Today’s review covers Meiji Meltykiss. It’s a distinctly Japanese chocolate treat that currently comes in three varieties: Precious Cocoa, Strawberry, and Matcha (Green Tea). One of the few English phrases on the package is the slogan “Gently melts in your mouth like a snowflake”. Each flavor comes in a box of about 15 or so individually wrapped Meltykisses (I forgot to count them before I started tasting).
Each Meltykiss is a small cube - for size reference, the entire cube fits on the face of a U.S. quarter (see picture below) - they are probably just a bit smaller in volume than a Hershey’s Kiss. Inside each cube is a semi-solid center that is covered in a rich dark chocolate and dusted with unsweetened cocoa powder. They are small, cute, and they look very fancy and expensive. So let’s see how they taste….
Precious Cocoa: This is good. It’s very rich and very creamy and it does truly melt in your mouth. The chocolate tastes like dark chocolate only a bit sweeter (but not too sweet). Highly recommended.
Strawberry: Wow - the strawberry taste just explodes in your mouth…it’s like eating a fresh strawberry. I really like the strawberry taste - it even overpowers the chocolate. The chocolate is just a tasty side item that compliments the main dish. Very good - especially if you like strawberry.
Matcha (Green Tea): I have never been a fan of Green Tea and this Meltykiss does nothing to change my mind. This one too is smooth and creamy, but the taste is not something I like. It tastes very natural/earthy. Kinda like the taste and smell of mowing a lawn. It’s not horrible, but it’s not something I would eat again.
So, in summary….Precious Cocoa and Strawberry Meltykiss are both very good. The Matcha (Green Tea) Meltykiss I didn’t care for at all, but if you like green tea, you may like it more than I did.
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I am a big fan of the chocolate meltykiss! Im surprised to see it being talked about here because its not common. Awesome :)
RESPONSE: I know what you mean. The more I eat, the more I like…especially the chocolate ones.
January 9th, 2006 at 1:18 am–Brian
I almost bought some when I was at Mitsuwa (the local Japanese grocery chain). I love green tea and green tea flavored stuff, so maybe you should send me any of your leftovers!
January 9th, 2006 at 5:17 pmI’m from Monterrey Mexico, one month ago I was in japan and I buy some of you miltykiss chocolate and those are the must delicious chocolate that I ever savored in my life.
¿where can i get more of you chocolate here in mexico.?
Thankyu very much for your product and congratulations.
Best Regards.
RESPONSE: http://candyaddict.com does not sell any candies. You can buy Meltykiss from here
http://affiliates.jlist.com/click/665?url=http://www.jbox.com/search/meltykiss
I’m not sure if they ship to mexico though.
Good luck!
February 2nd, 2006 at 4:31 pm–Brian
Where should I buy the Chocolate MeltyKiss if leaving in city of SanJose ( USA)?
Thanks,
Mindy
RESPONSE: They are seasonal so I don’t think you can’t even order them online. I don’t know where you could find them in San Jose.
April 21st, 2006 at 5:19 pm–Brian
I found these in the UK for only 11 american cents!
April 30th, 2006 at 9:25 ami get my Meltykisses from hong kong; so damn delicious XD
November 15th, 2006 at 12:35 amI have the strawberry one and it’s nothing like anything I’ve ever tasted! The strawberry literally BURSTS in your mouth! The chocolate melts all nice & smoothly. I love it!
March 5th, 2007 at 3:43 amI just ate one matcha meltykiss for dinner last night and it tasted soooooooooo damn good! *wink*
September 16th, 2007 at 8:29 pmYou can buy Meltykiss at your local Asian grocer, or even anime stores.
May 10th, 2008 at 11:51 pmFor fans of matcha, I really think Matcha Meltykiss is the best matcha chocolate for the price. So smooth and delicious!
Not sure why, but they seem to call them “Meltyblend” now.
May 30th, 2008 at 11:45 am