Pocky Day

Recap | Meet the ‘Bourdain of China’, why Jeff Goldblum loves Pocky, what a record-breaking white truffle sells for and more

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Recap | Meet the ‘Bourdain of China’, why Jeff Goldblum loves Pocky, what a record-breaking white truffle sells for and more

A near-1kg Alba white truffle set a new record price at the 25th World Alba White Truffle Auction which raised HK$3 million for charity. The premium lot included an Italian trip and exclusive dining experience, and went to a Hong Kong bidder. Shanghai-based food writer Christopher St. Cavish, renowned for his expertise on Chinese cuisine, … Read more

What is Pocky Day? How annual celebration of the Japanese chocolate-coated biscuit began

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What is Pocky Day? How annual celebration of the Japanese chocolate-coated biscuit began

Jeff Goldblum once described his first experience of eating Pocky as “almost religious ecstasy”. The actor, trying the Japanese snack on a Rolling Stone live stream back in 2022, was visibly mind-blown by the two sticks he tried (matcha and strawberry cream). “Wow,” he gasped, hand clasped to his chest. “It’s like you’ve reverted to … Read more