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Did Krispy Kreme change their recipe in the last month?

I treated myself to Krispy Kreme yesterday for the first time in maybe 1-2 months. I normally go for the chocolate frosted since it's one of the only donuts I've had in Tokyo which has a rich… I treated myself to Krispy Kreme yesterday for the first time in maybe 1-2 months. I normally go for the chocolate frosted since it's one of the only donuts I've had in Tokyo which has a rich sugary chocolatey frosting -- which to my American palette is what I crave in a donut. </p> <p>To my dismay I bit into the chocolate frosted and it had almost no chocolate flavor and wasn't sweet. It tasted just like the plasticy chocolate common on "pretty" but bland frosted pasteries here-e.g. what you'd find on a mister donut. </p> <p>Has anyone else noticed this?

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yuinaka local · 2yrs

ngl I think the chocolate frosted has always been a bit inconsistent here. the one in ikebukuro sometimes has that plasticky taste you're describing but other times it's fine. might be worth trying the one in shibuya if you're nearby, they seem to rotate stock faster imo

akiratan local · 2yrs

tbh i think you might've just gotten a stale one. the chocolate frosted at krispy kreme here has always been a little inconsistent depending on how long it's been sitting under the heat lamps. i've noticed the ones from the shibuya crossing shop are usually better because they're constantly churning out fresh batches with the crowd flow. if you want something that hits that american sugar rush consistently, try the chocolate ring at "the little bakery" in tokyo station, it's denser but the frosting is proper dark and sweet

kaitomat local · 2yrs

yeah i noticed the same thing a few weeks ago at the shinjuku store. the chocolate glaze used to have that almost greasy sheen and now it's matte and kinda dull. i switched to the custard-filled ones at mister donut for a bit but honestly the pomme rings at krispy kreme are still consistent if u want something sweet. might just be a supply issue with the chocolate.

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I'm looking for bacon that can be pan-fried until crispy, as I find the local variety tends to be softer and more ham-like. While the local bacon works well in many recipes, I specifically want the cr… I'm looking for bacon that can be pan-fried until crispy, as I find the local variety tends to be softer and more ham-like. While the local bacon works well in many recipes, I specifically want the crispy type. Where might I find this style of bacon?

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baerbelschueler · 1mo

You'll want to look for packages labeled "streaky bacon" or "American-style bacon" at places like National Azabu or Nissin World Delicatessen in Azabu. I've found the stuff at Kaldi Coffee Farm is hit or miss, so check the fat-to-meat ratio before buying.