Milky Chocolate – Milk Cream Filling
Probably one of the most iconic mascots in Japanese candy is Peko-chan of the Fujiya brand. Even if you weren’t sure of what her name was, or what she was supposed to be selling you,…
Category: Asia
Hi-Chew – Kiwi
I don’t much care for summer. Maybe it’s because I was born in the winter, and that has some part to play in my disposition towards colder temperatures, but while most people enjoy the hot,…
Bourbon – Chocolate Ganache Mochi
Mochi is another one of those staples in Asian cuisine that has gained a much wider western audience in recent years. While mochi is somewhat specific to Japan, many Asian cultures have their own variation…
Hi-Chew – 4 Grape Variety
Expectations are a tricky thing. The same experience can be seen as good and bad by two different people, entirely on the basis of their expectation. If you have high expectations, and said expectations are…
Black Thunder – Matcha Azuki
Another week, another new, but “safe” review. I say safe for a couple of reasons here. Black Thunder has already established itself as a solid choice for Japanese chocolate, and I’ve yet to be wronged…
Black Thunder – Bitter
I’ve reviewed a few different Black Thunder chocolate bars at this point, and I think it’s safe to say it’s a brand I have fond experiences of so far. Just like any other confectionery brand,…
Tirol Chocolate – Black Mont Blanc Ice Cream Bar
There are certain things in life that we can all agree are objectively good. There are obviously exceptions to this due to biological factors, like allergic reactions to certain things, or damaged to certain body…
Tirol Chocolate – Yamada Momiji Red Bean
In the previous review I did a few days ago about the Kamome no Tamago flavour of Tirol, I mentioned that it was a white bean paste treat. I figured today would be a good…
Tirol Chocolate – Kamome No Tamago
When traveling, it’s common courtesy to bring back some souvenirs or gifts back from whence you came. Or is it went? Whence you adjourned? I don’t know. Bottom line is, you bring something back as…
Tirol Chocolate – Komeda Shiro Noir Dessert
I may not be what some may consider an expert on Tirol, but I think it’s safe to say I am quite fanatic about the brand. In the relatively short time I’ve had with the…