Pudding shop "Vivianne Wakuda" in Sao Paulo
đ° Vivianne Wakuda: SĂŁo Pauloâs Light & Airy Puff Paradise Relocated to Pinheiros After moving from Moema to a bigger space in Pinheiros, this Japanese-inspired patisserie now serves its famous light-as-air puffs in a roomier setting. Hereâs our deep dive into their must-try treats (and a few honest critiques): đ The Puff Lineup: Light on Sugar, Heavy on Flavor Miso Caramel Puff: The standout! Sweet-salty balance with miso adding umami, not weirdness. đ§ Caramel doesnât overpowerâperfect for those who hate cloying sweets. Blueberry Lemon Puff: Mildly sweet with subtle lemon custard. đ Less blueberry jam than Uhlalaâs, so manage expectations. Pistachio Puff (To-Go Note): Packed with pistachio bits, but flavor could be bolder. đ° Best eaten fresh, not after a commute. Matcha Puff (Top Pick!): Intense matcha kick with balanced bitterness. đ” The strongest matcha flavor weâve found in SP puffsâno competition. đ Cakes & Cookies: Cloud-like Textures Await Houjicha & Lemon Chiffon Cakes: Lemon: Fluffy with poppy seeds, slight citrus tang. đ Houjicha: Drier, but tea flavor blooms late. đ” Pro tip: Buy whole cakes (R$47â50) vs. slices (R$7.5) for major savings. Yuzu Madeleines: Subtle yuzu scent, strong butter-egg flavor. đ§ Needs lemon zest for extra zing. Miso Cookies: Savory-dominant, rich miso aroma. đȘ Pair with coffee to cut the saltiness. đĄ Visit Tips for First-Timers Size Strategy: Order mini puffs to sample more flavors (full-size puffs cost R$18â22 each). Price Reality: Premium pricingâexpect R$33â39 for cake slices, but worth it for the light, Asian-style sweetness. New Location Perk: More seating in Pinheirosâno need to rush your tea time. đ Final Verdict: A Japanese-Style Sugar Fix Go if: You prefer desserts that arenât teeth-achingly sweet Youâre a matcha or miso flavor explorer You value texture (hello, cloud-like chiffon!) Vivianne Wakuda proves that puffs can be elegant, not overly rich. Just come ready to splurge a bit for that delicate perfection. đ”âš đ New Address: R. Joaquim Antunes, 1093 - Pinheiros, SĂŁo Paulo đ° Price: R$18â22 per puff, R$47+ for whole cakes #Brazil #SaoPaulo #Foodie #Pastry #JapaneseDessert #SaoPauloEats