Corn Chips 콘칲 (Crown)

Corn Chips 콘칲 from Crown. Considering the sunflower in the package, sunflower oil must have been used to make it...lol. 군옥수수맛 (according to my Oppa walking and talking dictionary) translates to "Barbecue Corn Flavor" but Google translate says that it's "Military Corn"...^o^ I trust the former.

They're thin, crisp, and light chips that isn't heavily seasoned with flavored powder, which is good!

A look inside the bag... which is almost, always... 50 percent air. ^o^

Product Name: Corn Chips 콘칲 .. that's it.. flat out. These are Corn Chips! 

Hole in the Pocket: Got it for free, but it wouldn't be more than Php 40, I guess..^^;;

First Impression: Made me say, "This will probably taste bland, but I don't like strong flavors at the moment...so it might be good."

Taste Buds Say: I was right... it was good! It's nice to munch on and there's no chemical-like after taste that you get after eating BBQ snacks or something like that. The light flavor and thinness of the chips didn't make me feel too guilty but it seemed like I only ate a little. So, if you're hungry, you'll probably need three bags of this chips..^^

Reminds me of: Original / Natural flavored Kornets.

K-rating: 4/5... slightly sweet, not salty, light and crispy.

Jolly Pong 죠리퐁

This is Oppa's 6 pack...LOL... Six packs of snacks for everyone (actually, it's just for me but, the  phrase "스낵 친구들" on the package translates to "snacks for friends")!

I'll kick off the six pack review with the popular Jolly Pong 죠리퐁. 

Given that it's a corn & wheat based cereal, it has 150 kcal. Not bad for those on a diet..and still a lot better than a bag of 350 kcal potato chips. ^^

Here are the corn puffs of Jolly Pong 죠리퐁 out from the bag.

Puffed corn glazed with honey or sugary syrup.

And since it can be considered as a breakfast cereal, I usually eat my Jolly Pong 죠리퐁 snack with milk... milk tea! ♥

Product Name: Jolly Pong 죠리퐁... I guess it's just a catchy name for a snack..a Jolly good snack.

Hole in the Pocket: I'm not sure about it's actual selling price in a grocery. I'm guessing, no more than Php 40 a bag.

First Impression: Because of it's popularity (yes, if you search "Jolly Pong" in Google, you're bound to find a great deal of reviews), I was expecting it to live up to its fame. The packaging is simple and you'll know you're about to it some kind of puffed corn cereal.

Taste Buds Say: Crunchy and sweet! But not too sweet..reminds me of Honey Stars. Though it's texture is kinda rough, probably because of the wheat, it's okay for me. It's distinct cereal/grainy taste makes you feel like you're actually eating a healthy snack. However, because of it's "puffed" nature and a single piece seems to be 60% air, you'll have to scoop out and throw more than 7 pieces of puffed pieces to appreciate it.

K-rating: 4/5.. my snack of choice when I feel too fat for potato chips. ^o^

Kimchi Sabalmyeon 김치 사발면

김치 사발면... Kimchi Sabalmyeon. Tried to copy the photo on its cover..but FAIL. haha. Note: 김치 사발면 Kimchi Sabalmyeon DOESN'T come with the actual kimchi. You gotta buy it in a grocery or resto. ^^;;

김치 사발면 Kimchi Sabalmyeon tastes better with actual Kimchi  김치 ...~

Still can't copy the bowl noodle's appearance on the cover - no matter what the angle.

Product Name: Kimchi Sabalmyeon 김치 사발면...  I think it translates to Kimchi Bowl Noodle (사발면).

Hole in the Pocket: Costs around PhP 40-45 in groceries.

First Impression: Given the orange-themed cover, I was expecting it to be very spicy.

Taste Buds Say: Delish! Wasn't spicy enough for me to not be able to sip some soup. It's spiciness level was just right and it's great to keep one warm in a rainy day. I recommend putting in some slices of kimchi 김치 for added flavor, texture, and crunch. It really has that kimchi taste and the noodles stay firm even after being soaked in soup for a while. If there's no kimchi 김치, you can pair it with seaweed laver or gim (김). ^^b

K-rating: 5/5... tasty and just the right "hot".

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. ^^~