{"id":1683,"date":"2016-02-19T07:00:06","date_gmt":"2016-02-18T22:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=1683"},"modified":"2020-07-23T00:12:43","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T15:12:43","slug":"japan-favorite-chocolate-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/japan-favorite-chocolate-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan’s favorite Chocolate for the Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chocolate may not be the first thing you imagine for Japanese snacks. As I have said before, traditional Japanese sweets tend to have a certain aura to them. \u00a0So, you may be surprised to know that Japanese chocolate is superb. When we talk about quality chocolate, we often think of Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, or another North-European country. But I would contest that Japan should be on par with its chocolate reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Winter leaves a special note of flavour in Japan. Like many things in Japan, chocolate is seasonal: at different times of the year you\u2019ll be able to find limited edition flavours. Because of this, I\u2019m going to introduce you to the top five Japanese chocolates that I couldn\u2019t stop eating through Winter 2015\/16.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Meltykiss Brandy & Orange<\/b><\/p>\n

The box looks very festive: gold and orange colours. It\u2019s very warming and at this time of year I think that is just what we want. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with the flavour combination of brandy and orange, then I will say that for many it is a festive favourite; the zesty bitter-sweetness of the orange sits with the warm timbre of the brandy, and well, personally it\u2019s a quintessential taste of Christmas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Opening the box, I find four small individually-wrapped bars of chocolate. I must say that the size and over-packaging of Japanese chocolate may be it\u2019s only downfall. The winter theme is continued, as each wrapper is adorned with snowflakes. Although Christmas is over, I can\u2019t help but feel that nostalgic sensation associated with the holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Biting into the bar, the middle isn\u2019t quite as liquid as the box would have you believe. To be honest, I think it\u2019s better this way \u2013less messy. Sweet orange rind, warm brandy, and smooth chocolate. Meltykiss\u2019s sweet chocolate mellows out the bold festive flavours; it\u2019s like a cosy hug.<\/span><\/p>\n

I can imagine that this would be perfect wrapped up on a warm sofa, watching some light-hearted movie, with a glass of deep red wine. Word of warning: eat this chocolate slowly. While I may have complained that Japanese chocolate portions are small, Meltykiss is very rich.<\/span><\/p>\n

Available at most Combinis, found in Fresco supermarket.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Torotto Strawberry<\/b><\/p>\n

Firstly I am a little bit confused by all the strawberry-flavoured things around this time of year; I wouldn\u2019t exactly associate them with winter, yet they are everywhere. Perhaps that is where the luxury lies. Torotto Strawberry confuses me for a second reason, as the word strawberry is written in katakana as oppose to Ichigo. The pack is otherwise pretty typical of the Torotto; we see some fondant being poured into a crunchy chocolate cube upon a square pattern. That firstly reinforces the gimmick of the square chocolate, and secondly is faintly reminiscent of a picnic blanket.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inside there is a tray, and in that tray, nine small cubes of crunchy chocolate with a strawberry-chocolate-style fondant inside. Nine isn\u2019t many, but this is another rich chocolate. \u00a0The nine squares go a long way.<\/span><\/p>\n

I think the process of making Torotto is to make a chocolate with a lot of sugar in it, and then roast that chocolate so that the sugars cook and solidify. You might imagine that’s unpleasant, but this crunchy chocolate is great. The strawberry edition is a lot more subtle than some other variations and the fruit taste is quite pleasing; the right combination of sweet and sour.<\/span><\/p>\n

These would be good as a movie snack, if there were more than nine in a pack. I would also like to cook them into some brownies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Available at most Combinis, found at 7-Eleven.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Chocolate,candy,winter,milk,ice,sweet,cream,candy,berry,milkshake,luxury,flavour,flavor,strawberry,bar,galbo\"<\/a><\/p>\n

3.Crunky Strawberry<\/b><\/p>\n

Another strawberry one! It seems to be the popular thing for chocolate in this season, as there are many other strawberry editions that I haven\u2019t mentioned. This one is square-shaped too, and the packet again looks more summer-themed to me rather than winter-themed; four plump strawberries are scattered across the top of the pack. Perhaps there is a secret strawberry season I haven\u2019t been told about.<\/span><\/p>\n

The chocolate squares have a sort of strawberry cheesecake taste. The crunchy rice in each piece seems to be the main event, though. Crunky goes for the \u201ccrunchy is king\u201d angle, which is nice; I think that crunchy rice is quite an understated snack feature.<\/span>
\n<\/span>The pearly milk chocolate on the outside is really rather good. Japanese chocolate seems to have a good balance of how much milk should be in it, and this is no exception.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019d like a party size bag of this to take on a long car journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

Available at most Combinis, found at Family Mart.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Sasha Strawberry<\/b><\/p>\n

Okay, Japan, where\u2019s the secret winter-time strawberry field? There must be some hidden meadows that are teeming with strawberries – on one of the southern islands perhaps? I remember being a child and picking strawberries in July. I think maybe this is a luxury angle; strawberries are not in season, therefore it is a luxury to flavour everything with them.<\/span>
\n<\/span>These chocolates do seem rather luxury, as the box is quite large, and the design is really quite beautiful in its simplicity. Lots of lacing-style details, and the name \u201cSasha\u201d printed clearly in gold.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Chocolate,candy,winter,milk,ice,sweet,cream,candy,berry,milkshake,luxury,flavour,flavor,strawberry,bar,galbo\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know who \u201cSasha\u201d is, but she clearly likes nice elegant things; opening the pack reveals a selection of individually-wrapped chocolates, each one composed of layers of delicate lacy chocolate. These laces are comprised of milk, white, and strawberry chocolate. It is a very intricate design, and I feel that this is usually reserved for more special occasions. But because the chocolate is really quite good, I\u2019ve found myself just eating these while doing some work around the office. The combination of three chocolates leaves me with a similar taste impression to a good strawberry milkshake, and the lacy layers give a nice crunchy texture.<\/span><\/p>\n

They are a little bit expensive, and the box is so presentable, that I would probably reserve these for some sort of special occasion. Perhaps for something like a small party, a small gift\u2026 or just because they\u2019re tasty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Available at most Combinis, found at Family Mart.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Bake Berry & Rum Flambe<\/b><\/p>\n

Another boozy chocolate. I think booze and chocolate really partner well, especially at this time of year; warm and smooth together as one. This box looks a little less festive and more regal; adorned in illustrations of metallic purple, fruit-bearing vines, as an image of the chocolate rises above some berries that are glowing with a blue flame.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Chocolate,candy,winter,milk,ice,sweet,cream,candy,berry,milkshake,luxury,flavour,flavor,strawberry,bar,galbo\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Inside there are about a dozen individually-wrapped chocolates, each with crunchy coatings and deep-flavoured chocolate inside. Again, the illustration on the box implies quite a liquid center, but this chocolate is quite solid, and I\u2019m not so sure that I can taste the \u201cflambe\u201d aspect of the chocolate. Also, the berry notes aren\u2019t too over-powering. What I am left with is a decent chocolate that is very reminiscent of rum-raisin ice cream.<\/span><\/p>\n

This would be good at any time, really. I often find myself pouring the box into my coat pocket, so I can eat them on the way home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Available at most Combinis, found at Family Mart.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Honourable mention:<\/b>
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Galbo Mini Strawberry<\/strong>
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These would be in the list -as I have been eating a lot of them- but very simply, they are too similar to Crunky. They offer a deeper biscuit flavour, but otherwise I think Crunky covers the crunch and the strawberry taste for a little cheaper.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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