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Mochi Joy Donuts
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There's a new donut in town! Mochi Joy Donuts has opened the first mochi donut shop in Indianapolis. Now, Hoosiers can experience these unique, chewy donuts that originated in Japan and Hawaii, and have been gaining popularity all around the U.S.
What are Mochi Donuts? Mochi donuts are a cross between cake donuts and mochi, the Japanese rice cakes made from glutinous, sweet rice f lour. This special f lour gives the mochi doughnuts a chewy, light and airy texture. The doughnuts are shaped into rings made up of eight segments that look like little mochi balls strung together. Mochi donuts gained popularity first in Hawaiian and Japanese cultures, but they are now enjoyed by many around the world!
The Menu at Mochi Joy Donuts
changed daily and made fresh until 3 p.m. Check their website or Facebook page to see the current f lavors, but you will typically find carefully crafted and fun f lavors like strawberry funnel cake, Dole Whip Joy, ube, matcha Oreo and more. Because the mochi donuts at Mochi Joy are made in small batches, you need to get there early for the best selection. To guarantee that you'll walk away with the f lavors you're craving, you should order your donuts online for pickup. Mochi Joy also offers delivery for a $6.99 fee.
Location & Hours You’ll find Mochi Joy operating out of the kitchen at the Noblesville VFW, with occasional pop-ups around Indianapolis.
654 S. 9th St., Noblesville mochijoydonuts.com
Mochi Joy offers 16 different f lavors every day, with two f lavors
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