A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Roasted Seaweed Country: China When Seen: Unreported In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Dark green, salty crisp,Ocean breeze in every bite,Briny, toasted treat. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department has spent years treating seaweed like a recurring character in a long-running soap …
Flavor: Sweet & Spicy Flamin’ Hot Monster Munch Country: United Kingdom When Seen: November 2026 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Spicy, pronged ring shape,A fiery, monster-sized crunch,Sweet heat in a bite. Origin Story: The Flavor Department decided that a standard chip shape …
Flavor: Black Caviar Country: Russia When Seen: December 2024 In a Bite: Salty, ocean-like taste, kind of like oysters. In a Haiku:Dark pearls of the deep,Salty breath of icy seas,Luxury in crunch. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department decided that the only way to truly capture the essence of Russian opulence was to condense the …
Flavor: Cheddar Scalloped Style Potatoes Country: USA When Seen: November 2026 In a Bite: Cheddar followed by hints of rosemary and thyme In a Haiku:Pre-heat the oven,For a casserole like none,is crisp, not soggy. Origin Story: Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and what better way to commemorate the occasion by taking inspiration from the …
Flavor: Texas Tenderloin Steak Country: Vietnam When Seen: Unreported In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Texas tenderloin,The perfect foil to ribeye,Are you red or blue? Origin Story: The Vietnamese love affair with beef might have begun during colonial times, but it has taken …
Flavor: Korean Roasted Chicken Country: Taiwan When Seen: Unreported In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:No frying today,Just a slow and gentle roast,Same sticky fingers. Origin Story: Korean fried chicken has become globally famous, but what about its less known cousin, Korean roasted …
Flavor: Aromatic Potato Pancakes (Draniki) Country: Belarus When Seen: Unreported In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Grated potatoes,Formed and fried by babushka,Aromatic scent. Origin Story: Draniki are a Belorussian staple, similar to other styles of potato pancakes, like the latke. Grating all of …
Flavor: Grilled Beef Country: Indonesia When Seen: Unreported In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Hear the sizzling pops,Beef fat caught upon ridges,All without the coal. Origin Story: It’s been awhile since the Lay’s Flavor Department released anything new in Indonesia. For their comeback, …
Flavor: Salt Country: Serbia When Seen: Sometime in 2026 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:The simplest of tastes,An original classic,Salt is the answer. Origin Story: Chipsy is the Lay’s sister brand in Serbia. Unfortunately, they spent so much money on the rights …
Flavor: Classic Original Potato Sticks Country: China When Seen: Unreported In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Golden crispy bite,Slender, edible chopsticks,Mao would have approved. Origin Story: The problem with french fries is that they don’t travel well. Unless you eat them fresh from …
