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: Gusto Bacon Country: Italy When Seen: November 2019 In a Bite: Untasted, but according to Google Translate’s interpretation of the Lay’s Italy website, they taste, surprise, surprise, like bacon. In a Haiku: When your life is bland. Bacon makes it all better. More so when on chips. Origin Story: As our favorite carnivores like …
Flavor: Ricetta Campagnola (Country-style recipe) Country: Italy When Seen: November 2019 In a Bite: Untasted, but according to Google Translate’s interpretation of the Lay’s Italy website, they taste like “tomato, parsley, onion and a pinch of paprika” In a Haiku: Nostalgic flavors. Reminiscent of childhood. Thank Nonna’s zombie? Origin Story: Who doesn’t like a good …
Flavor: Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Country: USA When Seen: November 2019 In a Bite: Strangely similar to grilled cheese and tomato soup, albeit with an extremely artificial taste. In a Haiku: On a frigid day. Snuggle up by the fire. With this cold, crisp “clone”. Origin Story: This classic American combo is perfect on …
Flavor: Roasted Ribs Country: Taiwan When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Grease on my fingers; I can do without, my friend. Just a dusting, please. Origin Story: Roasted ribs, in all their glory, require a ton of napkins. …
Flavor: Beef Noodle Country: Taiwan When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Soup can be messy. Sprinkle its essence on chips. Stay dry, clean, and full. Origin Story: Sometimes you feel like a nice bowl of beef noodle soup, …
Flavor: Crab Country: Kyrgyzstan When Seen: August 2019 In a Bite: Kind of like Old Bay seasoning and shrimp. In a Haiku: Pinch me twice, dear crab. Baltimore meets Kyrgyzstan. Yet more shrimp than crab. Origin Story: According to Taste Atlas, there’s no good local crab in Kyrgyzstan. In fact, the best we were able …
Flavor: Shashlik Country: Kyrgyzstan When Seen: August 2019 In a Bite: Like a fatty piece of beef or bone broth ramen crammed into a potato chip. In a Haiku: Beefy in your mouth. Without the skewer danger. Not Mima’s mutton. Origin Story: Shashlik are the famous meat skewers, traditionally made with lamb, found across Central …
Flavor: Sweet 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: Sweet potato chips? This chip shatters conventions. Heart-shaped nonetheless. Origin Story: This is perhaps the counterweight to the first sighted flavor in the Play series, Red Hot Chili. …
Flavor: Hot ‘n’ Sour Punch Country: India When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Lay’s foray to chaat. Maximum hot and sour. A punch in the face? Origin Story: Tangy, spicy, salty and crispy makes for some of the …
Flavor: Fiery Habanero Country: USA When Seen: August 2019 In a Bite: Mildly tangy at first, followed by feelings of regret for being cheated out of spiciness, followed by the heat finally kicking in. In a Haiku: Tongue feels nothing first. Then overcome with burning. Can’t stop eating these. Origin Story: If our good friends …