Officially Open: Summit Celebrates Mochinut's Grand Opening

SUMMIT, NJ — Summit celebrated the grand opening of Mochinut at 427 Springfield Avenue.

Mayor Nora Radest helped cut the ribbon for the new shop.

Mochinut is the new donut shop that combines Japanese rice cake, or mochi, and American-style doughnuts.

The first Ani Ramen/Mochinut location opened on Oct. 11 adjacent to the Ani Summit location on 427 Springfield Avenue, as a grab-and-go walk-up kiosk for Mochinut donuts and Boba (bubble) teas. The city celebrated the opening this week.

Mochinut is gaining popularity nationwide, owing to its unique shape and texture, a light crispy coating, but soft and chewy inside. Because Mochinut donuts are made with rice flour, they are stretchy and chewy. There is a sticky addictiveness to each bite, a textural element that is completely different from yeast or cake donuts. Mochinut donuts also stand out with their unique appearance: a connected circle of 8 dough balls, in a rainbow of colored glazes. Flavors range from Asian ingredients like Yuzu, Ube (purple yam), Matcha and Black Sesame, to more familiar American tastes like Red Velvet, Cookies and Cream, Peanut Butter, Strawberry Funnel, and Milk Pebble.

From the menu of Korean rice flour hot dogs, Ani fans will surely be eager to try the Crispy Ramen style. In addition to the original flavor, there are a variety of coatings including cheddar cheese, and even Hot Cheetos. Mozzarella filling is also an option for those who want an alternative to the hot dog.

Boba flavors range from Matcha and Ube to Brown Sugar, Milk Tea and Thai Tea.

Hours for the Summit spot are noon to 9:00 p.m.