This is the Koikeya Porinkii KariKari Ebi Shio, a puffed triangular corn snack flavoured with shrimp and salt.
The pieces presented as uniform triangular puffs, approximately 3 cm per side and around 1 cm thick, with an even golden colour and defined vertical slits across both surfaces. Aroma opened with a pronounced shrimp note, direct and savoury.
Initial contact delivered a dry surface and immediate savoury seasoning, before fracturing with an audible, airy crunch. The structure remained consistently crisp, with no softening across the bite. Through the mid-palate, the shrimp flavour embedded within the base became more apparent, developing into a fuller aromatic presence. Towards the finish, a mild underlying corn note emerged, subtle and secondary to the seasoning. Aftertaste carried a faint, gradual heat that was not immediately apparent but built slightly across repeated pieces. Notably, despite the corn base, there was no overt sweetness, distinguishing it from sweeter corn-based snacks and keeping the profile firmly savoury.
Overall, a puffed corn snack with a clear shrimp-led savoury profile and sustained airy crunch, resulting in a clean, non-sweet structural impression.
This Koikeya Porinkii KariKari Ebi Shio contained 53 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.