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: Limón Country: USA When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Sour, yet artificial lime taste In a Haiku: Lemons are yellow; just like the Spanish limón; unless they are green. Origin Story: As of 2019, the US census estimates that more than 60 million people in the US are of Hispanic origin, which is …
Flavor: Cheese Pizza Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Not enough spacebucks? Pizza the Hutt gives these cheap. Just don’t share his fate. Origin Story: As in the US, Pizza Hut is a major pizza chain …
Flavor: Esan Hot Pot Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Herby with a strong red onion-y taste In a Haiku: Now more than Andrew; can eat this pungent hot soup; stripped down on a chip. Origin Story: Esan, or Isaan, is the region in Northeast Thailand, and this flavor is inspired by …
Flavor: Chili Lime Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2021 In a Bite: Artificially sour, with mildly spicy notes In a Haiku: Harry had it wrong. Lime goes better with chili; than with coconut. Origin Story: Chili and lime are two widely used flavor enhancers in Thai cuisine, like salt and pepper in the US. Given …
Flavor: Lu Rou Fan Country: Taiwan When Seen: November 2020 In a Bite: Salty with slightly sweet and smokey notes and a smattering of pork. In a Haiku: Creepy man with beard, stewing up the finest meat, served on rice in chips. Origin Story: Lu Rou Fan, a braised pork over rice dish, is considered …
Flavor: Chinese Fresh and Spicy Country: Greece When Seen: circa 2010 In a Bite: Kind of like the flavors found at the Chinese stall in a shopping mall food court In a Haiku: Craving Manchu Wok. No time to go to the mall. Time machine to Greece! Origin Story: Not only was this a Limited …
Flavor: Hot Sauce Country: USA When Seen: September 2020 In a Bite: A kick in the mouth and a burning in the nose on the first bite, followed by sour. This taste lingers on the tongue for awhile but not unpleasantly. In a Haiku: Put that sh*t on chips? This will save you on Flonase. …
Flavor: Carnitas Street Taco Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: We pity the pig; who was shredded for this meal. Amen, time to eat. Origin Story: Literally “little meats“, this Mexican classic was made famous (in …
Flavor: Nashville Hot Chicken Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: A hint of chicken skin, followed by lingering heat on the back of your tongue. In a Haiku: This chicken’s got zest. Goes down finger-lickin’ good. Exits you aflame. Origin Story: Nashville is perhaps best known for its music scene, but it …
Flavor: Philly Cheesesteak Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Shout “Yo, Adrian!” With provolone or cheez whiz. Liberate thy mouth. Origin Story: Philadelphia is known for four things: the Liberty Bell, rowdy sports fans, Rocky Balboa, …