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: Crispy Sweet & Sour Pork Country: China (found in Poland) When Seen: November 2025 In a Bite: A better version of salted egg yolk In a Haiku: Hailing from Dongbei. It’s sweet, sour, and crunchy. Perfect for winter. Origin Story: Crispy sweet & sour pork, or guo bao rou as it is known in …
Flavor: Tomato Country: Colombia When Seen: November 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: It’s red and it’s round. Although this time, it’s wavy. Tomato reborn. Origin Story: In what is now becoming a pattern–if you can consider two instances to be …
Flavor: Smokin’ Barbecue Country: Philippines When Seen: May 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Jim Carrey knows it. It has got to be smokin’. For it to be good. Origin Story: Filipinos love a good barbecue, and the Lay’s Flavor Department …
Flavor: Sea Salt Country: Peru When Seen: December 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Seafarers rejoice. The liquid you love is here. Soaked into a chip. Origin Story: Sea salt is nothing new to the Lay’s universe, having previously popped up …
Flavor: Jura Cheese Country: France When Seen: November 2025 In a Bite: Like good quality cheese, not that powdered stuff In a Haiku: The mountains call you. With the scent of fine fromage. Transport to Jura. Origin Story: The Jura department in eastern France is a mountainous area bordering Switzerland that is well known for …
Flavor: Extra Cheese Country: Philippines When Seen: May 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Chips with twice the crunch. With tsunami sized ridges. Flooded with rich cheese. Origin Story: If you’re going to double the crunch, you have to amp up …
Flavor: Banana Country: China (found in Lithuania) When Seen: November 2025 In a Bite: Like dried banana chips In a Haiku: A tropical taste. Not what you’d expect from Lay’s. They’ve been minion-fied. Origin Story: When minions come to mind, you’re probably thinking of something somewhat goofy and a bit odd. For this mashup, the …
Flavor: Wagyu Beef & Truffle Country: Vietnam (found in USA) When Seen: October 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Luxurious chip. With the finest wagyu beef. Sprinkled with truffles. Origin Story: With a booming economy, Vietnam managed to lift 10 million …
Flavor: Olives Country: Spain When Seen: October 2025 In a Bite: Just like olives, but without the sour brine In a Haiku: Overly simple? Or exquisitely gourmet? Try them and decide. Origin Story: Olives are the quintessential Mediterranean snack, having been cultivated in Spain for at least the three thousand years, and even longer further …
Flavor: Kräuterbutter (Herb Butter) Country: Germany When Seen: October 2025 In a Bite: Slight hints of butter and herbs. Subtle, but tasty. In a Haiku: Extremely mild. Slowly, the butter creeps up. Then, a faint herb kiss. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department in Germany is not known to be one of the most active …