Chocolate Pocky, Strawberry Pocky
I say Pocky, you say Poki. I’ve heard from some Japanese friends that this snack is pronounced Poki (po-kee) in Japan. See, I’ve been calling it Pocky (paw-kee). And I’m going to continue doing that. (I’m a rebel. Not really.)
Along with its fun name, Pocky is also quite fun to eat, at least for me. My amusement beings when, after taking a few deep chocolate-scented sniffs from a freshly opened pack, I grasp one of the sticks on its biscuit end, and bite into its chocolate-covered end. I chew quickly, because it’s just that good, and move onto the next stick. And the next one. And the next one. I dare you to stop at only one stick. But I rarely finish the pack, preferring to save some chocolate-and-biscuit goodness for another day. (Okay, sometimes my willpower doesn’t last that long.) Have fun.
I love Pocky! My favorite flavor is the Almond one. Your third picture is making me crave it right now even though I just ate a big slice of chocolate cake!
Good stuff, I wish the vending machines at work had them. Beats Kit Kat any day.
Hailee: I get Pocky cravings, too. And hey, I think there’s always room for it.
Chris: Although I like Kit Kat, I agree—I think Pocky beats it in taste and fun factor.
- Cindy
I think there’s also a buttered pancake flavored Pocky. I know there are all sorts of flavors I’ve never tried. Oh! There’s also a Men’s Pocky. I think it’s supposed to be dark bitter chocolate maybe? I can’t remember. I haven’t had that one.
Lian: I really cannot keep up with all the different Pocky flavors. Buttered pancake-flavored Pocky sounds good…Men’s Pocky, not so much.
- Cindy
I love pocky! I’ve never had chocolate though, because I’m too addicted to the strawberry. I’ll have to try it sometime.
Elizabeth: Chocolate Pocky is good (and addictive) as well. The smell alone…gah!
- Cindy
It also makes cute whiskers on Hello Kitty cupcakes (google image search it). We made some for the 2 yr old’s bday! Not sure who loved them most!!
Deanna: I just saw some photos–cute and clever!