ZenPop – January 2021: Ramen & Sweets Mix Pack – New Year Snacks

Do you love all things Japanese? If the answer’s yes, then you’ll love ZenPop!

These are the different types of subscription packs that ZenPop offers so you can choose the subscription which best suits your personal preferences and budget:-

• Ramen Pack – 7 bowls of authentic and delicious Japanese noodles
• Stationery Pack – 10 cute and high-quality items, including 3 writing tools
• Sweets Pack – 15 kinds of weird and wonderful Japanese sweets and snacks
• Ramen & Sweets Mix Pack – 2 or more bowls of ramen and at least 6 sweets and snacks

All the packs are shipped from Osaka to the UK and there are no customs charges to pay.

To give you an idea of what you can expect from ZenPop, here’s their latest Ramen & Sweets Mix Pack which is themed on New Year Snacks.

Katsuo Dashi Niku Udon

An exciting collaboration, Katsuobushi is dried, fermented and smoked skipjack tuna. The broth of this Niku Udon is deep and flavourful with thick and wavy wheat noodles and toppings which include seasoned pork and green onions.

Black Sesame Dandan Noodles

Also a new release are these Black Sesame Dandan Noodles which is a special Winter only flavour from the brand. With tasty Black Sesame, stimulating Chinese pepper and a rich pork and miso broth base, the smooth and chewy noodles are held in a vertical cup which is known as a ‘drinking cup’ in Japan.

Yuzu Kosho Chips

Moving onto the snacks, Yuzu Kosho is a popular Japanese condiment made from Yuzu, Chilli Peppers and Salt. Calbee’s new flavour of crisps celebrates this speciality wth a delicious citrusy Yuzu aroma and the spicy flavour of Green Peppers.

Poifull Jelly Beans

Meiji’s Poifull Jelly Beans are a popular treat in Japan and they are loved for their fruity juicy flavours such as Raspberry, Apple, Lemon and Grape.

Umaibo Mentaiko

Umaibo is a savoury snack and this Mentaiko flavour is popular in Japan – try it for yourselves!

Shrimp & Black Pepper Rice Crackers

The perfect snack to enjoy at the end of a long day, these Shrimp & Black Pepper Rice Crackers are favoured by adults and are super crispy and crunchy with a moreish salty flavour.

Puchi White Chocolate Langue de Chat

For something sweet, these mini cookies have a light and crispy texture with a white cream filling. They’re popular in Europe and are gaining popularity nowadays in Japan too.

Tohato Caramel Corn Bitter Roasted Peanuts

A balance of both sweet and savoury flavours, this packet of Tohato Caramel Corn Butter Roasted Peanuts really hits the spot when you can’t pick sides. Very moreish and addictive!