Insta-Hit: Mochi Doughnuts from Fill in Costa Mesa

Besides made-to-order malasadas and house-made ice cream, the bakery also churns out these too-cute-to-eat doughnuts made from mochi (pounded rice) and pastry flour. “The result is an irresistible, soft chew,” owner James Mullis says. Flavors include strawberry shortcake and guava cheesecake. $2.60 each

 

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Are you a mochi donut? Cause I find you a-dough-able 😊🍡🍩 . I’m not in Hawaii but I can still get my fill of malasadas, ice cream, & mochi doughnuts! Mahalo @eat_fill for the aloha 🤙🏻 #eatfill #eatHI

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