Cheese Bokki 치즈 볶이

Large Cups of Cheese Bokki 치즈 볶이. 

A smaller version (cup) of Cheese Bokki 치즈 볶이 for a quick chow.

Oodles of Cheesy Noodles. Cooks in 4 minutes after adding hot water. REMEMBER! Put the cheese powder after draining the water.

So cheeezy... made me think of Mac & Cheese. *Nomnomnom*

Product Name: Cheese Bokki 치즈 볶이...Cheese (치즈 ) and Bokki (볶이). I don't know what "bokki" means and neither does Google translate (and my Korean dictionary is out of battery). I bet it's related to the Korean dish tteokbokki (떡볶이).

Hole in the Pocket: Special thanks to ♥.

First Impression: Can't think wrong about its flavor since cheese slices are on the cup. When I read the "콬콬! 콬", I read it like it's a "choking" sound...*kok kok kok*. But then I read somewhere that it's the sound made when you punch a hole in the lid. In fact, you can see the 콬!콬!콬!콬!  on the four designated areas where you need to punch a hole.

Taste Buds Say: Cheese and noodles...? I didn't think it would be that bad. But it turned out to be quite good. I recommend that you don't strain all the water, maybe leave a teaspoon, so that it'll be a little saucy and not too dry when you mix in the cheese powder. It has specks of green onion and lots and lots of cheese. If you have low tolerance for saltiness and concentrated cheezy goodness, cheese bokki 치즈 볶이 is probably not for you. 

K-rating: 4/5... I like cheese, I love noodles!

Saewookkang 새우깡

Saewookkang 새우깡 in a 4-piece pack.

Here's the front and back. Though I can't understand most of what's written on the back, I enjoy the illustrations like a child reading a picture book. In my mind, it goes like: "We get fresh shrimps from the sea. And then we cook it as soon as possible to maintain the freshness and flavor (we add salt to taste and some special herbs & spices). You can then eat it for a picnic near the sea. THE END."

I was inspired by some Korean photo I saw at Komusin (years ago). But I can't seem to get it right. ^^;;

Here's another try. Ah... it just looks like Jenga. 

I give up on stacking them. Take a closer look at those shrimp crackers/snacks.

Product Name: Saewookkang 새우깡... 새우 (Saewoo) is the Korean word for "shrimp". But when I check google translate, it says "lobster"...? I think Lobster is just 로브스터. And then 깡...? I dunno, but maybe it has something to do with how the shrimps were cooked or prepared. *shrugs*

Hole in the Pocket: Freebie from ♥.

First Impression: We have a similar snack here in the Philippines and it's made by Oishi, a food corporation. The color of the package and presentation are almost the same, but Saewookkang 새우깡 is more comprehensive and artsy. The giant shrimp is enough to tell you, without even knowing what 새우 means, that it is shrimp flavored.

Taste Buds say: It's crunchy and not too salty compared to our country's version. It's not loaded with powder flavoring. I like the simple combination of shrimp taste and cracker like texture (huh..?^^;). Its grooves and indentations are there for a better grip (...just made that up for lack of nothing better to say).

Reminds me of: Oishi prawn crackers!

K-rating: 4/5...a light and crunchy shrimp snack. ^^~

Choco Home Run Ball 초코 홈런볼

♥ brought this much Choco Home Run Ball  초코 홈런볼  by Haitai 해태...^^~

Here are the actual contents. Yes, they do look like mini cream puffs.

Based on this picture, you can estimate that one pack this size has about 20-21 chocolate-filled puffs...er... home run balls 홈런볼스?

The puffs have tiny holes were the creamy chocolate filling must have been pumped in. They're not there to achieve a donut or cream puff look, are they? I even read that some Koreans call it a butt hole  똥고. ^o^

Product Name: Home Run Ball...홈런볼... it reads the same way as it's spelled...(homreonbol). I bet you know what a home run ball is... WIN~!


Hole in the Pocket: from ♥... probably not more than PhP 80. But I really  don't know. ^^;


First Impression: The baseball theme is obvious. There's a kid with a baseball bat ready to hit a home run. However, I don't know the connection between cream puffs, chocolate and baseball. But if I were to over think it... maybe it's so delicious, it hits the home run spot of my stomach! I also think the container is a little too spacious for the 20 pcs. or so of puffs which means that you have to finish eating it all or find a sealed container for the leftovers. Or in my case, find a sticky tape or stapler and seal it so tight that no air shall pass!


Taste Buds Say: It's oddly not crunchy, but more like a chewy/aired out cream puff. It actually looks like baby/mini cream puffs. You can just let it melt in your mouth and suck the living chocolate out of it. haha! Kidding aside, it's a really good alternative for chocolate cream puffs. The chocolate is not very sweet and the dough covering tastes like plain cookie (minus the crunch!). For me, eating home run ball 홈런볼 is not very fulfilling because it's not that heavy of a snack. Anyway, I feel the same way about eating cream puffs. 


Reminds me of: Like I said... choco cream puffs.


K-rating: 3/5... I'm not really a fan of cream puff...or baseball.

French Fried Almonds 후렌치 후라이드 아몬드

후렌치 후라이드 아몬드 French Fried Almonds in handy and covered cans.

Happy Time! Here are the ordinary-looking almonds ( 아몬드).

The roasted almonds are generously covered with "french fries" (fried...?) flavored seasoning.

Product Name: French Fried Almonds 후렌치 후라이드 아몬드 by Murgerbon (머거본). This name is a good lesson in Konglish...후렌치 후라이드 아몬드 literally translates to French Fried Almond. However, if you read it the Korean way..it'll sound something like "hurenchi huraidu amondu". I don't know why but the letter "F" when used in Konglish is usually replaced by "ㅎ". Thus, when you want to write "Fruit Ninja" in Hangul, it becomes 후르츠 닌자 (hureuchu ninja). 


Hole in the Pocket: This is something that bf brings almost every time when he arrives from Korea. If sold here, maybe it's around Php 120-150 per can.


First Impression: The can and packaging are simple and convenient. It has a metal lid with a pull-out pin, so the almonds are tightly sealed and fresh within the can. Once you pop it, the almonds are crunchy and flavorful. Of course, it comes with a plastic lid to keep your remaining almonds in good condition (for future consumption).


Taste Buds say: It's salty and crunchy like french fries! Unlike french fries, the almonds aren't oily and are probably roasted (didn't bother to scan the product label..^^;;). No, it doesn't come close to barbecue or garlic flavor. It really is "french fried" in its own special way. Although it can be quite salty, it's great with beer. The cold slightly bitter alcohol acts as a buffer to the almonds' otherwise sharp saltiness. 


Reminds me of: Eh... Roasted almonds.


K-rating: 4/5...salty, but goes well with beer! Cheers! *hic*

Acacia Chewing Gum 아카시아 츄잉껌

Acacia Chewing Gum 아카시아 츄잉껌 (Haitai 해태  ) 

Acacia Floral Chewing Gum... How girly is that? ^^*

This pack of gum has 7 sticks, each with a unique illustration, design and message (too lazy to try and translate! Besides, I'm not that good ^^;;)

I love the effort that goes with this gum. I mean, it's my first time to hold a pack of gum that has unique individual wrappers, which matches the product's theme...floral...~

Here's a stick... I'm not sure, but wouldn't a guy feel kinda shy to be holding or eating this oh-so-dainty gum?

Product Name: Acacia Chewing Gum 아카시아 츄잉껌... 'coz it's made of 아카시아 꿀 (Acacia kul). 꿀 means "honey" in Korean but I think it can also mean "sap" or some kind of gum arabic since several species of Acacia produce gum.

Hole in the Pocket:  Php 25.00 per pack at Prince Mart

First Impression: With it's black and purple package, I first thought it was nicotine gum or the kind of gum sold in night clubs or bars... I dunno, but I just thought that. But upon opening the package, it seemed like a sophisticated woman's gum. 

Taste Buds say: I've always had mint or fruit flavored gum... but Acacia floral gum? This first time is a winner. Some people may not appreciate the taste of flowers in their candy, but this gum made me feel like I'm eating sweet-smelling flowers (minus the bitter taste that one can easily associate with..well..uh...eating flowers). And if I were to take inspiration from the illustrations and use a little bit of imagination - I'm a nature goddess chewing on flowers. It's not to sweet nor overwhelming in flavor. It's enough to freshen your mouth after a meal and leave it flowery fresh. ;)

Reminds me of: The scent of Jasmine or the local Sampaguita.

K-rating: 5/5... as flowery as floral can be...~