Reviewed by
Evelyn
Calling all fans of Japanese snacks and culture! Check out Zenpop!
They have a range of monthly subscription boxes available such as:-
- 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.
Here’s what’s inside March’s Ramen & Sweets Pack which is themed Hinamatsuri:-
Acecook Hokkaido Hanasaki Crab Shoyu Ramen
Hanasaki’s Crab is famous throughout Japan for its unique taste and Acecook have crafted a very special ramen pot to celebrate this local flavour. The crab provides salty flavours which are enhanced with soy sauce and chicken for a well-rounded and balanced ramen bowl.
Sanyo Oden No Shime Style Udon Noodles
For those seeking a more substantial quick meal, udon noodles are usually the one to go for as they are thicker and more satisfying than other types of noodles. This flavour has hints of cod, vegetables and mustard for an authentic umami experience.
Mini Baum Roll Strawberry Cream
Baumkuchen is a type of German cake which is also hugely popular in Japan. These mini rolls are layered with soft strawberry cream and batter for a sweet treat.
Kimetsu no Yaiba Arare
Kimetsu no Yaiba Arare is a typical snack food that is eaten during the Japanese festival of Hinamatsuri and are deliciously light multi-coloured rice crackers.
Alfort Mini Strawberry Bourbon Biscuits
Made with whole wheat flour, these mini bourbon biscuits are popular with both adults and children in Japan and this Strawberry flavour offers just the right amount of creamy sweetness.
Sakuranbo Mochi
Yummy cherry flavoured mochi are one of the oldest Japanese sweet treats and are made from glutinous rice that are formed into small cakes. They are delicious!
Mini Peach Ramune Candy
These tiny peach flavoured pellet-like sweets melt in your mouth for a sweet hit any time of the day.
Mocchan Dango
Dango is a rice dumpling treat which a similar preparation to mochi but it’s quite unique. A typical snack during festivities, they are often stacked up and served with a cup of green tea.
By Mary 
