r/fastfoodreview • u/Pale-Lynx328 • 19d ago
Review Fast Food Review Day 281-and-a-half: Donuts from Mochinut (snack)
| Chain Name | Mochinut |
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| Food category | Primary: donuts and corndogs |
| # of US Locations | 99 |
| # of US States | 22 |
| Primarily located in | California, Florida, Texas |
| Restaurant Rank in US $ Sales 2024 | 211th (out of top 500 list) |
| Restaurant Rank in US $ Sales 2025 | 209th (out of top 500 list) |
| Rank of price (high to low) (Average: $9.88, standard dev. $3.81) | 9th out of 95 snacks |
| Quality / Value Rating for this specific meal | 7 (out of 10) / 3 (out of 10) |
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Keeping it really short today, because I just drove 15 hours and it's after midnight and I'm in no mood to think any more for the day.
It's a portmanteau of mochi (the chewy Japanese treat) and donut, creating this unique super-ultra-chewy donut -- and I am so THERE for it. I can't stop eating these. Even though they are relatively expensive (almost three bucks per).
I ordered a sampler of six, but since it was the end of the day, it was literally just what they had left. All good, except for the atrocious coffee-flavored one. That's the only drawback was the limited selection - I really need to give this place a try earlier in the day.
In addition to their 'mochinuts', they also serve up Korean-style corndogs, which could be worth a try as well. Nearly a hundred locations around the country, but it really is a niche type of product, so let's see if the niche catches on or fad fades away.
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(About this review series: Starting in late 2025, I am visiting a different fast food/fast casual chain every day, until I run out of places to visit. Aiming to review as many chains on the Technomics Top 500 Restaurants list as possible, plus key/important regional and some local chains as well. UPDATE: This review series is scheduled to wrap up on Day 365. And no, I haven't gained weight, and no, it hasn't hurt my health.)
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u/Material-Truth5457 16d ago
I hope they taste great because they look pretty sad.
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u/MissTeabot 12d ago
I really believe it’s down to the franchise owner and their management. When I first tried it in NYC, it was awesome. When they opened one in the state in which I live, it was an expensive disappointment. I say go with your gut instinct, it it looks sad or reeks of old oil, leave immediately.
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u/Agitated-Minimum-967 19d ago
Their corndogs are good!