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リスナー情報コーナー(木) おなかGOO！GOOD！グルメハンター：カルビー「絶品かっぱえびせん 九州柚子胡椒と焼きあごだし味」
A listener from Tochigi Prefecture recommended Calbee's new "Zeppin Kappa Ebisen: Kyushu Yuzu Kosho and Grilled Flying Fish Broth Flavor" (released August 31, 2026, ¥138 including tax) on the Thursday food segment of Jane Su: Seikatsu wa Odoru (ジェーン・スー 生活は踊る). The studio cast tried it on air and confirmed the layered complexity of yuzu kosho's heat and the deep umami of grilled flying fish broth. They also spoke candidly about how little is in the bag — and how impossible it is to stop eating.
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What this episode answers
What does Calbee's "Zeppin Kappa Ebisen: Kyushu Yuzu Kosho and Grilled Flying Fish Broth Flavor" actually taste like?
It combines Kappa Ebisen's signature roasted shrimp flavor with a sharp, peppery kick from Kyushu yuzu kosho and a rich, savory depth from grilled flying fish broth (yakiago dashi) — a combination described as quite addictive.
What sets the "Zeppin" series apart from regular Kappa Ebisen?
The Zeppin series stands out for its more complex, elevated flavor built on Kappa Ebisen's familiar shrimp umami combined with the yuzu kosho and yakiago dashi, plus a slightly flatter chip shape than the standard product.
How did the studio cast react when they tried it on air?
The cast reacted enthusiastically, noting you could smell the yuzu kosho on opening the bag and really taste it when biting in; someone even suggested crumbling the chips over rice to eat as chazuke, and the overall verdict was "delicious," living up to the "zeppin" (superb) label.
What are the price, calorie count, and where can you buy it?
It costs ¥138 including tax, contains 244 kcal per bag, and was purchased at Don Quijote.
How much is in one bag, and what pairs well with it?
The bag holds about two-thirds the volume of a regular Kappa Ebisen bag, and the cast said it pairs well with one long-can highball.
About the Segment
The Thursday staple "Onaka GOO! GOOD! Gourmet Hunter" invites listeners to recommend food products — from convenience stores, supermarkets, or fast-food chains — that they have personally tried and want to share. This episode featured a guest making a rare appearance alongside the regular personality who handles gourmet duties, and she had already tracked down and purchased the featured item before the recording began.
The Listener's Email
The episode's recommendation came from a listener in Tochigi Prefecture, writing under the radio name "Corgi no Shippo" (Corgi's Tail). The product: Calbee's "Zeppin Kappa Ebisen: Kyushu Yuzu Kosho and Grilled Flying Fish Broth Flavor," a new release that hit shelves on August 31, 2026. The listener picked it up out of curiosity and was immediately won over.
On top of Kappa Ebisen's signature roasted shrimp flavor, the yuzu kosho from Kyushu adds a sharp, peppery kick, while the grilled flying fish broth (yakiago dashi) layers in a rich, savory depth — a combination the listener described as "quite addictive." They praised it as equally suited to drinking snacks and everyday treats, calling it ideal for nibbling in front of the TV or whenever hunger strikes between meals.
One honest caveat came with the recommendation: even if you open the bag intending to eat just a little, you will look down and find it empty before you know it.
Studio Tasting: Looks and Flavor
The product was already in the studio when recording began, and the cast dug in. The first thing they noticed was the shape — slightly flatter than a standard Kappa Ebisen chip. The bag size reminded them of a tube of Pringles.
On flavor, there was immediate consensus: "You can smell the yuzu kosho the moment you open the bag," and "you really taste it when you bite in." Built on the familiar shrimp umami of Kappa Ebisen, the yuzu kosho and yakiago dashi combine into something more complex than the sum of its parts. The reaction was enthusiastic enough that someone floated the idea of crumbling the chips over rice and eating them as chazuke (tea-poured rice). Across the board, the verdict was "delicious" — "it really earns the word 'zeppin' (絶品, meaning superb) on the label."
Honest Talk About Quantity, Price, and Calories
The high marks for flavor were balanced by pointed remarks about how little you get. The chips were estimated at roughly two-thirds the volume of a regular bag of Kappa Ebisen, and with three people snacking, the bag disappeared almost instantly. The conclusion: "about the right amount to finish alongside one long-can highball" — in other words, a single serving, full stop.
Some tried to frame the smaller quantity as a trade-off for the premium flavor, but a sharper take landed too: "I thought the calorie count was lower, but it turns out there's just less in the bag — that's a bit of a letdown." One bag contains 244 kcal. The product was purchased at Don Quijote for ¥138 including tax. The final word: "for this price and this flavor, it's absolutely worth it" — and the cast agreed the move is to buy two bags at once.
Segment Information and How to Submit
"Onaka GOO! GOOD! Gourmet Hunter" is always accepting food tips from listeners. Submissions should include the product name and a detailed description of what makes it a must-try. The segment name "Gourmet Hunter" (グルメハンター) must appear in both the subject line and body of any email. Postcards can be sent to: TBS Radio "Seikatsu wa Odoru" Gourmet Hunter,〒107-8066. Listeners whose recommendations are featured receive not only the standard show sticker but also a segment-exclusive sticker, with a different design each episode — a quiet incentive to keep collecting.
Takeaways
- Calbee's "Zeppin Kappa Ebisen: Kyushu Yuzu Kosho and Grilled Flying Fish Broth Flavor" went on sale August 31, 2026, costs ¥138 including tax, contains 244 kcal per bag, and is available at Don Quijote.
- The chips layer the classic roasted-shrimp base of Kappa Ebisen with the spicy heat of Kyushu yuzu kosho and the deep umami of grilled flying fish broth, earning unanimous praise from the studio cast.
- The bag holds noticeably less than a standard Kappa Ebisen — deemed exactly one person's portion — and the irresistible flavor makes stopping difficult, so the cast's advice was simply to buy two bags.
This article is edited from a machine transcript of the first 30 minutes of the episode. It is not an official summary — please listen to the episode itself.