◈ Homepage — http://www.thirdculturebakery.com/Skip to main content SHOP NATIONWIDE SHOPPING MENU OUR STORY LOCATIONS PRESS INSTAGRAM EMAIL HEY GORGEOUS, WE'RE THIRD CULTURE BAKERY HOME OF THE MOCHI MUFFIN THE THIRD CULTURE BAKERY STORY We are Third Culture Bakery, home of the Original Mochi Muffin, butter mochi donuts, and other foods and drinks inspired by our upbringing as Third Culture Kids—kids who grew up in a culture different than that of their parent’s. After falling in love in Berkeley, CA, Chef Sam Butarbutar and Wenter Shyu started their bakery journey together in 2016, offering pastries reflective of their childhood in Indonesia and Taiwan.  Building a bakery to become a symbol of diversity, inclusiveness, and acceptance. CLICK FOR MORE → THE MOCHI MUFFIN Inspired by an Indonesian dessert his mom used to make, Chef Sam Butarbutar created the Mochi Muffin in 2014. Born out of a desire to create something new that remains culturally relevant and told a story of nostalgia, Chef Sam Butarbutar hopes that his creations can spark conversations and dialogues with every bite. CLICK FOR MORE → LOCATIONS Opened in 2018, our West Berkeley Showroom offers the full Third Culture experience—our entire lineup of pastries, mochi waffles, and matcha beverages.  Our flagship location showcases our mission of inclusivity, acceptance, and love.  You may also find our pastries at one of the many coffee shops and partner locations near you. CLICK FOR MORE → Close Menu MOCHI MUFFINS NOW SHIPPING NATIONWIDE! [ORDER NOW] × ◈ Interior Pages — 6 pages crawledOur Story — Third Culture Bakery Skip to main content Hit enter to search or ESC to close Close Search Menu Shop NATIONWIDE SHOPPING Menu Our Story Locations Press instagram email THE THIRD CULTURE BAKERY STORY THE THIRD CULTURE BAKERY STORY ➔ We are Third Culture Bakery , home of the Original Mochi Muffin, butter mochi donuts, and other foods and drinks inspired by our upbringing as Third Culture Kids—kids who grew up in a culture different than that of their parent’s. After falling in love in Berkeley, CA, Chef Sam Butarbutar and Wenter Shyu started a bakery journey together, offering pastries reflective of their childhood in Indonesia and Taiwan. Third Culture Bakery started as a two-man-show in 2016, offering the Mochi Muffin to just six wholesale coffee shops. Their first year was crazy. While Wenter worked a full-time job, Sam worked in the kitchen full-time. Wenter would work 9am to 6pm, finish work, and then come to the kitchen to help Sam finish baking and dishwashing. Afterwards, the two would deliver to all the wholesale accounts at 2 or 3 in the morning, watching the sun rise on the freeway as they drove back home. The Mochi Muffin quickly gained momentum and a cult following in the Bay Area, and a year later, the two were able to hire their first help. By 2018, the bakery had grown to over 60 wholesale locations with a team of 20+ full time bakers, managers, delivery drivers, and retail members. At Third Culture, we always lead with heart, kindness, and integrity. We instill this principle in everything that we do—every decision we make and every recipe we create. Sam and Wenter built their bakery from the ground up and took each step carefully and thoughtfully. We hope that the bakery becomes a symbol of diversity, inclusiveness, and acceptance. The bakery represents our chosen family, and we want everyone who walks through our doors to be part of our family. This bakery exists because of love, and we want to spread that love one Mochi Muffin at a time. PHILANTHROPY At Third Culture Bakery, we believe in the power of karma and the power that when you put good in and put good out, that ‘Good Good’ will follow you wherever you go. We commit a budget every year to give back to our local communities by way of nonprofits, engaging in wellness partnerships for our staff and community, and more. Close Menu Shop NATIONWIDE SHOPPING Menu Our Story Locations Press instagram email THIRD CULTURE BAKERY MOCHI MUFFINS NOW SHIPPING NATIONWIDE! [ORDER NOW] Press — Third Culture Bakery Skip to main content Hit enter to search or ESC to close Close Search Menu Shop NATIONWIDE SHOPPING Menu Our Story Locations Press instagram email PRESS & MEDIA More than Muffins and Matcha, Third Culture Offers Sweet Sanctuary for Underrepresented Communities Matcha and mochi are on the menu at this colorful — and inclusive — new cafe Third Culture Bakery launches new location in Five Points Third Culture Bakery Brings Matcha Tea and Mochi Muffins to RiNo Restaurant Spotlight: Third Culture Bakery Bridges Two Worlds Third Culture Bakery Combats Hate Crimes Against the AAPI Community With Free Safety Kits Third Culture: Turning a Passion Into a Product How Love and Acceptance Became the Foundation of Third Culture Bakery Third Culture Bakery’s Mochi Muffins and Doughnuts Have Arrived In Aurora Third Culture Bakery puts unique spin on mochi donuts Third Culture Bakery is Now Open in Aurora Serving Mochi Doughnuts, Muffins and More People are lining up for mochi muffins and doughnuts at a new Aurora bakery Third Culture’s mochi muffins have swept the Bay Area… Third Culture’s mochi muffins have swept the Bay Area… What’s New at Third Culture Bakery Popular Bay Area Mochi Muffins Head East Mochi Donuts, a Force for Good Bay Area Eatery Has Created ‘Mochi Muffins’ And My… New Mochi Doughnut Flavors Are Here to Save the Day Check Out Our Full Press List → Close Menu Shop NATIONWIDE SHOPPING Menu Our Story Locations Press instagram email THIRD CULTURE BAKERY MOCHI MUFFINS NOW SHIPPING NATIONWIDE! [ORDER NOW] Menu — Third Culture Bakery Skip to main content Hit enter to search or ESC to close Close Search Menu Shop NATIONWIDE SHOPPING Menu Our Story Locations Press instagram email ORDER FOR CATERING/SPECIAL EVENTS Order for Shipping The One that Started it All Inspired by an Indonesian dessert his mom used to make, Chef Sam Butarbutar created the Mochi Muffin in 2014. It was born out of a desire to create something new that remains culturally relevant and told a story of nostalgia. The Mochi Muffin is slightly crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and it has deep flavors of caramel, brown butter, and coconut. Our Mochi Muffin exclusively uses California-grown mochiko rice flour from the prestigious Koda Farms, organic French-style butter, our own house-made blend of pandan and coconut milk. It’s finished off with a topping of black and white Japanese sesame seeds–a signature look of the Third Culture Mochi Muffin. MOCHI MUFFINS Eat more W(hole) Foods Our mochi donuts are not to be confused with others; it is a butter-mochi style donut that’s baked and not fried, mimicking the lightness of a fried dough yet keeping the rich dense chewiness of a butter mochi. We are proud that our mochi donuts are made using mochiko rice flour from Koda Farms, organic French-style butter, and local dairy milk. Our glazes always either use fresh fruits or ingredients that we’ve carefully sourced. Our black sesame donut glaze, for example, starts with our own 72-hour process of stone-milling Japanese black sesame seeds into a smooth paste. Our donuts are something we want everyone to feel good about–something familiar yet something different. BUTTER MOCHI DONUTS Premium Matcha We are so very proud of our matcha, a stone-ground green tea powder. Our matcha is made from the first and second harvest of sencha green tea leaves grown in the coveted region of Uji in Kyoto, Japan. Our matcha has over 130 times more antioxidants than regular green tea or goji berries, and it can induce a sense of calm and stillness while offering a touch of caffeine. Come try our matcha as a latte or in one of our sparkling matcha fruit infusions. We always hand-whisk our matcha to order for the best taste and experience—available in one of our Third Culture locations. MATCHA MATCHA MOCHI BROWNIES The chewy chocolatey pastry of your dreams—we use California-grown mochiko rice flour from the prestigious Koda Farms, organic French-style butter, and rich cocoa powder by Bay Area chocolate maker TCHO Chocolates for a richer, deeper chocolate experience. Chewier than your average brownie, this takes the brownies you know to the next level—a third level, one might even say. Oh, and we’ve put chocolate chips in there too just because we love you a whole lot. MOCHI BROWNIES Close Menu Shop NATIONWIDE SHOPPING Menu Our Story Locations Press instagram email THIRD CULTURE BAKERY MOCHI MUFFINS NOW SHIPPING NATIONWIDE! [ORDER NOW] Locations — Third Culture Bakery Skip to main content Hit enter to search or ESC to close Close Search Menu Shop NATIONWIDE SHOPPING Menu Our Story Locations Press instagram email THIRD CULTURE SHOWROOMS AND CAFES WEST BERKELEY SHOWROOM 2701 8th Street Berkeley CA (341) 333-2640 9AM–4PM, Everyday Open for walk-in customers and take-out. Call us to place orders over the phone for curbside pick up. Also available on Uber Eats. WALNUT CREEK MATCHA CAFE 1310 S California Blvd Walnut Creek, CA (925) 300 3436 9AM – 4PM, Everyday Open for walk-in customers and take out. Full pastry and beverage lineup and specialty matcha centric creations inside our disco ball designed store – it’s like walking inside of a disco ball! MOCHI HOTSPOTS Close Menu Shop NATIONWIDE SHOPPING Menu Our Story Locations Press instagram email THIRD CULTURE BAKERY MOCHI MUFFINS NOW SHIPPING NATIONWIDE! [ORDER NOW] Third Culture Bakery — Home of the Mochi Muffin® Skip to main content Hit enter to search or ESC to close Close Search Menu Shop NATIONWIDE SHOPPING Menu Our Story Locations Press instagram email HEY GORGEOUS, WE'RE THIRD CULTURE BAKERY HOME OF THE MOCHI MUFFIN The Third Culture Bakery Story We are Third Culture Bakery , home of the Original Mochi Muffin, butter mochi donuts, and other foods and drinks inspired by our upbringing as Third Culture Kids—kids who grew up in a culture different than that of their parent’s. After falling in love in Berkeley, CA, Chef Sam Butarbutar and Wenter Shyu started their bakery journey together in 2016 , offering pastries reflective of their childhood in Indonesia and Taiwan. Building a bakery to become a symbol of diversity, inclusiveness, and acceptance. Click for More → THE MOCHI MUFFIN Inspired by an Indonesian dessert his mom used to make, Chef Sam Butarbutar created the Mochi Muffin in 2014. Born out of a desire to create something new that remains culturally relevant and told a story of nostalgia, Chef Sam Butarbutar hopes that his creations can spark conversations and dialogues with every bite. Click for More → Locations Opened in 2018, our West Berkeley Showroom offers the full Third Culture experience—our entire lineup of pastries, mochi waffles, and matcha beverages. Our flagship location showcases our mission of inclusivity, acceptance, and love. You may also find our pastries at one of the many coffee shops and partner locations near you. Click for More → Close Menu Shop NATIONWIDE SHOPPING Menu Our Story Locations Press instagram email THIRD CULTURE BAKERY MOCHI MUFFINS NOW SHIPPING NATIONWIDE! [ORDER NOW] Third Culture Bakery — Home of the Mochi Muffin® Skip to main content Hit enter to search or ESC to close Close Search Menu Shop NATIONWIDE SHOPPING Menu Our Story Locations Press instagram email HEY GORGEOUS, WE'RE THIRD CULTURE BAKERY HOME OF THE MOCHI MUFFIN The Third Culture Bakery Story We are Third Culture Bakery , home of the Original Mochi Muffin, butter mochi donuts, and other foods and drinks inspired by our upbringing as Third Culture Kids—kids who grew up in a culture different than that of their parent’s. After falling in love in Berkeley, CA, Chef Sam Butarbutar and Wenter Shyu started their bakery journey together in 2016 , offering pastries reflective of their childhood in Indonesia and Taiwan. Building a bakery to become a symbol of diversity, inclusiveness, and acceptance. Click for More → THE MOCHI MUFFIN Inspired by an Indonesian dessert his mom used to make, Chef Sam Butarbutar created the Mochi Muffin in 2014. Born out of a desire to create something new that remains culturally relevant and told a story of nostalgia, Chef Sam Butarbutar hopes that his creations can spark conversations and dialogues with every bite. Click for More → Locations Opened in 2018, our West Berkeley Showroom offers the full Third Culture experience—our entire lineup of pastries, mochi waffles, and matcha beverages. Our flagship location showcases our mission of inclusivity, acceptance, and love. You may also find our pastries at one of the many coffee shops and partner locations near you. Click for More → Close Menu Shop NATIONWIDE SHOPPING Menu Our Story Locations Press instagram email THIRD CULTURE BAKERY MOCHI MUFFINS NOW SHIPPING NATIONWIDE! [ORDER NOW]