Modest Japanese joint serving creative pastries & sweet treats, plus ramen, sandwiches & karaage. Based on 306 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1524 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: (513) 559-1000
Website: http://cafemochiko.com/
Social Profile: 
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Menu
… View more
Menu Photos
Photo Gallery
Reviews
Sophia D
Hands down some of the best food I’ve had. The savory mochi blew my mind and I truly reminisce on the first bite. The broth in both of the ramen bowls we ordered had so much flavor. The noodles tasted so freshly made right out the kitchen. It’s worth any wait!
… more
Dan Steigerwald
We’ve been scared off from going here because we figured we’d never get in! Should have given it a try sooner! We put our name down and grabbed a drink at Symposium while we waited. It was a little under an hour wait and it was very much so worth it. The pork sando was everything I wanted it to be. It was my first time trying that dish and it definitely lived up to my expectations. The cold potatoes it came with were very light and went well with the sandwich. The seasonal ramp dish was delicious but I wished we saved that stomach space for a different dish. The cold broccoli side was very refreshing. The ramen was also amazing. Great chewy noodles and a rich broth. Can’t wait to go back!
… more
Boedi Didiet
The food was great. We had the spicy ramen, the burger and fries, mochi panic and chicken karaage. However, they took too long to make these dishes in my experience. I requested for chilly spicy sauce, and was told that chef won’t allow to add any extra spice – that’s the first happened here in Cincy. I understand that if we’re in Japan LOL.
… more
Sarah Kruse
Fantastic. The truffle ramen was kind blowingly delicious. The mocho i appetizer was pillowy and the sauce was to die for. The only disappointment was that I couldn’t buy a pastry to go… oh well will just have to go back for breakfast again…
… more
Eri Hirose
As a Japanese, I had never found good Japanese food outside Japan till I went to this restaurant. Cincinnati skyline ramen was very very tasty. Their karaage was fantastic, very crunchy and juicy. Just Thinking about it now makes me hungry I was very impressed with food and the whole experience. This restaurant would be popular even if it was in Japan.
… more
Leif Fairfield
Every pastry was thoughtful, unique, nuanced, delicious, and fantastic. The dinner is good; the breakfast is amazing. I fantasize about taking my out of town friends here for hojicha latte and the coconut mochi donut.
… more
Sharon Gelfand
I was graciously treated to dinner at Cafe Mochiko last night, and the meal was devine in every way possible. The flavors of each dish was a delicate, seductive marriage of indulgence!
… more
Megan Moretti
Stopped in for both Mochiko’s morning bakery and dinner service. Had heard a lot about this place online and it did not disappoint. Be prepared to wait for their evening dining, it took about an hour for us to get a table after putting our name in. For dinner we ordered the Karrage and the Mochi Mochi Panic. These two dishes were phenomenal and were the star of the meal. The Karrage was nicely crisped, flavorful, and juicy. The Mochi was delicious, a unique and unforgettable flavor, every bite got better and better. While I did enjoy the Shio Ramen, it did not compare to the small plates.
… more
Samuel Newton
I’ve been here both for dinner and for the pastries, and both are overpriced and poorly executed. The service is never very friendly and fairly forgetful, brought an appetizer out after the main meal. It seems interesting on paper, but ends up being kind of bland. The food itself is very instagrammable, so that may explain the popularity of the restaurant. The pastries especially are overly sweet and poorly baked, often dense and dry. Would recommend for photos, but not much else.
… more
Kenn Kildron
I live out of town, and have been eyeing this shop for about a year. Finally had the chance to visit with some friends. Got some appetizers like the chicken karaage.
… more
… View more