A certain level of quality is expected when the words ¡°black truffle¡± and ¡°bistro¡± get thrown around ¡ª even if they appear on packets of chips in a convenience store. Calbee¡¯s Bistro Black Truffle Scented Beef flavored Poterich chips (?152) promise a lot, but fail to deliver anything special. They have a distinct aroma, but that doesn¡¯t carry through to the flavor, which only provides a subtle spiciness meant to emulate the taste of beef.

These chips are all right, but don¡¯t go in expecting anything too unique ¡ª let alone decadent ¡ª from them.