Toppo – Grilled Sweet Potato
To describe my relationship with sweet potato candy/chocolates as tumultuous would be an understatement at this point. And yet, I keep coming back for more. Perhaps it’s that ever optimism that leads me to believe…
Category: Japan
Hi-Chew – Umai-Chew White Peach
The Umai-Chew line of Hi-Chew is marketed as a slightly premium take on some of their popular flavours. What usually happens is they take a standard flavour and throw in pieces of sugar crystals or…
FritoLay – Grilled Hokkaido Corn
FritoLay in Japan has a number of releases under their umbrella brand instead of under Doritos for corn chips. I’m wondering why that is, but perhaps Doritos is just known for different flavours or concepts,…
Hi-Chew – Sour Lemon
As I get older I notice a few changes that surprise me. Some things are to be expected, like everything starting to get a bit looser, saggier and flabbier, but some things came as a…
Hi-Chew Doubles – Pink and Golden Peach
Whenever I think about peach I am reminded of the clear, visual image that Roald Dahl painted for me in his famous novel, James and the Giant Peach. The way he described the peach flesh…
Tirol Chocolate – Unagi
Tirol does so many flavours I’ve kind of placed them in the gimmicky brands in my mind nowadays. Not that it’s necessarily a bad thing, but the approach I take with them, and the expectations…
Calbee – ‘Kata-Age’ Potato Chips – Scallop Butter
To me, potato chips are a great example of something that varies widely by culture. What I mean is, in Japan and east Asia, potato chips tend to be more light, crispy and airy. While…
Tirol Chocolate – European Sugar Cone
As more time passes and I try more and more of what Tirol has to offer, I’m beginning to think that they take the approach of throwing as many darts at a board and seeing…
Hi-Chew Doubles – Furano & Crown Melon
In the “definitive” list of the best flavours of Hi-Chew, grape is the reigning king. I don’t think anyone can, or will argue that fact except for people who don’t like grape flavour. Those people…
Tirol Chocolate РPur̩ Lemon
Curiosity is the only thing that drove me to try this. Citrus and chocolate can sometimes be a good combination, but I have my doubts on this piece. Lemon flavoured chocolates alone are already kind…