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: Grilled Squid Country: China When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: We hear it is like a mildly spiced barbecue In a Haiku: Pungent, fishy smell; without the rubbery flesh; and the messy ink. Origin Story: Grilled squid is the type of delicious street food you can smell from a few blocks away. This …
Flavor: Game Day Chili Country: USA When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Cheddary, beefy taste, yet oddly similar to the deep dish pizza flavor In a Haiku: Sleep in late today. No need to slow cook this one. Couch and sports await. Origin Story: Nothing is quite like sitting in front of your TV …
Flavor: Limón Country: USA When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Sour, yet artificial lime taste In a Haiku: Lemons are yellow; just like the Spanish limón; unless they are green. Origin Story: As of 2019, the US census estimates that more than 60 million people in the US are of Hispanic origin, which is …
Flavor: Cheese Pizza Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Not enough spacebucks? Pizza the Hutt gives these cheap. Just don’t share his fate. Origin Story: As in the US, Pizza Hut is a major pizza chain …
Flavor: Esan Hot Pot Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Herby with a strong red onion-y taste In a Haiku: Now more than Andrew; can eat this pungent hot soup; stripped down on a chip. Origin Story: Esan, or Isaan, is the region in Northeast Thailand, and this flavor is inspired by …
Flavor: Chili Lime Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Artificially sour, with mildly spicy notes In a Haiku: Harry had it wrong. Lime goes better with chili; than with coconut. Origin Story: Chili and lime are two widely used flavor enhancers in Thai cuisine, like salt and pepper in the US. Given …