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Mr. Moan 莫恩先生布丁店 does more than put caramel pudding on a different plate. With its persona of a ‘pudding sage saving the world through pudding,’ it builds classics, nuts, chocolate, and themed styling into a whole dessert universe. The shop once moved from an alley off Minquan Road to its current Cultural Road location, integrating takeout and dine-in ideas into the orange-red storefront. Both Chimera Ant Arc desserts favor rich nuts, while NO.84 returns to caramel, egg fragrance, and sea-salt ice cream. Each choice has a strong personality.
● Chimera Ant Arc: Meruem
Meruem centers on pistachio. The smooth pudding on top opens with a nutty aroma and then light caramel. Below, sesame cake and fresh pistachio cream move from dense and soft textures toward a richer creaminess. Pistachio cream and pieces add further texture on the surface. With so many layers, it is best for true pistachio fans; anyone wary of richness should share it with a friend.
● Chimera Ant Arc: Komugi 2.0
Komugi 2.0 follows a hazelnut theme, with both pudding and cream built around mellow nuttiness and chocolate ganache cake adding weight underneath. Hazelnut and chocolate are a familiar pairing, but the key here is how the textures connect rather than singing separate tunes. Sweetness does not overpower the palate from start to finish, making this a reliable choice for anyone seeking creativity without much risk.
● NO.84 The Paladin’s Jewelry
NO.84 The Paladin’s Jewelry returns to caramel pudding itself, with clear egg and caramel aromas and a texture between firm and smooth. Sea-salt caramel ice cream and a cone add sweet-salty flavor and a temperature contrast. It has fewer layers than the Chimera Ant Arc desserts, making it better for a first visit when you want to judge the fundamentals.
For a safe first choice, start with NO.84 The Paladin’s Jewelry. Pick Meruem if you favor pistachio, or Chimera Ant Arc: Komugi 2.0 for hazelnut chocolate. Themed contents and availability may change, so check the latest menu before setting out. Two people choosing different flavors will preserve their judgment better than one person eating three portions in succession.
- Location:新北市板橋區文化路一段285巷2弄1號, near Chihlee University of Technology.
- Transit:Accessible from the direction of Exit 1 at Xinpu Station (新埔站); roughly a 10-minute walk from Banqiao Station.
- Signature:A pudding specialty shop with an orange-red interior and a ‘save the world through pudding’ theme.
- Good for:Pudding enthusiasts, dessert afternoon tea, and anyone who wants to photograph themed sweets.
📌 Editor’s Summary
Mr. Moan extends pudding from a classic dessert into characters and themes. Meruem builds layers with pistachio, Chimera Ant Arc: Komugi 2.0 pairs hazelnut and chocolate steadily, and NO.84 The Paladin’s Jewelry proves that a caramel pudding classic can stand on its own. The shop is small and hidden in an alley, making it better for concentrating on one dessert. Confirm reservations and limited items first so you do not arrive at the door only to perform your own chapter of disappointment.
