Origin of Paocrepes
Paocrepes originated from a crepe handmade by a mother who ran a coffee shop for her child.
Though an expert cook who could make any dessert from scratch, she didn't know how to roll crepe batter into a triangle, so she wrapped it into a square shape instead. Paocrepes Milk recreates that mother's unique recipe, offering a square-shaped crepe.
This heartwarming dessert was named "Paocrepes" after the Chinese word "Bao," meaning "to wrap."
Since then, Paocrepes has been cherished for nearly 30 years as an everyday treat that brings small joys to daily life, under the concept of "better than extraordinary—ordinary life." The signature feature of Paocrepes is its soft, fluffy, and chewy texture. Using a proprietary blend of specially formulated flour processed with a unique method, each crepe is generously filled with cream and carefully hand-wrapped one by one.
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Customer Feedback: "It's Delicious When Frozen"
At one point, a long-time Paocrepes customer shared the following feedback:
"I often freeze Paocrepes and eat them in summer." "Slightly frozen, with a nice icy crunch—it's delicious."
We learned that some customers were enhancing their Paocrepes experience by adding a simple step: freezing. Though innovative, a similar food is actually quite familiar. Do you remember eating frozen crepes at school lunch when you were young? Those flat, omelet-shaped frozen crepes? We're sure many of you looked forward to those rare treats during childhood.
We thought: if we, with decades of crepe expertise, were to create something like this, we could make a truly wonderful dessert.
Driven by this idea and eager to innovate, we began developing the Gelato Crepe—born from customer insights, a completely new sensory dessert experience.
Gelato Crepes by Paocrepes
We've wrapped cold gelato in our signature chewy crepe.
The crepe itself features a charming, ruffled shape resembling the milk crown used in our company logo! Packaged in a cup, there's no worry about messy hands even as the gelato melts. More indulgent than plain ice cream or gelato, Gelato Crepes are the perfect cool treat to enjoy one-handed on a hot day.
Gelato Flavors (6 Varieties)
『Three flavors made with fruits and ingredients from Fukuoka Prefecture』
・Hakata Amaou Strawberry / A fresh gelato capturing the essence of "Hakata Amaou Strawberry," the king of strawberries, with its rich acidity enhancing its sweetness for a deep, aromatic flavor.
・Yamakawa Mikan / A nationally renowned brand mandarin from Yamakawa, Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture. This gelato offers a delicious balance of rich sweetness and refreshing acidity, delivering a juicy citrus experience.
・Yame Matcha / Made with high-quality "Yame Matcha," celebrated in national tea competitions. This gelato features the deep umami and distinctive aroma of matcha, balanced with subtle sweetness and a light astringency.
『Three classic flavors also available』
・Rich Milk / A smooth, creamy gelato made by blending domestic milk with high-fat cream from Hokkaido, using our proprietary recipe for a rich, milky taste.
・Hazelnut / Made using 100% roasted hazelnuts. This gelato boasts a sweet, nutty aroma and rich, roasted flavor.
・Rich Chocolate / A smooth-melting gelato made with dark chocolate and high-quality cocoa powder that brings out the natural aroma and flavor of cocoa, added to a milk base.
All 6 Gelato Crepe varieties
Store Information / Paocrepes Milk Nishijin Praliva Store
Address: PRALIVA B1F, 4-1-1 Nishijin, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City
Access: Directly connected to the west exit of "Nishijin Station" on the Subway Airport Line, 1st basement floor
Hours: 10:00–20:00
Open every day (no holidays)
Phone: 080-3798-6494
Company Overview
Company Name: Milkworks Co., Ltd.
President & CEO: Naoki Tsuda
Address: 1-2-30 Higashihama, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City 812-0055
Phone: 092-402-2535
Email: info@milkweb.jp
Official Website: https://milkweb.jp/
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