This is the Koikeya Strong Oni Consommé. In Japan, consommé is a popular flavour for potato chips, resembling the savoury essence found in bouillon and soup stocks, combining meaty richness with a hint of sweet vegetable flavour.

These chips were crafted from potatoes with subtle ridges and were generously coated with an orange and black-hued seasoning powder.

Upon opening, these chips emanated a robust, meaty aroma, accompanied by a subtle undercurrent of onion-like sweetness. On tasting, the palate was immediately greeted by a potent caramelized onion flavour that imparted a gentle sweetness, harmoniously balanced by the profound umami notes of beef. The onion flavour lingered on the palate, accompanied by a subtle, peppery warmth. The crinkle-cut format of these chips, featuring subtle ridges, proved to be an ideal canvas for the seasoning, ensuring a satisfying delivery of flavour with every bite. Despite the intense consommé seasoning, the inherent richness of the potato’s flavour remained discernible, particularly pronounced towards the conclusion of each bite. Overall, we enjoyed these chips’ deep umami notes, which provided an unparalleled depth compared to the more common chicken and beef-flavoured chips found in the West.

This Koikeya Strong Oni Consomme contained 55 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2023.