Meet Hochi Mochi

At Hochi Mochi, we take pride in being a local Bay Area catering service specializing in artisan mochi donuts. Everything that comes out of our kitchen is completely handmade with love and joy by our dedicated team. We commit to exploring the unordinary and discovering new flavor combos to add to our menu.

Our Mission

We cherish the belief that food transcends barriers, serving as a universal language. In a world marked by complexity, find solace in the simple pleasure of sharing a delicious treat. Our mission is to foster connections among diverse cultures and facilitate joy through our array of donuts. We take pride in our exploration of flavor and fusion. Many of our flavors are inspired by our team’s various cultural backgrounds and childhood favorites. With each bite, we invite you to savor not only the sweetness but the taste of love and unity. Welcome to the taste of Hochi Mochi-enjoy!

The Mochi Donut

The mochi donut, poi mochi, or pon de ring are a delicious fusion of the classic American donut and traditional Japanese mochi. It was first introduced in Japan by Mister Donut, a popular Japanese donut chain. It has a slightly sweet taste and a chewy airy texture with a crisp outer shell. Its distinct ring shape made up of 8 mochi balls gives it an iconic shape. Following its introduction, they have taken the world by storm. At Hochi Mochi, we are proud to bring this dessert to life!

The process

We start with preparing our homemade dough by combining the dry ingredients. We then hand-sieve tofu and whip it with eggs, and water. We fold together the mixtures and fuse the two into a dough. Each ball is hand-rolled onto parchment paper and united with others to form the pon de ring. We cut donut squares of the parchment and fry the dough to perfection. We then glaze and top our donuts to get a beautiful product.

Meet the Team!

Owner

Kyra Gandhi

Kyra Gandhi is a Chinese and Indian dual citizen of Australia and the U.S.A. Coming from long line of immigrants with roots in Malaysia, Britain, Tanzania, nd Singapore, she is proud to call herself a world citizen. She harbors a love for food across the entire globe, however, nothing beats her Mom’s Peranakan cooking.

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Finance Lead

Daniella Nuñez

Daniella Nunez is a current student at Lick-Wilmerding High School. She loves exploring many different cuisines while understanding the importance food holds to people all over the world. Her favorite foods include boba and birria tacos. Matcha donuts are her favorite order from Hochi Mochi!

Social Media Lead

Connor Wee

Connor Wee is a Chinese-American with family connections all over the globe. He loves exploring diverse cuisines through travel, particularly enjoying Indian nd Japanese dishes. Cooking and baking with his family are cherished activities for Connor, through which he celebrates his multicultural heritage and embraces the influences that shape him.

Finance Lead

Cameron Kwok

Cameron Kwok is a Chinese-American high school student in San Francisco. She sees food as a way to share cultures and bring people together. She considers herself to be an adventurous eater. One of her favorite foods is hotpot, a very communal, Chinese meal.

Social Media Lead

Lina Lasden

Lina Lasden, a high school student with Jewish, Italian, and Nicaraguan roots, finds joy in the kitchen alongside her family members. Living in the heart of the Mission District, she's constantly exploring new flavors and cuisines. While Lina has a diverse palate her favorite food will always be her grandmother's recipe for pasta and meatballs—a dish that embodies tradition and nostalgia.

Outreach Lead

Gio Lazo

Gio Lazo, a Salvadorian-American, is currently a student at Lick-Wilmerding High School. While deeply passionate about his own heritage and the food that comes with it, he finds joy in immersing himself in the diverse cuisines from around the world.

Advertising Lead

Adam Fritz

Adam Fritz is a student at Lick-Wilmerding High School. He has a passion for seeing the world and appreciating all the foods and ideas different cultures have to offer. Sweets and baked goods have become a big part of his life as he comes off of a four-year sugar fast.

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Our story

We were founded in 2020 during the peak of the pandemic being singlehandedly run by our founder. As an 8th grader passionate about business, culture, and culinary carts, she built Hochi Mochi out of her quarantine kitchen.

After 8 months of hard work, she sadly was burnt out balancing her other priorities with solely handling a business.

It was not until 2024 while doing a fundraiser, she found herself reigniting her love of making mochi donuts. She assembled a team of similarly interested individuals who shared a love of mochi donuts. Together, they decided to shift Hochi Mochi's focus to catering large events. Through teamwork and perseverance, they revitalized Hochi Mochi, shaping it into what it is today.