The First & Original Mochi: Fried Mochi Rice Balls

We, Tsinoy Foodies, love to try out cheap eats.  Last month, we were found a new stall with a sign "The First & Original Mochi" at Odeon Terminal Mall in Recto.   Odeon Terminal Mall is actually our short cut way to the LRT 2 station. =D

All flavors are available at 25 php.  To order they had three steps:

1. Choose your Mochi
2. Choose your Sauce
3. Choose your Flavor

They didn't have the Passion Berry so we got the plain old gulaman.  

We've tried many types of mochi before.  But, we've never encountered a deep-fried mochi this big so we were really intrigued.


Food

Beef and Mushroom Mochi (25 php)

I ordered the Beef and Mushroom Mochi and had it in cheese flavor.  The lady placed it in the deep fryer and sprinkled cheese powder on it.  It was handed over to me still warm.  As I bit into its crunchy breaded coating, I was surprised to see plain rice with beef and mushroom in the middle.  The flavor reminded me of the ones sold by Rice in a Box.   You can have as much sauce as you want.  I tried all three: Hot Chili, Lemon Sauce and Teriyaki Sauce.  I liked the Lemon Sauce the most.


Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
The First & Original Mochi sells rice meals in a neat presentation.  It was fun to eat but the taste needs improvement.  The price is pretty affordable as one order almost equates to a cup of rice and viand. 

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		The First & Original Mochi Price
Ambiance	★★	25 php
Taste	★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

The First & Original Mochi Odeon Terminal Mall
Business Address	Ground Flr. Odeon Mall, CM Recto Ave, Sampaloc,  Manila, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-10pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	25
Free WiFi	No
Contact
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The First & Original Mochi Odeon Terminal Mall Map  
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