also: したざわりがよい
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
soft and pleasant on the tongue
Describes a food's texture as smooth, soft, or melting pleasantly in the mouth. Often used for desserts, creamy dishes, or tender ingredients.
このプリンは舌触りがいい。
This pudding has a soft, pleasant texture on the tongue.
舌触りがいいチョコレートケーキが好きだ。
I like chocolate cake that feels smooth and pleasant in the mouth.
口当たりがいい also means pleasant in the mouth, but focuses on the overall mouthfeel or initial sensation, while 舌触りがいい specifically emphasizes the texture felt by the tongue.
Compound of 舌触り (したざわり, 'tongue feel') + がいい ('is good'). The phrase is a straightforward descriptive expression for pleasant food texture.