New hotspot in Bochum: Fluffy's impresses with Japanese soufflé pancakes!

New hotspot in Bochum: Fluffy's impresses with Japanese soufflé pancakes!

A new gastronomic highlight opened in Ruhr Park Bochum on May 24th at 10 a.m.: “Fluffy’s”, a restaurant that specializes in the preparation of Japanese soufflé pancakes. The unique creations are prepared live in front of the guests in an open show kitchen, which promises an up-close experience. Extremely popular in Japan, these fluffy and thick pancakes are offered with a variety of toppings including lotus cream, chocolate, pistachio, matcha and in an extravagant crème brûlée style complemented by cookies.

In addition to the tempting pancakes, “Fluffy’s” also offers vegan waffles and a selection of drinks such as bubble tea and matcha. The new restaurant thus appeals to a broad target group and wants to assert itself in the culinary landscape of the Ruhr area. The dishes are an example of the trendy Japanese dessert culture, which is also becoming increasingly important in other parts of the world. As tastingtable.com explains, soufflé pancakes consist of slightly modified recipes in which the eggs are separated and the egg whites are beaten to achieve the characteristic fluffiness.

Criticism and challenges

The reopening is not without controversy. Many users express critical voices on social media and criticize the high concentration of restaurants in Ruhr Park. Despite these concerns, the offerings from “Fluffy’s” seem promising. In Dortmund the price for such soufflé pancakes is between 5 and 10 euros; However, the information for the prices in Bochum is not yet available.

Soufflé pancakes are known for their special preparation that requires patience and technique. According to we-go-wild.com, they are available in many variations in Japan, often served with fresh fruit, syrup, cream or vanilla ice cream. The high fluffiness, typical of the Japanese originals, is achieved by whipping egg whites, which are often placed in the freezer beforehand to maximize the fluffiness.

The preparation of the delicacy

The recipe for soufflé pancakes includes simple but carefully selected ingredients: eggs, sugar, wheat flour, milk and baking powder. As the recipes from tastingtable.com and we-go-wild.com show, the japonais are prepared in special pans and require a lot of time to achieve the perfect golden color and structure. The best results are obtained immediately after cooking, as the pancakes tend to collapse quickly.

“Fluffy’s” in Ruhr Park Bochum is not only a new meeting place for pancake lovers, but also an exciting experiment in the region’s gastronomy scene.