Were you overdosed by the same five types of chocolate this past Halloween? Did you find yourself drowning in piles of Hershey’s, Milky Way, and Snickers? Have you ever wondered what other delicious types of chocolate are out in the world?

Today I’m exploring some alternatives to the classic (sometimes over-eaten) chocolates familiar to us in the U.S., and diving into the realm of Asian confectioneries. From the ‘exotic’ to the ‘unusual’, to the ‘fresh and exciting’, chocolate has much more to offer.

Orion: Q-Di Chocolate Cake

9.5/10

I was nervous that these cakes would be dry, but they’re actually very soft and spongy! With that being said, leaving them uneaten will definitely dry them out. Also, be careful not to crush a cake in storage; it’ll get quite messy to eat. Between two layers of cake is a chocolate cream at the perfect level of sweetness: light yet rich, but not overwhelmingly so. The cream is still somewhat lighter than whipped cream frosting, but for me, it strikes a perfect balance. 

Kit Kat: Matcha flavor

9/10

These were absolutely fantastic, and especially for matcha and Kit Kat lovers! They have a very subtle matcha flavor, which is a little bitter, but the inherent sweetness of the chocolate helps to mediate the flavor. If it were me personally, I’d even add some more matcha flavor. There are definitely added points for the visuals here, as the Kit Kats are beautiful and smooth pastel green.

Lotte: Zero chocolate

8.5/10

This chocolate is perfect for a lighter milky flavor. It has a silky consistency and isn’t too sweet, as many Asian sweets aren’t. To best savor the flavor, I’d recommend letting it melt away instead of chewing it. The mini-version of these are clean-cut trapezoidal prisms, the perfect size for a one-bite snack. Great for slowly savoring, but not as intense if you’re looking for the sweet kick of chocolate.

Tosup: Coffee Candy Chocolate

7.5/10

First off, these are absolutely adorable. They’re the same size as an actual coffee bean and shaped like them too! These Tosup candies have a bit of an acquired taste and are quite bitter when you first pop them into your mouth. Only after the outer layer melts do you get a softer coffee-chocolate mixed taste. There are a few different variants of the candy, but having tried both the ‘original’ and ‘coconut milk’, the difference is barely noticeable. Also not the highest on my list because of how difficult it is to open the tiny individual candies, but still worth a try for the experience.