What is it with Asian candy/cookies?

[JulesMaximus]

Some of my co-workers returned from the Philippines and brought back some "treats." God this stuff tastes like ass. I'm choking on a cookie called Goldilocks Signature Classic Polvoron it tastes slightly sweet with a texture that is best described as crumbled dry paste.

 

[Zeze]

Noob.

Asian snacks >>>>>>>>>> Western snacks except potato chips & Cheetos

These are so good:

These are just amazing alone or with a tall glass of beer:

Grew up with this.... savory and crunchy outside, roasted peanuts inside. MMMMMMMMM.

 

[Ns1]

just found nori flavored lays at my local thai shop. fucking GODLY

 

[SandEagle]

if i remember correctly, in the Asian countries they have two type of candies: one for the locals which is made with natural ingredients, no preservatives, no artificial colorings. then there's the export quality made for visitors and Americans that consists of ass and dry paste.

 

[jagec]

It's true that many Asian "candies" aren't as sweet as Westerners are used to. Case in point: red bean paste.

 

[madoka]

Stupid to group all Asian candy together. Korean and Japanese candy can be awesome. Filipino candy, not so much.

 

[lxskllr]

I had a Burmese friend growing up, and his parents used to get all kinds of interesting treats. I don't know what any of it was, but I thought they were tasty. My favorite was salted, dried fruit. It would make your mouth pucker, but was very addictive.

 

[Svnla]

Cookies with duriant flavor = yummy.

 

[AgentUnknown]

OP is an idiot. Why generalize a group of people based on their candy?

 

[DaveSimmons]

Pocky and Hi-Chew are gods among candymen.

 

[gorb]

asian snacks and candy are awesome

 

[DCal430]

Cookies with duriant flavor = yummy.

Wrong on all counts, Durian is one of the nastiest things. Durian candy doubly nasty. Same with durian ice cream.

 

[JulesMaximus]

if i remember correctly, in the Asian countries they have two type of candies: one for the locals which is made with natural ingredients, no preservatives, no artificial colorings. then there's the export quality made for visitors and Americans that consists of ass and dry paste.

ROFL! Sounds about right. :biggrin:

 

[JulesMaximus]

OP is an idiot. Why generalize a group of people based on their candy?

I didn't generalize a group of people you idiot, I generalized their candy.

 

[darkxshade]

Asian candy is too broad but I will say that Japanese junk food pwns all. The issue I actually have with most western candy is lack of variety.

 

[DCal430]

Vietnamese Peanut and Sessame candy is great though.

 

[JoeyP]

Asian? Does this mean Indian? Chinese? Iranian? Russian?

Asia is a big continent. Be more specific.

 

[AgentUnknown]

OP just stick to your hershey's kisses

 

[Sho'Nuff]

Kasugai Gummies are fantastic. And you have to love Japanese advertising.

 

[Oyeve]

I miss the chinese white rabbit candy. Banned due to kids dying from the chemicals or something.

 

[andylawcc]

why you said Asian as a whole when you specified the ones you had are from the Philippines.

it's like, i drove a pinto and all American cars are utter POS.

 

[TecHNooB]

Noob.

Asian snacks >>>>>>>>>> Western snacks except potato chips & Cheetos

These are so good:

These are just amazing alone or with a tall glass of beer:

Grew up with this.... savory and crunchy outside, roasted peanuts inside. MMMMMMMMM.

chocopie is SO overrated. i don't know why koreans love it so much.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Goldilocks is one of the premier bakeries in the PI.

They have locations also in CA & NV and maybe elsewhere

People will drive an hour or more to eat at their table and purchase baked goods.

 

[KeithTalent]

Kasugai Gummies are fantastic. And you have to love Japanese advertising.

Those are delicious.

KT

 

[JulesMaximus]

Asian? Does this mean Indian? Chinese? Iranian? Russian?

Asia is a big continent. Be more specific.

Yes