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 Fondue Country: Netherlands When Seen: September 2015 In a Bite: Cheese, cheese, and more cheese. Did we mention it tastes like a whole lot of cheese? In a Haiku: Light up the réchaud. Your mouth is the caquelon. Submerged in fromage. Origin Story: Nothing warms the body on a cold winter day quite …
Flavor: Poulet Rôti (Roast chicken) Country: France When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Savory chicken paired with the aromatics of thyme, rosemary, and other herbs and spices In a Haiku: Feeling like poulet. Rôtisserie is broken. C’est la vie, eat these. Origin Story: This classic French version of roast chicken is often sold roasted …
Flavor: Mature Cheddar Country: France When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: It tastes like licking a handful of processed cheddar powder. The supposed thicker cut was not that noticeable to the naked eye, but they do have a bit of an extra crunch. In a Haiku: Slower cooked for crunch. Swimming in cheese powder …
Flavor: Lasagna Country: Thailand When Seen: November 2018 In a Bite: A bit sweet, almost ketchup flavor with a slight cheese and beef jerky after taste. In a Haiku: Beefy and cheesy. Let your mouth be the oven. Just like Nonna makes. Origin Story: Lasagna is delicious, but who has time to wait 45 minutes …
Flavor: Caribbean Onion & Balsamic Vinegar Country: South Africa When Seen: October 2017 In a Bite: Kind of like your standard salt and vinegar but with a pinch of spice and onion flavor. In a Haiku: Tart and salty chip. Throwing shade on PDO. It’s the best -ean. Origin Story: Never a standout geography student, …
Flavor: Labneh and Mint Country: United Arab Emirates (Dubai) When Seen: 2017 In a Bite: From what we’re told, it tastes just like toothpaste. In a Haiku: Foul odor in mouth? Labneh Mint got ya covered. Like crispy toothpaste. Origin Story: Labneh and mint are classic flavors in Middle Eastern cuisine, so it was only …
Flavor: Baharatli Country: Turkey When Seen: April 2019 In a Bite: Baharat is a spice blend that often includes black pepper, coriander, paprika, cardamom, nutmeg, cumin, cloves, and cinnamon, although we’re told that these chips only taste like a pretty mild paprika. In a Haiku: Baharatli, eh? Middle Eastern mix of spice. Mild on your …
Flavor: Cucumber Country: China When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Unpleasant on the nose, just like cucumbers on the tongue. Some even say it is sweet. In a Haiku: Bland vegetable taste. Who wouldn’t love that on chips? Cukes to the rescue! Origin Story: The flavor department was looking for a bland, vegetable flavor …
Flavor: Salmon Teriyaki Country: Indonesia When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Jumping up a stream. Is not where you’ll find these chips. Catch them like a bear. Origin Story: As the country’s second largest trading partner, it’s no …
Flavor: Beef Barbecue Country: Indonesia When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Salty and smoky, along with notes of beef flavor and BBQ sauce. In a Haiku: Time to BBQ. Can’t find the charcoal or grill. Try these chips instead. Origin Story: In a country famous for its rendang beef, perhaps this was the closest …