Comments on: Calbee Shrimp Chips

By: Gil

Gil — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:07:38 +0000

While it’s definitely not for everyone it’s dee-lish for some. Quite possibly the most addicting snack I’ve ever had…

By: Daynee Savic

Daynee Savic — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:57:53 +0000

Mmm…Shrimp Flavored Chips. I’m actually sitting here in my office at my desk devouring a 10 oz. bag of the lil suckers as I type. They’re dirt cheap up here in Chicago, this bag ringing in at a mere $2.29 before our million-percent sales tax. The very first time I tried these delectible lil baked fries was at a really big asian food market in the NW-ish suburbs along with some bubble-gum tasting soda from Japan called Ramune.

Though they stink (yes, a coworker has commented), the flavor is light, so it doesn’t make your breath TOO rank, and the crunch is a good diversion from the horrors of actually working. It’s sort of sad when you sit there chewing on each chip and trying to make it crunch as many times as possible before swallowing.

My husband isn’t particularly fond of them, though he HAS admitted that they taste much more bearable than their ‘fragrance.’ My friend who raided our kitchen in the middle of the night braved the stink and is now obsessed to the point I have to take the bag to work with me in order to get any.

Warning to all those gathering the courage to try them: They’re addictive and delicious. I will be the first to admit I pair them with odd items:

Shrimp Chips + Chocolate Pocky + Ramune + Rice Crispies Treats = Heaven.

And no, I’m not pregnant…yet.

By: Adam

Adam — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 06:03:37 +0000

I have been eating Shrimp Flavored Chips for about 20 years now. The first time I came to know them was with a little Vietnamese friend that I had. I accompanied them to China Town in Seattle and they bought a bag. I do remember them smelling quite strong, not being used to those asian flavors, but loved them the first time I tried them. I don’t notice the smell anymore which is probably due to the fact that we do a ton of asian cooking at home, using fish sauce, squid, oyster sauce, etc. so I think it’s just another aroma for us. I love Kim Chee and if you can get used to that smell, you can handle anything. Shrimp Flavored Chips are a great product! Funny on the back of the package it says, “A delectable new snack…”. There’s nothing new about it!! You think Calbee could spend a buck or two and get the packaging changed by now, but….who knows? Again, an excellent product, baked not fried! Does contain MSG which is supposed to be bad for you but we’ve never had a problem with it in my family and do in fact use it quite a bit in our asian cooking. If I grow a third ear I’ll let you all know. LOL. And for any of you looking for this chips, just look for a local asian store. They all carry them…Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese. This product has saturated the market and all asians love em.

By: Okinawa Dave

Okinawa Dave — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:43:33 +0000

I had these critters when I was stationed on Okinawa in the ’70s; they actually smelled better than some of the streets back then! Crackin’ open a bagful of Shrimp Chips (“Shrimpies” was what I called them back then) between scuba dives or parachute jumps was just the thing—light, yet strangely stinky. I still love ‘em to this day and whenever I smell the ‘stagnant seashore’ aroma of them I think of days back on Okinawa…

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 00:30:56 +0000

For all of you who love Calbee Shrimp favor, here is the website who has them.The price is very reasonable only $1.99. Plus, This website has snack from japan as well. Check it out.

Dan

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 22:13:24 +0000

What’s a hampster? I’ve heard of hamsters, but, not hamPsters. LOL Seriously, I would really like to know where I can purchase a bag of those chips. I’ve ate them one time a couple of years ago and thought they were awesome, but, don’t know where I can buy them. I’m in Tulsa, Oklahoma. If anybody knows, let me know.

By: Cheap Eats Editor

Cheap Eats Editor — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 18:00:32 +0000

marvo – I’ve had those shrimp chips before! Those are really good, and if I remember correctly are less stanky. Man if you want to talk about smelly, what about dried cuttlefish…

shawn – hamsters and bongs!!?