The Battle of the Best: Pudding Grand Prix!
Japanese puddings come in a wide variety, ranging from those with a smooth, velvety texture to rich, indulgent ones topped with plenty of cream.
Their uniquely evolved textures and diverse variations have garnered attention even from international visitors.
This time, we’ve gathered some of the most popular puddings and thoroughly compared their creaminess, texture, and flavors!
How do Payke members rate?
Jersey Milk Pudding
This is Payke’s top-ranked food item, right? It’s so natural and delicious!
The milk flavor is really strong—it feels super premium. But some people might find it a bit too rich.
It’s rich and delicious, but one serving is enough for me. It feels a bit heavy.
Cream Sweets Mellow cream pudding
It feels like a version of Pucchin Pudding with cream on top. I like that it doesn’t have an artificial taste.
I might actually prefer this over the Jersey Milk Pudding. The natural sweetness is really nice.
It’s definitely the best among cream-based puddings, but to be honest, I didn’t really notice the ‘two layers of custard’ they mentioned.
Thick cream on pudding
The cream on top is delicious, but I wish the pudding itself was a bit smoother.
I actually liked that the pudding was firmer than Pucchin Pudding—it tasted better to me.
The pudding is tasty, but the caramel being too syrupy is a bit of a letdown.
Meito’s smooth pudding
This one is the creamiest and sweetest, with a bit of a coconut-like flavor. It reminds me of rice pudding—I used to eat it a lot as a kid in the UK. Such a nostalgic taste!
The silky, jelly-like texture is pretty interesting. But the slightly artificial sweetener taste might be a bit off-putting for some.
I love how the milk flavor stands out more than the egg—totally my kind of taste! It’s absolutely delicious!
KIWAMI Premium Pudding
The rich egg flavor really comes through, and the caramel has a nice bitterness to it—very authentic!
Like Meito, it’s a smooth pudding without cream. Meito might be smoother, but this one feels more premium, and I think I prefer it. I used to treat myself to this a lot during my university days.
I think I prefer Meito. It’s creamier and has a stronger milk flavor.
Pucchin Pudding
It used to be my favorite, but compared to all these other puddings, it just feels pretty average now.
The flavor is a bit artificial, but the pucchin part* is so much fun! If you’ve never tried it, you definitely should at least once!
*releasing the pudding from the cup
It’s creamier than I expected based on its image, but it lacks a sense of being special.
Morinaga’s baked pudding
This has a firmness unique to baked pudding. It might be a bit polarizing depending on personal preference.
In terms of texture, it’s pretty close to European-style puddings. The egg flavor is subtle, and I think it has a refined, elegant taste.
The firmness is definitely similar. But baked pudding has that signature layer on top, which is so delicious. It’s different from smooth or cream-based puddings—you really have to try it at least once!
What are the results?
Here, we’ve gathered everyone’s opinions to determine the top 3 puddings!
And the results are…
No.1: Meito’s Smooth Pudding
★★★★★
Everyone praised its creaminess, and the rich milk flavor was a hit, earning it the well-deserved 1st place!
No.2: KIWAMI Kochidokoro Pudding
★★★★☆
The richness of the eggs and the authentic caramel are the key points. It won second place for its high quality.
No.3: Cream Sweets Mellow cream pudding
★★★☆☆
Its natural sweetness and rich cream presence received high praise. The lack of any artificial taste earned it 3rd place!
Summary
It was surprising that “Meito’s Smooth Pudding” claimed 1st place, but looking closely at the comments, it seems the results were influenced by personal preferences and the environments people grew up in.
Why not try a variety of puddings during your stay in Japan and discover your favorite one?