[MeloJoy Golden-Brown Grilled Mochi] A New Kind of Squeeze Toy with a Japanese Theme! Review of the "Thick Cream" Texture

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Melojoy Toasty Mochi

The Melojoy Toasty Mochi [Z067-2] features a fresh design that looks just like a mochi that’s been toasted to a golden brown.This squeeze toy features a Japanese-inspired design modeled after grilled mochi, along with its unique “Panpan Pancake (Thick Cream)” texture. It’s available for ¥2,499 at the official store.

メロジョイ こんがり焼き餅 キービジュアルと単体
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What kind of product is the Toasty Mochi?

“Toasty Mochi” is a Japanese-style treat-themed squeeze toy featuring white mochi topped with caramel-colored grill marks and accented with red beans (azuki). It’s part of MELLOJOY’s Japanese cuisine series developed for the Japanese market, and its highlight is the realistic reproduction of the grilled mochi’s charred appearance.

メロジョイ こんがり焼き餅 単体 白×カラメルオレンジ
The golden-brown char marks and red bean accents give it the realism of an actual grilled mochi ©MELLOJOY

The texture is “Panpan Pancake / Thick Cream.” Made from a unique material not found in other series, it features a fluffy, thick pancake-like body while offering a dense, substantial feel that sinks deeply when pressed. It’s a new texture—heavier than “Creamy Cream” and more springy than “Mousse Cream.”

The price is ¥2,499 (tax included). It’s in the same price range as the “Luxury Soufflé” and “Double Bread.”

Design Highlights: An Exquisite Recreation of the World of Japanese Tradition

メロジョイ こんがり焼き餅 2個並び 和スタイリング
Placing two side by side with a cup of tea evokes the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese confectionery shop ©MELLOJOY

The base is made of pure white mochi dough, featuring a golden-brown caramelized pattern (a caramel-orange gradient) that spreads toward the center, topped with three red beans. Its appearance, reminiscent of a daifuku grilled over charcoal, is a detail that Japanese confectionery lovers will find irresistible.

Arrange two of them side by side with a cup of tea, and it looks just like a display case at a real Japanese confectionery shop. Its charming aesthetic makes it a picturesque addition to any interior decor.

Texture Review: A New Experience with “Thick Cream”

メロジョイ こんがり焼き餅 片手で引き上げ変形
It stretches smoothly when pulled. The elasticity of the “Thick Cream” material ©MELLOJOY

It stretches surprisingly far when pulled. True to its name, “Thick Cream,” the fabric feels thick and taut as you stretch it, and it has a chewy, slow rebound when it snaps back.

メロジョイ こんがり焼き餅 片手で握っている様子
When you squeeze it tightly with one hand, the seared surface squishes and spreads ©MELLOJOY

When squeezed with one hand, the baked part deforms and the orange pattern spreads out, feeling just like you’re squishing mochi. But when you let go, it slowly returns to its original, neat rectangular shape.

メロジョイ こんがり焼き餅 両手で引き伸ばしている様子
When you pull it with both hands, it stretches out wide to the sides ©MELLOJOY

When you stretch it sideways with both hands, it stretches out with a “boing” sound, just like mochi. It’s fun to watch as the red bean accents get stretched along with it.

Comparison with Other MELLOJOY Textures

Texture Name Features Representative Product
Creamy Cream Soft, slow rebound like whipped cream Luxury Soufflé Z001
Mousse Cream Light and airy, with a fluffy softness Fluffy Marshmallow Z066
Plump Pancake (Thick Cream) Thick, substantial, and chewy Golden-Brown Grilled Rice Cake Z067
Chewy, Chewy, Chewy (Dry Yogurt) A chewy, moist texture reminiscent of dry yogurt Double Bread Z060

How to Purchase and Pricing

The official way to purchase Mellojoy products is through the Mellojoy Japan official online store. Amazon and Rakuten often carry parallel imports or resold items, which may be significantly more expensive.

The official website updates its inventory daily at 12:00 PM, and popular items sell out within minutes. Sales are held daily on TikTok LIVE starting at 8:00 PM.

URL

Official Online Store (Japan): https://www.mellojoyjapan.com/ 
TikTok LIVE (Japan Account): https://www.tiktok.com/@mellojoyjapan 
TikTok LIVE (Global/Official): https://www.tiktok.com/@mellojoy.official 
(Related) Mellojoy Live: https://www.tiktok.com/@mellojoylive

Official Website and Purchase Status

  • User reports indicate that the official website often restocks products and updates inventory around 12:00.
  • There are also numerous accounts of items selling out very quickly—even while in a user’s cart—and several users have noted that it is difficult to make a purchase.

TikTok LIVE Sales

  • Daily at 12:00 PM: Announcements regarding new product additions and restocks on the TikTok Shop (notifications for Japanese accounts).
  • Around 20:00 daily: TikTok LIVE sales are frequently held (many announcements and posts indicate a 20:00 start).
    (*Dates are subject to change. Please check each account’s announcements on the day for the latest information.)

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Summary

This product, packed with Mellojoy’s signature playfulness, reimagines the traditional Japanese confection “yaki-mochi” as a squeeze toy. Its appeal lies in the tactile experience of the new “Thick Cream” material and a design that pays homage to Japanese culture. Be sure to enjoy viewing it alongside other items in the collection, such as the Luxury Soufflé and Yaki-mochi Squeeze toys.


Product Information

Product Name Mellojoy Panpan Pancake: Golden-Brown Yaki-mochi [Z067-2]
Price ¥2,499 (tax included)
Texture Pampan Pancake / Thick Cream
Material Food-grade silicone (handmade)
Where to Buy MellojoyJapan Official Online Store

Website: https://www.mellojoyjapan.com/products/mellojoy-%E3%82%82%E3%81%A1%E3%82%82%E3%81%A1%E3%82%82%E3%81%A1-%E3%81%93%E3%82%93%E3%81%8C%E3%82%8A%E7%84%BC%E3%81%8D%E9%A4%85-z067-1-%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%83%9C%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B

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