All Reviews of Kinoko no Yama

Actually, I took this photo at Costco. If you really like it, you can buy it at Costco〜
I originally wanted to try it in Japan and buy it when I came back if I liked it, so I wouldn’t have to carry it around.
But when I went to Japan, all I bought was Jagabee.
Sorry, Kinoko no Yama. I’ll definitely buy you next time.
Pinky promise.
I just found a strawberry flavor while browsing at Kuang Nan〜 If you like it, you can check Kuang Nan.
Sushiro has a vanilla caramel sundae with Kinoko no Yama.
The Takenoko no Sato one is matcha strawberry. They’re both 140.
I found out Don Quijote has a promotion too.
So cool⋯ I’ve noticed that whenever I see something,
it just keeps showing up everywhere.
I hope money does too hahahahaha

I've always loved this classic mushroom-shaped snack from Meiji. The crispy cracker has an enticing aroma, and the rich chocolate mushroom cap on top pairs with it in just the right proportion. It's sweet without being too rich.

It also brings to mind Takenoko no Sato, another similarly shaped snack from Meiji. Although they look somewhat alike, their overall textures and flavors are actually quite different. I've heard that in Japan, both camps have their own loyal supporters, and mentioning them always sparks an interesting debate.

As for me, I'm on the Kinoko no Yama side, probably because I like the texture of the crispy cracker stem. This classic snack is both cute and delicious, and whenever I see it at a supermarket in Japan, I can't help picking up a few boxes. It's perfect as an afternoon snack or whenever I'm craving something to munch on.

A classic Meiji snack. The little mushroom shape is really cute, and there's also a bamboo shoot-shaped version. There are subtle differences in texture between the two, though, and if you ask Japanese people which camp they're in (mushroom/bamboo shoot), each has its own loyal supporters! Personally, I still prefer the mushroom shape〜

Meiji's mushroom-shaped chocolates are small and cute, and each one looks like a mini mushroom. Just looking at them makes them appetizing. When you bite into one, the rich, smooth chocolate coating pairs well with the crispy cracker inside. The sweet chocolate and crunchy texture go together nicely. What I like most is that they're bite-sized, making them easy to eat without feeling too heavy.

The super classic Kinoko no Yama.
They look like cute little mushrooms. The caps are rich chocolate, and the stems are crispy biscuit sticks. Each one is bite-sized and doesn’t get your hands messy.
Kinoko no Yama and Takenoko no Sato are often displayed together, so I usually buy both.

Each piece is just the right size for one bite, and it doesn’t leave too many crumbs. It’s super convenient as an afternoon snack.

I pretty much grab a few boxes every time I go to Japan. The mushroom top chocolate is smooth, and the biscuit base is kind of like a shortbread cookie. Overall, it has a nice layered texture.