Cream Puffs and Mochi

Caitlin and I stumbled upon Beard Papa's Japanese-style Bakery last winter and we were intrigued by its peculiarity and specialty: cream puffs and mochi ice-cream. 

 

 Look at cute Beard Papa! He looks like a Santa-Smurf.

For those unfamiliar with Japanese cuisine, mochi is a type of ice-cream encased in rice-cake dough which has the consistency of a paste. They are usually three-bites apiece which makes them perfect for a quick taste and an excuse to have more than one!

 

I managed to snap a few pics of their world-famous cream puffs in various flavours (try the original and the cocoa puff).

 

 Mmmmm.