These snacks are as addictive as Donki's theme song!
There are those who prefer working out of cafes because of its ambience, the productivity you get and of course, coffee! But for the rest of us who prefer working from home, if there’s one thing we miss about the office, its got to be the pantry. (Sorry colleagues!) At least now you get to choose the type of snacks you’ll get to enjoy. Without having to share with anyone else..
We dropped by Don Don Donki and found some of our favourite snacks for a taste of Japan to help keep you focused while you work from home!
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Breakfast
1. Strawberry Flavoured Milk
Start your day right with the proper nutrients and some milky goodness! Although a little pricey as compared to the ones at our local supermarkets, the strong strawberry flavour and balanced sweetness makes up for it! And who can say no to Hokkaido milk right?
#Klooktip: Lookout for the price drop on this product at night as it can go for up to 50% off!
Damage: S$2.30
Local Alternative: Mr Bean Classic Soya Milk ($1.50)
2. Premium Boss Black Coffee
Whether you’re in the office or at home, a cup of coffee is definitely needed to get your gears started in the morning. This Boss Black comes strong with taste yet remains fairly neutral when it comes to bitterness.
#FunFact: The person in the brand’s logo is actually Tommy Lee Jones of Men In Black Fame.
Damage: S$2.30
Local Alternative: Killiney Kopitiam Coffee (S$1.55)
3. Shin Shui Chi Miso Shijimi Clams Miso Soup
A complete meal that’s easy to prepare (just add hot water) and flavourful to the point, this instant clam miso soup might just be a hidden gem within Don Don Donki. Oh did we mention that they use REAL clams in the soup.
Damage: S$2.20
Local Alternative: Oyster Co Bar ($14.85)
4. Otsuka Soyjoy
Children of the 90s, you might remember this snack from back when you were still schooling! Fast forward a decade or two and it’s still accompanying you while you work! And we’re glad to report that it still has the same nostalgic taste.
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Damage: S$2.30
Teatime
5. Spicy Cod Roe Fried Rice Cracker
Rice crackers are the perfect fillers in-between meals! They’re great for munching on and won’t leave you feeling too full for your next meal. And with this spicy cod roe flavour, it's like eating fried mentaiko sushi.
Damage: S$3.90
6. Kirin Chabanibai Milk Tea
What’s teatime without tea? Or in this case, milk tea! Wash your snacks down with a sip of this fragrant beverage and you’re set for a mild caffeine rush to keep you going until lunch. If you ask us, this tastes like a more flavourful version of a Teh Siu Dai.
Damage: S$2.30
Local Alternative: LiHO Tea (S$2.15
7. Gummy Pearls
Perfect to go with your milk tea or even as a midday snack, we truly cannot live without our bubble tea! If you usually have your bubble tea with extra pearls, we recommend getting 2 packets.
Damage: S$1.90
8. Langue De Chat Cookie Sand Milk Cream
The common man’s alternative to Hokkaido’s biggest export, Shiroi Koibito, (it's not every day that we get to visit Hokkaido and try its delicious snacks) This version of the cream and biscuit combo still hits the right spot! And it features Hokkaido milk cream too!
Damage: S$1.90
Lunch
9. Nissin Chikin Ramen
This no-frills instant noodles truly is the example of a fuss-free and delicious meal! With the seasoning already flash-fried into the noodles, all you need to do is add boiling water and pop it into the microwave for two minutes.
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There is even a space in the middle of the pre-cooked noodle for you to crack your egg into.
Damage: S$7.90 (Packet of 5)
10. Knorr Fluffy Egg Soup
One of the most comforting dishes to have, this simple yet tasty soup will satisfy your hunger pangs while still leaving space in your stomach for more snacks!
Damage: S$5.90
11. Gokuri Grapefruit Juice
Containing 22% of pure grapefruit pulp, drinking this grapefruit juice is sure to leave you feeling refreshed after lunch and at the same time keeping your immunity system up!
Damage: S$2.30
Local Alternative: Hi Tea (S$8.50)
12. Mini Strawberry Daifuku Kit Kat
With spring being just around the corner, it is only apt that we try some spring specials that brands release during the season. Daifuku (stuffed mochi) is a popular Japanese springtime snack, and here we have a version from KitKat that contains bits of strawberry in the white chocolate with red bean powder coated onto the wafer.
Damage: S$4.90
Local Alternative: Choco Express (S$4.50)
Post Lunch
13. Morinaga Low Sugar Pudding Custard
A classic Japanese dessert perfect to chase away your post lunch blues, the ratio of caramel syrup to custard on this pudding is so on point where each bite gives you a good mix of sweet and savoury flavours. It's also low in sugar so it won’t leave you feeling that guilty!
Damage: S$2.90 (S$5.00 for 2)
Local Alternative: Grin Affair (S$7.50)
14. Yukiguni Agri Apple Konjac Jelly
One of the healthier options on this list, instead of feeling guilty for snacking, the Konjac jelly has many health benefits that include helping with weight management, cholesterol control and giving you healthy skin. Maybe this is the Japanese secret to perfect skin.
Damage: S$2.20
15. Lotte Coolish Vanilla
Soft serve ice cream in a squeezable pouch, now that's ingenious product design! This means you can take your time in enjoying your ice cream without it melting all over your hand. And if it does melt, just put it back in the freezer (perks of working from home) and continue eating again later.
Damage: S$2.90
Local Alternative: Udders Ice Cream (S$3.80)
16. Lotte Yukimi Daifuku Strawberry
The Yukimi Daifuku combines ice cream with mochi creating the perfect summer time snack! Usually only sold during autumn and winter in Japan, we get to enjoy this delicious snack all year round! The soft mochi skin acts as a pouch for the ice cream filling as you get a mix of sweet and savoury in every bite.
#Klooktip: It is best to eat this Daifuku straight after taking it out of the fridge as the ice cream filling might melt
Damage: S$2.90
Local Alternative: Ji De Chi (S$7.00)
17. Kirin Salty Lychee Juice
Most would know the sweet refreshing taste of Lychee, but having it as a drink paired with salt? To our surprise, this combination actually worked as we experienced the full sweetness of a Lychee drink but with just a tinge of saltiness to balance everything out.
Damage: S$2.30
18. Cororo Gummy Grape
Don’t get confused by its appearance, It looks and tastes like a grape but the Cororo gummy grape is actually a gummy snack! Using real grape juice that's stored within the gummy, the flavour you experience while eating this gummy is as close as you get to the real thing.
Damage: S$1.90
Bonus: After Work Drinks
One of the other perks about working from home is that once you’ve ended work, your ‘bar’ is a few steps away, making your post-work wind down so much more convenient. With that said, your ‘bar’ is easily accessible throughout the day and we at Klook do not condone day drinking!
19. Sake Hakushika
Sake has been getting really popular in Singapore in recent years and if you’re like us who can’t really afford the premium brands or don’t really know which flavour profile to pick, then this canned sake is for you! With a smooth and flavourful profile and being easy on the wallet this is the perfect drink to end a day with!
Damage: S$7.00
20. Choya Yuzu and Lime Shochu with Soda
This light cocktail is perfect to end the day with! The aromatics from the yuzu and lime paired together with the sweetness from shochu give this drink a refreshing taste, especially when served cold.
Damage: S$4.90
21. Yona Yona Ale
Yona Yona means ‘night after night’ in Japanese and this is a drink that you can definitely enjoy daily! (Please consume your alcohol responsibly) Not only its full citrus flavour but also the balance of bitterness and sweetness has made it a hit within the craft beer community.
Damage: S$5.90
Local Alternative: Beer Factory (S$8.00)
22. Kaki no Tane
Also known as Kaki-Pi, this mixture of (mildly) spicy soy flavoured rice crackers and peanuts is a perfect happy hour snack and can also be enjoyed throughout the day! A great snack to munch on, do be careful as it’s quite hard to stop once you’ve opened a packet.
Damage: S$2.90
