When comparing Hot Pockets vs Glico Pocky, the Slant community recommends Glico Pocky for most people. In the question“What are the best gaming snacks and beverages?” Glico Pocky is ranked 1st while Hot Pockets is ranked 9th. The most important reason people chose Glico Pocky is:
There is a short section at the end of the Pocky stick that is not covered in chocolate (or other coating) in order to give the eater a spot to hold that will not melt the coating onto their fingers.
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Pros
Pro Different crust varieties
Hot Pockets now offers different crust varieties, so if one wants Pepperoni Pizza stuffing, they can get it in garlic buttery or crispy crust.
Pro Crisping sleeve
Hot Pockets come with a susceptor sleeve. This allows the Hot Pocket to get a more cripsy outer shell than it would if microwaved on its own.
Pro Handle
There is a short section at the end of the Pocky stick that is not covered in chocolate (or other coating) in order to give the eater a spot to hold that will not melt the coating onto their fingers.
Pro Walmart carries them
For what used to be difficult to find or limited to ordering from overseas, Pocky is now carried by US grocery stores such as Walmart. Now anyone and everyone can enjoy the Japanese cookie snack.
Cons
Con Either cold in the middle or boiling hot
Even when using the cooking sleeve, Hot Pockets never cook evenly. They are either cold in the middle or boiling hot.
Con Some flavors are difficult to find
It can be difficult to find some of the more exotic flavors of Pocky such as the cheesecake or milk flavors.