While I’m partial to Pocky, I’m trying to open up and try a few of the other dipped cookie sticks from Japan. Last week it was Yan Yan, this week I bring you Lucky Mini Almond Black.
These petite little sticks of chocolate flavored biscuit stucks are covered with a mix of dark chocolate and crushed almonds. Like Pocky, there’s a little bit of uncovered stick so you can grab it and not worry about melting the chocolate as you nibble.
The package holds a brown plastic tray with two sections filled with the sticks. Each stick is about 2.5” long. There are plenty of almonds and it’s got a good mellow crunch to the biscuit without being too sweet.
The ingredients have some oddities, including things like “cheese powder” and “cream powder” but these definitely have no hint of the cheesiness of the Yan Yan.
Overall, as a nuttier version of Pocky, this is pretty good. I actually like the high ratio of chocolate and nuts and the slightly flavored biscuit. It’s no Men’s Pocky, but it’s a great afternoon snack that doesn’t feel too decadent.
| Name: |
Lucky Mini Almond |
RATING:
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 SUPERB
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 YUMMY
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 TASTY
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 WORTH IT
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 TEMPTING
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 PLEASANT
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 BENIGN
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 UNAPPEALING
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 APPALLING
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 INEDIBLE
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| Brand: |
Meiji |
| Place Purchased: |
Mitsuwa (Little Tokyo) |
| Price: |
$1.49 |
| Size: |
1.9 ounces |
| Calories per ounce: |
168 |
| Categories: |
Chocolate, Cookie, Nuts, Japan, Meiji |
SUPERB
YUMMY 
TASTY 
TEMPTING 
PLEASANT 
BENIGN 
UNAPPEALING 
APPALLING 
INEDIBLE 
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Tricia on 4/07/06 at 3:03 am #
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Me on 5/17/06 at 1:56 pm #
Commenting is not available in this channel entry.It’s a good thing they’re “dark black”, because that “light black” is just so unappetizing in a candy… :^)
Oooh! I saw these in my asian mart the other day. I didn’t pick up any cause I’m a die-hard pocky fan. Have you tried the “Taro” Pocky yet? It’s the purple sweet potato kind (they were sitting right next to these on the shelf) and it’s a really interesting Pocky! I suggest you check them out.
I, for one, totally have to have my Glico brand Pocky.
Meiji’s Yan Yan is the pits, although the chocolate isn’t as cheesy flavored as the strawberry. This looks palatable because it’s pre-coated and such… maybe I should give it a shot. =/
Keep reviewing Asian snacks!!!! They’re so interesting and nummmmy.
The lucky mini almond is simply delicious!!!!
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