Japanese Mochi Making Workshop

Craft, fill and shape six handmade mochi to take home in San Diego!



1 hour Location Kearny Mesa Class size 10 to 30 guests   $42

Get ready to roll, stretch and squish your way into the sweet world of mochi! In this hands-on workshop with Made for MeiMei, you'll dive into the history and science behind Japanese mochi before anything hits your hands. Watch a demo of the traditional method, where steamed glutinous rice is pounded and kneaded until it turns into a smooth, stretchy dough.
Then it's your turn to get creative as you craft, fill, shape and customize your own set of 6 mochi to enjoy and take home. Pick from all-natural colors and flavors, fresh fruit, and adzuki red bean or sweet potato fillings made from scratch. Fans of red bean mochi are in for a real treat! You'll sip tea and enjoy a complimentary Made for MeiMei signature mochi along the way, with all materials provided.
You'll also head home with a recipe card plus tips and tricks, so homemade mochi can become your new favorite kitchen project. Hunting for sweet things to do in San Diego? This is one cooking class San Diego families can share, with kids ages 5 and up welcome to join in. It also makes a memorable date night San Diego couples will love. Grab your crew and get ready to have a ball!
What you'll get
  • Your own set of 6 handmade mochi to enjoy and take home!
  • Tea and a complimentary Made for MeiMei signature mochi
  • A fun intro to the history and science of mochi
  • Recipe card plus tips and tricks for making mochi at home
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome! (Children ages 5 and up are welcome to participate)
What to bring
  • A cooler bag on hot days (to keep your mochi fresh)
  • Your sweet tooth!
  • A friend or two
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 5 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).


FAQ

Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, we can cater for vegan, gluten free and dairy free. Let us know your requirements before or after booking. If you have a food allergy or need a strictly gluten-free meal for coeliac disease, please message us before booking.
Location

Pac Arts Office - 7675 Dagget St Ste 340, San Diego, CA 92111

Suite Location: From the main entrance (with the wheelchair-accessible ramp), take the elevator up to the 3rd floor. Turn right and Suite 360 is the corner office!

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Made for MeiMei
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Made for MeiMei is a San Diego-based snack brand bringing a little joy and a lot of heart to the world of vegan mochi! The name MeiMei (妹妹, pronounced “may-may”) means “little sister” in Chinese, a nod to the siblings who were the very first to taste the founder’s cooking, and that spirit of sharing something made with love has stayed at the center of everything the brand does.
Rooted in a tradition of cooking from scratch, Made for MeiMei crafts mochi using simple, honest ingredients like rice flour, coconut milk, and roasted sweet potato — no artificial anything, just wholesome bites that are as nourishing as they are delicious. Whether you’re treating yourself to a pack of their beloved ube mochi or joining one of their hands-on mochi-making workshops, Made for MeiMei makes it easy to gather around something good!

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