Where could I buy those mochi balls that they put in Pinkberry's Shaved Iced Yogurt

[vanity021]

Just came back home from Pinkberry's in LA and had there shaved ice yogurt with fruits. I LOVED IT. I Loved the mochi ball's especially. was wondering where I could buy just those mochi balls? Just the flour one's not the one with ice cream in it. Could I just go to an asian grocery store or japanese one to buy them? Are they hard to make? I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Hopefully someone could recommend a place to me. I checked Ranch 99 this morning and didn't see it there.

I have this same post on the LA board as well.

[normalheightsfoodie]

Trader Joes sells Mochi Balls, I am not sure if they are the same as you are surching for.

[kresge86]

The Trader Joes version includes the ice cream. For just the mochi, try any of the numerous Japanese groceries. Nijiya on Post St in Japantown in SF is a good bet. They should have both frozen and fresh mochi. Also, try the mochi cafes in Japantown - Benkyodo is in Buchanan Street Plaza.

http://www.nijiya.com/
http://www.benkyodocompany.com/