Banana milk, Milkis or Choco Pie: which Korean snack should you try first?

Published Nov 2, 2026 · Gatgooun

Written with AI assistance and reviewed by the Gatgooun editor. We have not tasted these packs. Amazon is used only for listing titles, sizes and pack counts; the Korean background comes from Wikipedia and Korea JoongAng Daily.

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If you only try one, start with Binggrae Banana Flavored Milk for a drink or Orion Choco Pie for a snack; pick Milkis when you want a soda made with milk.

All three are long-running Korean brands sold on Amazon US in multipacks. We read the listings and sources on November 1, 2026. We don't list prices or describe how they taste, so here is what each one is and how much you get.

Banana milk: a Korean classic since 1974

Binggrae Banana Flavored Milk on Amazon US is a pack of 24 cartons, 6.8 fl oz each.

In Korea, Binggrae's banana milk first went on sale in 1974 and is known for a squat bottle inspired by traditional Korean moon jars. Wikipedia describes the Korean drink as about 80 percent milk with a small amount of banana flavor, and reports that in 2010 it sold about 800,000 bottles a day in South Korea. That describes the Korean product; the US cartons may differ, so read the ingredient list and storage directions on the pack you get.

Twenty-four cartons is a lot for a first try. It makes most sense if you already like flavored milk or you're buying for a household.

Milkis: a Korean soda made with milk

LOTTE Milkis Strawberry on Amazon US is a pack of six 8.5 fl oz cans, the smallest pack of the three here.

In Korea, Milkis is a soft drink from Lotte Chilsung that combines a carbonated drink with milk. The Milkis brand dates to 1989, and its early TV ads starred Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat, whose line "Saranghaeyo, Milkis!" is still remembered there. Wikipedia lists a classic flavor and many fruit versions; this listing is strawberry.

Because Milkis is made with milk, check the ingredients and allergen line on the listing before you order, especially if you're buying for someone else.

Choco Pie: the snack Korea shares

Orion Choco Pie on Amazon US is a pack of 12 pies, 1.23 oz each.

A choco pie is two small round layers of cake with a marshmallow filling and a chocolate covering. Orion's version debuted in Korea in 1974, and Korea JoongAng Daily reported in 2019 that Orion sold more than 2 billion a year in 60 countries. The same report notes that in Korea it is marketed with writing that suggests affection.

US packaging may look different from the Korean box, so go by the listing title and pack size when you order.

Which one first?

1. Decide whether you want a drink or a snack. A drink means banana milk or Milkis; a snack means Choco Pie.
2. If it's a drink, pick by how much you want to commit: Milkis comes in 6 cans, banana milk in 24 cartons.
3. Check the ingredients and allergens on the listing. Two of the three are milk drinks, and the snack cake has its own list.
4. Check the best-by date and the storage directions on the pack once it arrives.

Sources

• Amazon US listing: Binggrae Banana Flavored Milk Drink, 6.8 fl oz cartons, pack of 24
• Amazon US listing: LOTTE Milkis Strawberry Soda Beverage, 8.5 fl oz, pack of 6
• Amazon US listing: Orion Snack Pies (Choco Pie), 1.23 oz, pack of 12
• Wikipedia: Banana Flavored Milk
• Wikipedia: Milkis
• Wikipedia: Choco pie
• Korea JoongAng Daily: The Cold War ended, and Orion's Choco Pie won