tourists.

When I passed by that day, the previous performance had just ended, and I wasn’t particularly craving mochi, fearing the filling might be too sweet. Before I knew it, I found myself drawn to the queue of people and got in line 😆

The line moved quickly!

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🫘 Mugwort red bean filling mochi (¥200):
They sell it for immediate consumption (wrapped simply in paper) and in boxed form; both options are priced the same.

I highly recommend having one fresh out of the preparation; you’ll get a warm mochi that has just been made.

Taking a bite was truly amazing!
It was my first time experiencing a mochi skin with such a light texture. Unlike many that leave a heavy feeling in the mouth and are really chewy, the mochi here can be chewed just a couple of times before swallowing. With a hint of mugwort fragrance, it is super delicious~

The red bean filling is also cooked quite soft, without any grainy texture, and the flavor isn’t overly sweet.

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Would I visit again: Yes!
Surprisingly delicious 😋

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Note:
🔸 Cash only 💰