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A listener in Aomori discovered ROYCE's new Dubai-chocolate bar in a mail-order pamphlet and wrote in asking Gourmet Hunter Ugajin Megu (宇賀神メグ) to bring it to the studio—which she did. Jane Su (ジェーン・スー), Takahashi-san, and Ugajin Megu all tasted the ¥2,050 'Pistache Kadaif Chocolat' live on air and gave it unanimous top marks. The episode also took stock of where the Dubai chocolate boom stands today and previewed a special four-day onigiri feature coming later in October.
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What this episode answers
What is ROYCE's 'Pistache Kadaif Chocolat' and where can you buy it?
ROYCE's 'Pistache Kadaif Chocolat' (¥2,050 tax included) is sold mainly through the official ROYCE' online shop, with possible availability at select physical stores; shaped like a gold ingot you slice yourself, it layers pistachio cream, whole deep-roasted salted pistachios, and freeze-dried raspberries inside a milk chocolate shell.
What did the three hosts think after tasting it?
All three gave it top marks—Su-san said 'words fail me, it's delicious' and declared she would buy it, Takahashi-san said it 'blew away her fatigue' and hit the Very Good button, and Ugajin Megu praised the sweet-salty-tangy complexity created by the salted pistachios and freeze-dried raspberries.
Is this the first time the show has covered Dubai chocolate?
No—in February 2026 the show had already featured a Dubai Mochi Cookie from Korea as an evolved form of Dubai chocolate; this episode represents ROYCE's entry into that same trend.
Do the hosts believe the Dubai chocolate boom is still going strong?
Yes—Su-san acknowledged that convenience stores seem to carry fewer Dubai chocolate products than before, but insisted the boom continues, urging listeners to keep buying because 'it's delicious regardless of trends' and declaring that 'the boom fading is just the starting gun—this is when the Dubai chocolate era really begins.'
What is the show's October special feature?
From October 19 to 22 the show runs a four-day special called 'Seikatsu wa Onigiri de Odoru,' including a special Gourmet Hunter onigiri segment on October 22 where listeners are invited to share their favorite filling and the reason why, emailing [email protected] with 'Gourmet Hunter' in the subject line.
How a Listener's Pamphlet Find Brought ROYCE's Dubai Chocolate to the Studio
A listener in Aomori prefecture, known on the show as "Ai no Nee-san," spotted ROYCE's new product in a mail-order pamphlet the brand had sent her and immediately wrote in. "ROYCE's Dubai chocolate has to be delicious," she said. "I'd love Gourmet Hunter to try it and hear Su-san's thoughts." Gourmet Hunter Ugajin Megu took up the challenge and brought the bar into the studio.
The show was no stranger to the Dubai chocolate trend: back in February 2026, it had introduced a Dubai Mochi Cookie from Korea as the next evolution of the concept. This episode marks the arrival of that same idea from a major Japanese confectionery brand.
The Product: Shape, Price, and Where to Buy
The full name is "Pistache Kadaif Chocolat." It retails for ¥2,050 including tax and is sold primarily through the official ROYCE' online shop, though select physical stores may carry it as well—the online shop is described as the safest place to find one.
The bar is shaped like a gold ingot and is designed to be sliced by the buyer. Inside, pistachio cream is combined with whole deep-roasted pistachios sprinkled with salt, and freeze-dried raspberries—pink in color—are scattered throughout. A milk chocolate shell wraps the entire structure, layering sweet, salty, and tart flavors in a single bar.
Tasting in the Studio: "Words Fail Me" and "Fatigue Gone"
The verdict from all three hosts was unanimous praise.
- **Su-san** repeated "words fail me, it's delicious" and spontaneously announced "I'm going to buy this." She singled out the restrained sweetness of the milk chocolate as a particular strength. - **Takahashi-san** said the bar "blew away her fatigue" and hit the Very Good button. - **Ugajin Megu** broke down the flavor architecture: the deep-roasted, salted pistachios create a sweet-salty contrast, while the freeze-dried raspberries add a tart brightness that ties everything together.
The group also flagged it as a compelling gift option. "For ¥2,050, this is absolutely worth giving to someone" was the consensus. All three prepared drinks beforehand to cleanse their palates—a mark of how seriously they approached the tasting.
Where the Dubai Chocolate Boom Stands Now
Su-san acknowledged that convenience stores appear to be stocking fewer Dubai chocolate products than before, but pushed back firmly against any suggestion that the trend is fading. "Everyone, please don't stop," she said. "It's delicious regardless of whether it's trendy." She reframed the apparent cooldown as cause for optimism: "The boom fading is just the starting gun—this is when the Dubai chocolate era really begins." She also noted that manufacturers have continued to refine and evolve their products throughout the trend, pointing to this ROYCE' bar as evidence.
Coming Up: A Special Onigiri Week
From October 19 (Monday) through October 22 (Thursday), the show runs a four-day special called "Seikatsu wa Onigiri de Odoru" (Life Dances with Onigiri). The Gourmet Hunter segment on Thursday, October 22, will be an onigiri edition, and listeners are invited to share their number-one filling and the reason they love it—unusual or unexpected choices especially welcome.
The studio conversation on the topic was lively. Takahashi-san said she loves salmon, prefers to eat it warmed up, but has lately also been enjoying kelp. Ugajin Megu revealed what she called a secret recipe: finely chopped okaka (bonito flakes) mixed with cheese. Su-san lit up at the okaka-and-cheese combination. Listeners who want to take part should email [email protected] with "Gourmet Hunter" in the subject line.
Takeaways
- ROYCE's 'Pistache Kadaif Chocolat' (¥2,050, sold mainly through the official online shop) layers deep-roasted salted pistachios and freeze-dried raspberries inside a gold-ingot-shaped milk chocolate bar—and all three studio hosts loved it.
- Su-san declared she would buy the bar herself, Takahashi-san said it 'blew away her fatigue,' and the group endorsed it as a gift pick, with Ugajin Megu breaking down its sweet-salty-tangy flavor structure.
- A four-day onigiri special, 'Seikatsu wa Onigiri de Odoru,' runs October 19–22, culminating in a Gourmet Hunter onigiri segment on the 22nd where listeners can submit their favorite filling to [email protected].
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.