A green tea I personally really like. It tastes refreshing, without any overly noticeable bitterness or an excessively strong tea flavor. It goes down smoothly, with a slightly sweet aftertaste. It's very good with wagashi, and the fresh tea aroma also balances out the sweetness. It's also available in Taiwan and isn't hard to find at convenience stores, making it convenient when you want Japanese-style green tea. The other sencha in the red packaging has a somewhat richer tea flavor by comparison, but is still very easy to drink. You can choose based on your personal preference.
Kirin Namacha | Review by Linda Liao
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Slightly Spicy La Yu Chili Oil from Momoya (KARASOUDEKARAKUNAI SUKOSIKARAIRAYU)
A lavish chili oil, known for sparking the edible chili oil trend, packed with the perfect level of spiciness, generously filled with crispy fried garlic and fried onions.
This chili oil from Momoya is a favorite that I’ll keep buying again and again! It’s not too spicy, just right for people who like a little heat. It’s very fragrant without overpowering the flavor of the food itself. I usually add a little when making noodle soup, and it instantly gives the whole bowl a fragrant, spicy flavor—simple and delicious. It also goes really well mixed into dipping sauce for dumplings. It’s a very useful bottle of chili oil to have at home, and I use it often. Most importantly, the small jar is more hygienic, so there’s no need to worry about it sitting around for too long.
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OKINAWA NANPUDO Co., Ltd. ”YUKISHIO CHINSUKOU”
Since its birth in 2005," Yukishio (snow salt) Chinsukou" has been loved as a standard Okinawa souvenir for more than 15 years. Crispy texture at first. And then moist.
The first time I saw the name “Chinsuko,” I thought it was very distinctive and had a bit of a tropical feel. Okinawan sweets seem to like adding a little sea salt. Chinsuko has a rich buttery flavor with a hint of saltiness, making it sweet without being too rich. Overall, it’s pretty good. However, the texture is slightly dry, so it goes down better with some tea or coffee.
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MOMOYA’s MENMA YAWARAGI
It's great as a snack on its own, perfect as a side dish with rice, or even as an ingredient or seasoning in cooking.
Momoya is a well-known Japanese food brand, and its fukujinzuke is one of its most popular signature products. Fukujinzuke is a Japanese pickle made mainly from pickled vegetables. It has a bright color, a sweet and slightly salty flavor, and a crisp, appetizing texture. It goes especially well with curry rice. A bite of curry with fukujinzuke makes the overall flavor more refreshing and less heavy. The seasoned bamboo shoots are also good, with a light flavor that pairs well with dry noodles or white rice.
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