MANILA, Philippines - It is traditional for the Japanese to give out during the New Year boxes of sweet rice cakes known as mochi. It is believed that if you give mochi to your family and friends, you are wishing them good health and fortune for the coming year.
But something as delicious as mochi is just too delectable to be eaten once a year. Eventually, the Japanese made mochi an everyday snack, something you could enjoy anytime of the year.
On ordinary days, it is served plain with just a variety of condiments to flavor the rice cake. Popular add-ons include roasted soybean flour, crushed dried seaweed (nori) and even soy sauce.
These Christmas holidays, why not spread good health and fortune with your family and friends by giving them boxes of Tokyo Café’s Mochiya?
Just like the traditional mochi, these little rice cakes are made using glutinous flour that has been prepared just the way the Japanese do.
Each order of Tokyo Café’s Mochiya comes in a decorative box of either six or 12 pieces. What’s more, all orders of Mochiya come with a free cup of coffee.
Tokyo Café’s Mochiya comes with a variety of sweet fillings that will surely please your taste buds.
Those who like chocolate can choose from the Shirayuki (white chocolate with pistachio bits) and Koakuma (dark chocolate with rum).
For those who want fruit-flavored Mochiya, go for the Tenshi (lemon custard) or Asahi (mango cream). For something unconventional, why not try the Himawari (sweet cheese) Mochiya? If you’re crazy about things cheesy, this is the Mochiya for you.
However, if you want something plain and simple, then the Ninja (sweet red bean paste) Mochiya is just perfect with coffee.
All orders of Tokyo Cafe’s Mochiya, whether dine-in or takeout, come with a free cup of hot or iced specialty blend coffee of your choice.
Tokyo Café’s Mochiya will be available until Jan. 13, 2013 only.
Tokyo Café’s Mochiya is available at branches in SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA, Go Hotels at Robinsons Cybergate, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, and Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill.
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