A bit of Googling (yes, it's now an official word) led me to Beard Papa's Wikipedia page where I found out that my favorite cream puff store is actually a franchise from Japan (woot!). Admittedly, I wasn't expecting that. Yes, Japan is known for many things- technology, anime, pixelated body parts, and virtual girlfriends among others; but if there's one thing they're not famous for, it's desserts.
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I was lucky enough to have worked with a lovely Japanese national for a good two years (Herro Ms. Chiaki!) and within that period, I have learned many a thing about the Japanese food culture. One thing I learned is that although they make for fantastic cooks (we always got to try Japanese-style home-cooked dishes), the Japanese don't really like strong flavors- sweets included. And this is the reason why I'm surprised that Beard Papa's sweet cream puffs are from Japan.
