[Osaka Prefecture] 8 Great Places for Delicious Pudding, Mainly in Osaka City

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Pusan is a pudding specialty shop about a 3-minute walk from Nishi-Ohashi Station. It is Takeout only.

Located in the quiet residential area of Shinmachi, Osaka, the shop has a warm atmosphere. They sometimes sell out by evening, so it is best to visit early.

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The display case is said to hold about 14 kinds of pudding each day, selected on a rotating basis from around 30 varieties.

Along with the standard custard, they seem to offer pudding made with all kinds of ingredients, such as kuro goma (black sesame) and yaki ringo (baked apple). The pudding is said to have a smooth texture and a refined taste that gently melts on the tongue.

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For cake lovers, one recommended item is the pudding-based creation "Ichigo Bavarroa Maki Purin (Strawberry Bavarois Roll Pudding)".

It is said to have rich pudding, bavarois, whipped cream, and more inside an almond batter made with rice flour. The surface is generously topped with strawberries.

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Zeniya Kafue is a popular spot about a 5-minute walk from Uehommachi Station in Tennoji-ku, Osaka City, and is easy to visit for all kinds of occasions, including lunch, a cafe break, and drinks at the bar.

The interior, renovated from a building more than 50 years old, also includes a gallery, creating a stylish space full of playful charm.

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When you want to enjoy a relaxing break, the house-roasted coffee comes recommended.

They offer a carefully crafted original blend created with a coffee appraiser, one you can only taste here. It is something you will want to enjoy with the house-made sweets.

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One of the homemade sweets that makes the most of the ingredients' natural flavors, Zeniya Purin (Zeniya pudding), is said to be made with plenty of fresh eggs and milk.

It is known for its rich, silky smooth texture, and people say you can enjoy a nostalgic old fashioned feel.

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OSA COFFEE Parks is a cafe known for its popular sweets, located inside Naniwa-no-Miya-Ato Park "Na no Niwa" near Osaka Metro's Tanimachi 4-chome Station.

The interior is said to have a very spacious layout, with a bright and refreshing atmosphere. It looks easy to use whether you are on your own or in a group.

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It seems they offer pudding in a regular type and a soft type, so you can choose based on your preference.

If you want to enjoy a soft texture, the “Nameraka Purin (smooth pudding)” is a perfect choice. It seems to have a rich egg flavor and a smooth mouthfeel. The caramel sauce is served on the side.

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They also have a firm classic pudding, and the especially eye-catching “Ice Topping Purin (pudding)” with ice cream added on top is popular.

The dense, springy pudding is topped with slightly bitter caramel sauce, which pairs perfectly with the sweet ice cream.

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Albergo Caffe Michelangelo is an Italian cafe from Daikanyama, Tokyo, located on the 1st floor of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, about a 5-minute walk from Namba Station.

The high ceilings and airy interior are said to create an out-of-the-ordinary space that recreates a good old Italian cafe. The location also makes it a convenient spot for a shopping break.

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Daikanyama’s popular sweet, Michelangelo Purin (Michelangelo pudding), is said to be one of those treats that will win you over with its great taste after just one bite.

This classic style custard pudding is made from an original recipe, and its stylish presentation, served on a silver footed plate, is part of the appeal.

They also have a full food menu from morning to night, so it is a great pick when you want to enjoy a proper meal.

According to reviews, the popular item is pinsa, a new style of pizza from Italy. It blends wheat flour with rice flour and soybean flour, and is said to have a texture that is crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.

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Ganso Purin-ya Dotonbori Ten is a pudding specialty shop about a 2-minute walk from Namba Station, located in the Dotonbori area, one of Osaka City Chuo Ward's main entertainment districts.

It offers Takeout only at the restaurant, and the simply made mattari purin (rich and creamy pudding) is popular.

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Because they believe they can’t make any pudding better than this, they offer just one pudding menu item: "Mattari Purin".

The pudding is made with eggs, milk, and sugar Specially selected by the owner, and it’s said to be so good you won’t forget it once you try it. It’s perfect as a treat for yourself or as a gift.

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As the name suggests, the pudding is known for its rich, mellow, melt-in-your-mouth texture, with a full-bodied taste that is not overly sweet.

Unlike a typical pudding, it does not come with caramel, but people say its creamy milk flavor lets you fully enjoy the pudding’s deep taste. Some reviews even said they finished it in no time.

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Purine Senmon Usagi no Mori is a pudding specialty shop about a 2-minute walk from Exit 2 of Nakazakicho Station in Nakazakicho, Osaka, where you can enjoy carefully crafted pudding.

The small interior is decorated with rabbit goods throughout, creating a cute atmosphere where you can relax.

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From a menu of more than 20 kinds of pudding, a few Special selections are prepared each month.

The regularly available "classic pudding" is said to be a dish with a rich, dense eggy texture, enjoyed with caramel and cream. It is brightly decorated with fruit.

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According to reviews, the popular item is a decoration pudding, where you can enjoy the main pudding with baked sweets and fruit added on top.

You can add your favorite toppings to the basic setup, so you can enjoy a one of a kind original dessert.

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Kiwami Nama Purin Senmonten Hiiragisaki Kobo is a popular shop where you can enjoy rich, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth pudding.

Located near Harinakano Station in Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, it sells a wide range of Homemade puddings made in-store. It is Takeout only.

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The kiwami nama purin (ultra fresh pudding) basically comes in bitter and sweet types, and it is said to have a melt-in-your-mouth texture as smooth as silk.

If you like pudding with the bitterness of caramel sauce as an accent, the "kiwami nama purin bitter" is recommended. If you do not like bitterness, try the "kiwami nama purin sweet."

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For chocolate lovers, Gokunama Purin Choco, made by melting plenty of chocolate into the basic pudding base, is a perfect choice.

It is topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder, and they say it has a flavor everyone can enjoy regardless of age.

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Uff Pudding Ibaraki Honten is a Western confectionery shop located about a 2-minute walk from the west exit of Ibaraki-shi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. The shop name comes from “oeuf,” the French word for egg.

With a wide variety of puddings at the center of its lineup, the shop also sells many other Western sweets such as roll cakes and baked treats.

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The ingredients for the pudding are Special selected from their production regions, with a particular focus on fresh eggs. The standard "Ganso Uffu Purin" is one you will definitely want to buy.

It is a crème brûlée style pudding with the surface caramelized on the spot, crisp and nicely browned on the outside, with an amazingly soft center.

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They also offer pudding in a wide range of flavors, including matcha, chocolate, and salted caramel.

If you want to try a more unique pudding, Tirapuri is also recommended. This dish pairs pudding cream made with Special ingredients with biscuit layers soaked in espresso.