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Time Out
5 days ago
- Climate
- Time Out
Mint chocolate is trending in Tokyo right now
As the weather starts to warm up, Japan goes into a mint chocolate craze, where you'll find this seasonal flavour in everything from ice cream and chocolate to drinks and cookies. Perhaps it's the feeling that mint is refreshing and can help cool you down from the heat. Whatever the reason, mint chocolate is a warm weather highlight in Tokyo that you can't miss. Here are some of the lip-smacking mint chocolate treats we've discovered at our local snack shops and convenience stores to get us through the season. 7-Eleven choco mint moko cream puff This chocolate mint cream puff features chewy cocoa dough filled with refreshing mint cream dotted with chocolate flakes. The cream puff is surprisingly not too sweet, making it a nice treat to enjoy any time of the day. ¥216 7-Eleven choco mint premium waffle cone This summer, 7-Eleven is launching a line-up of new chocolate mint ice cream treats, but we're hooked on this classic waffle cone. Packed with crunchy chocolate chips and a refreshing mint-chocolate balance, it's the perfect cool-down treat. ¥289 Choco Mint Gari Gari Kun A classic Tokyo treat, Gari Gari Kun ice pops always have seasonal offerings, and we can't get enough of the mint chocolate version that's made a comeback to our konbini freezers. The phrase gari gari is actually an onomatopoeia for a hard, firm crunch. The centre of this popsicle is filled with small ice bits – kind of like the ice in a snow cone – laced with chocolate pieces. Expect a refreshing mouthfeel from the mint. You'll find this ice cream bar at convenience and grocery stores. ¥184 Choco Mint Pocky Love Pocky snacks? You should grab this limited-edition, seasonal Pocky flavour. The chocolate mint version features fragrant cocoa pretzels wrapped in a green minty coating. Stock up while you can at your local konbini or grocery store. ¥222 Parlor Vinefru Ginza chocolate mint shaved ice Ginza's popular kakigori joint Parlor Vinefru is now offering their famous kakigori on the fourth floor of Miyashita Park in Shibuya, where you can try a number of seasonal flavours including this tempting mint chocolate variety. The shaved ice is topped off with a healthy dollop of mint chocolate cream courtesy of Namakuri, a sweets brand renowned for their decadent fresh whipped cream served in clear cans. ¥1,200 Lindt cracking chocolate mint drink The viral cracking chocolate drink from TikTok has finally landed in Tokyo, and you can try it at Lindt cafés with a new mint chocolate twist. The drink features a refreshing mint chocolate base and is topped with a piece of Lindt's new dark mint chocolate made with peppermint oil from Kitami in Hokkaido. The 'cracking' comes from a layer of dark chocolate lining the inside of the cup – give it a squeeze and the chocolate breaks into the drink, adding extra texture. ¥898 Chocolate Mint Baskin Robbins Chocolate Chocolate mint is undoubtedly one of Baskin Robbin's most popular ice cream flavours and you can now have it in candy form with these new Baskin Robbins mint chocolate bites. The candies are filled with a minty cream with bits of crunchy chocolate and covered in a milk chocolate coating. The best way to eat them? Pop them in the fridge or freezer to make the filling even more refreshing when eaten. You can pick these chocolates up at convenience stores. ¥216 Papabubble chocolate mint series Mint chocolate fiends will not want to miss Papabubble's chocolate mint series, which reappears every spring-summer. This year, you can enjoy a range of candies including a choco mint toothbrush candy (¥1,000), crunchy chocolate mint candies (¥780) and the ever-popular chocolate mint nuts (¥1,750) featuring almonds coated in two layers of chocolate and praline. You can pick these treats up at Papabubble stores across Japan as well as online. Café de Crié mint chocolate Sorbege Café de Crié's popular mint chocolate frappe is returning this summer. It's made with an original mint milk ice cream which took the café two years to develop. To jazz it up this season, the frappe is topped with two crunchy types of chocolate, allowing you to maximise the chocolatey flavour with every sip. From ¥690 Royce chocolates Royce is known for its decadent nama raw chocolates which melt in your mouth and come in countless flavours. This summer, the brand is releasing a special chocolate mint version featuring a layer of refreshing mint stacked on top of some bittersweet cacao. A box of 20 pieces can be ordered online from June 4. ¥1,215
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Glico's latest durian-flavoured Pocky, now available in Singapore, sparks thorny discussion
SINGAPORE – Japanese food manufacturing company Ezaki Glico Co has been expanding its range of offerings over the years, but a new flavour of its famed Pocky snack appears to have sparked a thorny discussion among foodies. The flavour? Durian. The creamy fruit with its spiky exterior is native to South-east Asia and is well-loved in the region, earning it the title of 'The King of Fruits'. However, not all are fond of the fruit – the durian-averse have described it as tasting like puke or expired custard. The durian-flavoured Pocky snack was reportedly launched in Thailand in late 2024 and can now be found in local stores. According to supermarket chain FairPrice's website, it costs $13.90 for a bundle of 10 boxes weighing 25g each. Regular flavours like chocolate and strawberry cost about $1.40 for an individual 45g box. The snack can also be bought online via Shopee, with listings pricing it at up to $4.90 a box and $20.60 for a bundle. The durian Pocky has seen a mixed bag of reactions. Some have said they cannot get enough of it, while others have expressed an intense dislike. Several foodies, taking their first bite of the snack, shared their unfiltered and immediate thoughts on TikTok. 'It's not too sweet, and it really tastes like durian,' said one person. Praising the taste, another remarked: 'I wish I'd bought more.' Another netizen on Threads described the durian-flavoured Pocky sticks as tasting 'heavenly'. But others were not convinced. One Reddit user said: 'They managed to make it taste like (how) durian smells, rather than how it tastes.' Another, admitting that he or she has never tried durian, said the snack tasted cheesy and had a garlic aftertaste. In the past, Glico has introduced unique flavours of its Pocky snack such as the limited-edition Baked Cheesecake flavour, the US-exclusive peppermint flavour and the Sakura flavour. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
New Paper
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Paper
Glico's latest durian-flavoured Pocky, now available in Singapore, sparks thorny discussion
Japanese food manufacturing company Ezaki Glico Co has been expanding its range of offerings over the years, but a new flavour of its famed Pocky snack appears to have sparked a thorny discussion among foodies. The flavour? Durian. The creamy fruit with its spiky exterior is native to South-east Asia and is well-loved in the region, earning it the title of 'The King of Fruits'. However, not all are fond of the fruit - the durian-averse have described it as tasting like puke or expired custard. The durian-flavoured Pocky snack was reportedly launched in Thailand late last year and can now be found in local stores. According to the NTUC FairPrice website, the snack costs $13.90 for a bundle of 10 boxes weighing 25g each while the usual flavours like chocolate and strawberry cost about $1.40 for an individual 45g box. The snack can also be purchased online via Shopee, with listings pricing it at up to $4.90 per box and $20.60 for a bundle. The durian Pocky flavour has seen a mixed bag of reactions. Some have said they cannot get enough of it, while others have expressed an intense dislike. Several foodies, taking their first bite of the snack, shared their unfiltered and immediate thoughts on TikTok. "It's not too sweet, and it really tastes like durian," said one person. Praising the taste, another said: "I wish I'd bought more." Another netizen on Threads described the durian-flavoured Pocky sticks as tasting "heavenly". But others were not convinced. "They managed to make it taste like durian smells, rather than how it tastes," said one Reddit user. Another, admitting that they have never actually tried durian, said the snack tasted cheesy and had a garlic aftertaste. Glico has in the past introduced other unique flavours of its Pocky snack such as the limited-edition Baked Cheesecake flavour, the US-exclusive peppermint flavour and the Sakura flavour.
Straits Times
11-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Glico's latest durian-flavoured Pocky, now available in Singapore, sparks thorny discussion
In Singapore, a bundle of 10 of the durian-flavoured Pocky snack can be found at NTUC FairPrice stores for $13.90. PHOTO: NTUC FAIRPRICE SINGAPORE - Japanese food manufacturing company Ezaki Glico Co has been expanding its range of offerings over the years, but a new flavour of its famed Pocky snack appears to have sparked a thorny discussion among foodies. The flavour? Durian. The creamy fruit with its spiky exterior is native to South-east Asia and is well-loved in the region, earning it the title of ' The King of Fruits '. However, not all are fond of the fruit – the durian-averse have described it as tasting like puke or expired custard. The durian-flavoured Pocky snack was reportedly launched in Thailand late last year and can now be found in local stores. According to the NTUC FairPrice website , the snack costs $13.90 for a bundle of 10 boxes weighing 25g each while the usual flavours like chocolate and strawberry cost about $1.40 for an individual 45g box. The snack can also be purchased online via Shopee, with listings pricing it at up to $4.90 per box and $20.60 for a bundle . The durian Pocky flavour has seen a mixed bag of reactions. Some have said they cannot get enough of it, while others have expressed an intense dislike. Several foodies, taking their first bite of the snack, shared their unfiltered and immediate thoughts on TikTok. 'It's not too sweet, and it really tastes like durian,' said one person. Praising the taste, another said: 'I wish I'd bought more.' Another netizen on Threads described the durian-flavoured Pocky sticks as tasting 'heavenly'. But others were not convinced. 'They managed to make it taste like durian smells, rather than how it tastes,' said one Reddit user. Another, admitting that they have never actually tried durian, said the snack tasted cheesy and had a garlic aftertaste. Glico has in the past introduced other unique flavours of its Pocky snack such as the limited-edition Baked Cheesecake flavour, the US-exclusive peppermint flavou r and the Sakura flavour . Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Asahi Shimbun
05-05-2025
- Business
- Asahi Shimbun
Bisco Boya gives ‘more vigorous impression' for market abroad
OSAKA—The boy character on packaging of the long-selling Bisco biscuit has been redesigned for the first time in 20 years to increase overseas sales. Bisco Boya (Bisco boy) is now shown with part of his white T-shirt around the neck to project a 'more vigorous impression,' according to the manufacturer, Ezaki Glico Co. The biscuit in the new packaging, which also displays the name Bisco in English for the first time, went on sale on April 8. In previous designs, only the boy's face was printed. Ezaki Glico, a confectionery maker also known for its Pocky biscuit snack coated with chocolate, released Bisco in 1933 as a cream sandwich biscuit containing yeast. The Osaka-based company later promoted it as a nutritious snack featuring lactic acid bacteria, vitamins and calcium. Bisco Boya, which has appeared on the packaging from the beginning, has been redesigned over the years. The latest version replaced the fifth-generation design that was introduced in 2005. The biscuit itself was revamped for the first time since 2020. A second lactic acid bacterium called Lactobacillus helveticus GCL1815 strain, which was selected from among the approximately 10,000 strains owned by the company, was blended into the cream in addition to Sporolactobacillus. The biscuit's taste was also improved after three years of research on production methods to enhance the flavor and richness. 'As people become more health conscious, the overall market of lactic acid bacteria is growing,' an Ezaki Glico official said.
