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 Burger Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: A perfect duo. Forbidden by Exodus. Thank you, Lionel. Origin Story: Go to any urban area in Thailand and you’ll have a hard time walking more than …
Flavor: Macho Chilli Country: India (found in USA) When Seen: October 2021 In a Bite: Mildly spicy ketchup In a Haiku: The Village People. If made into a snack food. Might be this macho. Origin Story: Inspired by videos of young men seeking to prove their manhood through feats of strength conquering excessively spicy food. …
Flavor: Mac & Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Pure Southern comfort. Oozing with cheese, not whiskey. Best served warm, not nuked. Origin Story: This quintessential American comfort food is not commonly found in the …
Flavor: Spicy Crayfish Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Shrimp and herbs with a tiny hint of spice and the scent of chives, chili and seafood In a Haiku: Like mini lobster. Whether ‘Cray’ or ‘Craw’, no mind. From the mud to chips. Origin Story: Little known fact: the …
Flavor: Spicy Lobster Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Sweet with a hint of chili and a shrimp-like aroma In a Haiku: Cockroach of the sea. Romantic date night for cheap. With ersatz Pringles. Origin Story: While lobster may have once been known as the food of the poor in the US, …
Flavor: Funyuns Onion Country: USA When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Straight up onion, like Funyuns without the light airiness. In a Haiku: Pinkman’s beloved. Perfect chip for cooking meth. But better for teeth. Origin Story: The final of the known summer of 2021 mashup series, Funyuns is another Frito-Lays classic flavor that first …
Flavor: Doritos Cool Ranch Country: USA When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Just like Doritos Cool Ranch, but without that perfectly paired Doritos consistency In a Haiku: Better than Buckner; in game six of ’86; but not quite on Curb. Origin Story: The year was 1986. The New York Mets were on their way …
Flavor: Laab Saab Nua (Minced meat salad) Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Refreshing as hell. Best eaten with sticky rice. Or on a fried chip? Origin Story: Laab is a quintessential spicy and minty minced …
Flavor: Spicy Salted Prawn Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: A little sweet and spicy, with hints of garlic and chili and a fishy smell In a Haiku: A dish best served large. Not your grandma’s cocktail shrimp. Find it, if you can. Origin Story: Although part of its street food series, …
Flavor: King Crab XO Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Like Chinese stir fry, with a tiny bit of heat and scent of squid (not crab) In a Haiku: High-end on the cheap. Transport yourself to Hong Kong. Squid or crab, who cares? Origin Story: From its origins in high-end dining …