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Mahoroba Daibutsu Purin Honpo’s “Mahoroba Daibutsu Purin”

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Mahoroba Daibutsu Purin Honpo’s “Mahoroba Daibutsu Purin”

Each pudding is handmade using ingredients from Nara. It is also a popular souvenir from the prefecture.

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A popular Nara souvenir, Mahoroba Daibutsu Purin comes in a wide variety of flavors made generously with ingredients from the prefecture. In addition to custard, the lineup includes Yamato-cha green tea, a sake pudding made with Nara’s local Harushika sake, and Nara Yae-Zakura topped with cherry blossoms from Yoshino. Each pudding is carefully handmade with as few additives as possible, with safety and quality in mind.

The jar lids, featuring charming illustrations of the Great Buddha and deer believed to be messengers of the gods, make these puddings ideal souvenirs. The shops also sell cookies, coffee, and other products in addition to pudding. Some locations throughout the prefecture also have cafés, making them worthwhile stops during a trip to Nara.

Highlights

  • Puddings made with an abundance of ingredients from Nara Prefecture.
  • The charming jar lids featuring the Great Buddha, deer, and other designs make them popular souvenirs.
  • Carefully made with as few additives as possible, with safety and quality in mind.
  • Available in a wide variety of flavors, including custard.

Photos

  • Mahoroba Daibutsu Purin, featuring a charming illustration of the Great Buddha.

    Mahoroba Daibutsu Purin, featuring a charming illustration of the Great Buddha.

  • Main Store: Pudding Forest Cafe

    Main Store: Pudding Forest Cafe

Reviews

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  • Gina C
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    In Nara, you have to try the famous “Mahoroba Daibutsu Pudding”! The first thing that caught my eye was the pudding jar lid, which features a cute Daibutsu design. It’s small and so adorable that you won’t want to throw it away even after finishing the pudding.

    The pudding is delicious, and even the jar has a distinct Nara feel, making it perfect as a souvenir. It’s cute and tasty, so it’s no wonder it has become such a popular Nara dessert!

  • BobbyJenny
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    Daibutsu Pudding is something you definitely shouldn't miss in Nara! This time, I tried MAHOROBA's Daibutsu Pudding, and from the first bite, I thought it was so delicious. The pudding was smooth and creamy, with a rich egg and milk flavor, and just the right amount of sweetness.

    I especially loved its delicate, silky texture. Eating it with the caramel at the bottom made the sweet flavor even richer, and I couldn't help taking bite after bite. It was gone in no time!

    The bottle with the Great Buddha design is also really cute, and you can keep it as a souvenir after finishing the pudding.

  • Linda Liao
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    When you visit Nara, besides seeing the deer, don't forget to try a jar of the popular dessert, Daibutsu Pudding! There are several locations in the city, so it's best to buy it at the end of your itinerary. It's also convenient to take on the train and enjoy at your leisure. The pudding has a dense, smooth texture, with mild yet rich egg and milk flavors, and it isn't overly sweet. The cute glass jar can be washed and taken home as a keepsake, and the decorative lid makes it even more delightful.

  • 金己田
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    I came across a branch of Mahoroba Daibutsu Pudding inside Kintetsu Saidaiji Station without planning to, and there was no line at all, so I could take my time choosing.

    In the end, I bought the yogurt and ancient rice pudding flavors to try. Both were on the lighter, more refreshing side. After finishing them, you can also keep the jar lids as souvenirs.

Details

Name in Japanese
まほろば大仏プリン
Manufacturer
Mahoroba Daibutsu Purin Honpo
Price
Mahoroba Daibutsu Purin (S), Custard: ¥480; other varieties also available
Stores
Main Store: Pudding Forest Cafe, Naramachi Ezuya Store, Kintetsu Nara Station Store, JR Nara Station Momotaro Store, Todai-ji Temple Monzen Yumekaze Plaza Store, Mi Nala Store, AEON MALL Nara Tomigaoka Store, Kintetsu Saidaiji Station Store, Saidaiji Sanwa City Store
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
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