Glicocookies

Pocky Chocolate

8.0
✓ Would Buy Again
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Flavor Profile

Texture

crispy🥛smooth

Tags

Japan

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
8/10
Category
cookies
Brand
Glico
Reviewed
Jan 10, 2025

The Review

The Japanese snack that conquered the world, one chocolate-dipped biscuit stick at a time.

First Impressions

The packaging is sleek and satisfying to open. Inside, you get two individually wrapped packets—perfect for portion control (or sharing, if you're that kind of person). The sticks are uniform, with a clean chocolate coating that leaves just the right amount of handle for dipping.

Taste Test

The biscuit stick has a delicate crunch—not too hard, not too soft. It's lightly sweet with a subtle buttery flavor. The chocolate coating is smooth and milky, melting slightly on your tongue before you even finish chewing.

What makes Pocky special is the balance. It's sweet but not cloying, crunchy but not hard. The built-in handle means no messy fingers—this is an elegant snack.

Verdict

A timeless classic that transcends age and borders. Whether you're a kid in Tokyo or an adult in New York, Pocky just hits different. The chocolate-to-biscuit ratio is perfect, and the portion size leaves you satisfied without feeling guilty.

Try this: Keep a box in your desk drawer for afternoon pick-me-ups.