Reviews Posted by Rudi Hermawan

Products	Rating	Read	Date Added
[Limited] KINAKO Soft OKAKI (handmade rice cracker)	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	401	09/19/2023
This snack looks rather like sand-colored pebbles with its uneven shape and surface texture. Texture wise it has a soft crunch to the bite, with a hollowness in the middle that helps giving that lightness in texture. Taste wise it is mildly sweet, with a gentle true...(more)
[Limited] WASABI MAME (traditional fried peanut snack) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	404	09/19/2023
Texture wise has a dense soft crunch. Taste wise is only mildly sweet, with more of a bean-like aftertaste than matcha. I tasted no matcha in aroma, only the slight tea-bitterness in the aftertaste. Given that the beans are coated with matcha, this snack may pair ...(more)
[Limited] KIWAMI Vegetable Chips Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	347	09/18/2023
Texture wise is very light and airy in crispness. I find the green okra has the lightest crunch factor, and red beet has the most dense crunch from the rest. Taste wise is very natural in its mellow flavor. They are only lightly salted so no to overwhelm or oversha...(more)
[Limited] MISO NEGI SENBEI (handmade rice crackers) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	369	09/18/2023
The light crunch with its savory flavor is addictive. There is a slight sweetness to its salty soy sauce-like flavor. Not quite soy sauce, but not exactly miso heavy either. I don't smell the fermented soybeans aroma that usually presents in all miso, so this one de...(more)
[Limited] UCHIZOME SANSUI (handcrafted Teacup: 170ml) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	290	09/18/2023
It has simplicity that is friendly to the eyes, with just enough blue painting on the inner rim to make it aesthetically pleasing. I like the dented grooves on the outer surface of the cup, which gives a slight grip-feel to smooth glaze. The sizing of the cup fits n...(more)
[Limited] HACHIMITSU UME (sweet honey plum confection) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	499	08/03/2023
First look of the fruit upon unwrapping is the muted peach-brown coloring of the wrinkled fruit skin, and also wet from the juice in the wrapping. Its flesh is very soft to the touch. First bite gives an instant saltiness in taste, followed by mild sourness and swee...(more)
[Limited] YUZU SHIZUKU (citrus AN bean jam confection) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	413	08/03/2023
Upon unwrapping, the sweet citrus aroma of yuzu permeates the air. The instant smell gives a pleasant first impression. At first look, the color is not as deep orange-yellow as the pics on the description, but rather more on a paler/muted side. This confection is ...(more)
[Limited] Matcha MIZU YOHKAN (traditional sweet bean jelly) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	483	07/22/2023
This is not a typical yohkan. Not the type that is firm and overly sweet. Instead, it is very different, thankfully. Its texture is smooth, soft and juicy, practically melts in your mouth. A very tender and watery version of an agar pudding, more to a texture that...(more)
[Limited] YUZU SENBEI (traditional YUZU citrus crackers) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	430	07/04/2023
There is a sugary coating on the surface of the cracker, which gives an instant medium sweetness on the palate. The yuzu flavor is there but mild, unfortunately. Wish it is stronger. No trace of sour or bitter note to the flavor, making it a snack suitable for kids ...(more)
[Limited] MASAGOISHI - Black Pepper (handmade rice cracker) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	459	06/26/2023
There is a medium firm crunch to the texture, a bit too firm for most kids but suits adults in general. Each bite there is a light savoriness to the palate with a toasty note, followed by a warming sensation down the throat from the mild heat of the black pepper. Th...(more)
[Limited] Curry AGE SENBEI (handmade rice crackers) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	406	06/26/2023
A medium light crunch to the texture. You can tell it is a sort of crunch one gets from deep frying instead of from baking. The flavor is deeply savory, giving an addictive saltiness that is not overpowering. Surprisingly, the curry flavor is mild. I was expecting...(more)
[Limited] WAKAMOMO Peach Compote (premium fruit jelly) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	637	06/25/2023
The flavor of this compote is so gentle, yet perfectly fruity. The green peach itself is tender to the bite, yet maintains its flesh texture and still comes with its seed, which equally tender. No sourness, no bitterness, no astringency. The jelly is super soft an...(more)
[Limited] YATSUHASHI SENBEI (traditional Japanese cracker) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	425	06/21/2023
Unlike most rice crackers, this one has a much firmer snap in texture, much more like a hard-crunch cookie than a rice cracker. The aroma is mild upon unwrapping, but releases an amazing cinnamon flavor to each bite with a medium sweetness. I am a fan of anything ci...(more)
[Limited] HACHIBEE Japanese Hard Jelly(premium tomato flavor) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	392	06/21/2023
Soft and squishy little cubes of clear persimmon-orange colored jelly. The flavor has a strong sweetness with a mellow fruity note. Aroma of tomato is very light, almost not a tomato at all. I was expecting a similar flavor to a cherry tomato but this is very diff...(more)
[Limited] Houjicha EMAKI (modern Japanese confection) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	521	03/23/2023
Nice soft crunch in texture to the layered shell. Creamy filling tastes mildly sweet with a mellow roasted tea aroma that is surprisingly a lot softer than I expected for a houjicha flavor. A regular houjicha tea would probably be a lot more aromatic than this snack...(more)
[Limited] EBI SENBEI (baked shrimp crackers) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	481	03/22/2023
Snappy with a light crunch in texture. Taste has a medium savoriness and a very pronounced shrimp aroma with an aftertaste that lingers on the palate. A great compliment to the umami taste of Japanese green teas but also good eaten as is. These crackers can be add...(more)
[Limited] BANPEIYU Japanese Hard Jelly(premium citrus flavor) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	447	03/21/2023
Soft and squishy little cubes of clear citrus jelly. The flavor is a combination of sweetness and bitterness in a mellow note. Aroma of citrus is light and non-intrusive, with taste that is somewhat like a combination of lemon and lime, but without the typical sour/...(more)
[Limited] MISO Meringue (Japanese-style meringue confection) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	439	03/21/2023
As for meringues in general, this miso meringue has the same porous texture that gives a light crunch to the bite, followed by a fast melting action. Its pronounced sweetness is expected of a meringue and detectable on the palate as soon as it melts on the tongue. W...(more)
[Limited] RUBIA (premium plum glace)	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	468	03/15/2023
Soft and delicate flesh in texture just melts in the mouth. Semi-sweet in its natural fruity taste with a mellow tartness from the apple vinegar. All of the individual preserved plums still have a single large seed/pit in them. They are addictive, impossible to st...(more)
[Limited] SHIRAKABA Yunomi (handcrafted Teacup: 150ml) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	475	02/22/2023
Lightweight and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. I can't help but admiring the Shirakaba texture all around and inside the cup. The sizing of the cup fits nicely in my hand and holds a generous volume of liquid, which how I prefer when I have my tea solo. The w...(more)
[Limited] NORI OKAKI (handmade rice cracker)	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	459	01/16/2023
The toasted mochi is nice and savory with a mild freshness of citrus, similar to being flavored with yuzu-soy glaze. It also has a firm crunch to the texture. The laver seaweed has flakiness that indicates it is still fresh. I think the aroma of the nori what brin...(more)
[Limited] KOUJI SOBA BOLO (rice malt buckwheat cookies) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	456	01/16/2023
These cookie nuggets taste moderately malty sweet, with no 'toasted' or 'roasted' aroma despite its golden brown appearance. The flavor is subtle, so no obvious aroma to indicate it is made with malted rice and/or buckwheat flour. The light crunchy texture what make...(more)
Matcha SENBEI (premium Japanese confection)	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	930	01/12/2023
Appearance is a bright matcha green in color. Taste is mildly sweet with just a hint of matcha tea bitterness, but there is only a mild aroma of matcha presents. It gives a nice snap to the bite with its crispy texture, making it addictive. A type of snack that ca...(more)
[Limited] KORO GAKI (dried persimmon)	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	546	01/12/2023
Appearance has no white crystallized fructose coating so it shows its true natural color, which is a reddish orange-brown. Taste is not that sweet, which indicates no added sweetener used. Flavor is pleasantly natural with a sticky firm texture to the flesh. There...(more)
[Limited] Blended Sencha Super Premium (80g/2.82oz)	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	602	01/06/2023
Brief steeps (few seconds) in 70 Celsius water. Liquor is opaqued pale yellowish green in color, but the yellowish hue gets brighter by the third infusion. Taste is bold, slightly grassy on the palate with a soft umami sweetness. The slight grassy note is noticeab...(more)
SHIRO INKA Yunomi (handcrafted Teacup: pair)	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	805	10/06/2022
Lightweight and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. The sizing of the cup is slightly wider than I would prefer to fit nicely in my hand, but it holds a generous volume of liquid, which how I prefer when I have my tea solo. The wide mouth/rim also allows one to easi...(more)
[Limited] Kuradashi Gyokuro Pinnacle (40g/1.41oz) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	1118	10/06/2022
-- 2021 batch -- Brief steeps (5-10 seconds) in 70 Celsius water. Liquor is opaqued light pale-green in color. Taste is smooth, mellow umami sweet, slightly grassy on the palate. The grassy note starts from the 2nd infusion and increases by the 3rd infusion. O...(more)
[Limited] Kuradashi Sencha (80g/2.82oz) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	982	10/06/2022
-- 2021 batch -- Brief steeps (5-10 seconds) in 70 Celsius water. Liquor is opaqued light yellow-green in color. Taste is smooth, slightly umami sweet, lightly grassy. The grassy note starts from the 2nd infusion and increases by the 3rd infusion. Mouthfeel sl...(more)
YOHKAN (sweet bean jelly)	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	1611	08/08/2022
Texture is smooth and semi-firm, but from the four choices of flavors the ume (pink) flavored one seems to have a softer texture compared to the rest, while also the only one that has a tangy/sour note to the flavor. Each of the four yokans has a distinct flavor diffe...(more)
[Limited] Farmers' Shincha (160g/5.64oz) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	1035	06/20/2022
Brief steeps (few seconds) in 70 degree Celsius. Liquor is a semi-opaqued bright yellow-green in color. Taste is smooth with a pronounced sweet umami-savoriness, and a hint of vegetal note in the aftertaste. Mouthfeel is slightly sticky from the medium body infusi...(more)
[Limited] Matcha Soft Candy (premium Japanese candy) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	830	06/20/2022
Taste is of matcha powder at first from the coating, then as you chew you'll get a moderate milky sweetness that complements the flavor of matcha. Soft and chewy in texture, slightly sticky to the teeth, and leaves a milky aftertaste on the palate. Both of the match...(more)
[Limited] IMO KARINTOH (premium sweet potato snack) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	633	03/23/2022
Taste is flavorful and not overwhelmingly sweet. A firm crunch to the texture, a bit too firm than expected, as I need to use a little more chewing strength than I prefer. This snack is more suitable for an adult's jaw, but makes a nice accompaniment for darker/roast...(more)
[Limited] KINTOKI IMO Chips (premium sweet potato snack) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	767	03/23/2022
A nice crunch to the sweet chips. The sweetness is not overwhelming but flavorful. I suspect the touch of salt helps with the overall taste. I can easily finish them as is, though an accompaniment of tea helps to quench the dry throat-feel after a large mouthful. ...(more)
[Limited] TANSAN SENBEI (traditional Japanese cracker) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	855	03/22/2022
Very crispy and snappy thin in texture. Taste is gentle in wafer aroma and not too sweet. The lightness in texture and taste must be contributed by the use of rice flour. This is a prefect snack to be enjoyed as is or to accompany any type of tea.
[Limited] Gyokuro Karigane Super Premium (40g/1.41oz) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	1002	03/11/2022
Brief (few seconds) steeps in 70 celsius water. Liquor is a slight opaqued pale green in look. Taste is sweet with a soft umami, with a fruity scent. No astringency nor bitterness. Mouthfeel is slightly sticky and dry, encouraging salivation. Wet leaves are mo...(more)
[Limited] YUZU Peel (Japanese citrus peel glace) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	869	11/08/2021
The peels have a soft rubbery crunch texture to the bite. They are not at all sweet, which how I prefer it. The minimal use of sugar allows one to fully appreciate the real flavor of yuzu skin. Aromatically, it is on a soft side, while giving off a slight bitternes...(more)
[Recommended] FUKIYOSE (traditional Japanese crackers)	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	1268	09/30/2021
I love rice crackers of all sorts. These ones are fun to enjoy as they come in different flavour choices. All have a nice crispiness in texture with just enough sweetness to be a great accompaniment to Japanese teas. This particular product also happens to look so ...(more)
[Limited] Sea Salt TOFU Cookies (modern confection) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	845	09/30/2021
I love the salty touch to these cookies, I think it plays a major role to the overall flavour. It is not too sweet and has a nice soft crunch to the texture. Without reading the name or description you won't know it is made with tofu. The butter aroma is mild, making...(more)
[Limited] MISO SENBEI (traditional Japanese cracker) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	835	09/30/2021
I love the the crunch of this senbei, and it as a nice balance of flavours. It is not too sweet and you can taste the toasty savoriness, which I assume from sesame and nori. I can't smell the aroma of miso but it definitely has a pleasant overall flavour.
[Limited] Kiyomizu YUZU MONAKA (Japanese wafer YUZU flavor)	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	1091	09/30/2021
The wafer skin has gone soft due to the moisture from the bean paste. I would prefer this with the wafer and paste filling packed separated. But the filling is nicely made. The taste is not too sweet and I love the soft yuzu aroma that has been infused in the bean past...(more)
[Limited] Sea Salt Tomato AMANATTOH (salty tomato glace) Out of Stock	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	1044	09/30/2021
Love the slight salty touch to the sweetness. The flavour seems sweeter as you chew, a tomato candy. Best as an accompaniment to a tea, as the sweetness builds up the more you eat. I prefer this with toasted or stronger/bitter teas. Texture is dense and slightly fir...(more)
SS Strainer	Very bad... Bad... Very bad... Ordinary... Good...	1488	04/13/2021
This strainer is lightweight and easy to use. Fits in most cups. The little straining holes surround its entire body, sides and bottom, make the straining work smoothly. I just wish it comes with a resting lid/saucer, otherwise, it is perfect.

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