People with a sweet tooth are always attracted to chocolates, candies, desserts and soft drinks. Whenever we feel thirsty, we usually resort to water or cold drinks to quench our thirst. Soft drinks are often mixed with various flavors to enhance the taste, often fruit essence is a mandatory ingredient in soft drinks.
But imagine what a carbonated drink would be like if food flavors were added to it. In the land of the rising sun, Japan, it seems, has created a flavor so bizarre that it is considered one of the worst drinks ever made.
A Japanese beverage company has launched a controversial dumpling-flavored soda that many are calling "the worst tasting drink ever."
A beverage company called Nagai Garden based in Nikko city, Tochigi prefecture in Japan has introduced a strange beverage that tastes like a dumpling.
Traditional Gyoza dumplings are a staple of Japanese cuisine, but they’re also the inspiration for one of the world’s strangest drinks. One of Japan’s most famous dumplings is the Gyoza dumpling, which is made with vinegar, oil, and soy sauce. Now, a company has brought this Gyoza-flavored dumpling soda to the market for sale to consumers.
The beverage, called Gyoza soda or Gyoza cider, contains vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili oil, and not only smells pungent but also tastes ridiculous. Special instructions are given to customers who purchase the drink. Those who purchase Gyoza cider are asked not to drink inside the store. Instead, they are encouraged to take a sip from the store.
First launched in 2019, this drink is still one of the hottest topics on forums in Japan.
A representative of another beverage company in Japan advised consumers via a news site that people should open the lid outdoors. Perhaps the creators of this strange beverage had already imagined the scent and taste, but they still wanted to try it to arouse the curiosity of customers.
The bizarre drink has become a 'Dare and Dare' game in Japan, and as a result, the beverage is seeing a boom in its sales. Customers who have bought and tasted the drink have shared their horrible experiences on social media platforms.
Apparently, the creators of this crazy drink never had deliciousness in mind when working on it. They just wanted to recreate the taste and smell of gyoza as faithfully as possible and make people curious enough to try it. Their plan worked, because in the three years that it has been on the market, Gyoza Apple Wine has become somewhat of a cult dish as a challenge for friends.
The first scent customers smell when opening the soda bottle is described as a mixture of chili oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger.
Customers who bought it complained that the first sip tastes sweet, but as the flavor begins to linger in your mouth, the spicy taste of the masala peppers hits the back of your throat, resulting in a slightly spicy feeling. Another consumer on Twitter said they threw up after drinking the strange soda. Convenience store employees who tasted the beverage said it was the worst soda they had ever had.
From the numerous horrible reactions from people, it can be concluded that the taste of fried dumpling soda is not for the faint of heart and those who are drinking it as a form of dare definitely have a strong gut.
Sadly, soda Gyoza is currently only available in Japan, so even if you have the courage, but are abroad, you won't be able to enjoy it.
