Dochi Review - Squishy soft mochi donuts!

Welcome to the first review of this restarted blog! Most of the time in the past, I've just posted photos of my fun food to IG (which I will still be doing...) but I wanted to start including information about the amazing things I try!

And first up for dessert reviews is the newly-opened Dochi in the International District of Seattle. Dochi's brand of sweets is Japanese style mochi donuts; lightly fried rings of mochi dough balls, with most of the flavor coming from the glaze or toppings rather than the dough itself. Dochi's menu offers some creative combos, and I couldn't wait to try them!

From Left to Right: Taro Fruity Pebbles, Matcha Oreo, Ube Glazed, and Cinnamon Chocolate Biscoff

For several weeks since open, they have had lines, but not anywhere near the 15-20 minute wait times you may have been told! I hopped in line after lunch with some friends, and we made it out with donuts in hand in under 10 for sure. It's important to be aware they're still in soft-launch mode, so their hours are limited, and once they run out that is it for the day!

 A half dozen donuts will run you $16, and the flavors offered change regularly right now. They also currently have a limit of 1 dozen per customer. I opted for my full dozen allowed, to have some to share with others in addition to trying everything myself!

The donuts themselves are super light compared to even a standard yeast donut, thanks to the unique makeup of the dough. I found mine to be slightly chewy; nowhere near close as chewy as regular mochi. The Ube Glazed (pictured above in the scale shots) had a very mild ube flavor, and the glaze added the right amount of sweetness

Taro Fruity Pebbles was my favorite of the four in the box! The glaze is bright and sweet, and the cereal still retained its crunch, even though I did not enjoy them until several hours after purchase. If you like your sweets a little extra sugary, I'd definitely recommend it!

Overall, I would recommend trying Dochi for yourself for sure, if you're a fan of that springy mochi texture! And I would bet you get a crisper outside enjoying them fresh rather than doing them take away as well.