After a long break, here’s a new post featuring another Aomori souvenir—that’s how excited I was to share this!
This time, I’m introducing “Choco-Qsuke” by Shinbori Co., Ltd., which I purchased at Kub Foods in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture.
Choco-Qsuke by Shinbori Co., Ltd.
I found it stacked in the sweets section, so I thought it might be a trending product and decided to buy a bag for around 200 yen.
The packaging has a retro feel, so I initially thought it was a long-established item. However, after some research, I found out it was actually just released last year—a brand-new addition!
Apparently, this product is so popular that it sells out quickly. In fact, a lady shopping next to me effortlessly tossed three bags into her basket without hesitation. I feel really lucky to have come across such a beloved snack among the people of Aomori!
How Does Choco-Qsuke Taste? My Review
Alright, time to give it a try!
First of all, it’s surprisingly light! I expected the texture of a familiar Nanbu senbei, but it turned out to be much lighter and super crispy. The airy texture is truly impressive.
Since the cracker is so light, the thickness and presence of the chocolate come through directly and vividly.
The chocolate isn’t cheap; it’s smooth and genuinely delicious. The slight saltiness of the cracker complements the chocolate perfectly, making it impossible to stop eating.
Crunch, crunch… Before I knew it, I almost finished the whole bag by myself. It’s much tastier than I had imagined! Now I understand the meaning behind the warning about imitations on the package.
If it’s from Shinbori Co., Ltd., you can’t go wrong with the flavor!
The only ones available were broken pieces, but it seems like they sell regular, whole ones as well. However, considering it’s packed with so many pieces for just 200 yen, I think the B-grade feel actually makes it more fun as a gift.
Since the crackers are unevenly broken, each piece varies in size, and the amount of chocolate coating differs on each one. It was fun hunting for the pieces with extra chocolate!
Even with the irregular shapes, the flavor is top-notch, so I highly recommend it. This has definitely become a must-repeat item for me.
Thank you for the treat!
チョコQ助 Product Info, Expiration Date, Manufacturer
Product Name | チョコQ助 |
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Manufacturer / Seller | 有限会社しんぼり |
Address | 〒039-1103 青森県八戸市大字長苗代字元木14 |
Expiration Date | 購入時から4か月程度 |
Place of Purchase | カブセンター |
Price | 200円くらい |