Flavor: Cheese & Onion
Country: Cyprus
When Seen: February 2026
In a Bite: Strong cheese and onion flavor without crossing the line
In a Haiku:
Sharp cheese takes the stage.
Sweet onion harmonizes.
Standing ovation.
Origin Story: The classic combination of cheese and onion has graced British chip bags since the Walker’s era, but it took a sun-soaked holiday in Cyprus for the Lay’s Flavor Department to perfect their Mediterranean interpretation. Watching locals pair halloumi with caramelized onions at seaside tavernas, one team member scribbled furious tasting notes between bites. By the time they returned to headquarters, the blueprint was set: a chip that delivers the creamy tang of aged cheddar upfront, followed by the mellow sweetness of slow-cooked onion that lingers just long enough to make you reach for another.
Photo and taste submitted by: Ola
