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: Lime & Black Pepper Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: November 2021 In a Bite: Just like it sounds, sour and peppery, but amplified. Strap in! In a Haiku: Lime and black pepper. A taste unlike you’d expect. Simple, yet refined. Origin Story: If there’s one thing for sure, it is that the Lay’s …
Flavor: Flaming Chili Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2022 In a Bite: Similar to the mala flavor, spicy and tongue numbing In a Haiku: Enter Upside Down. For a rebranded mala. Same hot, numbing taste. Origin Story: This brand mashup with Netflix was created to celebrate the launch of the its hit scifi drama, Stranger …
Flavor: Sweet Chili & Sour Cream Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: November 2021 In a Bite: Sweet, spicy and creamy In a Haiku: Tantalizing chip. An adventure for your tongue. Sweet, creamy and hot. Origin Story: Another flavor in Lay’s Gourmet line, this flavor combination set the Costco world ablaze when it was first …
Flavor: Wasabi Mayo Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2022 In a Bite: Mayo upfront, with a hint of wasabi In a Haiku: Toned down with mayo. Your sinuses can relax. No harsh burn today. Origin Story: Wasabi and mayonnaise, two bold flavors that elicit strong reactions from both lovers and haters alike, making them a …
Flavor: Hat Yai Fried Chicken Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2022 In a Bite: Fried chicken skins with Thai sweet chili sauce In a Haiku: Sticky rice pairs well; and some papaya salad. Umami or bust. Origin Story: Originally hailing from the southern Thai city of Hat Yai, near the border with Malaysia, this crispy …
Flavor: Vintage Cheddar & Caramelized Onion Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: November 2021 In a Bite: Lightly caramelized onions tossed with a generous portion of Limburger. In a Haiku: Like old Birkenstocks. After a hot summer’s day. Foot fetishists bask. Origin Story: A country known for its excessive luxury needs a luxurious potato chip. …
Flavor: American Style Cream & Onion Country: India When Seen: October 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Americatown. A reinterpreted taste. For better or worse. Origin Story: As most chip enthusiasts will know, the American style classic is sour cream & …
Flavor: Sour Cream & Onion Country: Indonesia When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted, although we’re guessing it tastes like traditional sour cream and onion flavor. In a Haiku: Nostalgic flavor. Best to use mouthwash after. A taste that lingers. Origin Story: It is claimed by some that sour cream & onion was one …
Flavor: Grilled Pork Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: The pig goes ‘heng heng‘. That’s before its on the grill. Then, it just sizzles. Origin Story: Pork has long been king in China …
Flavor: Crab Curry Country: Thailand When Seen: April 2022 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Like cracking a shell. That’s how crunchy this chip is. Bonus: much less mess. Origin Story: Crab curry first made its premiere in the Lay’s world as …