Okay, I have to share this because it’s the most unexpectedly delicious chocolate I’ve tried in ages. 🥹 This Nippon Chocolate Apple & Dark Chocolate isn’t just a snack — it’s a flavor explosion wrapped in golden foil and labeled “Japan Food Selection Grand Prix Winner.” 🏆🍫
I found it at a specialty shop in Kyoto, and honestly? I didn’t even care what was inside — I just wanted to take it home. The packaging is clear with individual gold-and-red wrappers, each featuring a vintage-style illustration of a woman holding apples. It feels like something from a 1950s Japanese ad. 🎨
Inside? Small triangular pieces of dark chocolate filled with honey-pickled apple. I took a bite, and instantly felt the contrast: first, the bitterness of dark chocolate, then a burst of sweet-tart apple flavor — like drinking concentrated fruit juice but in solid form. 💥🍯
And here’s the best part: the texture! The apple filling is soft and chewy, not dry or hard, with a subtle honey aroma that blends perfectly with the chocolate. I ate three in a row, and my roommate walked in and said, “Are you eating medicine?” 😂 (Spoiler: it’s just too good.)
Perfect for gifting, snacking, or pairing with coffee or tea. I had one with black tea, and it felt like a mini luxury moment. ☕️🍰
If you love Japanese craftsmanship, complex flavors, or anything that feels like a hidden gem, this is a must-try. It’s not just chocolate — it’s a taste of Kyoto in your mouth. 🧼✨
(P.S. I bought two… now only half remains. My future self is judging me.) 😅
