This is the Calbee Potato Chips Zeitaku Chocolate, a crinkle-cut potato chip coated with dark chocolate.

The chips were approximately 4–6 cm in size and 1–1.5 mm in thickness, with a ridged structure and a light yellow base. Strips of glossy dark chocolate were drizzled across the surface at roughly 1.5 cm intervals. Aroma opened with a sweet chocolate profile.

On tasting, the initial contact delivered a light savoury note from the salted potato surface, followed by a firm, satisfying crunch from the crinkle-cut structure. Through the mid-palate, the chocolate melted quickly, introducing a rich sweetness balanced by the deeper, slightly bitter profile of dark chocolate. The chocolate carried a smooth, velvety quality, creating a clear sweet–savoury contrast. The flavour profile evoked comparisons to chocolate-coated potato chips popularised by Royce’ Chocolate. Towards the finish, the interplay between sweet chocolate and savoury potato continued, supported by the persistent crunch of the chip. The distribution of chocolate remained consistent across pieces, allowing for a uniform flavour experience. The aftertaste carried a balanced combination of savoury potato and lingering chocolate richness, without excess oiliness.

Overall, a crinkle-cut chip with balanced sweet–savoury interplay and a crisp texture, resulting in a clean, evenly integrated structure.

This Calbee Potato Chips Zeitaku Chocolate contained 45 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.