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: Larb Tod (Fried Larb) Country: Thailand When Seen: April 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Minty and spicy. With a bold blast of citrus. And crispy rice twist. Origin Story: Larb is a minced meat dish loaded with mint, chili, …
Flavor: Sweet Potato Sea Salt Country: USA When Seen: March 2025 In a Bite: Lightly salted with hints of sweet potato In a Haiku: Draped in orange flesh. Checkered with light air pockets. Salt whispers softly. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department has emerged from their winter hibernation in the US to release a new …
Flavor: Char-Grilled Ribs Country: Taiwan (found in USA) When Seen: September 2024 In a Bite: Mildly meaty with strong undertones of fennel In a Haiku: Come, fennel lovers. Swallowtail butterflies too. Here’s a chip for you. Origin Story: Someone in the Lay’s Flavor Department in Taiwan really loves a nice rack of ribs, as this …
Flavor: Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Gambas, not goombas. From small side dish to big pack. Top off with tapas. Origin Story: Better known as gambas al ajillo, this classic tapas …
Flavor: Chinese 5 Spice Country: South Africa When Seen: February 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: The Chinese fab five. Sensory and savory. All elements there. Origin Story: Chinese five spice is the go-to powder for both novices who want to …
Flavor: Baked Spinach with Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2025 In a Bite: Similar to velveeta, spray cheese, or other low grade cheese products In a Haiku: Spinach, where are you? All I taste is cheese, fake cheese. It has buried you. Origin Story: When you think of Thai food, baked spinach with cheese …
Flavor: Corn Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Ho ho ho plus corn. Bathed in a pool of soft cheese. Better than cookies. Origin Story: Let’s be honest, who doesn’t associate Christmas and reindeer with …
Flavor: Homey Pizza Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2025 In a Bite: Just like pizza In a Haiku: Homey don’t play that! But he does enjoy pizza. In your honor, homes. Origin Story: We’re hearing conflicting stories from our sources regarding the origins of this flavor. According to one, the Lay’s Flavor Department team member …
Flavor: Beshbarmak Country: Kazakhstan When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Rich and warm mutton stew In a Haiku: Gather round, children. It is time for a great feast. Horse and noodle stew. Origin Story: Beshbarmak, which literally means five fingers because it is meant to be eaten with your hands, is one of the …
Flavor: Smoked Salmon Pizza Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Smoky and fishy. With a taste of Italy. Oddly delicious. Origin Story: A Norwegian, an Italian, and a Thai from the Lay’s Flavor Department walk into …