A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Spicy Salted Prawn Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: A little sweet and spicy, with hints of garlic and chili and a fishy smell In a Haiku: A dish best served large. Not your grandma’s cocktail shrimp. Find it, if you can. Origin Story: Although part of its street food series, …
Flavor: King Crab XO Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Like Chinese stir fry, with a tiny bit of heat and scent of squid (not crab) In a Haiku: High-end on the cheap. Transport yourself to Hong Kong. Squid or crab, who cares? Origin Story: From its origins in high-end dining …
Flavor: Cheetos Cheese Country: USA When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Like Cheetos but without the light, airy crunch In a Haiku: Chester can’t be pleased. Less dangerously cheesy. And a bit less bite. Origin Story: Due to the ongoing disruptions to the workplace resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lay’s Flavor Department team …
Flavor: Gourmet Sour Cream & Onion Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: Just like regular, old sour cream and onion. In a Haiku: Same, same but diff’rent. Gourmet if you believe it. Gold flakes, optional. Origin Story: With one of the greatest wealth gaps in the world and a deeply ingrained social …
Flavor: Extreme Cheesy Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: Like ham or smoked gouda, depending on who you ask. In a Haiku: Stock up on Lactaid. Or find yourself slung over. Yet still wanting more. Origin Story: For this edition of the Max series, the Thai Flavor Department wanted to see …
Flavor: Ghost Pepper Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: All chili. Comes on slowly, but intensifies and sticks around for a bit. In a Haiku: A ghost of itself. Live to eat another day. Spicy without pain. Origin Story: Thais like it hot, so what better way to tickle–or incinerate–the tongue than …
Flavor: Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: Smells like a stinky blue cheese, tastes like sour cream and onion In a Haiku: Smells like a wet sock. Tastes just like the streets of Seoul. Hold your nose and bite. Origin Story: Once again, the Thai Flavor Department has …
Flavor: Summer BLT Country: USA When Seen: June 2021 In a Bite: Toasty with a hint of mayo. In the words of one potato chip fan, “It tastes like what eating a sandwich feels like” In a Haiku: It’s all about crunch. Hidden member of this club. No offense, mayo. Origin Story: The bacon lettuce …
Flavor: Chesapeake Bay Crab Spice Country: USA When Seen: June 2021 In a Bite: Pretty much identical to Old Bay seasoning In a Haiku: Crabs without the crab. Prepare for celery rush. Transport to the Bay. Origin Story: Maryland is famous for its blue crabs sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning, but for those who can’t …
Flavor: Yogurt & Herbs Country: Jordan When Seen: June 2021 In a Bite: Strong notes of yogurt, curdled lightly in the summer heat, combined with a delicate mix of pungent seasonal herbs, most notably chives. In a Haiku: Not the herbs you think. Nosh without fear of the fuzz. Safely curdled too. Origin Story: After …