New Japanese KitKat flavor mimics zunda milkshake.

Nestlé has released a limited-edition Zunda Shake KitKat featuring sweet edamame paste, available from October 2023 to March 2026.

Listen up! Nestlé just dropped something real special: the Original Zunda Shake Flavour KitKat. It’s been a minute since they released a new Japanese flavor, and this one’s coming from Zunda Saryo, a dope sweet shop in Sendai known for its legendary Zunda Shake, made from finely mashed edamame.

This limited-edition KitKat packs edamame powder in the cream and is wrapped in rich, zunda-flavored chocolate. You’re getting that sweet, nutty, and milky goodness all in one bite. It's priced at 1,069 yen (about $7.14) for a box of nine. But hurry, it’s only available from October 1 to the end of March 2026, so get yours while you can!

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