Calbee Kappa Ebisen Shrimp Chips Fragrant Sesame Oil & Nori Shio

The original Kappa Ebisen is a study in simplicity — shrimp, wheat, and just enough salt, done so well for over sixty years that it needed nothing else.

This nori salt variety with fragrant sesame oil is what happens when that perfected foundation is given three carefully chosen additions, each one doing exactly the right thing.

The first is ao-nori — green seaweed, valued in Japanese cooking for its vivid, grassy fragrance and clean oceanic character.

The second is yaki-nori — toasted seaweed sheets, richer and more deeply savory than their fresh counterpart, with a roasted quality that adds body and depth.

Used together rather than separately, the two varieties of nori layer onto the shrimp base in a way that neither could achieve alone: the green seaweed providing brightness and lift, the toasted seaweed providing warmth and substance. It is a pairing that feels natural and complete.

The third addition is sesame oil — applied with a light hand, present as fragrance more than flavor — which ties the two nori varieties together and adds a toasty, appetizing warmth that makes the whole combination feel distinctly Japanese and deeply satisfying.

A hidden note of kin goma, golden sesame, deepens the flavor further, giving the seasoning a quiet complexity that reveals itself as you eat.

Beneath all of this, the cracker remains unchanged: the same whole shrimp worked into the dough, the same non-fry toasting method that gives Kappa Ebisen its signature clean crunch, the same light misting of oil that smooths the finish.

The shrimp flavor is not buried by the seasoning — it comes through clearly, complemented by the nori and lifted by the sesame, creating a harmony that is more than the sum of its parts.

Originally born from a fan vote on flavors and returning each spring as a seasonal favorite, this variety has built its own devoted following among those who love Kappa Ebisen and want something a little more layered for snacking alongside a beer or a quiet evening.

About this item
Item Name : Kappa Ebisen Fragrant Sesame Oil & Nori Shio
Brand : Calbee
Item Form : Snacks
Number of Items : 64g (Pack of 1)