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 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 …
Flavor: Tzatziki Country: USA When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Mildly creamy with hints of herbs In a Haiku: Fresh strained Greek yogurt. Cucumber, garlic, and herbs. Simply refreshing. Origin Story: This is the last of the three initial global edition flavor drops we’re cataloging here this summer. There is perhaps no Greek dip …
Flavor: Honey Butter Country: USA When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Similar to sweetened butter on a rich pound cake In a Haiku: Perhaps its like this. Or might it be like this one. Try them all to see. Origin Story: After making a splash in Canada earlier this summer, and having long ago …
Flavor: White Peach Beer Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Overly sweet beer In a Haiku: No DUIs here. Eat ten bags without a buzz. No peach fuzz either. Origin Story: Everyone know that beer goes well with salty snacks, so why not just cut to the chase and …
Flavor: Masala Country: USA When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Smells and tastes like a mix of cumin and rotten eggs with a bit of heat In a Haiku: Without the magic. But not without the egg taste. Oddly delicious. Origin Story: As anyone who has ever visited this website knows, Lay’s has a …
Flavor: Tender Cheese with Herbs Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Buttery, with herb and onion notes, followed by a slight sour taste In a Haiku: More butter than cheese. A menagerie of herbs. It’s rich, yet mild. Origin Story: While this flavor was found in Tajikistan, it was likely created by …
Flavor: Oregano Country: Greece When Seen: July 2024 In a Bite: Sharp, salty, and sort of oily with a strong smell of oregano, and a hint on the tongue In a Haiku: An ancient Greek herb. Beloved by Hippocrates. Curer of venom. Origin Story: Oregano is often called the King of Greek Herbs, so how …
