While exploring the department store basement, I found a long line and decided to check it out. I discovered unique Calbee products that I had never seen in a regular supermarket! There were various flavors and shapes of potato chips available. Not only were there several different shapes, but there were also products like Potato Crispy and Potato Aroma that I had never heard of before. I found it fascinating and was tempted to buy a variety of items. I thought it would make a great souvenir or gift that anyone, regardless of age or gender, would enjoy!

I am incredibly weak when it comes to limited edition items. I feel like I will miss out on something if I don't buy it, and I end up being easily manipulated by consumer psychology, making me purchase things impulsively. Can anyone give me some good advice? I don't regret it though. After all, it was a limited edition item. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Gran Garbee's lineup is enjoyable! The new additions to the lineup are Potato Crispy Garlic Salt, Sweet Chili & Sour Cream Potato Aroma Truffle Salt, Smoked Mayonnaise Basic Umami Salt, Rich Beef Consomme Roasted Salt, Fragrant Cheese and Black Pepper. This time, I chose Potato Aroma Truffle Salt and Basic Rich Beef Consomme, and enjoyed them with coffee. I tried the Potato Aroma Truffle Salt, which has a strong truffle aroma, on deep-fried potato chips, making me feel a little luxurious. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. I do not engage in any advertising activities on my own SNS or other platforms.

Calbee is a well-known brand for potato chips, and they have a store that specializes in high-end chips. The only store is located in Umeda. I visited on a Monday evening and despite it being a weekday, there was a considerable crowd. There are various types of potato chips available, and each flavor has a different shape, showing attention to detail. I purchased the classic Inca no Mezame, Sour Cream & Sweet Chili flavor, and Truffle Salt flavor. I was surprised by the deliciousness of the potatoes themselves. Each flavor has a distinct potato taste. In particular, the simple flavor of Inca no Mezame has a sweet potato flavor and is very delicious. The packaging is simple and stylish, making it a great choice for souvenirs.

I visited in the early evening on a regular day. This is a shop specializing in Calbee's carefully crafted potato chips. They have boxed options, but I bought the assorted pack to enjoy at home. The chips are thick and wavy. The small bag size is perfect for pairing with drinks.

I bought an assortment pack of 6 flavors from Grand Kalbi at the Hankyu Umeda Main Store B1F as a souvenir from Osaka. The flavors included salt, butter, plum, grilled salt, burnt soy sauce, and seared mentaiko. I also bought the crispy cheese and black pepper flavors for myself. Although I haven't tried the assortment pack yet (saving it for coworkers and friends), everyone said it was delicious! The crispy cheese and black pepper flavors were perfect with beer and I couldn't stop eating them. The high-end potato chips come in small bags, so they disappeared quickly. The individual packaging is great for souvenirs. I will definitely buy more when I come back to Osaka.

The underground area of Umeda Hankyu is exciting even for older gentlemen. Today, I visited Umeda Hankyu in search of a light souvenir for a female colleague at the company I am indebted to. Although I couldn't find any souvenirs that were particularly impressive due to being either expensive, perishable, or too sophisticated, I finally decided on the Basic Potato Butter flavor from Gran Calbee. They pay attention to the ingredients, so of course, it's more delicious than regular potato chips! Since their stores are only in Osaka, how about using it as a new souvenir from Osaka for people outside the prefecture?

I bought the Hankyu Umeda assortment pack for the first time (1600 yen). Lately, I haven't seen this pack around. It includes flavors like baked salt (2), butter (2), burnt soy sauce (1), plum (1), salt (1), seared cod roe (1), totaling 8 pieces. The cheese and black pepper flavor pack contains 3 of the same kind. Each piece is a single serving size with a satisfying thickness and texture that makes it a bit addictive. I especially like the burnt soy sauce and butter flavors!

This is a gift from my friend in Osaka, Gran Calbee. Salt flavor for 580 yen, crispy cheese and black pepper flavor for 580 yen. I checked their website and it seems they have around 7 flavors, but I prefer this basic one. The thick-cut potato chips are full of flavor with each bite, and I finished them in no time. They are perfect as a snack with beer, and you can also buy them online. The store itself seems to be located in the basement of Hankyu Department Store in Umeda, so I might go there to buy some.

I received a gift of grilled mentaiko flavored potato chips. There are 3 bags in a box for 580 yen. I'm not a fan of the spiciness of mentaiko, but these chips weren't too spicy and I was able to eat them. The chips are thick and crunchy, which is enjoyable. However, recently, there have been high-end potato chips on the market that are also thick and have a strong potato flavor, making it harder to distinguish between them. Personally, I'm not sure if I would buy them.

I visited in December 2021. The Foodlog rating at the time was 3.57. Actions speak louder than words. It's a limited edition potato chip from Calbee. I have the utmost respect for all the ingredients I encountered. Thank you for the meal.

Gran Kalbi Salt Flavor (excluding tax 537 yen) - The potato flavor is strong and the chips are thick, living up to the price. Delicious! Seared Spicy Cod Roe Flavor (excluding tax 537 yen) - The spicy cod roe flavor is overpowering, masking the potato flavor. Still delicious!

I bought Inca Awakening and seared mentaiko chips. They are delicious, with a good texture and strong flavor. However, they are a bit expensive at around 20 yen per piece.

I received a large amount of potato chips♡ with various flavors. ● Chocolat Grand Strawberry Powder Thick-cut chips with a white chocolate coating! I love the sweet taste, so this is my number one choice. ● Burnt Soy Sauce Flavor A lingering smoky taste! ● Konbu Dashi Flavor Made with elegant Hokkaido kelp, you can taste the umami of the broth. ● Butter Flavor Made with Hokkaido butter, you can enjoy a soft sweetness. ● Burnt Caramel Flavor Slightly bitter and not too sweet, which is nice. ● Salt Flavor ● Grilled Salt Flavor Classic salt! Simple but luxurious feeling.

On weekends around 5:00 PM, it was not crowded. This is a takeout specialty store located in the basement of Hankyu Department Store in Umeda. When the store first opened, there was always a long line, but now it's nice to be able to buy right away. Just because there is no line, it doesn't mean it's not delicious. It's still delicious as always, which is great. The small bag in the salt flavor box contains a few high-end potato chips. Each chip is thick and the flavor goes all the way through. The salt level is just right. It's expensive, but delicious. It's a dish that makes you want to eat it regularly. Thank you for the meal.

I purchased it as a souvenir! These potato chips are thicker and more flavorful than regular ones, and being a high-end product, they are definitely delicious! However, I don't usually eat such fancy chips! Normally, I prefer classic flavors like consommé or Kansai-style soy sauce! Thank you for the treat!

Located 5-7 minutes on foot from Umeda Station, in Hankyu Department Store, you can find the popular sweets shop Gran Calbee. This shop offers high-end potato chips, perfect for a little luxury treat at home. In addition to the classic salt flavor, they have a variety of other flavors to choose from, making it a great place to find your favorite potato chips. This time, I ordered the popular Gran Calbee salt flavor. The thickly cut potatoes with a light coating provided a crispy texture and the sweetness of the potatoes was wonderful, giving it more satisfaction compared to regular potato chips! If you love potato chips, be sure to visit this shop. Thank you for the meal!

You no longer have to wait in line to buy them. When they first came out, there were long lines. I purchased the salt, consommé, and butter flavors, with each box containing 4 packets. Each packet isn't very large, but each chip is thick. The taste is also quite strong. It's a high-quality Calbee product.

【Prologue】I bought an omelette from Échiré Marché au Beurre as a souvenir, but it only had a shelf life of 2 hours, so I had to refrigerate it with a new ice pack for the next day. I ended up buying a proper souvenir here instead. 【Main Story】I had visited this place once when it first opened 5 years ago, and boy, there was quite a line back then. It's really nice to be able to buy without waiting in line now. I purchased 4 flavors this time: clam chowder flavor for 537 yen (excluding tax), smoked bacon flavor for 537 yen (excluding tax), 3 cheese flavor for 537 yen (excluding tax), and Hokkaido butter flavor for 537 yen (excluding tax). I bought 4 boxes for 4 people, each box containing 4 bags. When I met up with everyone, I opened the boxes, divided the contents, and redistributed them so everyone could enjoy all 4 flavors. This way, we can enjoy high-quality Calbee snacks for the next few days by having a little bit each day. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Kyoto and Osaka souvenir part 2. I bought potato chips at Hankyu's "Grand Calbee". They have limited edition flavors, and I bought three. Each bag has a small amount, but each chip is thick and satisfying to eat. Also, they have a rich flavor and are delicious.