China Snack Adventure: Unique Treats & Taste Test

Trying unique snacks in China - would these snacks be a hit or a miss in Western culture?!

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Trying unique snacks in China - would these snacks be a hit or a miss in Western culture?!
Sons & Eri 2025-03-2340 min

So how much can you buy for $10 in China? And what are Chinese snacks like?! In this video, we head to our local Chinese supermarket and 7-Eleven to try some of the most popular, unique, and weird Chinese snacks—all for less than 10 US dollars! From classic milk bread and lemon tea to buffalo milk cake, corn ice cream, and spicy meat floss sandwiches… we’re tasting it all. We break down the prices, share our honest reactions, and—at the end—rank every snack from worst to best while asking: Would these snacks be a hit or a miss in Western culture? This video is for you! Let us know your favourite Chinese snacks!!

--- Sons & Eri
March 23, 2025, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00intro
  2. 1:09trip to the local 7eleven and grocery store
  3. 1:48La Tao
  4. 3:39Corn ice-cream
  5. 5:08VLT lemon tea
  6. 6:02random weird tea
  7. 8:38chilli meat floss sandwich
  8. 10:05milk bread
  9. 11:27winter jujube
  10. 12:54melon chips
  11. 14:02buffalo milk bread
  12. 16:00coconut drink
  13. 17:48milk blocks
  14. 19:43mouthful rice roll
  15. 22:25matcha cake dessert
  16. 24:21Chinese candies
  17. 27:32Chinese dried fruits
  18. 28:20dried jujubes
  19. 30:00fish ice-cream
  20. 31:03ranking items from worst to best - which snacks would be a hit and which snacks would be a miss in the West??

Sons & Eri's China snack adventure: Unique tastes, hilarious reactions, and surprising discoveries! Would these snacks be a hit or miss in the West?

Travel Guides & Tips in this video

  1. Tip 1The latiao, a popular Chinese snack, is described as chewy and spicy, with a unique oily texture. It's surprisingly delicious, despite initial hesitations. The cost is only 3 RMB. (2:10)
  2. Tip 2Corn ice cream is a surprisingly common treat in China. It features a corn-flavored outer layer and vanilla ice cream inside, offering a unique flavor combination. It costs around 4 RMB. (3:40)
  3. Tip 3BLT lemon tea is a refreshing iced tea that's widely popular in China. Sons & Eri compare it to Lipton iced tea, noting its refreshing qualities and suggesting refrigeration for an enhanced taste. It costs 6 RMB. (5:09)
  4. Tip 4Dongjao, or winter jujube, is a fruit harvested in autumn and winter, used in traditional Chinese medicine. It's described as having a crisp texture and a light, not overly sweet taste. It's perfect for an on-the-go snack. (11:32)
  5. Tip 5Chinese desserts often have less sugar than Western desserts. This is evident in the buffalo milk cake, which is described as soft, fluffy, and not overly sweet. The texture is highlighted as a key selling point. (15:33)
  6. Tip 6The 7-Eleven convenience stores in China often warm up the rice rolls, making them a convenient and tasty on-the-go meal. The rice rolls are described as being filled with chicken and are a popular snack. (21:55)

Sons & Eri, two globetrotting brothers, share their culinary adventure in China, trying unique and affordable snacks for under $10. From the bustling streets to local supermarkets, they sample a variety of treats, offering honest reviews and ranking them based on their potential Western appeal. Their hilarious reactions and insightful commentary make this a fun and engaging watch.

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Trying unique snacks in China - would these snacks be a hit or a miss in Western culture?!

This video follows Sons & Eri, two brothers living and working in Guangzhou, China, as they embark on a culinary adventure. Their mission? To sample a diverse range of popular Chinese snacks, all purchased for under $10 USD, and determine their potential appeal to Western palates. The journey takes them to local 7-Elevens and grocery stores, where they discover an array of treats, from spicy, chewy gluten snacks (latiao) to corn ice cream, lemon tea, and even a rather adventurous chili meat floss sandwich.

Each snack is meticulously reviewed, with Sons & Eri sharing their honest opinions and detailed descriptions of texture, flavor, and aroma. Their reactions range from enthusiastic delight to playful disgust, making for highly entertaining viewing. The unique textures and unexpected flavor combinations of many of the snacks are highlighted, such as the surprisingly delicious and chewy latiao, or the unusual corn ice cream, a testament to the adventurous nature of Chinese cuisine.

Beyond the taste tests, the video also offers a glimpse into the everyday life of expats in China, showcasing the affordability and variety of local snacks. The brothers’ interactions with locals and their observations about Chinese culture are woven seamlessly into the narrative, enriching the overall experience. The video concludes with a ranking of all the snacks, dividing them into those likely to be a hit or miss in Western culture, offering insightful commentary on the cultural differences in taste preferences. The entire experience is a delicious blend of travel, food, and cultural exploration, leaving the viewer with a craving for adventure and a deeper appreciation for the unique flavors of China.

The video's unique selling point lies in its authentic portrayal of Sons & Eri's personal experiences. Their genuine reactions and humorous banter create a relatable and engaging narrative, making the video both informative and entertaining. The surprising discoveries, local interactions, and authentic experiences are all captured vividly, bringing the viewer along on their culinary journey. The vivid descriptions and storytelling elements create an engaging narrative, leaving the viewer wanting more.

China Snack Adventure: Unique Treats & Taste Test

So how much can you buy for $10 in China? And what are Chinese snacks like?! In this video, we head to our local Chinese supermarket and 7-Eleven to try some of the most popular, unique, and weird Chinese snacks—all for less than 10 US dollars! From classic milk bread and lemon tea to buffalo milk...

China Snack Taste Test: Unique Flavors & Western Appeal

Sons & Eri embarked on a culinary adventure, exploring the diverse and affordable snack scene in China. Their $10 budget fueled a tasting spree at a local supermarket and 7-Eleven, sampling everything from classic milk bread and lemon tea to the more adventurous buffalo milk cake, corn ice cream, and spicy meat floss sandwiches. Honest reactions and price breakdowns accompanied each snack, culminating in a definitive ranking from worst to best. The video playfully contemplates the potential success or failure of these treats in Western markets.