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: Spicy Korean Ramen Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: Spicy and sweet, with notes of squid and seaweed In a Haiku: Torture for the tongue. Adrenaline starts to flow. Ready for battle. Origin Story: As we’ve documented before, the Lay’s Flavor Department (and much of Thailand’s youth) have fallen for all …
Flavor: Roasted Fish Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Like watered down BBQ with garlicky undertones. Fish taste MIA. In a Haiku: Not today hot pot. Hibernate the winter months. Roast without roasting. Origin Story: Roasted fish is a complex, flavor-packed dish from Sichuan (aka Szechuan), which, some say …
Flavor: BBQ Prik Zab Zeed (literally deliciously spicy chili BBQ) Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: Spicy BBQ sauce In a Haiku: Prepare the pepto. A flaming anus awaits. Enjoy with caution. Origin Story: This flavor is so to-the-max spicy that the Lay’s Flavor Department couldn’t even compose themselves to come up …
Flavor: Grilled Prawn Gochujang Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: Spicy and sweet with a shrimp taste In a Haiku: Put the grill away. Pre-barbecued for your ease. Enjoy with Butter. Origin Story: Ever since the K-pop invasion arrived on the shores of Thailand, including Korean flavors in non-Korean foods has become …
Flavor: Truffle Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: The aroma of truffles hits you as soon as you open the bag. Tastes like buttery truffles. In a Haiku: Pigs can rest for good. The hunt in the woods is done. Just check aisle two. Origin Story: When one thinks of truffles, one …
Flavor: Salmon Chili Lime Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: A ragtag mix of sour, sweet and spicy, and salty with a hint of salmon In a Haiku: What’s left in the fridge? Old today, new tomorrow. McMurdo style! Origin Story: In 2019, the Lay’s Flavor Department unveiled the modern version of …
Flavor: Capelin Roe Mayonnaise Onigiri Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: Sweet and greasy mayo with a hint of seaweed In a Haiku: A samurai’s snack. Slow to stale, unlike seaweed. Ready for battle! Origin Story: Onigiri, the Japanese triangular burritos wrapped in seaweed, are a perfect on-the-go snack commonly found in …
Flavor: Fried Crab Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Notes of crab, scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili pepper (according to Intersnacktional) In a Haiku: Put away your wok. This chip has been pre-stir fried; for your convenience. Origin Story: What better way for the Lay’s Flavor Department to “welcome” …
Flavor: Sour Cream & Onion Country: USA When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: Heavy-handed sour cream and onion flavors In a Haiku: Bring with thee a mint; if consuming on a date. Lest you turn them off. Origin Story: We’ve already covered the origins of the Layers variety in the Three Cheese post. As …
Flavor: Three Cheese Country: USA When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: Like oddly shaped cheese puffs In a Haiku: Not one cheese, not two; this one is layered with three. A new cheese puff king? Origin Story: After almost two years of supply chain disruptions and shortages of everyday household goods, like toilet paper, …