Kit Kats - Kyoho Grape, Hokkaido Melon, Wa-Ichigo Strawberry

This time we have three more Kit Kats with some different fruity flavors. While matcha and strawberry are familiar territory, I'm really interested to see how grape and melon translate into Kit Kat's wafter structure. The last one is the ever-familiar strawberry but with Wa-Ichigo tacked onto it. I wonder if that will be any different?

As usual I look up the meaning behind any unknown words and see that kyoho grapes are a type of grape grown in Japan. Regardless  I don't expect this to be too different from the normal grape flavor, though this one has a lighter color and different smell than I expected. It smells... almost like grape toothpaste? Not sure if that'll be an entirely bad thing. It's definitely not pure grape smell, kind of muddled with a milky flavor and added sweetness.

The flavor does seem to work a bit in context of the wafer. Without it I imagine a pure grape flavor would be in stark contast to the rest of the treat. It still feels a little out place in candy, after adjusting to it, it's okay, but still odd and not quite what I'm looking for. It's a bit too sweet where from fruit flavors I expect something more authentic. This... is okay, but doesn't quite work for me.

Rating: 4 - Boof!

Nyusankin Yogurt Strawberry Hard Candy

This was another bonus item provided by the wonderful folks at asianfoodgrocer.com, and look how cute it is! I hope I have that boy's face after I taste this. This seems to be quite a unique combination, as we have strawberry yogurt, but in hard candy form. I wonder how they'll make this work? It is also said to contain probiotic ingredients to help digestion, and I could definitely use that after today's feast...

The candies have a really nice color to them. It's like a pink pearl kind of color, nice circle shape with wider edges, looks very pretty and quaint. There's no smell to be found, but this tends to be the case with hard candies as all the flavor is contained within.

Kit Kats - Uji Matcha and Otono-no-Amasa

Technically both of these two are labeled Otono-no-Amasa (chocolate for adults), and so were the three I reviewed before, but the last one... doesn't seem to have any other label as far as I can tell. What I can assume is that it's some sort of upgraded kit kat for the more refined consumer, in this case tasting it with my unrefined puppy tastebuds should make it an extra good treat! Also in there is the Uji Matcha, in hindsight I should've tasted it alongside the normal matcha to compare but this is what we got now... if it's really different it should stand out on its own.

The coloring of this one looks mostly the same, maybe a little bit lighter than the other matcha, and gone are the speckles that were on the other one. I looked it up and Uji refers to a type of matcha that comes from a specific region. Maybe better quality? Who knows. As for the smell, it's a matcha smell alright, about as good as they come, not too overpowering.

Tasting this, I can definitely tell it's less bitter than the other one, which definitely makes this more mainstream-accessible, and I like it better too. As good as matcha is, to put it raw in this normally sweet wafer treat makes it out of place, so they got it right here. The matcha itself doesn't come out as strong, and I would like to taste it just a bit more, the sweetness masks it a little bit. But otherwise, comes closer to striking a nice balance, sweet but with that matcha taste I know and love.

Rating: 8 - Rowf!

Maruta Purin Gokko

Ah pudding, my old friend. It's certainly been a while but don't think I've forgotten about you. How your eggy creaminess pairs perfectly with your gelatinous texture, throwing my senses into cloud nine floating on some light but tasty egg custard... and this time I get to have a part in making it myself! We'll see if that measures up, or it should stay premade.

Well the contents might be the simplest of any DIY I've seen so far, it's just a cup, powder, and straw. Though I guess that's all you really need. Only slightly disappointing is that this means there won't be a separate caramel layer which really does add a lot to the pudding. The powder, strangely enough, seems to be a mix of things, there is one part that looks like tiny white sprinkles and another that is purely powder. I guess this makes sense as several components are in there.

DIY Chocolate Covered Banana

This is definitely one of those DIY kits where I could easily do this on my own... but why spend all that time when everything is here in one convenient package? For that reason it's been a while since I've had a good chocolate covered banana, so I'm excited to taste what lies within here.

Awrr... definitely a bit worried about this one. The "bananas" seem to be these banana flavored chewy candy which smells a bit too much like the banana Laffy Taffys for comfort. Does anyone actually like those? The rest of it is rather simplistic, with a bag for the chocolate frosting and sprinkles, and a toothpick.

After I poured out the chocolate and sprinkles, I was a little bit reassured because the chocolate frosting does smell very good, and the sprinkles are all ball-shaped, which should actually be very good for dipping.

The chocolate required a little bit of pressure to get to stick on the banana, but the sprinkles stuck right on which was a very nice surprise!

As for the taste... it actually works. The chocolate supplies a lot of the flavor that the banana candy is missing. It's really good chocolate frosting actually, sweet and rich but not too much so. The banana candy is no slouch either. It's a bit different from the banana Laffy Taffy in that the flavor is just ever so slightly more authentic, and not as chewy, so it doesn't feel like a chore to eat. The sprinkles also add a well-needed texture element to this, some crunch that makes it actually feel like I'm eating a frozen banana - but no brain freeze!

I'll admit I wasn't expecting much from this, and that banana flavor could still use some work, but it's much better than I thought it would be. Chocolate and banana is a dream come true no matter what form. Hear that Laffy Taffy? I got a product idea for you!

Rating: 8 - Rowf!

Weilong Super Crispy Black Pepper Steak Ramen Ball

In search of more delicious snacks, I stumbled upon asianfoodgrocer.com, which is basically a wholesale seller of Asian snacks. Naturally I saw a bunch of stuff that was very inexpensive or marked down, so I sure pounced on it! That means I have a lot of stuff sitting in a box making my mouth water right now, but before we get to the stuff I picked out I'll review this bonus item they gave me. It already sounds like it has the potential to be super delicious - ramen balls flavored like steak? Sounds like a Japanese enthusiast-wolf's dream.

Seeing and smelling what's inside has me curious, but a little worried. Appearance-wise, it strongly resembles regular instant ramen, and there may be mixed feelings on this but I'm not usually a fan, as it gives true Japanese ramen a bad name. It also smells like that beef powder from instant ramen packs, which has me worried that this is in fact just repurposed packaged ramen. But maybe it'll be better as a salty snack than as a meal? Only one way to find out.

There are some key variations from normal ramen that I notice here, mainly it seems a bit sweeter, at first. Maybe it's part of the binding agent but it sure took me by surprise. The other main difference is the pepper. When they said black pepper steak, they weren't kidding, there's a lot of pepper in here!In fact the snack is a little spicy as well... let me go lap up some water.

Back. Anyways, aside from the other aspects, the ramen snack is pretty crunch but not too crunchy like you'd expect uncooked noodles to be. I'm a little disappointed the beef flavor doesn't seem to be more than a powder, it's okay but nothing like the steak shown on the package. All in all this is okay, definitely not what I worried about. But it lacks a bit of flavor in key areas, like MEAT. Or maybe that's just me.

Rating: 5 - Ruff!

Kracie Popin Cookin Cake Shop

Many kinds of cakes here, and they all look so yummy! And rather difficult with all the shapes, but Kracie sure has a way of making it accessible to anyone. I'm interested to see how the solid components are done. There's also ice cream. Everything here looks so fun, and a bright pink color, which I assume is strawberry.

To my surprise, all the solid components are premade. That's a little disappointing, but hey, I guess it just means I'll get to eat everything quicker! That makes this one of the easier DIYs, with only two powders, a pastry bag, and sprinkles to work with. The bags I assume, are the strawberry frosting and the vanilla icing that is shown on the ice cream and wafers.

Tirol Gelato Pack

I already know Tirol churns out some great concoctions, and who doesn't love gelato? A bunch of other Japanese snacks have done a great job replicating ice cream flavors so far, but gelato is a new avenue, as are some of these flavors. The three here are pistachio, milk, and mixed berry, all of which are very exciting flavors. But I got my nose on that pistachio.

Pistachio is up first, and it has a super interesting appearance and smell. Both are true to the nut: the chocolate is green with brown flaky bits mixed in, which creates a fine nutty texture. The smell is equally nutty, and actually quite strong!

The taste displays a little more depth, as it's very creamy, I guess to stay true to the gelato theme, and that balances out the nuttiness very well. No special filling on the inside, but it really doesn't need it, the combination of the nutty flavor and creaminess and crispy rice gives it everything it needs. It really is a great treat that manages to evolve the pistachio flavor into something more. I wish I had more of these, aruff!

Rating: 9 - Arooooo!

Christmas Kuppi Ramune

One last Christmas item comes back to haunt this blog in February, oh no! I found this in the clearance section of my local Japanese market, and of course with a cute cover like that it was worth a try. I'm not too sure what this is other than a ramune tablet, but I guess we'll find out.

Taking the tablet out of the package sure didn't reveal anything new - it's a plain white tablet. And it appears to have no smell at all! The texture is a bit chalky, and that's about all it revealed.

When I put it in my mouth the fun begins. It definitely has a chalky texture all the way throughout, though the taste is not the ramune flavor I've come to expect. It actually tastes... creamy? No, that can't be. It actually dissolved way too fast for me to figure it out so I have to try another one. No, there's no mistaking it, instead of the usual ramune flavor there's more of a buttery milky taste. It's strange, but kinda good? It's not over-the-top sweet but the flavors are more confusing than anything to write home about. And of course, it's gone way too quickly and doesn't leave any sort of lasting satisfaction.

Rating: 4 - Boof!

Kit Kats - Matcha, Raspberry, Strawberry

For this batch of Kit Kats, we've got the ones with fairly plain packaging, but the flavors are sure to be anything but. I'm particularly excited about the matcha one, but the fruity flavors are sure to add a great touch alongside the crispy Kit Kat presentation too.

The matcha Kit Kat, despite the very dark green package, has a bit of a lighter color, but this makes sense. The matcha scent however is very strong ,and there seem to be specks throughout, so it's sure to be great.

Like the smell, the matcha flavor is incredibly strong. Some might almost find this too strong as it seems to lessen the candy properties of the Kit Kat, transitioning more from sweetness into the bitter tea flavor, but for tea enthusiasts like me it's a nice kick.


Rating: 7 - Aroof!

Kracie Popin Cookin Takoyaki

One of the Popin Cookin kits more focused on Japanese food, this one makes takoyaki, which are fried octopus balls. And it uses the microwave! Judging by how simple this one looks compared to the others, I think they will be going for accurate flavor recreation here, but I could always be wrong. Also like the ramen kit, it comes in a bag, not a box, so no serving mat, but not a problem because the circular mold can almost serve as that.

One thing that I haven't shown so far is the molds after I cut them, and I happened to cut them first this time, so here they are. It's cool that Kracie puts perforations in the molds to do this, stops everything from accidentally mixing together. Also only 4 packets this time, and one utensil, as well as the toothpick for eating.

Calbee Sapporo Potato Vegetable Chips

Long overdue review here, as I also received this as part of a Christmas mystery pack at my local Japanese market. I'm really surprised why, because it looks rather promising, who doesn't love veggie chips? They're always nice for throwing some extra splashes of flavor into your traditional potato chips, whether they're actually healthier or just tricking you into thinking you're eating healthier.

As shown the potato sticks are quite tiny, more akin to the size of shoestring fries. But as promised there are the little splashes of vegetable color in here. The bag smells like the typical veggie chips, potato with all those other vibrant flavors and some salt.

A bite reveals these to have that same pleasing flavor of the mixed vegetables, and surprisingly not over-salted which is a good thing in my book. Though I have quite a few qualms with the texture and size, as it is there's a heavy crunch to these on the outside and a seemingly almost-hollow inside, which means with every bite there's something lacking, I want so much more of the flavor. It feels like a snack that's on the right path, but doesn't quite hit the mark of satisfaction. Even putting two or more in my mouth leaves something to be desired... So as a whole I'd go with the usual American brand veggie chips over these, these seem to stop a little bit short in terms of flavor and texture.

Rating: 4 - Boof!

Everyday Luxury Kit Kats

The runts of the Kit Kat pack I got, I'm not really sure what to expect from these. Many of them share the same flavors, with the top being the most basic and progressing from there. Will this truly be a luxury as Kit Kat claims? One thing's for sure, I sure can't have them every day... darn shipping times.

The first one is simply cranberry and almonds, hopefully a chance to get a feel for the core flavors that are in all three. Already it looks promising with that delightful Kit Kat smell I know and love plus an interesting looking crumbly top. No cranberries in sight, but they're probably inside.

First taste, and already I'm loving the inclusion of almonds in this! Normally the texture makes me not eat them raw but they really add a lot to the chocolate here. I still don't get any of the cranberry though. The inside seems akin to a normal Kit Kat. All in all very nice even with that flavor seemingly missing, not an especially different experience but still a welcomed addition.

Rating: 7 - Aroof!

Update: Domain name, upcoming snacks, and Kit Kats!

Got a couple of things to talk about! First of all, this blog now has a domain name! If you haven't been redirected already, the new address is puppyeats.blog.

Also in case anyone was wondering, what I was going to munch on soon, there's a new entry to the side bar called "In the Food Bowl" for things I have and will review soon.

Most exciting, I ordered a box of Kit Kats! This way I can get the full experience of all those lovely Japanese flavors available, 30 flavors here so a lot to talk about. The list of flavors in reading order is (after the jump):

Pokemon DIY Candy Kit

Who doesn't love Pokemon? I'll admit I was a little jealous when I saw that this was included in the February Japan Crate, so when I spotted it at a Japanese market I had to nab it for myself. I love how prevalent Pokemon themed products are in Japan, and considering how popular the series is in the US too, I have to wonder why we don't get more of them? Regardless, this seems to be a simpler DIY, consisting of a mold and some soft candy, though it could still be just as fun and tasty.

Puchao Ramune Flavor

This is one of the few examples of candy on this blog that was found at a local supermarket! So that means, either it's super mainstream or one of the best out there. Or... a lot of other things. But anyways, this gummy comes in quite a few flavors, but I picked out the ever-popular ramune flavor as my first go, and like the Hi-Chew I tried earlier, it comes with bubbles. It'll be quite interesting to see how these two compare.

Kracie Popin Cookin Burger

Meat! AWRUFF! Okay so it's not actually meat, and thankfully I've already eaten dinner so it won't get my mouth watering like it is, but this DIY kit still looks mighty tasty. The bun could use a little more brown, but two patties on one of the burger, plus the fries look nice and potato-ey! My tail is wagging, telling me to dig in, but first I gotta make it.

As usual, we got packets, placemats, a molds, and two utensils! How exciting, not having to do everything with just a spoon or pick. Surprisingly low number of molds too, I see the hamburger buns, the cola, a stripey one for the fries, and a deeper one. Guess it does help that every component of a hamburger is round except for the cheese.

Shrimp Mayonnaise Umaibo

I... have no idea what to expect with the flavor of this umaibo. Shrimp, alright. Mayonnaise, alright. Together? We're in for a wild ride. Though I suppose it could be akin to a lobster roll-type flavor. And the corn umaibo was fine despite sounding like an odd flavor so maybe we're in for a treat here! Regardless, I love the packaging on these. The mascot (which looks kinda like a bunny) is always so happy, and this time he's accompanied by one shrimp in the air flying around with the mayonnaise bottle and one down below cutting the fishing net. Team effort or does one know what's going on and the other not?

Pepsi Strawberry Shortcake

Once again, why does Japan get exclusive flavors of normally US products? It doesn't make the slightest bit of sense, unless everyone there has a refined palette like I do and wants to experience new things. But I still think this would sell very well in the states. It also is possibly mislabeled, saying it's Christmas Cola instead, and I'm not even sure what buyers would consider that to be... peppermint? Eggnog? Though from reading, it seems it was in fact offered in Japan during the holiday season.

Not even any pink tinting here, this soda is completely white in color, which I suppose could represent the cake portion of the strawberry shortcake. In turn it's also a more peculiar strawberry taste than most, where I do get more of the angel food cake taste with just a hint of strawberry. Not exactly sure what the angel food cake flavor is, maybe finally and egg?

Drinking a bit of this soda reveals a very similar flavor. The strawberry is subtle but I think after all the strawberry in this box I actually prefer it to the punch-in-the-face strawberry flavors of the others. This also meshes better with the existing cola flavor, providing a lighter note in there to balance out the flavors. The strawberry seems to just be the proverbial garnish to top it all off. While I would not normally drink Pepsi, this is way more refreshing and light than I'm used to, to the point where I don't even mind the bubbles that much. It's not sure to be my go-to drink, but Pepsi did a very good job of creating a flavor that is a bit different than the usually heavy soda flavor.

Rating: 8 - Rowf!

Meito Maroyaka Milk Chocolate, Strawberry

In addition to the share packs, another cool thing TokyoTreat does is these party packs, and there's no object for scale her but this is a very large bag! I quite like the design of these chocolates, the way the strawberry sits on top of the chocolate makes it look like a gemstone of some sort. Maybe I can get this as a piece of jewelry? Nah, I'd eat it way too soon. This is a milk chocolate treat, and while I'm not as a huge a fan of milk chocolate as others, I look forward to trying it.

Koikeya Sour Plum Chips

By now I've more than had my fill of strawberry, and cola.. and chocolate, though you can never had enough of that. Thankfully, the fine folks at TokyoTreat may have seen this coming and threw in a completely different flavor in the form of plum! I'm not the most familiar with plum flavor, but that makes it all the more exciting. I am also curious how these will taste in chip form.

Lotte Strawberry Pie no Mi

Strawberry pie? Sign me up! Very excited for this one if it looks like anything like the pictures on the box. Also that squirrel doesn't look nearly as excited as she should be, and I don't see that tail wagging... what a poor spokesperson. Anyways this snack promises a strawberry filling in the middle of puff pastry, which is sure to be an amazing combination. And a relatively big box. Hopefully nice and flaky and creamy.

Sour Long Gum, Cola Flavor

Once again, I can't blame TokyoTreat for this since my previous cola gum came from another box, but the amount of cola gum I'm getting in these boxes is certainly starting to get old. Regardless, this is supposedly a popular variety in Japan, and as the name implies, it is sour. Let's see what we have in store.

One difference about this gum from other cola gum is that is brown. Whether that is due to ingredients or artificial colors remains a mystery, but it certainly adds to the perception of what it'll be. As usual I get the standard strong cola flavor, and at this point I'm beginning to wonder if there's any variation between these.

I first notice putting the gum in my mouth that it is certainly more sizeable than the other ones, and VERY flavorful! While most cola snacks are a direct cola gut-punch, this one softens the cola flavor a bit with some other flavor that I can't make out, maybe caramel or something, but whatever it is, I'm appreciating this milder take on cola. Even as the flavor begins to wane it's quite pleasant, the texture of the gum is also quite soft, like a gummy pillow. Interestingly enough I'm not getting much of a sour flavor as advertised, but maybe it was there at the beginning. However the amount of gum also becomes overwhelming after a bit of time, making my puppy teeth show their might a little more than they're used to. I am impressed though how the flavor seems to last a bit longer than other gums. I think overall if presented with the three cola gums I've had so far, this is the one I'd go for.

Rating: 8 - Rowf!

Lotte Ultimate Muscle Chocolate Wafer

In a box full of pink berry-flavored items, this sure comes off as a surprise! Ultimate Muscle and romance don't really go together, but nevertheless we have this treat, which is based off the anime of the same name. Will it help me grow my puppy muscles? Probably not. Will it be delicious? Maybe.

One interesting surprise is that it comes with a sticker! This would probably more significant to me if I watched the anime. The wafer itself has quite the plain design. It would be cool if they had some print related to the anime on it. It's also very messy, leaving crumbs all over my eating space! The chocolate smell coming from it though is pretty delightful and sweet and reminds me of semisweet chocolate - my favorite!

Upon taking a bite, the chocolate doesn't seem as prominent as I thought it would, I definitely get a lot more of the wafer flavor. The wafer itself doesn't have much of a flavor though, it serves mostly as crunch, so I would've liked for either more chocolate or for this to have a flavor. The chocolate I do get though is quite delicious, and pairs well with the stark crunchiness of the wafer. It's not the most amazing chocolate ever but it does the job. Ultimately though, I'm wanting just a bit more of something from this wafer flavor-wise, the crunch is there, but my yap isn't satisfied in the taste department. Maybe this wafer too needs to workout like the characters from this anime.

Rating: 5 - Ruff!

Gumish Cola Flavor

A cola gummy. Hmm that seems familiar... maybe just because I had one in Japan Crate last month? Regardless, I can't blame this for happening since they're separate companies (though both should stop putting those bland milkshakes in their boxes...). And really, cola flavored anything from Japan never disappoints so I have high hopes for this one too. One thing cool about this is I got 5 of these packs! TokyoTreat does this for one snack every month so you can share them with your friends! Or just gobble them up on separate days...

The appearance is very different from the other cola gummy. There's a two-colored bottle shape, with some kind of powder on the outside. I've never known quite what this was with other gummies, is it sugar? I'll do a lick test either way. Though these are seen often on sour candies, so maybe this will be sour. Smell wise it's the same as every cola treat, a rich, strong cola flavor.

A lick test, reveals the powder on the outside to be not sweet, so this is indeed a sour gummy! I can see that working very well in combination with the cola flavor. Of course also being a curious pup I have to see if the top and bottom half taste different, and they in fact do! The bottom flavor is much heavier than the top one. They're both cola flavored nevertheless. The cola flavor itself is its usual bold self, although the sour coating adds another layer to it. I'm not sure if I like this or the other one better, both give a different experience. Though there are more of these, which definitely helps. Also texture-wise it's a bit chewier than your average gummy. Just practice for my puppy teeth!

Rating: 7 - Aroof!

Lotte Rose x Berry Glamatic Tablets

One unique factor of the TokyoTreat box is that every month it includes a kinosei snack in the box, which means a snack that provides health benefits. That being said, I'm not sure what health benefits this is supposed to have, because as far as I can see, it's a breath mint. Maybe health for my packmates as I lick them clean? Not too sure, but nevertheless, a treat that improves your breath and is tasty is always a plus. Let's see what these are like!

Pretty Cure DIY Strawberry Milkshake

The DIY item from the TokyoTreat box is, rather awrrr-worthy... a milkshake. Last time I had one of these it was just some kind of artificial powder that barely mixed well with the milk in the first place. And from the looks of it, it's made by the same company that made the Minions milkshake. I hope they get the flavor and consistency right, but I'm rather doubtful. At the very least it comes with a collectible cup... of some anime I've never heard of.

Takaoka Strawberry Barley Puffs

In a culture full of rice, barley rarely gets its chance to shine as a grain. And I'm not really sure why? Both have similar textures and flavors, but barley is overall a healthier pick than rice for being a better source of fiber. Of course this is a snack we're talking about, so let's throw all that out the window. I can't say I've had too much barley myself, they don't tend to grow it here by my den and it's rarely seen in snacks, so I'll see how it stacks up.

As any strawberry snack would be, I get a wonderful strawberry scent upon opening the package. It's very much sweet smelling, more on the "strawberries and cream" side than the authentic strawberry side. The puffs are definitely considerably larger than your average grain of rice, and have some nice color variation on them, with darker spots. Usually this refers to a stronger strawberry flavor?

The first thing I noticed is there's definitely way more of a grainy tone here than normal rice, and it's quite refreshing! The puffs have a bit of bite to them, but don't have a crunch, which makes them plenty satisfying to eat even with their small size. And despite the puffs having more of an artificial strawberry flavor, the truer essence of strawberry comes out in the taste. The grainy barley filling then makes it feel almost like a strawberry biscuit - yum! It provides the more savory and earthy counterpoint to the sweet strawberry coating, which never ceases to create fruity explosions in my yap. I just wish there were more - as of eating this I'm more than halfway done! Great snack, and I hope barley snacks make more of a presence in the future, because this is something special.

Rating: 9 - Arooooo!

Ice Cream Lolly, Strawberry

Ice cream? Lollipop? Sounds like an unlikely pair but the more I think about it the more it could be the next big thing. So many times you want that flavor of ice cream but don't want it to melt or are in colder weather. But this treat promises an ice cream flavor without the brain freeze or melting, and with two flavors to boot - one vanilla and one strawberry!

Unfortunately the treat is smaller than it appears on the package, but still has some quite vibrant colors. The vanilla is a little more brownish than expected, but the strawberry has a nice dark pink color. It's also uneven on the stick, so hopefully it doesn't slide off! Smelling it yields a faint combination of the two flavors, as expected.

Both flavors, just like the smell, are slight, but the more I lick them the more they make sense. As this is ice cream flavored, both are slightly milky. Surprisingly the vanilla flavor comes across much stronger than the strawberry one. Actually if I didn't know any better, I could confuse the strawberry for the cherry on top of the ice cream easily. The combined taste, however, is where this shines. The vanilla flavor is not too sweet, very well defined and authentically vanilla, and then the strawberry part adds a bit of a fruity undertone to the whole thing. It's nice, but it doesn't scream amazing because of its relatively mild flavor. Very pleasant and long lasting though!

Rating: 6 - Aruff!

Ginbis Ginza Rusk Strawberry

First up in the TokyoTreat box we have Ginza Rusk, which according to the guide is a two-textured snack - wafer on the outside and soft filling on the inside. And it's by Ginbis, who has brought some nice wafer treats this far. This with pure strawberry could get my tail wagging!

Strawberry treats always deliver a strong sensation to my sniffer, and this one delivered it in spades. Such a pleasant aroma putting me in a daze! It's on the sweet side of strawberry smells, kind of smells like strawberry cheesecake, and the lighter color on the cookies also shows that. The cookies also have a pretty nice looking texture, lots of holes promising a light airy taste that should perfectly complement the strawberry flavor.

TokyoTreat Feburary 2018

New month, new subscription box! After 3 months of Japan Crate, I've decided to try out TokyoTreat. Why is that? More food! I found that Japan Crate included a lot of tiny portions of items, whereas TokyoTreat usually includes a full pack, and as a hungry pup this is very important to me. There are slightly less items, but also a party pack and share pack, which is very cool for getting the other members of my pack to experience Japanese snacks. The quantity was so large that I couldn't fit everything in this picture! In this picture, in reading order by top left corner, we have:

• Lotte Pie no Mi Sweet Strawberry Chocolate
• Strawberry Barley Puffs
• Pretty Cure DIY Millkshake
• Ice Cream Lolly
• Cola Flavored Sour Long Gum
• Cola Gummies Share Pack
• Koikeya Sour Plum Chips
• Ginbis Bar Z Chocolate (already reviewed here)
• Rose x Berry Glamatic Tablets
• Ultimate Muscle Chocolate Wafer

And the other items:

• Maroyaka Milk Chocolate Strawberry Party Pack
• Ginza Rusk Strawberry
• Pepsi Strawberry Shortcake
• Shrimp Mayonnaise Umaibo

Lots of strawberry in this pack! Which is a good thing, strawberry tends to be a well-done flavor in Japanese cuisine. Lots of exciting things to try, though I'm a bit bummed about the DIY snack being a milkshake after the last one... but maybe it'll be better.