Shuei-Do Manju Shop
About This Spot
Stepping up to the modest storefront of Shuei-Do Manju Shop on Jackson Street feels like a quiet pause amidst the hum of San Jose’s Japantown. This isn’t a place of bustling crowds or sprawling cafés—it’s a small, tucked-away moment where the gentle rhythm of tradition carries through. The walk-up window invites a simple kind of interaction: a chance to exchange a few words with friendly faces behind the counter and watch as fresh mochi and manju are carefully prepared and wrapped with care.
The pace here invites patience and appreciation. Locals often gather with a subtle sense of ritual, drawn by the shop’s commitment to authentic Japanese sweets and a menu that reflects seasonal and classic flavors. The atmosphere is warm but unassuming, where the anticipation of flaky, tender manju and the soft chew of butter mochi coexists with easy conversation and familiar smiles.
Shuei-Do feels rooted in history yet comfortably present, carrying forward the legacy of beloved treats while welcoming newcomers curious to discover their texture and flavor. Whether picking up a preordered box or exploring the day’s fresh offerings, visitors encounter more than just sweets—they glimpse a community’s ongoing love for handmade confections, each bite layered with care and a hint of nostalgia.
For those who appreciate deliberate moments and time-honored craft, Shuei-Do Manju Shop offers an experience gently unfolding one sweet piece at a time.
What’s Available Here
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In-store pick-up - On-site services
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Quick visit
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Location & Hours
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM | |
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| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
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aq xin 06 Jan 2026
Since Benkyodo closed a while ago, I'd always wanted to find a local spot with high-quality manju and Shuei-Do does it well! I like the variety in their selection and popular items sell out quickly by the afternoon. Some of my favorites are yomogi, habutai, green tea, kinako, and their butter mochi. They take pre-orders online if you'd like to guarantee your picks, and also in-person orders. Recommend everyone to give this place a try!
Krystine L 08 Dec 2025
Delicious fresh mochi! It's a small place with a walk up window for ordering which was unexpected, but the prices are reasonable and the quality is very good. I prefer traditional mochi (habutai), but the green tea was really good too. My friend wanted the peanut butter and brown inaka, but I think the habutai is definitely better imo.
Sophia Ward 06 Nov 2025
I traveled all the way from Alaska for this mochi and it was 100% worth my time. Sweetest employees and the butter mochi is perfectly buttery, not overly sweet and has a nice semi-soft flaky topping. The strawberry dango is lightly flavored. The portions are amazing. I spent $30 for a box of 12 pieces.
Vivian Anne 29 Oct 2025
I pre-ordered items from Shuei-Do Manju via email. It was easy and there is a separate window to pick up pre-ordered items so you can avoid the line. I got a box of 8 items and the total was $20. By the time we got there around noon on a Saturday, there was a short line but they were sold out of all of the chichi dango and butter mochi. I am not Japanese so I'm not an expert, but I will try to do my best to describe the items we got! Peanut butter - this was my favorite item from the shop. It's mochi that is filled with peanut butter (and maybe lima bean according to the website) and coated in kinako. The mochi was so tender and chewy and it had just the right amount of peanut butter in it. Mango & strawberry chichi dango - again, the mochi itself had a wonderful texture. The flavors were quite subtle and kind of reminded me of hi-chew candies. White manju - this was like a steamed bun filled with azuki (red bean paste). The bun itself is quite thin (so not like dim sum style buns). I haven't had manju before so I enjoyed trying it. Kinako - another mochi item with great texture. I think it has a filling but I didn't notice much taste wise and it was coated in kinako powder. Brown inaka - this is similar to the white manju except the red beans were whole and it's made with brown sugar. Again, fun to try. Overall, I really enjoyed everything we got but if I were to return, I would get the peanut butter mochi. I also want to try the butter mochi and monaka on my next visit!
A S 21 Oct 2025
Shuei-Do has always been one of my go tos for homemade mochi in the Bay Area and even more so now that Benkyodo closed down. Highly recommend the butter mochi, white bean mochis, Monaka, and if you’re curious to try other ones, kinako. They do run out on the weekends and towards the end of the day. While mochi is vegan/ gluten free, they sometimes use non gluten free and dairy ingredients.
Wei Fan 21 Oct 2025
Old fashioned manju and mochi shop run by generations. Amazing! Not only the taste but the culture, tradition and blend of Japanese and American make every bite meaningful
Lana H 09 Oct 2025
It’s recommended to check their Instagram for updates, but even then they won’t tell you what’s out of stock each day. I feel that some of their items run out fast even in the morning, so I don’t get a chance to try the good stuff like the Chi Chi Dango. I couldn’t taste the mugwort in the Yomogi or the Matcha in the Green Tea items. The Butter Mochi and the Peanut Butter items were very good!
Tim 18 Sep 2025
Pretty solid mochis. Got a box of 4 (yomogi, green tea, peanut butter, butter mochi) for $10. Can mix and match flavors however you like. Mochis were a nice texture, the ones with red bean paste were really sweet though. I think the best ones are the butter and peanut butter, but overall their not on Japan level. Maybe the best we got here. They take contactless payments and are very efficient. It is just an order window and as soon as you pay they will hand you your order. Street parking but free residential street parking a block or 2 north