I had my first ever Beard Papa in its birth place of Osaka, Japan.  Oohh was it good.  I was estatic when they finally opened one in SF, but now there’s one in Redwood City just 10 minutes away from me!  It’s probably bad for my figure, but that creamy vanilla custard just oozes out of the crispy shell and I’m in cream puff heaven. 

Beard Papa Cream Puff flavors
Vanilla:  Still the best one!  Smooth, creamy vanilla bean custard that oozes out as you take a bite.  Delish! (always on the menu)

Chocolate:  Almost equally good as the Vanilla.  Not too sweet, and still light in flavor.  The custard on this one is not quite as runny, which makes it slightly less messy. (always on the menu)

Green Tea:  One of the best green tea cream puffs I’ve had!  Excellent green tea flavor that is not too strong.

Pumpkin:  It’s like a pumpkin pie..but way creamier and light.  I actually liked this one a lot, but not at the top of my list.

Strawberry:  Probably my least favorite thus far.  It just didn’t have enough strawberry flavor that I was looking for. Still a good treat of course.

Eclairs:  They are just creme puffs dipped in chocolate, and honestly the thick milk chocolate shell was just too much for me.  It kind of ruined the lightness of the cream puff.  Maybe if they try bittersweet chocolate instead, and a thinner layer of chocolate?

The best part about the Redwood City store is that there is no wait!  Maybe people just don’t know about it yet, but I’m glad I can just walk in there anytime to enjoy pure bliss.  My only complaint is the amount of time you have to wait AFTER you order… if you place a large order, be prepared to wait.  Their process isn’t quite that streamlined, so ordering a couple dozen will hold up the line.  But after you bite into that cream puff, the wait is long forgetten!  I think I need to drive over to beard papa right about now…