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…
Category: Asia
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.…
Jagariko Potato Sticks – Salmon Cream Cheese
Back in the time tunnel when I was but a poor student working at my first co-op work term, salmon cream cheese bagels were my best friend. Let me explain. During tax season, we had…
Pocky – White Peach and Strawberry
Anyone who has read more than one of my reviews of strawberry flavoured anything, which looking back is actually quite a few, will know that I talk about Pocky a lot as my standard for…
Galbo Chocolate Mini – Milk Tea
Being the titan of industry that they are, Meiji has a ton of brands, just looking at their confectionery arm. While I’ve had many childhood experiences with a many of their brands, there are still…
Haitai Calbee – Honey Butter Wedding Cake Chips
Whoever started the trend of turning birthday cake and wedding cake into a flavour in everything from cookies to chips is a genius. It’s really just an excuse to make something super sugary and taste…
Tirol Chocolate – Strawberry Milk Mochi
I know what you’re thinking. “Bear, didn’t you already review this flavour?!” Well yes, but actually no. You see viewers, the previous flavour was supposed to simulate a strawberry daifuku, which is basically a mochi…
Lay’s Grilled Pork Flavour
As with any major brand that spans internationally, you need to recognize each region is different and adapt to succeed. Lay’s does this by releasing region specific flavours. This means that depending on what part…
Tirol Chocolate – Ichigo Daifuku
During my trip to Japan I scoured department stores and convenience stores for Tirol Chocolates, and I was seldom disappointed. The flavour today is not a new one, but it is an exclusive at Matsumoto…