Gari Gari Kun Rich Tamagoyaki Flavor - Enjoy with Soy Sauce Or Ketchup

Gari Gari Kun is a popular Japanese ice cream made by the company Akagi which is based on the traditional kakigori (shaved ice). "Gari gari" means "crunchy crunchy" which refers to to the crunch of the shaved ice popsicle.

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Gari Gari Kun' s standard flavors are soda and fruit flavors such as grape and Japanese pear. However, they are not afraid to experiment with unusual ice cream flavors which led to spaghetti and corn soup flavored Gari Gari Kun in the past.

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This time they take on a Japanese sushi staple, tamagoyaki. Tamagoyaki are Japanese style omelets made with sweetened eggs. They are most commonly seen at sushi restaurants and Japanese bentos.

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"Gari Gari Kun Tamagoyaki Flavor" encourages you to enjoy it with a little bit of soy sauce or ketchup, just like you would enjoy a normal Tamagoyaki. However, the past savory incarnations have been known to be on the sweeter side so maybe it would safer to try it plain first. 

Gari Gari Kun Tamagoyaki Flavor will be available in convenience stores and supermarkets from October 1st, 2019 and retails for 140 yen.

Gari Gari Kun Official Website: https://akagiice.jp/gari/zukan/

Written by Chiara Mischke