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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[@mymaster112]

He's a cute, happy old man that is enjoying himself, that's what people are drawn too.

[@lovelylk35]

It’s his warm smile & the positive energy 😊

[@RecoveringChristian]

He must have been super cute in his 20s

[@tileavenue6911]

50 puddings a day at maximum $2-3 profit each = $150 profit from pudding. Hmmm...

[@praptisuprapti7061]

​@@tileavenue6911 Yes 50 pudding enough, he does'nt do more. He is wise..😊

[@dnd117]

80 yo and still healthy enough to be able to run a bussiness, now that is a life goal

[@amyjobuchanan9684]

so many Asians are extremely healthy compare to Americans it's because of their lifestyle.

[@Feathertail2205]

​@@amyjobuchanan9684 They are often active, even if through working, and eat a variety of things in their diet so I can see why.

[@Darkclowd]

I think that's quite common among asians. Both my grandparents are doing just that.

[@511dydy]

My nan worked all the way through her 80s. She stopped after she got alzheimer. May she rest in peace. I miss her ❤

[@josephlee6464]

@@amyjobuchanan9684 why do people keep on comparing the two?

[@Philip_Lim]

My heart melted when he says what his only regret is. This man is a treasure!

[@LinhPhuong-oj7cr]

Its an inspiration to watch Japanese people being exceptionally skilled and dedicated to their work. Admirable❤

[@Alex-qn7qp]

That’s so smooth I would break my wrist trying to do that 😭🤌🏽

[@christodang]

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]

Is it better than other shop or is just tasted the same?

[@kevintrang6447]

Dang

[@shiase29]

Grandpa still has the moves and is happy with a heart full of passion for his work. Keep it up.

[@shaomongoloid]

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.

[@shaomongoloid]

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.

[@carlosvillatoro7170]

Now that is absolutely amazing! It makes want to try one of his puddings. 🍮

[@b.n9076]

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 :^)

[@oggyreidmore]

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.

[@victormaciel2295]

Flan is what we call that “pudding “ in Latin America.

[@xXxSkyViperxXx]

is Flan in Latin America same as Leche Flan in the Philippines?

[@aforadorable6006]

​@@xXxSkyViperxXx Yes. But they have different textures.

[@that1pianist]

This old man and his bow tie is the cutest thing ever

[@nuomitang30]

Dude probably didn’t even know what TikTok is yet getting fed on it.

[@pepelepew1227]

Fukushima coffee .... nice

[@JasonB808]

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]

I’m glad they filmed him so I can see, it made me happy

[@Smile936]

@@JasonB808 Yeah he was getting fed on his own hard work, not TikTok lol

[@verifeli]

Social media posts from Japan are built different.

[@RayMak]

I love these!!!

[@annienguyen7650]

It looks like flan! Which is a popular dessert in Mexico and other countries :D

[@therealhaise]

Nothing is best than an old hardworking man getting the attention he deserves 💯

[@StevenHarmonGames]

That Flan looks delicious 😋

[@ZayShinning]

I was thinking the same😅

[@TERRYEE88]

Food is really what bring people together. ❤

[@galadzisewid1889]

May his business thrive and his puddings be appreciated for many years.

[@src-scr]

We call it “leche flan” in the Philippines 🤤❤️

[@melzer1377]

Grandpa looks so cute with his fancy bowtie 😂

[@williamperez-l3x]

The way he does the little finger gun while he shakes it loose is everything lol ❤😂

[@melvinstarita]

The basic Japanese character is a trait that is obsessed with perfection. Perhaps they have the world's most enduring aesthetic.

[@oliveoilbutter]

i visited his shop and he is so lovely! not to mention the pudding! one of the best pudding I have ever had! 🍮

[@Nothingbutdust_]

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]

Somethings are better left unquestioned..

[@thesunreport]

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]

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.

[@Nothingbutdust_]

@@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]

@@Nothingbutdust_ 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)

[@NanoYoga]

The wholesome news I needed. Glad they could carry on after the pandemic

[@lolwhat2628]

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!

[@toakopaka9817]

This man is really making the scariest part of making flan easy.

[@TheFoolOfOwari001]

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.

[@dentangaji6161]

1:38 My man travelled all the way from Sumeru to Inazuma just to get nothing 😭

[@finalgrl]

BRUH

[@dennismorris7573]

Great story!

[@vsbaretummysugastonguetech1540]

Aww. I’m happy for him.

[@anyaobrien811]

Aw he’s too cute my heart.

[@Lucius4992]

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.

[@mkislove2023]

Is it the same as Leche Flan here in Philippines?

[@masterroshi8812]

we already have that in our country since i can remember, its called leche flan.

[@carltonbirds]

I was very lucky, I managed to buy one of his puddings at the local supermarket near me.

[@eddynugroho8640]

Long Live The Old Man🙏🙏🙏

[@jayvee1387]

"Trademark caramel jiggly pudding"... Flan.... Its called FLAN..... 🙄🤷🏽‍♀

[@EddVCR]

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!

[@MarkEdisonAlviz-official]

That’s “Leche Flan” in the Philippines, a popular dessert for hundreds of years now. 😊👍❤️🇵🇭🇯🇵

[@hiroshibieren4257]

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]

you should do some deep search kid

[@grilledflatbread4692]

@@hiroshibieren4257 Flan is a *type of custard.*

[@Shen1]

wow that elder is very hardworking!

[@nemderzns0756]

Happy saiki kusou noises

[@markusgeimer3099]

It's Flan.

[@fuwanep]

1:18 Japanese Mindset at its finest.

[@cosmobane6995]

Man's seen times when people didn't even think about inventing social media, yet he followed through.

[@jov6372]

That's basically Flan In Mexico they make it all the time......

[@nancymcgee4776]

Well, that as a fun story!

[@ThePyramidone]

Interesting. In Hispanic culture, this dessert is known as Flan Napolitano, which in turn is derived from the French Crème de Caramel.

[@koreboredom4302]

Jiji's got da moves

[@ScotChef]

Creme caramel to give it its original name. Here we decant using a light blowtorch

[@savedbygraceeeeeee]

how do get from shinjuku to this pudding store

[@OscarTorres-xi6dk]

This is how we all move forward, be helping each other and not relying on the government!

[@jerroldlozano6457]

andito kayo dahil kay ninong ry

[@JasonB808]

Instead of coming to eat it. I would want him to teach younger generations to make it so it can be carried on when he is gone.

[@PR-ko2ph]

It’s overhyped tho

[@elbertlim2872]

It's just simple pudding. Customers just love how he flip it 😂

[@kawaiipotatoes7888]

lol it's easy to made people just go there to get extra clout on internet. See the phones taking pictures that will go straight to their social media.

[@Teuwufel]

@@PR-ko2ph It's not, it's delicious.

[@Teuwufel]

@@kawaiipotatoes7888 Stay jealous

[@ronaldoespinoza7745]

That's flan I think it's from Spain.

[@suburbohemian]

I'm more interested in those suspended coffee maker things!

[@soni8995]

👍❤

[@MichaelAChang]

Wonderful story!

[@aforadorable6006]

Delicious Leche Flan! Yum. Yum.

[@Piant_Genis]

That pudding really does look tasty AF though

[@ixinor]

How is that trademarked. Its a common treat in the UK.

[@unruffledtiger4822]

Msia shop that sell them also have done it, 1950!!

[@arushgamingvlogs501]

Wow, he’s selling custard pudding at 80 years old.

[@Nicholson.95]

Leche flan??

[@loveblue7]

I see. So Al Haitham is a big cream caramel fan 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mingyuhuang8944]

The older generation in Japan is better educated, more vigorous and happy than most young people in Japan.

[@sapphiresnow5445]

Leche Flan from Philippines 😄👍

[@Overtrigger]

Those pudding looks delicious

[@JamesAFCWFC]

Look at those robots on their phones taking pictures of the lad 💀💀💀 whatever happened to just enjoying a dessert in peace

[@veezhang4678]

Tiktok can change lives.

[@npal36]

Flan saving a business one at time - awesome!

[@myeongwol]

Even before covid, many japanese are already wearing mask that it surprised me when i visit in 2016 🤭

[@robertobarcenas7834]

Looks like they discovered flan haha

[@MrYuhaoChen]

80 years old and still working, people in western countries are thinking about how to retire early and enjoy life at their 50s even 40s.

[@aparnaniyogi1970]

Japan🎉 always full advantage

[@ftrunks2k]

Put your phone away and enjoy the moment FFS. People smh

[@imthedemonatnight]

Saiki would be proud

[@rosannehernandez2514]

Bartender of pudding! 😊

[@monty3147]

I’m so proud, he brought Flan to Japan… Flan is the crown jewel Arsenal of Mexican culture & cuisine. ❤🇲🇽🤝🇯🇵❤

[@user-mg3xr9tz7m]

Hate to spoil your proud moment but its origins go back to the Roman Empire and became quite popular on the middle age being exported from Europe to the rest of the world. In Japan it’s likely to have been introduced by the Portuguese like so many other treasured dishes. The most popular dish in Japan is still Portuguese

[@Ms.MD7]

Flan is all over Asia. Philippines and Vietnam has their own version. All equally delicious 😋

[@HarunaMaurer]

@@justxigoldenix9909 associated with mexican culture where? because here in Europe is not the case.

[@MomiAubrey]

In philippines, we call it leche flan.

[@ClintSky-ee8xb]

Es verdad que hablan un poco de español allá 😮?

[@eneri83]

how that makes special when it comes to us,it's just a leche flan🤣✌️

[@myeongwol]

Caramel pudding! My favourite 😋

[@gadnac1031]

That there is flan. I wonder if you got the idea from Mexico

[@kokongkrants8490]

Leche Flan! here in ph 😄

[@TomasuDesu]

ソーシャルメディアの力は凄い

[@PanupatChong]

Should show a LOT more of his signature move... that's what I wanted to see... that's the whole point of this clip no? Yet we get like 3 seconds of it and instead 35 seconds of that beared guy on the street. Why. Get your priority straight pls.

[@OverclockedMarcel1029]

**Miyako Izumo wants to know your Location**

[@HauTran-sunfromsouth]

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.

[@airraverstaz]

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]

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.

[@thetitsarefree]

Ol’ boy got dat whip

[@P474D1N]

It's Flan...

[@victoralcantara1350]

That is a Philippine dessert called leche flan (leche means egg)....we have been eating it since late 1500's. It was taught by Spain to us😂

[@raininren]

Leche means milk :) (Filipino here)

[@src-scr]

Hello kabayans❤

[@erenyeagerist7681]

Taught? Not really. Hindi ganon ka bait mga kastilang colonizers para turuan literally ang mga Pinoy paano magluto ng leche flan. Hindi nga tayo tinuruan mag salita ng Kastila. Mga upper class lang pinapayagan nila eh turuan pa kaya ng leche flan? Masyado ka naman taas noo sa colonial master mo ano? Ang mga Pinoy ang syang nag-aral ng pamamaraan sa Spain. Isa pa hindi naman parehas ang ingredients ng flan ng Spain at leche flan ng Pinas. Ang tamang term dyan ay "influence"

[@jayechow8525]

The only app from a multipolar world. Afraid by both US and EU for its policy of banning political posting which anger them.

[@Blitzkers99]

Looks Tasty 😋

[@justingarcia5012]

That’s leche flan from the Philippines.

[@franciasantiago959]

We call it Flan and I make one delicious Flan:)

[@GabrielTobing]

Please dont turn out like salt bae

[@wangfoo2693]

Why don’t you just call it what it is? Flan