TokyoTreat is at it again—this time with a yuletide surprise. If thinking of a good snack gift for your friends, loved ones, or even yourself feels difficult, TokyoTreat has made it easy. Not only are the snacks amazing and satisfying, but they can also be sent right to your doorstep.
I live deep in the countryside of northern Kansai, where public transport is not very convenient, but the pristine nature makes up for it. Mountainous forests and rivers are a common sight, and although it is Japan—the land of convenience stores—they are, surprisingly, few and far between. I remember one time I had to go to another prefecture to print out a translated document at the nearest 7-Eleven. It is against this backdrop of isolation and inconvenience that receiving and enjoying the snack box became a much-appreciated moment.
The winter-themed box is ideal for the season, featuring festive snacks like Silent Night Salted Butter Truffles, Fa La La French Salad Potato Chips, and Winter Yakisoba. It is sure to make you sing your heart out with every bite.
A treasure trove of sweets
The custom-made snack box in rich emerald green captures the essence of the yuletide season, greeting you with a postcard of Tokyo’s winter illumination upon opening. The image of the sparkling Tokyo Tower rising above the whitish-blue blanket of light on the trees is so vivid that it makes me feel as if I am in Tokyo despite being miles away. On the back is a heartwarming message for those who receive the box to feel the spirit of the holiday season.
The crown jewels of the snack box: My top three
Having a huge sweet tooth, I am gonna be biased when it comes to selecting my top three for this winter edition of TokyoTreat. To be fair, all the snacks are heaven-sent, but the following three are top-tier. And now, drumroll please!
Double Berry KitKat
Everybody loves KitKat. Who doesn’t?
This premium version of the classic KitKat is the best treat in the box. It bears the label “sweetness for adults”, making it appealing to those who find classic KitKats a little too sugar-heavy. Its milder sweetness makes it more suitable for a mature palate, which savors complex tastes like the combination of bitterness and tanginess in this treat.
This hard-to-find, seasonal edition of KitKat stands out with its double berry flavor. Yes, it is definitely berry overload! A blend of strawberry and raspberry in a single snack is heaven-sent. Even just thinking about it makes me drool.
As a chocolate lover, this double berry flavor adds a burst of tangy fruitiness to the choco-coated wafer snack, balancing the richness of deep cocoa with piquant acidity.
Hold on, we’re not done yet with KitKat. There’s more to it than its chocolatey-fruity taste. Embodying the Japanese spirit of encouragement, each wrapper comes with a motivating message, turning every delicious bite into food for the heart and soul. This is why KitKat is my number one snack. Beyond its taste, which changes with every variety, this chocolate bar, when pronounced “Kitto Katto,” highlights the brand’s association with the Japanese phrase kitto katsu, which means “You will surely win.” For this reason, KitKat is one of the most cherished snacks in Japan. It is a sweet tap on the shoulder, making it an ideal gift for any occasion.
Silent Night Salted Butter Truffles
Further indulging my bias towards chocolate, TokyoTreat brings another variety of a chocolate snack. This premium chocolate sablé with a salty butter flavor is another limited-edition item from Lotte Ghana.
Just like the double berry KitKat, the complexity of its flavor appeals to the adult palate, as its salted butter notes move its savor beyond simple sweetness. Ghana’s sophisticated sweet-and-salty balance resonates strongly with chocolate lovers seeking a decadent taste of premium chocolate, an impression matched by its elegant packaging.
Winter Yakisoba
Big Katsu’s yakisoba, which comes with a special sauce, is worth mentioning. This easy-to-prepare meal allows for some creativity, and the small bit of effort you invest in preparing it makes it a personalized creation that is both fulfilling and satisfying.
I added a sunny-side-up egg for a protein boost and chopped carrots for a solid bite in this hearty meal. Then I stirred in the egg’s rich yolk to make a creamy, savory sauce. And for a final touch, I scattered some fresh green toppings on the yakisoba. While other snacks satisfied my sweet tooth, TokyoTreat’s Winter Yakisoba provided not only a fleeting delight but a filling indulgence in a creative dish.
The fun does not end here. TokyoTreat’s Snackin’ Wonderland abounds with more holiday snacks to make your Christmas merry and bright! Christmas donut stick, Christmas island rice cracker bites, and a flavorful bag of potato chips, to name a few. All of these are indeed a treasure trove waiting to be unearthed and discovered if you get a snack box for yourself and/or your friends.
Sharing is loving
A box of TokyoTreat comes with delectable snacks for a solo snacker, but the fun is multiplied when shared. Truly, every item in the box is enjoyable on its own, but snacking on them with people you love elevates the experience. When shared, the yakisoba’s umami is enhanced, the confections’ sweetness is intensified, and the chips’ savoriness is amplified. This reflects a common trait between Japan and my home country, the Philippines: their collectivist nature. As a Filipino, food and shared meals are the heartbeat of my identity and culture. We call a shared meal salo-salo (literally sharing-sharing), hence a food you can share or partake in with others.
Amazingly, TokyoTreat knows no bounds in delivering a wonderful snack experience. The Japan-exclusive snacks go beyond borders in creating unforgettable moments of indulgence, not limited to a solo treat, but extending to a get-together worth cherishing. Japan’s deep winter and the challenges of being an international resident can be isolating sometimes. But the colorful box of TokyoTreat, teeming with flavorful snacks, turns this solitary night into a cozy and warm-memories-filled evening, where everyday struggles are set aside even just for a moment, giving way to a fun and memorable salo-salo, symbolic of the very core of this season of pure love and giving.
ICHIGO Inc., the parent company of TokyoTreat, kindly sent us this snack box so we could try it out and share our honest thoughts with you. This page also has affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase a box through our website (at no extra cost to you, of course). Thank you so much for supporting Deep Japan!