Pocky is a delicious Japanese snack produced by Glico and has been around since 1966. Since then, Pocky has developed more flavors and varieties than one could possibly imagine! Pocky is a simple yet delicious snack, being comprised of a cookie/biscuit type stick that is dipped in chocolate. Although I have tried many flavors, my two favorites are chocolate mint and milk chocolate.
I first fell in love when an ex boyfriend gave me Pocky to try, which was sold in his store. A new love immediately blossomed...not for my ex, but for Pocky! I knew I had to try as many flavors as I could, but a recent search on the internet proved that Pocky comes in almost any flavor, from coffee to strawberry, Pocky's wide range of flavors are bound to capture many peoples love for chocolate.
However, Pocky can be somewhat difficult to find especially if looking for those more unique flavors. The best selection of Pocky I have seen was on a trip to Edmonton last year. In the West Edmonton Mall there is a large Japanese grocery store at one end. Here I walked out with a full grocery bag of the good stuff. I'd have to admit, the Pocky didn't last very long!
Glico also makes giant Pocky (see below) which usually retails for around $20 a box. In the box you will fin giant Pocky sticks fatter than your finger and at least a foot long! I was fortunate to get my hands on a box of giant Pocky but was disappointed when the cookie stick was more overpowering than the chocolate. It was definitely good but left me with a dry cookie mouth.
If you have had the pleasure of trying Pocky, you can also try Yan Yan's. They are similar to Pocky but produced by Meiji. There are far fewer flavors but the concept is similar. The consumer dips the cookie stick into a soft chocolate and sprinkles themselves. Delicious!
So if you haven't tried Pocky and stumble across it in a store, it is an absolute must try! Because of Pocky's deliciousness and wide variety of flavors, I dedicate today to Pocky -- crowned hot s**t of the day!
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