TokyoTreat Review – February 2025

TokyoTreat is a monthly subscription box filled with candy and other tasty snacks that ship directly from Japan. Savory, sweet, salty—all the flavors you wish given to you with authentic products you would find in a convenience store in Japan.

TokyoTreat ships monthly and includes full size premium products. With 12-17 treats in each box, they hit all of the flavor stops! More information about the snacks included can be found here.

This review is of the Premium Box which costs $37.50 a month + shipping. 

This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we review boxes.)

First Impressions

February is on its way, and we have made it through half of a school year! After a chilly January, I am ready to move onto a warmer month, and couldn't wait to welcome the month of "love" with February's TokyoTreat box! Featuring a bright pink box that incorporates all things valentine, I knew this box was going to be epic. This month the heart-adorning pink box arrived at my doorstep, packed with fourteen snacks straight from Japan. With some TokyoTreat box experience under my belt, I can confidently say it’s one of the most fun subscriptions I’ve ever unboxed—I'm definitely a fan! Keep reading to see what I discovered.

What's Inside the Box

To welcome us to TokyoTreat, we first received a cute polaroid type picture with a note from Ayumi, the TokyoTreat CEO. A sweet addition, I am already feeling like family! ❤️ 

Along with more than a dozen tasty snacks, Tokyo Treat also includes a colorful magazine packed with snack information, cultural information, trivia, facts, and contests! While exact nutritional information isn't shared, (it is on the package, but unless you know how to read Japanese, you're probably out of luck), the pamphlet does include if a food contains a common allergen, what it might contain traces of, and if it is suitable for vegetarians. A great summary of this month's box, my boys loved reading through this guide! 

KitKat Red & White - Retail Value $8.99

I think my favorite part of the TokyoTreat box is the inclusion of a new kind of KitKat bar every month. While I love the original version we have in the United States, I can't help but swoon over the gourmet versions this box sends. February brought a KitKat variety that combined the original milk chocolate version with white chocolate. This bar not only comes in pretty packaging, (seriously the red and cream packaging with flowers and bows are magnificent), but is tasty too. Though not wild on the flavor side, it sure is decadent, and definitely one of my very favorite items in this month's box!

SUPER Red Bean Bread

I have to say, when I read the title "Bean Bread" I had my doubts when it came to this snack, but was soon surprised! Packaged with a cute bread-stealing dog on the front, this bean bread roll is soft, flaky, and sweet, AND doesn't taste like beans at all! Reminiscent of a Christmas sweet bread I had over the holidays, I found myself wanting more of this interesting treat, and my kids were obsessed. Yum!!!

Rassucho Chocolate Crunch

The next snack we received had a delicious sounding title, but the looks of it were honestly a little off-putting. Similar in texture to a rye Gardetto chip, these bites of chocolate were extra crunchy and a bit stale looking. While the flavor was okay, I just couldn't get over the looks of these little guys and just didn't love them. My kids were on the fence about them too, and while they enjoyed the cute comic on the packaging, they weren't sold on the overall product here.

Soy Sauce Senbei

Rice crackers are something I don't tend to seek out, but I have to say, these soy sauce crackers are amazingly savory and tasty! Seasoned with sweet soy sauce and a salty cracker, these crispy circles are definitely more flavorful than any other version I have tried. Decently sized, I was happy to receive two of these crisps and would definitely not complain if we received them again!

Koikeya Farm Salt & Seaweed Chips

The next item we received was a large bag of salt and seaweed chips. These thick, wavy potato chips are sprinkled with umami seaweed and are extra salty. Savory and packed with crunch, these chips are tasty on their own, but even better with a little dollop of Top the Tator! A yummy inclusion that truly captures Japan cuisine, we were happy to give these a try!

PokeHearts Ramune Candy

I love Sweethearts, but this Pokemon Ramune Candy version is sooooo much cooler! This little resealable pouch contains a couple handfuls of Pokemon decorated hard candies that taste like tangy cranberry and strawberry. Featuring different pals like Pikachu, the hearts and yellow circles are so much fun to eat and came just in time for Valentine's Day! My kids were pretty big into Pokemon a couple of years ago, and I have a couple of cards from my youth, so this was a fun inclusion. I'll take more, please!

White Chocolate Strawberry Latte

I love the fact that Tokyo Treat includes a drink in each month's box, and have enjoyed almost every single one they have sent. That being said, I haven't even had time to mix this one up! Contained in a packet, this white chocolate strawberry latte powder is meant to be added to a cup of hot water and looks decadent in the pamphlet, but I just haven't made it yet. Tomorrow is supposed to be -35 with a -50 windchill, so I'm thinking that will be the perfect opportunity to mix this drink up!

Sweet Strawberry Mochi

One of the most interesting snacks I received this month was the sweet strawberry mochi. This treat features chewy mochi filled with cream and strawberry jam for a marshmallowy-like treat that is extra squishy, but tasty too! We definitely don't have treats like this where we live and I'm a little sad about it. The packaging was really cute, and the treat itself was odd, yet delicious!

Crunchy Choco Banana

I love bananas, but banana candy isn't usually my thing. That being said, these Crunky chocolate banana candies were strange, yet delicious. Shaped similar to a large M & M, these chocolate covered bananas have sort of a banana runt flavor, but mixed with chocolate for the most confusing, yet tasty combination. My eyebrow still is furrowed with how this can taste good, but they do, and my kids even agree!

Kenpi Sweet Potato Sticks

Sweet potatoes are not my jam, and to be honest, these look similar to the stale McDonalds fry I pulled out from under my car seat last week. Ultra crispy in texture, these fried sweet potatoes are a bit on the sweet side and have a nice crunch, but I just didn't care for them.

Wasabi & Seaweed Savory Snack

The next item we received was a sweet soy sauce seafood sheet. I have mentioned before that these inclusions scare me a little bit, and are not my favorite. I did give this a try, and can say I didn't care for it. While I do like wasabi, this sheet just wasn't my fave and went to a co-worker who (as a seafood lover) said this was pretty dang good. Sharing is caring, right?!

Tanuki's Best Spicy Ramen Noodles

While Tokyo Treat is great about sending snacks, they also send a package of ramen each month as well! This pork bone flavored ramen doesn't include any pork, but is a little spicy! The kids and I shared this, and we were all impressed. It was definitely preferred over last month's seafood version, and I am hoping they will send it again! To cook, we boiled 450mL of water and added the noodles, simmering for 3 minutes. Turning off the heat, I then added the powdered soup mix, and voila, lunch was served!

Setsubun Peanuts

Peanuts are one of my very favorite snacks, but I had not had experience with the version covered in nori, soy sauce, and lotus root honey until now. While they look a little odd, these peanuts are absolutely delicious. The sweet and savory aspect of these coated peanuts is extraordinary, and really upped the game on a regular old legume. Another win for a great box, our entire family enjoyed this tasty snack.

Sweet & Salty Mini Rice Crackers

The last item we received was a package of mini sweet and salty rice crackers. Like I mentioned above, rice crackers aren't my favorite, but I have found the Japan versions to be much more explosive in flavor than American versions. These small crackers look slightly like a Nila wafer, but are very sweet and salty with a crispy rice finish. Overall, this was another tasty treat that our family enjoyed.

The Verdict 

As you may know, I have a lot of experience reviewing snack boxes, and after more than a few months of receiving TokyoTreat, I can honestly say this is my favorite snack box of all time. After browsing through the pamphlet, tasting all of the snacks, and checking out the extra online offers, I can say I am beyond impressed with this subscription. This month's curation was rounded out very nicely with the amount of sweet and savory snacks, and we enjoyed almost every single one! My favorite was a tie between the Setsubun Peanuts and Pokehearts Ramune Candy. With fourteen authentic snacks, my family and I enjoyed everything except the soy sauce seafood sheet, which statistically is pretty dang good! My kids are loving the fun packaging and already are looking forward to March's box. Any ideas on the theme?! Comment below! 

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To Wrap Up:

Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes, you are able to sign up to receive this particular box until 2/15. 

Value Breakdown: For $37.50 + $12.50 shipping, you're receiving 14 different Japanese snacks. At about $3.57 a pack, this is a bit more pricy than some American snacks, but because it is shipping from Japan and creates an entire experience, it's unlikely you could order these snacks separately for cheaper.

What did you think of this month’s TokyoTreat? Which treat was your favorite?