A Cincinnati cafe is getting national recognition.Cafe Mochiko in Walnut Hills is an Asian American Cafe owned by chefs Elaine Uykimpang Bentz and Erik Bentz. The cafe started as a pop-up bakery and restaurant under the name Mochiko before opening a brick-and-mortar store in Walnut Hills.The cafe is no stranger to national accolades, having been a James Beard award nominee and being named by Bon Appetit Magazine as one of the 50 Best New Restaurants.The cafe is known for their Asian American comfort food, turning from a bakery during the day, to a comfort food cafe at night, with dishes including decadent and unique pastries and ramen dishes. They also are known for serving up their special, Cincinnati-style chili ramen on limited occasions."The most memorable pastries at this Ohio sensation -- prepare to stand in line -- are eye-catching and often straddle the border of sweet and savory," the New York Times article states.
A Cincinnati cafe is getting national recognition.
Cafe Mochiko in Walnut Hills is an Asian American Cafe owned by chefs Elaine Uykimpang Bentz and Erik Bentz. The cafe started as a pop-up bakery and restaurant under the name Mochiko before opening a brick-and-mortar store in Walnut Hills.
The cafe is no stranger to national accolades, having been a James Beard award nominee and being named by Bon Appetit Magazine as one of the 50 Best New Restaurants.
The cafe is known for their Asian American comfort food, turning from a bakery during the day, to a comfort food cafe at night, with dishes including decadent and unique pastries and ramen dishes. They also are known for serving up their special, Cincinnati-style chili ramen on limited occasions.
"The most memorable pastries at this Ohio sensation -- prepare to stand in line -- are eye-catching and often straddle the border of sweet and savory," the New York Times article states.