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…
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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 – Puré 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…
Hi-Chew – Umai-Chew Mikan
Citrus is far from my go to when it comes to candy flavours, but this is a Hi-Chew release, and let there be no doubt of my dedication to the cause. The trying as many…
Pretz – Crispy Butter Shoyu
The old saying that good things come in small packages is something that always dumbfounded me a bit. It’s just so vague and I don’t know what the take away is supposed to be, exactly.…
Tirol Chocolate – Peach Parfait
Peach parfait, or at least what I recognize as the dessert is a combination of peach slices, yogurt, and crunchy granola/oats or crunchy cookie bits. It’s something I enjoyed as a kid, but at some…
Hi-Chew Premium – Red Grape
If you were to ask me where I see myself in ten years when I was a kid, writing up a formal-ish review on a chewy grape flavoured candy from Japan is probably pretty low…
Nobel Sours Gummy Candy – Cola Turtles
When I think of turtle shaped candy, I think of something more akin to chocolate and pecans, so it’s always refreshing to see other formats for the animal. Turtles have a sense of serene, peaceful…