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Kcal 97 Fat 5.4g Carbs 10.8g (per 2 fingers)January has been a month for Japanese chocolate reviews here on ChocolateMission and I can't think of a better way to end them than with yet another Kit Kat. If you have read the title and find yourself wondering what the hell Kinako Ohagi is please don't worry - I am sure you are in plenty of company! Luckily you for you guys you have me ... and luckily for me I have google :) From what I can gather Ohagi takes it name from a fall flower called Hagi, and is a rice-based cake which is traditionally covered in kinako (roasted soy flour) powder and is filled with red beans. Your probably better off forgetting trying to piece this together in your mind - just squint your eyes and take a look at the picture on the box.
Getting down to business this was a Kit Kat that was split into two packs of two finger biscuits. The packaging was again pretty awesome but hey what did you expect from a Japanese Kit Kat. Some may think that the outer cardboard packaging is excessive but I personally love it and I think it just makes the product feel all the more special. That said the inner Kit Kats themselves weren't exactly scintillating as they looked no different at all too a normal milk chocolate Kit Kat. Although they may have looked a little placid there was no escaping the lovely roasted biscuit smells that emanated when the foil wrappers were broken into and the fingers snapped.
Taking my first bite into the Kit Kat the first thing I noticed was the glorious fresh snap of the wafers. Indeed the wafers seemed to be just a touch crisper than normal and the wheaty flavours seemed just a little bit more malty and came through just a little firmer than normal against the sweet, milky outer chocolate. Although the wafer took a greater hold of the taste the flavours that were most influential were that of the Kinako Soy and that absolutely delightful. Reminding me a touch of the Kit Kat Kinako Soy I reviewed a year or so ago the taste was influenced by a strong roasted nut element that brought peanut like flavours to the party. This varied the taste wonderfully bringing a beautiful contrast of salt and sweet elements. This contrast was simply delicious and so very moreish in every which way. Personally there was just no way I was going to be able eat just a single two finger packet in one sitting, though I definitely got a great deal of satisfaction from all four.
Overall this was one of the better Kit Kats I have from Japan in a long time especially after such hit-and-miss flavours of the Ginger Ale and Sweet Potato. As with every Nestle milk chocolate Kit Kat the standard of the chocolate wasn't sublime but it was certainly passable and it did at least allow the crisper wafers and kinako elements to take centre stage. With the kinako bringing a very peanut like influence to the taste this bar reminded me very much of our once beloved Kit Kat Chunky Peanut Butter .... oh the memories! If like me you miss that bar and want to try an authentic Japanese Kit Kat I would really suggest you consider tracking this Kinako Ohagi bar down at some point. This is a Kit Kat I would definitely have again.
8.5 out of 10
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14 comments:
If you read back through your reviews of Kit Kats from Japan you often say that a lot of their weirder sounding flavours taste nutty.
You always seem to say it when the word soy is involved somewhere. I wish I could try them for myself :(
Rxxx
The picture on the front looks like some sort of meat dumpling. Without reading this review which confirms it tastes alright I doubt I ever would have picked it off the shelves myself.
Lol I am glad you found a flavour that you liked more than the ginger ale kit kat you did last.
I still can't get over how horrible that sounds.
eugh i agree with steven the meaty thing on the front isnt at all appealing is it.
Kinako Ohagi is actually nothing like a 'meat flavoured dumpling' and it is a traditional Japanese snack. Admittedly the photo on the wrapper doesn't do it any favours.
Will you be reviewing the milk coffee kit kat anytime soon. It is the one I have had my eye on for a few days now. I have been hoping to see a review pop up anytime soon.
If you could also review some of the latest Pocky lines that would also be great to see.
I really fancy these latest Caramel Dessert flavour but don't want to go to the expense of ordering if they are rubbish.
I can't believe some of you think that Nestle would be stupid enough to bring out a meat flavoured kit kat lol.
Lol given the variety of Japanese flavoured KitKats if they brought out a meat flavoured one would be no surprise to me atall!
This sounds interesting and obviously tastes much better than it sounds at first - it's not something that description wise would ever entice me to try it but since it sounds more just like a nutty flavoured bar I would prob give it a go lol
I think the anonymous poster needs to consider we are talking about a manufacturer that has produced a sweet potatoe Kit Kat before.
I went to buy some of those small caramel ball kit kat things yesterday but that site was all sold out? Do you have any inside info as to when they will be back in stock?
Thanks
Dx
I would like to see them move to some more sensible flavours. tea and coffee sound more like flavours that I would be willing to give a go, please give them a review soon if possible.
I bet most Japanese people don't even think this is an odd flavour to have for a Kit Kat.
I bet they are used to having all sorts of different ones coming out all the time now. I wonder what the most successful one was ever.
Rachel
You are quite right all the soy flavoured Kit Kats do seem to come off more nutty than anything else. Why don't you head to J List if you want to try them yourself.
Steven
The picture does make it look rather odd huh!? It could perhaps just be the way I have taken the photo but that was my initial reaction when I first saw it.
David
I will never ever try that ginger ale kit kat again. It was pretty horrid.
George
Granted I can imagine that it wonnt appeal to the majority of people through its picture.
Sakura
From the reading up it does indeed sound like it is a relatively popular snack like mochi. They obviously could have done a better job with the packaging.
Justin
From what I gather JList will be sending out a new batch of goodies right now. Expect to see them start appearing mid Feb! Gingers crossed they stuck that coffee one in there.
Duncan
I will have to see what they send me but yes fingers crossed for some more pocky! It has been a while.
Anon
To be honest I won't put anything past Nestle making any flavour in Japan. Seemingly the wackier the better when it comes to their range.
Alan
Haha I think you are right .. I don't think we can trust them not to do a meat flavoured one.
I bet the next they release in chicken/ham flavoured or something :D You should try getting some of these crazy flavours I know you like your Kit Kats.
Karen
Indeed well said - they aren't exactly reserved when it comes to the flavours they produce.
Daisy
I think they have them back in stock now! Probably best checking their site again as I think they just got a load of their Kit Kats restocked.
Richard
As I said chap there are more Kit Kats inbound so I am hoping some of those flavours are included.
Emma
I bet they are used to Kit Kats being made in all sorts of weird and wonderful flavours. They seem to make at least four or five news ones every couple of months.
I have no idea what the best seller is in Japan!? Anyone!?
Thanks for the feedback guys - more Japanese Kit Kats inbound!!
JIM
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