Hi-Chew Doubles – Precious Strawberries
Japan is home to some real creative (or crazy, depending on how you look at it) fruits and produce. I’m sure a few fruits instantly jump to mind, like square watermelons, super expensive yet tasty…
Category: Snacks
Cheetos – Japanese Steak Flavor
While nothing can quite rival the story of how Kit Kats made it’s journey from West to East and then back, when I think of brands that made it big in Asia after establishing themselves…
Mintia – Limemint Crush
With all the snacking I do, sometimes it’s nice to just have something to keep my mouth busy without packing it full of sugar or calories. Sometimes I don’t feel like chewing, which is where…
Way Better Snacks Tortilla Chips – Avocado Ranch
Avocado’s are versatile, sure, but I had no idea people were making ranch dressing out of it. I honestly didn’t know that was a thing until I saw this snack. I can’t say I’ve had…
Tirol Chocolate – Creme Brulee
Repetition is the mother of all learning, as the ancient Latin proverb tells us. I’m not sure that applies similarly to reviews of snacks. After all, most people barely have the attention span to read…
Hi-Chew – Superstitious Fruit Mix
At a certain point, I will have reviewed enough Hi-Chew products that I won’t be able to say much more. Sure the fruit varieties will be a little different, but I’m not sophisticated or experienced…
Senjaku Assorted Grape Hard Candies
Grape has by now, established itself as a sort of “default” choice when it comes to fruit flavoured candy from Japan. The number of positive experiences vastly outnumber the negatives, so I feel pretty confident…
Lay’s Grilled Squid Flavour
After my previous review of the Grilled Pork flavour of Lay’s that is unique to China, I decided to give the other flavours a try, just to whet my curiosity. One thing I have noticed…
Lotte Koala’s March – Cheesecake
Nostalgia is such a fickle beast. It’s rare you’d ever view it without rose tinted glasses. Almost like it hides in plain sight, but you can’t find it unless you wear said glasses, like those…
Tirol Chocolate – Chocolate Croissant
Not to sound like a Seinfeld comedy special, but what’s the deal with croissants? Why are they so magical and seem almost impossible? I’m sure a lot of you think I’m insane, especially the bakers.…