Charlotte Is Getting North Carolina’s First ‘Mochinut’ Shop
When I saw the headline to this story in the Charlotte Observer I had to read it! I don’t know about you but I’ve never heard of a ‘Mochinut’ before and I had to find out more. If you enjoy Cronuts, a ‘Mochinut’ may be your next favorite treat.
If you’re like me and never tried a Mochinut, we’ll soon have the chance. The LA-based doughnut shop, which just opened its first location in 2021 and now has over 50 locations around the world, is opening its first North Carolina location in Pineville this year in May or June. So what exactly is a Mochinut?
According to the Charlotte Observer, a Mochinut is a mochi doughnut made with rice flour that originated in Hawaii. The treat combines Japanese rice cakes (mochi) with American-style doughnuts. The rice flour gives the dough a stretchy, chewy texture that distinguishes it from a traditional yeast or cake doughnut. Sounds yummy!
Apparently, the Mochinut flavors change regularly, varying based on location. The flavors are announced on Mochinut’s Instagram page and website. Some of the flavors listed on Mochinut’s website include traditional varieties you’d expect from a doughnut shop like Red Velvet and Cookies and Cream however there are outside-of-the-donut-box options, including Yuzu, Ube, Banana Milk and Black Sesame.
I definitely see a Phil & Mel “Nosh or Nasty” video happening when the shop opens. They look funky which makes me wanna try one!
This doughnut isn’t like any other you’ve had before. Experiment with flavors like Yuzu, Ube and Black Sesame wrapped in a whimsical shape. https://t.co/qNpSh4n83b
— The Charlotte Observer (@theobserver) January 24, 2022
