20 Best Tried and True Japanese Potato Chips in 2022 (Calbee, Koikeya, and More)

Out of all the potato chips we tried, we thought Koikeya's Rich Consomme chips had the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and crunch. The consomme flavor is an exquisite blend of meat and vegetables that melts in your mouth after that initial crispy bite.

We also liked that it had a slight kick of spice, and had an incredibly rich yet strong flavor. Even if you've never tried consomme-flavored chips before, we think this would be an excellent place to start.

Royce' Chocolate Potato Chips are a perfect treat to give as a gift to others or yourself. One side of each ridged chip is coated in sweet chocolate, while the other is seasoned with flaky salt. The resulting combination is an addictive one.

We also liked that these chips basically melted in our mouths. They also taste good when chilled!

These chips are advertised to "taste better with each bite," and we are 100% in agreement with that statement. These kettle-cooked chips are perfect for those looking for a super crunchy snack. 

The only thing that disappointed us about these chips is that their simple flavoring left the snack feeling a bit greasy. But through all that, we were able to savor the taste of the potatoes, so it still earned a place in our top ranking.

These kettle-cooked potato chips have a spicy kick of black pepper, but it's not strong enough to sting. Rather, our tasters found it was the perfect amount to make them irresistible.

The crunch from these chips are satisfying, and since they're kettle-cooked they definitely taste fried. The black pepper flavor keeps them from tasting too greasy. This taste combination is what makes us think they'd be perfect to pair with alcohol.

The seaweed flavor of Calbee's Kata-age potato chips, in particular, gave us a super satisfying crunch, and the gentle scent of seaweed made the snack have a very satisfying taste all-around. 

If you're looking to experience the feeling of crunching into a good potato chip, consider this flavor of Kata-age potato chips. You won't be disappointed.

Koikeya's salt-flavored potato chips are made exclusively from Japanese potatoes, and you can really taste and feel the potatoes, which is what makes this one of our favorites. If salt chips are your thing, this is our number one recommendation to you.

It's a simple yet addictive flavor that stands out in a world where unique and strong-flavored chips are gaining attention.

If you can handle spice, you'll definitely enjoy this chip. Karamucho Hot Chili chips were so hot that our testers that weren't that great with spice dropped out after the third chip.

For our testers that could take the heat, they said it was light enough that they found themselves unable to stop eating them.

By popular demand, Yamayoshi created butter-flavored potato chips, as opposed to the more conventional buttered potato flavor. That's exactly what we got with these chips; they're a blend of slightly sweet butter and aromatic garlic.

Though both flavors can be considered strong, they're not so much that it's like a punch in the mouth; rather, it's a delicate and delicious mix of the two. 

If you're like our testers and can handle the rich flavors, add this chip to your wishlist.

Hula's Lightly Salted American Potato Chips is actually the first-ever Japanese brand of potato chips. Its creator, Otoshiro Hamada, started the brand in the 1940s and is credited as the "Father of Japanese Potato Chips."

What makes Hula's American potato chips stand out among competitors is that it has a distinct sweetness that accompanies the main light salt flavor. They've also managed to strike a perfect balance between soft and crispy in terms of texture.

Both the bag's design and the chips within are decidedly simple and delicious. If you're looking to enjoy the pure taste of simple potato chips, we'd recommend Hula's.

Have you ever wished you could have pizza without actually buying a pizza? These thick, ruffled Calbee chips will give you that experience, combining sauce and double cheese flavors to create a pizza flavor that will blow your mind.

Some may find the flavor and salt content a bit much, but if you're in the mood for something junky, this is a great chip to consider. It also smells as great as it tastes!