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…
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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…
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…
Hi-Chew – Umai-Chew Pineapple
Umai is the Japanese term used to denote a lot of things, like skillful, good, or in this case, delicious. Umai-Chew is basically the term that Hi-Chew uses for certain flavours that have the added…
Morinaga – Omochi-Chi Kinako Chewy Candy
Some companies have a tendency to throw certain words that trigger our purchase impulse when it comes to new gimmicks or fads. Take ghost peppers as an example – when it came into vogue, every…
Hi-Chew – Mammy Mix
This collaboration or crossover, whatever you want to call it, seems much less odd when you consider that the same company behind Hi-Chew is the same one that created the Mammy line of drinks. Morinaga…
Morinaga – Omochi-Chi Matcha Chewy Candy
Mochi and matcha – two of my favourite things. One for the chewy, bouncy texture and the other for the rich earthy, bitter flavour. Apparently I’m not the only one because Morinaga decided to make…
Hi-Chew Doubles – Fig & Momotaro Grape
I’m always excited to try a new Hi-Chew flavour. Doubly so when one or both of the flavours involves grape. Pun intended. I can’t say I’m too experienced with figs. Sometimes it shows up in…
Hi-Chew – Soda Mix
I get a little giddy sometimes when I open up a new bag of a Hi-Chew mix. Something about opening up a fresh bag and seeing all those neat, delightfully packaged candies pour out of…
DARS Chocolate – White Pistachio
It wasn’t until very recently that I was discussing DARS with a friend and they made me aware that DARS was derived from slang in Japanese meaning 12. Which makes perfect sense when you think…