Aug 05, 2026 17:00:00

Taste test review of Koikeya's potato chips 'Nogi nori salt' and 'Nozaki no kebab,' collaborations with the popular drama 'VIVANT.'

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VIVANT ' and Koikeya have collaborated to create ' VIVANT Potato Chips Nogi Nori Salt / Nozaki Kebab, ' which were released on July 27, 2026. The flavors are said to focus on 'Japan' and 'the world,' which are symbolic of 'VIVANT,' so I tried them to see what they tasted like.

[TBS Sunday drama 'VIVANT' and Koikeya collaborate] Two collaborative potato chip products, 'VIVANT Potato Chips Nogi Nori Salt / Nozaki Kebab,' will be released to commemorate the broadcast of the sequel!
https://koikeya.co.jp/news/detail/1810.html

The packaging for 'VIVANT Potato Chips Nogi Nori Salt'.

In addition to the familiar ingredients of 'Potato Chips Nori Shio' such as salt, green laver, and sea lettuce, the regular Nori Shio contains scallop extract powder, while 'VIVANT Potato Chips Nogi Nori Shio' contains clam extract powder, inspired by the area associated with Nogi.

The calorie count is 310kcal per 55g bag.

I put the 'VIVANT Potato Chips Nogi Nori Salt' on a plate.

Basically, it has the flavor of salt and seaweed, but if you savor it slowly, you can taste the umami of clams, giving it a strong seafood flavor. It's a potato chip that really captures the essence of Japanese flavors, so it would be great not only as a snack but also as an accompaniment to drinks.

The packaging for 'VIVANT Potato Chips Nozaki's Kebab'.

The ingredients include spices, beef extract powder, and tomato powder.

One 55g bag contains 309kcal.

Here's what 'VIVANT Potato Chips Nozaki's Kebab' looks like when served on a plate.

The beef, tomato, and spice flavors give it the taste of biting into a kebab. It's not very spicy, but it has a pleasant, lingering heat that warms you up after eating. The rich and spicy flavor makes it so addictive that you won't be able to stop eating it.

'VIVANT Potato Chips Nogi Nori Salt / Nozaki Kebab' will be available at convenience stores nationwide from July 27, 2026, and at supermarkets and other stores nationwide from August 3. The price is 1,529 yen (tax included) for a pack of 12 bags at the official online store .

Rakuten Market sells a pack of 12 bags for 2,668 yen (excluding shipping).

Koikeya VIVANT Potato Chips Nozaki's Kebab 12 bags (Expected to arrive around early August)

Koikeya VIVANT Potato Chips Nogi Nori Salt Flavor, 12 bags (Expected to arrive around early August)