Trademark ‘pudding fling’ draws crowds to Japanese coffee shop after taste of TikTok fame
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Tourists have been flocking to the Heckeln coffee shop in Tokyo to see its owner Shizuo Mori dislodge caramel sauce puddings from their tins. Mori’s trademark of using a circular motion, which the 80-year-old said was easier on his wrists, has gone viral on social media. Mori said on March 15, 2023, that he was very surprised to see posts of himself on TikTok and Instagram.
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He's a cute, happy old man that is enjoying himself, that's what people are drawn too.
@lovelylk35
Жыл бұрын
It’s his warm smile & the positive energy 😊
@RecoveringChristian
Жыл бұрын
He must have been super cute in his 20s
@tileavenue6911
Жыл бұрын
50 puddings a day at maximum $2-3 profit each = $150 profit from pudding. Hmmm...
@praptisuprapti7061
9 ай бұрын
@@tileavenue6911 Yes 50 pudding enough, he does'nt do more. He is wise..😊
80 yo and still healthy enough to be able to run a bussiness, now that is a life goal
@amyjobuchanan9684
Жыл бұрын
so many Asians are extremely healthy compare to Americans it's because of their lifestyle.
@Feathertail2205
Жыл бұрын
@@amyjobuchanan9684 They are often active, even if through working, and eat a variety of things in their diet so I can see why.
@Darkclowd
Жыл бұрын
I think that's quite common among asians. Both my grandparents are doing just that.
@511dydy
Жыл бұрын
My nan worked all the way through her 80s. She stopped after she got alzheimer. May she rest in peace. I miss her ❤
@josephlee6464
Жыл бұрын
@@amyjobuchanan9684 why do people keep on comparing the two?
My heart melted when he says what his only regret is. This man is a treasure!
That’s so smooth I would break my wrist trying to do that 😭🤌🏽
Its an inspiration to watch Japanese people being exceptionally skilled and dedicated to their work. Admirable❤
I went there last week didn’t even know he was trending I just wanted some jiggly pudding 😂 was tasty though but yeah they sell out quick (usually by lunch-ish depending on the day they said). The Royal milk tea is also bomb
@mrartdeco
Жыл бұрын
Is it better than other shop or is just tasted the same?
@kevintrang6447
Жыл бұрын
Dang
I used always hate the fact that some of the best restaurants in Japan are exclusive to long-term clientele, however, after hearing how it pains this business owner to turn people away empty-handed, I can see why it’s done.
Grandpa still has the moves and is happy with a heart full of passion for his work. Keep it up.
When he’s getting interviewed, you get the sense that his spirit is much younger than it seems in the viral videos of him working.
Flan is what we call that “pudding “ in Latin America.
@xXxSkyViperxXx
Жыл бұрын
is Flan in Latin America same as Leche Flan in the Philippines?
@aforadorable6006
Жыл бұрын
@@xXxSkyViperxXx Yes. But they have different textures.
My grandfather does the same thing when I was younger instead of homemade crème brûlée it was a store bought one lol. He reminds me so much of him :^)
Now that is absolutely amazing! It makes want to try one of his puddings. 🍮
That Flan looks delicious 😋
@ZayShinning
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same😅
Dude probably didn’t even know what TikTok is yet getting fed on it.
@pepelepew1227
Жыл бұрын
Fukushima coffee .... nice
@JasonB808
Жыл бұрын
There was a time when radio was the only entertainment. He lived most of his life not needing a smartphone to keep him entertained. So not sure why an old man should care about TikTok. He would sell the 50 units of pudding regardless of the new fame. It just would take a bit longer.
@RG_Eph
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad they filmed him so I can see, it made me happy
@Smile936
Жыл бұрын
@@JasonB808 Yeah he was getting fed on his own hard work, not TikTok lol
@verifeli
Жыл бұрын
Social media posts from Japan are built different.
It looks like flan! Which is a popular dessert in Mexico and other countries :D
Charming 80 year old Japanese man becomes world famous for the special way he flops pudding into a dish. This is peak internet and I love it.
This old man and his bow tie is the cutest thing ever
Nothing is best than an old hardworking man getting the attention he deserves 💯
We call it “leche flan” in the Philippines 🤤❤️
Food is really what bring people together. ❤
May his business thrive and his puddings be appreciated for many years.
The look and the taste of Japanese caramel purin is pretty much the same as the panna cotta we have in my country. I've never heard the word "flan" though as others in the comments have mentioned. What is the origin of this Japanese pudding really?
@justinooi7869
Жыл бұрын
Somethings are better left unquestioned..
@thesunreport
Жыл бұрын
Rome, France, Germany and Spain apparently all had a hand in it's development, according to wikipedia anyway. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cr%C3%A8me_caramel
@daryld357
Жыл бұрын
In terms of texture yes, same as panna cotta but then again, all puddings are made the same way. But not the taste, panna cotta is just milk but this pudding has a eggy milky taste closer to custard cream.
@Nothingbutdust92
Жыл бұрын
@@thesunreport I see, thank you for enlightening me. I now understand that it's a much more complex history behind it than what I thought. I've only tasted caramel panna cotta in my country and Japanese purin in Japan so now I really wish I could try out flan too, but I'm not sure if they have it here.
@thesunreport
Жыл бұрын
@@Nothingbutdust92 No problem. I was interested myself as well. I like them and have just had one from my local supermarket in the UK. :) (a mass-produced creme caramel that is)
Grandpa looks so cute with his fancy bowtie 😂
The basic Japanese character is a trait that is obsessed with perfection. Perhaps they have the world's most enduring aesthetic.
Great story!
i visited his shop and he is so lovely! not to mention the pudding! one of the best pudding I have ever had! 🍮
Aww. I’m happy for him.
This man is really making the scariest part of making flan easy.
Awww he is so cute ill cry :( but i wish people got permission to take a video of him before uploading it onto social media!
how do get from shinjuku to this pudding store
we already have that in our country since i can remember, its called leche flan.
I love these!!!
Long Live The Old Man🙏🙏🙏
The wholesome news I needed. Glad they could carry on after the pandemic
Aw he’s too cute my heart.
Well, that as a fun story!
Is it the same as Leche Flan here in Philippines?
Leche flan??
I was very lucky, I managed to buy one of his puddings at the local supermarket near me.
The name is of this dessert is 'flan'. Not sure why you insist on referring to it as 'caramel pudding'
Finally a video about the Japanese that is not full of nonsensical hate in the comments. It is indeed flan, it is a common dish in many places around the world, but they call it purin in Japan. And no, it probably wasn't invented in any of the countries of people claiming so.
Happy saiki kusou noises
That's basically Flan In Mexico they make it all the time......
That's flan I think it's from Spain.
It's Flan.
beautiful
wow that elder is very hardworking!
Bartender of pudding! 😊
Wonderful story!
The only thing I like about social media's are saving this old man shop I hope people bring and draws more crowds to the other shop too.
1:38 My man travelled all the way from Sumeru to Inazuma just to get nothing 😭
@finalgrl
Жыл бұрын
BRUH
Delicious Leche Flan! Yum. Yum.
Caramel pudding! My favourite 😋
Japan🎉 always full advantage
I see. So Al Haitham is a big cream caramel fan 👍🏻👍🏻
Looks like they discovered flan haha
"Trademark caramel jiggly pudding"... Flan.... Its called FLAN..... 🙄🤷🏽♀
Boy, I’m a fiend for these puddings and I’d love to travel to Mr. Modi’s little café to enjoy his signature custard pudding!
We call it Flan and I make one delicious Flan:)
Those pudding looks delicious
Saiki would be proud
Flan saving a business one at time - awesome!
Jiji's got da moves
Msia shop that sell them also have done it, 1950!!
Great now im hungry
Looks Tasty 😋
1:18 Japanese Mindset at its finest.
Ol’ boy got dat whip
Even before covid, many japanese are already wearing mask that it surprised me when i visit in 2016 🤭
Ey that's flan.
It's Flan...
Interesting. In Hispanic culture, this dessert is known as Flan Napolitano, which in turn is derived from the French Crème de Caramel.
I'm more interested in those suspended coffee maker things!
@soni8995
Жыл бұрын
👍❤
Leche Flan! here in ph 😄
Man's seen times when people didn't even think about inventing social media, yet he followed through.
That there is flan. I wonder if you got the idea from Mexico
Creme caramel to give it its original name. Here we decant using a light blowtorch
That pudding really does look tasty AF though
Tiktok can change lives.
That's Flan
That’s “Leche Flan” in the Philippines, a popular dessert for hundreds of years now. 😊👍❤️🇵🇭🇯🇵
@hiroshibieren4257
Жыл бұрын
One thing to be noted is that flan and custard are different in texture. Whilst flan has a more custard-like texture with a caramel sugar top, custard has a consistency akin to pudding, hence why commercial convenience store custard cups in Japan are called pudding.
@jisooturtlerabbitkim3734
Жыл бұрын
you should do some deep search kid
@grilledflatbread4692
Жыл бұрын
@@hiroshibieren4257 Flan is a *type of custard.*
**Miyako Izumo wants to know your Location**
Look yummy yummy But I hate egg part inside pudding. I mean it okay to use egg but just a little & more of milk & others ingredients.
Leche Flan from Philippines 😄👍
He is the cafe owner from anime 😩
Is this not just flan?
In philippines, we call it leche flan.
@ClintSky-ee8xb
11 ай бұрын
Es verdad que hablan un poco de español allá 😮?
how that makes special when it comes to us,it's just a leche flan🤣✌️
I love pudding
That’s leche flan from the Philippines.
Wow, he’s selling custard pudding at 80 years old.
Is that the same as Flan? I wanted to try it for years, if not decades after seeing it on the Rugrats as a kid....when I finally did....I nearly puked. Turns out flan isn't my cup of tea unfortunately lol.
@kensigregory361
Жыл бұрын
You should try it once more at a cafe that specializes in it. I thought many dishes were bad, but sometimes turns out they weren't made right.
Leche flan
in philippines we call that "leche plan"
UMAI!!!!
ソーシャルメディアの力は凄い
Pudding Bae!
Is that not just flan
How is that trademarked. Its a common treat in the UK.
Are flan and pudding different?
@Kitxne
Жыл бұрын
It's different
@VeryMerryLou
Жыл бұрын
It think it depends on which country you are from. Like in the Philippines, we call it flan ("leche flan") for the milk pudding.
@greenviola11
Жыл бұрын
Same. Flan, pudding, creme caramel