Mangetsu

If you are trying Ajari Mochi for the first time, being able to buy just one is a welcome option. Mangetsu’s version combines chewy dough with moist chunky red bean paste. Diners have remarked on the soft dough and the filling’s restrained sweetness. You could start with one as a snack, see how the dough and filling work together, then decide whether to choose it as a Kyoto souvenir.

Some customers say they have bought Ajari Mochi as a gift at the shop on the basement 1 floor of Kyoto Takashimaya. Since you can choose a single piece, it is also an easy stop if you would like to try one before buying some to give away.