Mochi | Japanese Mochi Rice Cakes UK

Mochi is a traditional Japanese sweet made from glutinous rice flour, prized for its uniquely soft, stretchy and chewy texture. At Tuk Tuk Mart, you can buy mochi online in a wide range of flavours and styles, all available with fast UK delivery.

The most popular form in our range is daifuku — small rounds stuffed with sweet filling. Classic fillings include smooth red bean paste (anko), white bean paste and strawberry, though modern varieties have expanded to include matcha, mango, chocolate, black sesame, taro and many seasonal flavours. Each piece is lightly dusted with rice flour or cornstarch to prevent sticking.

The texture is quite unlike any Western confectionery — dense and chewy rather than airy, with a satisfying resistance that contrasts with the soft, sweet filling inside. This combination of textures is central to why it has developed such a devoted following far beyond Japan.

In addition to the traditional Japanese varieties, our mochi range also includes popular Taiwanese and Korean interpretations of the format. Korean rice cakes (tteok) share the same glutinous rice base but come in different shapes and flavour profiles, while the Taiwanese version tends to be slightly softer with distinctive flavour combinations.

It makes an excellent gift, a dessert after a Japanese meal, or an everyday treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free in most traditional preparations.

Browse our full range at Tuk Tuk Mart and shop online with fast UK delivery.