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…
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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.…
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…