Nongshim shrimp crackers: Crunchy korean seafood snack that lacks seasoning and flavor 2.0/5.0
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Sejun rice drink: A korean rice drink called Shikae, which consists of cooked rice, sugar, and malt. The drink itself tastes like honey water and is very sweet. I drink it diluted with equal parts water. Mixed with the drink are grains of rice, which take on a strange gummy texture from being steeped in the drink. 2.0/5.0
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Paldo roasted seaweed: Korean seaweed snack that is on the greasy side and not as crisp as I would have liked. Not one of the better Asian roasted seaweed I've tried. 2.0/5.0
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Jinga rice wine cake: Korean rice flour "cake" that had a glutinous yet spongy texture. Traditionally called jeungpyeon, it is similar in flavor to sake-steamed glutinous rice desserts you might have in Taiwan. Unfortunately, this version is dry and difficult to eat, and the flavor is one dimensional. 1.5/5.0
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Calbee Honey Butter Potato Chips: Back when I lived in Cambridge, I frequently saw honey butter flavored potato chips on the shelves at HMart, and despite my proclivity for odd snacks, this is one I left untouched. Little did I know that in late 2014, honey butter chips set off a frenzy in South Korea, with convenient stores frequently sold out and single bags going for as much as $50 (a 2500% markup) on eBay (google the Munchies article to learn more). After hearing about this craze, my sister and I bought a bag from 99 R... (read more) 1.5/5.0
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