Koikeya Mozzarella and lemon potato chips: In theory, this unexpected mozzarella and lemon combination seems like it would be a bit odd, but it's actually surprisingly good, like a more creamy and mild sour cream and onion flavor with a lemon kick. The acidic lemon seasoning is the first taste you get, but the chips have a milky and tangy finish, almost like a sour yogurt. I'm generally not a big fan of the cheese flavored snacks I've had here in Japan, but this is definitely an exception. Purchased at Lawson 100. 4.0/5.0
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Koikeya Pride Potato Hidennoko Norishio: Nori-flavored potato chips from Japan. Texture is less crispy than American potato chips, so you don't get the same satisfying crunch. Light on seasoning. Not bad, but not particularly good either. 2.5/5.0
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Laurel Hill jalapeño potato chips: While the chips are inconsistently flavored and seasoned (with some tasting like plain potato chips and some having too much jalapeñ flavoring), the chips themselves are light and crispy. Jalapeñ flavor, when you can taste it, has a snackable amount of heat. Decent. 3.0/5.0
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Lay's Spanish tomato tango chips: These chips were brought back from India, where the flavor names are prefaced by the country with which they're inspired from. The chips were distinct from standard Lay's, with a ridged texture; the flavor can be described as a robust ketchup with underlying spices that give it depth. What they have to do with Spain I have no idea, but overall, this was a surprisingly memorable snack. 3.5/5.0
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Lay's India's Magic Masala: Another bag of chips brought back from India, this distinctive snack is flavored with turmeric, cumin, dry mango powder, and chili powder. It reminds me of some of the delicious fried potato straws I've had from Indian grocery stores. The flavor has heat but is more spiced than spicy. 3.0/5.0
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Lay’s Cucumber Potato Chips: One thing I find overwhelming but also awe-inspiring is that no matter how hard I try, I will never be able to try every flavor of Lay’s potato chips. These cucumber-flavored chips were purchased at an Asian grocery store and originate from China. Perhaps this is unsurprising, as crushed cucumbers, flavored with salt and vinegar, are a perennial side dish in Chinese restaurants. These chips are both savory and sweet, with a remarkably true-to-name flavor. They taste more vegetal than sal... (read more) 4.0/5.0
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