Pocky

[CarleyGee]

I was shopping with my mom the other day, and I spotted Pocky
for the first time ever. My face was literally "8-O" so we bought
a couple boxes and my whole family is officially obsessed with it
now and even a few friends. It's not enough to be considered a
snack, more like: "something to eat since you're bored". It's tasty
but for 2 seconds. It's not my favorite, but everyone else loves it!

[anna29]

in Italy we have Mikado , they are like Pocky but there are only two flavours

[Sashimister]

Originally Posted by anna29

in Italy we have Mikado , they are like Pocky but there are only two flavours

Mikado is such a funny name for a snack.

For the currect Pocky flavors in Japan:
http://pocky.jp/products/index.html

Besides those, there are many other area-restricted flavors that tourists love buying.

[clairebear]

Originally Posted by anna29

in Italy we have Mikado , they are like Pocky but there are only two flavours

We have that here too. I've only had it once, I'll need to buy more sometime..

[konbini]

Originally Posted by NekoNekoChan

Why do people like pocky so much? I mean, it's essentially a pretzel stick dipped in chocolate...or whatever else flavor.
I mean, you want pocky, you want cheap pocky? Get pretzel, get chocalate or whatever, melt it, and dip it. Wala. Instant pocky :/
But seriously, why does everyone love it so... Also, If I could get an opinion
from one who lives in japan aswell. Arigatou

I seem to think that you may be missing the point. Pocky is more that just ordinary pretzel dipped in chocolate. It is something enjoyed by people of all ages in Japan and the world. When I was in Japan Pocky was the one thing that everyone took when I offord them. The chocolate is nice and not too sweet and the pretzel isn't salty. They have other flavours of Pocky. Green tea is a great one. Furthermore, Pocky is pretty cheap in Japan and it isn't that expensive overseas if made outside Japan. In Short, I love Pocky!

[konbini]

Originally Posted by xYinniex

eh. its kinda overrated.
I find it sickly sweet sometimes, hence the reason i always go for the dark chocolate version.

They sell the thai version as well which tastes kinda funny.. >.>
I kinda always make sure i buy the Japanese version, the thai one just has a weird pretzel taste.

I agree. I find that with a lot of Japanese products. They are never quite the same when made elsewhere.