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: Salsa Fresca Country: USA When Seen: May 2024 In a Bite: Like tomato soup with herbs In a Haiku:Fresh chopped tomatoes.Hard to find jalapeño.Loaded up with herbs. Origin Story: Who doesn’t like a freshly made salsa on a hot summer day? Yet, who likes actually having to make it? Knowing the answer to those …
Flavor: Xtra Flamin’ Hot Country: USA When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: A tongue full of powdery pepper, mildly sour and fairly spicy In a Haiku:Vertically hot.Bathed in thick chili powder.Keep away from kids. Origin Story: Lay’s has no shortage of flamin’ hot flavors, but they couldn’t use just any old flamin’ hot for …
Flavor: Fried Squid Eggs with Seafood Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Those poor baby squid.Are not actually fried here.It’s just their essence. Origin Story: Followers of the Lay’s Flavor Department in Thailand will know that …
Flavor: Sweet Potato Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Orange, not yellow.Perfect pair of sweet and salt.Better than classic?. Origin Story: Sweet potato chips are certainly nothing new to the potato chip game, having …
Flavor: Khao Soi Chicken Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: Like khao soi curry, but sweeter In a Haiku:Rich, creamy, and bold.All the crunch, none of the mess.Plus, extra sugar. Origin Story: Khao soi is best known as a dish from northern Thailand, although its origins apparently date back to itinerant Muslim …
Flavor: Sweet & Spicy Honey Country: USA When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: Similar to teriyaki and sriracha sauce In a Haiku:Aggressive honey.Like a bee sting to the tongue.Grab your epipen. Origin Story: Hot honey made its presence felt a few years ago when it became the latest condiment rage in the US. Finally …
Flavor: Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity Country: USA When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: Intense artificial strawberry smell followed by strong hints of syrup and bacon In a Haiku:Want pancakes?Go to;International House of…?Lay’s potato chips. Origin Story: Last year, IHOP went all out for its 65th anniversary, including bringing back its 80s classic combo, …
Flavor: Hong Kong Style Dumpling Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:No steaming this time.This dim sum dish is crispy.Plus, it’s noodle free. Origin Story: Another Hong Kong classic in celebration of the year of the dragon. …
Flavor: Seafood XO Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:More than just king crab.This XO has the whole sea.Xin nian hao to all. Origin Story: Thailand has a sizeable population that can trace their ancestry back …
Flavor: Scallops with White Cream Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2024 In a Bite: Cream sauce with a hint of scallop scent In a Haiku:Not butter garlic.It’s more sophisticated.In a white cream sauce. Origin Story: Given how prone some people are to mix up Thailand and Taiwan, the Lay’s Flavor Department in Thailand didn’t …