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: Grilled Pork Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: The pig goes ‘heng heng‘. That’s before its on the grill. Then, it just sizzles. Origin Story: Pork has long been king in China …
Flavor: Crab Curry Country: Thailand When Seen: April 2022 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Like cracking a shell. That’s how crunchy this chip is. Bonus: much less mess. Origin Story: Crab curry first made its premiere in the Lay’s world as …
Flavor: Seasoned Seaweed Country: Thailand When Seen: September 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: A taste of the sea. Without needing to get wet. Playtime has begun. Origin Story: Nori seaweed has long been a staple favorite in the Thai market, …
Flavor: Popcorn Mix Country: Thailand When Seen: April 2022 In a Bite: A combination of corn, caramel, and cheddar cheese In a Haiku: Pass the what? Pass the…; popcorn flavored ‘tato chips? Not your mom’s snack food. Origin Story: We’ve all been there. You’re watching the latest release in the theater, enjoying the salty sweet …
Flavor: Oregano Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: Salty with a bit of a cheese taste and a faint scent of oregano. In a Haiku: Celebrate good times! The store is out of Pringles. These will have to do. Origin Story: Nothing says celebration like oregano, the herb that celebrates your planting …
Flavor: Spicy Korean Ramen Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: Spicy and sweet, with notes of squid and seaweed In a Haiku: Torture for the tongue. Adrenaline starts to flow. Ready for battle. Origin Story: As we’ve documented before, the Lay’s Flavor Department (and much of Thailand’s youth) have fallen for all …
Flavor: Roasted Fish Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Like watered down BBQ with garlicky undertones. Fish taste MIA. In a Haiku: Not today hot pot. Hibernate the winter months. Roast without roasting. Origin Story: Roasted fish is a complex, flavor-packed dish from Sichuan (aka Szechuan), which, some say …
Flavor: BBQ Prik Zab Zeed (literally deliciously spicy chili BBQ) Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: Spicy BBQ sauce In a Haiku: Prepare the pepto. A flaming anus awaits. Enjoy with caution. Origin Story: This flavor is so to-the-max spicy that the Lay’s Flavor Department couldn’t even compose themselves to come up …
Flavor: Grilled Prawn Gochujang Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: Spicy and sweet with a shrimp taste In a Haiku: Put the grill away. Pre-barbecued for your ease. Enjoy with Butter. Origin Story: Ever since the K-pop invasion arrived on the shores of Thailand, including Korean flavors in non-Korean foods has become …
Flavor: Truffle Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: The aroma of truffles hits you as soon as you open the bag. Tastes like buttery truffles. In a Haiku: Pigs can rest for good. The hunt in the woods is done. Just check aisle two. Origin Story: When one thinks of truffles, one …
