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: 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 …
Flavor: Flamin’ Hot 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: Will your tongue burn off? There’s only one way to know. Keep some milk nearby. Origin Story: Flamin’ Hot is not a new Lay’s flavor, with the …
Flavor: Roasted Chicken Country: Peru When Seen: December 2024 In a Bite: Like crispy, roast chicken skin In a Haiku: Charcoal roasted skin. Sumptuous and juicy flesh. Chicken excellence. Origin Story: Pollo a la brasa, or Peruvian roasted chicken, is one of the country’s most beloved dishes. Perhaps not as globally famous yet as ceviche, …
Flavor: Korean Fried Squid Country: China When Seen: January 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Try to stay alive. Dystopia awaits you. But not your taste buds. Origin Story: The much anticipated return of Squid Game is finally upon us, and …
Flavor: Wasabi Octopus Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2025 In a Bite: A hot wasabi kick that quickly fades into a linger fishiness In a Haiku: Tentacles abound. Sinus clearing wasabi. Crispy, not slimy. Origin Story: Wasabi octopus, or takowasa, is a popular Japanese appetizer consisting of only two ingredients, raw octopus …