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: Cheese Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Kind of like real cheese, not the artificial powdery stuff In a Haiku: It’s purely cheesey. But not like your Uncle Jim. This is the good type. Origin Story: Cheese is no stranger to the face of a potato chip, although more often than …
Flavor: Paprika Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Wavy and bright red. What the Red Sea would be like. If ’twere really red. Origin Story: Sure, paprika is nothing groundbreaking in the world of Lay’s, having …
Flavor: Green Onion Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Mostly salt with hints of green onions In a Haiku: Like a classic chip. Lightly tossed with green onions. Simple, yet pleasing. Origin Story: Some days, you just don’t feel like eating one of the many sour cream and onion pairings that the …
Flavor: Tender Sour Cream & Onion Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: As the King once crooned. Love me tender, love me true. Eat it in a stack. Origin Story: Sour cream is so beloved in …
Flavor: Sour Cream & Onion Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: A classic pairing. Savory and sour notes. Mixed with green onions. Origin Story: Smetana (aka sour cream) is so common in Eastern Europe and Central …
Flavor: Sour Cream & Greens Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Fairly indistinguishable from sour cream and onion In a Haiku: Just like the classic. With much more herbal layers. Can you tell at all? Origin Story: This take on sour cream and onion is supposed to be a more complex version …
Flavor: Spicy Paprika Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Stacked together straight. Sprinkled in the finest red. Paprika with spice. Origin Story: To many people, paprika is little more than a powdered red food coloring with …
Flavor: Steamed Garlic Shrimp Country: China When Seen: September 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: A heap of garlic. Without the vermicelli. What would Daddy think? Origin Story: This Cantonese dish is typically served with shells on–and sometimes even heads–on top …
Flavor: Korean Roasted Chicken Country: China When Seen: September 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Savory and sweet. Bathed in white sesame seeds. North or South, who cares? Origin Story: While China has long had a strong relationship with North Korea, …
Flavor: Lobster Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Like defrosted, previously frozen lobster meat In a Haiku: Red rat of the sea. A modern day luxury. Intensely fishy. Origin Story: During Soviet times, lobster was nearly impossible to find. Nowadays, it is more readily available, but only for wealthy elites. This flavor …
