Nikko Pudding Tei Main Store — Restaurant in Nikko

This pudding specialty shop is clearly beloved by both tourists and locals in Nikko, offering various flavors in cute bottles including an unusual soy sauce-topped version that tastes like dipping eggs in soy sauce. The pudding has an interesting texture - less like typical jiggly pudding and more like a smooth, non-Newtonian fluid that creates a uniquely creamy mouthfeel.

The basic Nikko pudding was the standout flavor, though all the varieties were enjoyable. It’s a fun local specialty that makes for a nice snack while exploring Nikko, and the cute packaging makes it memorable. Worth trying as a sweet break during your temple and...

Stopped by for pudding late afternoon. Greeted warmly by the servers at the counter. They have a foreign girl who speaks good English & fluent Japanese - was easy to order and understand the flow of things.

Tried quite a number of flavours - think we ordered about 8 jars total for 5 of us. One that stood out most to me was the ice cream & original pudding. Ice cream was very creamy & not overly sweet, and the pudding after finishing the ice cream was a delight.

I'd recommend it!

Don't forget to swap your used glasses for an empty one. Very cute...

Delicious pudding with a very creamy, mousse like texture! We ordered the matcha, chocolate, and chestnut flavors to share between the two of us. All three had very rich and deep flavors. The chestnut had more sweetness than the chocolate and the matcha, and for that reason was my husband's favorite. I enjoyed the matcha as it had a strong flavor with a dusting of matcha on top.

We stopped by right after opening on a Friday and didn't have to wait. Very friendly staff and the jars are cute to take home as a souvenir. Would definitely...