I found these Kinnikuman beef bowl flavored potato chips in Akiba today. Kinnikuman, or Muscle Man, is famous for loving beef more than anything in the whole world combined. Since beef in Japanese is "niku" and the comic series is celebrating its 29th year ("ni" is two, "ku" is shorthand for nine), this is a special commemorative snack.
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February 08, 2009
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I remember when we had steak flavored chips here in the US. There were some other strange flavored by one certain brand, but I can only remember liking the steak.
Posted by: Ed3 | February 08, 2009 at 06:22 AM
Kinnikuman's love is not mis-placed.
Gyudon is one of the most tasty things I can think of... so long as we take it easy with the pickled ginger.
Posted by: Blaine | February 08, 2009 at 06:25 AM