Ka-Ka - Top Quality Lobster Shape Crackers

These are very large on the shelves. They have an interesting tube-like packaging which I assume was to help keep the crackers intact.

Here is a photo of the packaging

Here is one with crackers on a plate

Now a model eating them to get an idea of relative size

They are very large thin crackers. When I say large. I mean it. You almost need three bites to eat a whole cracker! They have a sweet powdery coating and nice lobster flavouring. They are also extremely crispy and a little fragile. So snap easily.

I was pleasantly surprised by these crackers. Much more than I expected. Nice flavour and large crispy crackers. The only complaint is that there aren't that many in the package. You run out of these delicious crackers too quickly. Need to buy more!

Overall I would give them a 8/10

Tao Kae Noi - Crispy Seaweed - Tom Yum Goong flavour

Here are another version of the seaweed strips. Let's see if they are better than the last one.

Here is a photo of the packaging

Here is with the strips on a plate

Now a model eating them to get an idea of relative size

These are thin dark-green seaweed strips. The colour is very deep and you can feel a lot of powdery coating on each strip. A very savoury flavour and you can really taste the sharpness from the lime. It also has a lingering heat from the chilli. I would rate it a mild to hot spiciness. It is also a bit on the salty side. Which could go well with a cold drink.

These seaweed strips feel thicker and more flavoursome than other seaweed strips, even from same company. So they are more satisfying on the tongue, though really do need to pair with a drink as will make you thirsty.

Overall I would rate this 8/10

Hanami - Snack Jack - Green Pea Snack - Chicken Habanero flavour

There seemed too much going on on this packaging and I just had to find out if it all went together.

Here is a photo of packaging

Here another with the twists on a plate

Now a model eating them to get an idea of relative size

These are little brown twists. From what I can gather from the packaging, they are made from green peas. They are coated in a very spicy powder. Initially it isn't too bad but the chilli really kicks in after eating a few. So be warned. I would rate it as quite spicy. I was sweating while eating these.

The packaging also promised chicken flavouring and you can taste a subtle chicken flavour. But not that strong. I suspect this snack to go well with a cool beer especially to combat the spiciness. 

Overall happy with this snack. My wife in particular enjoys spicy foods. So thumbs up from her. As for me, I would try again but have a nice drink to go with it. 

7/10

Calbee - Hot and Spicy - Potato chips

 My wife recommended these to me. She seemed very insistent that I try them.

 

 Here is a photo of the packaging

Here is one with the chips on a plate

Now a model eating a chip to get an idea of relative size.

These are very surprisingly large potato chips. These orange chips are very crispy and are covered in an interesting flavouring. I can't quite pin down the taste but from looking at the ingredients it says soy. The packaging also said Hot and Spicy. Honestly the chips aren't that hot or spicy. There is a warm chilli heat which is quite nice as it spreads over your mouth. I'd rate it as mild spiciness.

Overall. These were a good chip with interesting flavour. Crunchy and not greasy at all.

7/10

Nong Shim - Shrimp Meat Chip

I have seen these at every Asian Grocery I have been in. So you should not have any problem in getting hold of some.

 

Here is a shot of the packaging.

 Here is one with the chips on a plate.

 

  Here is a model eating a chip to get an idea of relative size.

These are light coloured chips with very subtle flavour. I wouldn't describe these chips as very crunchy or crispy. They are lighter and more puffed up. So more like what you would expect to get as an appetiser at an Asian restaurant. The chip sort of dissolves on the tongue after a couple of satisfying chews.

The shrimp flavour isn't very strong but is very pleasing and lasts on the tongue for a long time after the chip is gone. So good value there. There is some residue left on the fingers but it isn't sticky or staining. So not a big deal.

I truly enjoy munching on these chips and they are my go to snack at an Asian Grocery. Nice subtle flavour and satisfying volume to munch on.

9/10

Snak Ku - ShoyueMi - Spicy flavour

I must be attracted to bright red packaging. This looked interesting with looks like a yellow guy breathing fire with this spicy snack. So I'm expecting it to be pretty spicy.

Photo of the packaging

Shot of the strips on a plate

Now with a model eating them to get an idea of relative size

These are short wavy strips of noodle. Think like dried 2 minute instant noodles. They have a nice slightly sweet soy flavour. But not too strong. Not salty either. There is an initial chilli spike but it doesn't last. I would rate this as not spicy at all. A little disappointing.

This is an interesting snack and different from what I expected but not too bad. The packaging also promises crunchy and crispy and it delivers on that. Very crunchy and crispy.

Overall am happy with this snack. Got something else than I expected but still good.

7/10

Oriental - Super Ring - Cheese Flavoured Snacks

The packaging said Super and had a picture of a robot boy. So I was expecting a Super Punch of flavour.

Here is a photo of the packaging.

Here it is open with rings on a plate.

Now a model is eating it so you can get an idea of relative size.

These are fluorescent orange rings. They have a slightly sweet cheese flavour. Though I wouldn't call them particularly cheesy. They are similar in taste to cheezels but aren't as crunchy or heavy as cheezels. The flavour also doesn't last and will need to continue eating to keep taste going. The rings are powdery and will leave an orange stain on your fingers after extended snacking. The only positive about these rings is that they are bite-sized and easy to munch on.

Nothing much Super about this snack, meh on flavour and not crunchy. Also a little messy to eat. Disappointing.

Overall I would rate this a 2/10

Jack and Jill - Potato Chips - Unagi Kabayaki flavour

This looked very interesting and colourful on the shelf. So I decided to give it a go.

Here is a photo of the packaging

Here it is open with chips on a plate.

Now a model is eating it so you can get an idea of relative size.

These come is an interesting packaging. It is actually come with a smaller pack inside with the potato chips and also a flavour sachet. You open it and empty the chips into larger pack, pour in flavouring and then seal up again. Then shake!

The potato chips are thin and crispy but the flavouring isn't very exciting. It does have a smoky BBQ flavour but can't really taste the eel. (Unagi is Japanese for Eel)

So a little disappointing as expected more of a flavour punch. Especially after having to do all that shaking. Not much different from BBQ flavoured chips at ordinary supermarket.

Overall it is acceptable but there are better chips out there.

5/10

Tao Kae Noi - Super Crisp Grilled Seaweed - Hot Chilli Squid flavour

I felt like something different today. So went for seaweed after my brother's suggestion.

Here is a photo of the packaging

 

Here it is open with seaweed on a plate.

Now a model is eating it so you can get an idea of relative size.

These are dark-green paper thin seaweed trips with a nice crunch. The flavour is very savoury with a little bit of sweetness. Not salty at all. Also no seaweed or sea taste. It does have some chili heat but it isn't overpowering. I would rate it as mild spiciness.

The only complaint I would have is that the strip sort of dissolves as you are chewing it. So doesn't feel very substantial. Which makes you go back for more or eat more than one strip at a time. But then that is probably by design hehehe.

Note: The pack is re-sealable to keep the seaweed crisp if storing away after opening. Though I predict you will finish it all in one sitting :-)

Overall I would rate it a 7/10

Miaow Miaow - Udangmas - Prawn Crackers

I picked these up at my local Asian Grocery. Looked enticing from the packaging and large picture of a red prawn. So expectations were high.

 Here is a photo of the packet.

Here it is open with crackers on a plate.

Now a model is eating it so you can get an idea of relative size.

These were quite crunchy and good prawn flavour. The size of crackers were good sized to be snacking on. The colour is a little darker than the packaging suggested, but that does not impact the taste.

Overall happy with the experience and would purchase again.

8/10

Welcome

Hi All,

Thank you for reading my little blog. I hope you are enjoying your stay. Just a little about me and goals for this blog.

I am an Vietnamese-Australian living in Melbourne and have grown up around Asian snacks all my life. But there are so many I haven't tried yet. If you are like me then you are probably confused by the large range of snacks available at your local Asian Grocery.

So this is where the blog comes in. I will try to demystify some Asian Grocery Snacks for you. Open the packaging and give you a brief description of what I find inside. Hopefully we will both find new and delicious snacks.

Let's go on a tasty adventure!