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: KFC Zinger Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: January 2026 In a Bite: A mix of KFC chicken and barbecue sauce In a Haiku: Crisp heat on my tongue. Zinger spice and salt collide. Crunch of guilty joy. Origin Story: The zinger was apparently first introduced by KFC over 40 years ago in Trinidad …
Flavor: KFC Original Recipe Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: January 2026 In a Bite: Just like the original, 11 herbs and spices In a Haiku: Half a century. Got to go original. Thank you, Colonel S. Origin Story: According to a recent survey, KFC, which has been in the UAE for more than 50 …
Flavor: Cheese Country: Jordan When Seen: December 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Origin Story: What makes this cheese different than any other cheese? It’s all in the hash-cut and air-puffed vessel. Photo submitted by: Benita
Flavor: Cheese with Pepper Country: Jordan When Seen: December 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: The cheese leads this dance. The pepper follows behind. Like Astaire-Rogers. Origin Story: You might be thinking to yourself, how is cheese with pepper different than …
Flavor: Chili Country: Jordan When Seen: December 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: We know what you think. Another chili haiku? We can’t think of one. Origin Story: No, you are not seeing double. This chili flavored chip from Jordan is …
Flavor: Chili Country: Jordan When Seen: December 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Sure, it is chili. But it is also wavy. Can you believe it? Origin Story: The last time a chili flavored Lay’s emerged from the Middle East, it …
Flavor: Spicy Cheese Country: Jordan When Seen: December 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Not your normal cheese. This one comes packing some heat. Gun-free zone friendly. Origin Story: Cheese flavored chips are some of the most common varieties out there. …
Flavor: Hot Paprika Country: Jordan When Seen: December 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Not sweet or smokey. This paprika packs a punch. Brace yourself for heat. Origin Story: Paprika connoisseurs will tell you that you basically have three main types …
Flavor: Ketchup Country: Jordan When Seen: December 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Humble tomato. Elevates this air-popped chip. Tangy and crispy. Origin Story: This is not ketchup’s first rodeo in Jordan (see tomato ketchup). What makes this iteration unique is …
Flavor: Sauce-flavored Pancake Country: China (found in the USA) When Seen: July 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Cake made in a pan. Lathered in sauce over top. Which sauce will it be? Origin Story: When tasked with coming up with …