This Popular Sweet and Spicy Korean Snack is Back at Costco and Fans are Saying It's 'So Addicting'
Despite trying our hardest to get our summer bodies ready for the incoming warm weather, there's just no resisting the pull of something crunchy, spicy, and a little bit sweet—especially when it shows up at Costco in bulk. This week, that irresistible treat comes in the form of Soban Korean Pantry's Premium Korean Sweet & Spicy Puffs, Yangnyeom-style.
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Spotted by @costco.so.obsessed during a recent Costco run, this fan-favorite returning snack has officially been seen on shelves in both SoCal and Colorado warehouses, with hopes of a wider rollout soon. Light and airy with a crunch reminiscent of Bugles or Turtle Chips, these puffs deliver a gentle sweetness followed by a spicy kick, channeling the bold flavor of classic yangnyeom chicken.
'These Korean sweet and spicy puffs are back in SoCal Costcos,' Shannon captioned her post. 'Crunchy, light, sweet, spicy and the perfect snack with some beer.'
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At $7.99 for a 10.58-ounce bag, some might be a little shocked by the sticker price. However, should you take the plunge and snag a bag for yourself, be prepared to wish you had stocked up in the first place.
'Had I known they were so good I would've gotten 2 or 3 bags,' one satisfied shopper wrote in a review of the Korean snack in a post shared to Reddit. 'My costco has them, but I have to pretend they don't,' another fan wrote in response. 'Too good.'
As is the case for most fan-favorite Costco finds, this 'perfect combo' of flavors will only be around for a limited time, so be sure to stock up. If a light and airy snack that boasts sweet and spicy Korean flavors is already right up your alley, you won't even need to think twice about Soban Korean Pantry's Premium Korean Sweet & Spicy Puffs. Snag a bag or three today and be prepared to hoard them for yourself or share with the whole family.
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