National Potato & American Beer Day Product Review: KoikeyaPotatoChips "Karamucho Stick"

These are potatos?  I love potatos!

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Doug & Friends

Karamucho Sticks

Location: Pay-Less, Agana Shopping Center

Price: $2.39

Rating: 4.5 plates out of 5

The first thing I thought of on National Potato Day was chips.  I was browsing the snack aisle at Pay-Less for some new bold or wacky flavor, when I saw this bag of awesomeness.  I didn't know the name of these "Karamucho Sticks" until today, and only because I'm doing this review.  These chips have been one of my favorite snacks since I was a kid.  So much flavor is packed into these little sticks of goodness, with just the right amount of heat.  One obvious thing to note, is the "stick" form, they chose to make these in.  Although very delicious, they can fight back, if not eaten carefully.

If you throw a handful of these bad boys in your mouth, and just one of them is at the wrong angle, you will experience some of the most intense mouth pain ever.  Yes, it has happened a few times or more, but when you're hungry, you can't seem to get them in your mouth fast enough.  So for National Potato Day, I suggest you grab a bag of these sticks and try them out, carefully of course.

Reviewed by Drew

DFRNT Denanche

What will you eat yours with?

You've probably already heard of the DFRNT movement on Guam.  Or maybe seen them at the Chamorro Village Night Market.  If you haven't, you can check them out on Facebook at Dfrnt Guam.  We were able to aquire a few jars (a hard feat to accomplish due to the demand) by contacting Chef Jason Datuin on Facebook.  They go around making deliveries, so that they can meet and interact with the community, which is why they're doing so well.  It's all word of mouth, and once you get this in your mouth, you'll understand what the hype is all about. 

Chef Jason Datuin & Drew

Drew:

I couldn't wait to get my hands on a jar of DFRNT Denanche.  I've seen them on the news a few times and wanted to try their food.  Unfortunately I never got the chance, until now.  I purchased 2 jars for myself, at $10 a jar, because I love spicy food.  Since buying it a few days ago, I'm already well into the second jar.  It does pack quite a punch, but just hot enough where you can still enjoy the flavor.  If you like hot, then I suggest you try a bottle or 5 for yourself.  My only complaint, isn't really a complaint at all.  More of a wish really.  I wish that I had bought more than 2 jars.

Zach

Zach:

I’ve seen this product logo on car stickers and internet advertisements. I have always wondered what it was. At one point I thought it was some fight club shirt or gym. Drew mentioned that it was a Denanche sauce, so it got me intrigued. When he broke it out at the station I was eager to try it. I tried it with Fried rice, eggs, and sausage for breakfast and inside my Spam sandwich. I liked the Mason jar it was packaged in with the DFRNT logo sticker attached to it. The consistency of this denanche was chunky. It was also colorful with its base color that of old gold on the orange color swatch. The word denanche means “just right” in Chamorro. So that’s what I was expecting to taste. It was still very good and I would buy it, but I would have to say that this is more of a “just about right” denanche sauce. It was pretty hot, but hot is good for me. The flavor was good, some coconut essence, hot pepper, seasonings, and other ingredients I am not able to identify. I think that the heat overpowers the flavor of this sauce. It’s got a good “Kick” to it; it just needs a tad more balance on the flavor side. I give this overall product a 4 out of 5.

Brian

Brian:

Definitely has a fiery kick.  The coconut flavor blends perfectly with the crab taste.  For $10 a bottle, you get best bang for your buck.  I would recommend buying 2 bottles, because the first one is gonna go quick.

Zach & George

George:
For me this Denanche was good.  It was tasty with an enjoyable hotness, but there was still no wow factor.  I give it 3.5 out of 5 plates.