Dunkin' Donuts Thailand has introduced a new range of Charcoal Donuts last month (which caused a bit of uproar in the west for its black-faced advert). The use of edible bamboo charcoal has gained popularity in Asia in recent years, especially in bakery products. It's thought to … [Read more...] about Dunkin’ Charcoal Donuts Thailand
Takara Tomy’s Giga Pudding
Japanese commercial for Giga Pudding, a product by Takara Tomy [Jp]. The video went viral and was turned into an internet meme in 2010, puddi puddi... … [Read more...] about Takara Tomy’s Giga Pudding
Chocolate World Heritage
A selection of chocolate sculptures, replicas of some World Heritage Sites, are currently in display at a shopping complex in Hong Kong. The sculptures are handcrafted by renowned Italian chocolatier Mirco Della Vecchia, who holds the record for creating the world's largest chocolate … [Read more...] about Chocolate World Heritage
Free Café Harimaya Station, Japan
Harimaya Station is a cafe chain in Japan which offers free Senbei (煎餅, Japanese rice crackers) and drinks to their patrons. … [Read more...] about Free Café Harimaya Station, Japan
Korea’s cotton candy in a cup
Pardon me if it's common elsewhere, but I've never seen cotton candy sold in a cup prior to this Korean trip; and you're supposed to eat this with a fork? Hmmm... Seoul travelogue - Previous: Random stories (D45) | Next: Random stories (D48) … [Read more...] about Korea’s cotton candy in a cup
Yui Aragaki Pocky Commercial
Japanese commercial for Pocky [Jp] - a popular chocolate snack - featuring actress-singer Yui Aragaki. This is one of the many popular Pocky commercials which kick-started Aragaki's blossoming showbiz career in 2006. Music by Orange Range... Yui Aragaki series - Previous: … [Read more...] about Yui Aragaki Pocky Commercial
Cotton candy @ Hong Kong Disneyland
A huge cotton candy bought at the Hong Kong Disneyland... I am not a fan of sweet stuff, but it's always fun seeing the candy vendors making the fluffy candy floss... brought back childhood memories. Hong Kong travelogue - Previous: Hong Kong Disneyland | Next: Stinky tofu … [Read more...] about Cotton candy @ Hong Kong Disneyland
Kau Kee desserts, Parkes Street, Hong Kong
Kau Kee (九記甜品) is a dessert shop at Parkes Street in Hong Kong's Jordan area. Visited the place after supper at Mak Mun Kee, located just next door. We ordered two tong sui (糖水, lit. sweet soup) - a read bean soup and a barley soup (with lotus seeds and tofu skin). Nice, but … [Read more...] about Kau Kee desserts, Parkes Street, Hong Kong