Not as good as the jamon bellota samples at High Times Cellars this afternoon .
BTW, went to the Irvine Gelson’s for sushi today and was blown away by the quality. Young Japanese female sushi chef. Tuna is akami, king salmon, blue crab for the rolls, and 10 beers in tap. Hidden gem of Irvine.
At Sakuraya, a traditional Japanese mochi shop in Gardena, two brothers work to preserve 64 years of family tradition, as long as their bodies will last.
www.latimes.com
Go early or else selection will be very limited later in the day.
If you're looking for "pretty" mochi for gift box, Chikara is walking distance down the street: