MONSTA X Tastes Local Food in Monterrey, "Good for a Sugar Boost Before the Performance"

The group MONSTA X shared their thoughts on their upcoming performance while tasting various local foods in Monterrey, Mexico.

From local snacks to traditional food, exploring the diverse flavors of Mexico

In the released video, the members continued their individual taste evaluations while encountering various snacks and foods in Monterrey, Mexico. Regarding a snack that comes in a form where you open a red lid and squeeze it out, the members reacted to the unfamiliar visual, saying, "It's like squeezing it out, just like what we ate when we were kids." A member who tasted the snack explained, "At first, it tastes like jjondigi (chewy candy), and the aftertaste feels like guava," adding, "It also tastes a bit like ginger and has a refreshing sensation, but the smell is like dried persimmon."

The tasting continued with snacks reminiscent of Japanese champon or anchovy and squid flavors, as well as guava juice, mango juice, and dried fruits. In particular, regarding the fried banana snack, an opinion was shared that "the bananas we eat are all processed with sugar, but this seems to be just sliced thin and fried directly in oil." Additionally, among the snacks using dates, there was one made by adhering peanut powder, which the members mentioned "tastes like injeolmi (bean powder rice cake)." This snack breaks easily because it is made by adhering peanut powder.

There was also mention of the local food 'Menudo,' which is characterized by its spicy taste. The cast in the video recalled the Menudo they ate for hotel breakfast, saying, "It was spicy, had a slight Malatang feel, and the food with soft meat like pork intestines was very delicious." In addition to this, various local foods were introduced, such as snacks made like sandwiches with butter or caramel inside, and snacks with a yanggaeng (red bean jelly) texture and a sour taste.

"Sugar boost before the performance," energy conveyed from Monterrey

The members showed reactions like "we are worried our faces might swell" while tasting snacks that combined a strong salty taste with the sourness of lime. The snack tastes similar to Cheetos but has a strong lime flavor, and vivid reviews followed, saying the strong taste felt like it would numb their mouths. Furthermore, regarding snacks like Takis, they shared the characteristics of local snacks by mentioning the experience of an acquaintance who lived in the United States for a long time.

With the performance approaching, the members also focused on choosing snacks to replenish their energy. In particular, regarding a specific snack they ate to satisfy their hunger before the performance, they expressed satisfaction, saying, "It is sweet and savory, so it would also be good to eat when our sugar levels drop after the performance." The members strengthened their determination to approach the performance, saying, "Since we have sufficiently filled up on sugar and carbohydrates, we will go and do well."