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 A location inCerritos, California, in 2023 | |
| Company type | Privately held company |
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| Industry | Food and beverage |
| Founded | March 13, 2020; 5 years ago (March 13, 2020) inCerritos, California |
| Founder | Jaewook Ha |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California ,United States[1] |
Number of locations | 148[2] (2023) |
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Key people | Jaewook Ha (founder and CEO)[3] |
| Website | www |
Mochinut is an American restaurant chain specializing inmochi donuts,boba, and Korean-stylehot dogs. It has locations across the United States and South Korea.[3]
The chain was founded inCerritos, California, on March 13, 2020, by Jaewook Ha.[4][1] It has been described as a spin-off ofChung Chun Rice Dog, having its first location inside of it.[5]
Themochi donuts are made withrice flour, making them flexible and recognizable due to their distinct shape of eight small balls connected as a circle. There are around 25 flavors of the food, but it varies by location. Listed on their website are:[3]
Hot dogs offered are in a distinct Korean style, being wrapped in a bun similar to acorn dog. They can come wrapped in potatoes orramen toppings, covered withmozzarella andsquid ink, or "volcano" style, having a spicy sausage.Tteokbokki is also available.[6]
As of 2023, Mochinut has 148 locations throughout the United States.[2] It also has locations in the countries ofSouth Korea andThailand.[7]
Our 148th opening location, Mochinut Houston Heights will be open on Thu, May 18th
