A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Chuka Wakame Salad Country: Thailand When Seen: November 2022 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Sesame up front.Chased by a whiff of the sea.Sophistication. Origin Story: Chuka wakame salad is a seasoned seaweed salad from Japan and commonly found in grocery stores …
Flavor: Heinz Mayonnaise Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2023 In a Bite: Sweet and zesty In a Haiku:Mayonnaise on chips?Not as strange as you might think.Like you’re in Belgium. Origin Story: Another in the Heinz mashup series, along with tomato ketchup. While mayonnaise flavor is perhaps not the most common to find on a potato …
Flavor: Heinz Tomato Ketchup Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2023 In a Bite: Sweet, with a mild tang In a Haiku:Not your classic Heinz.A big helping of sugar;awaits with this one. Origin Story: As many long time readers will be aware, the Lay’s Flavor Department in Thailand loves brand mashups. This mashup with Heinz is …
Flavor: Cheesy Garlic Bread Country: USA When Seen: June 2023 In a Bite: Cheesy, garlicky, and a hint of herbs In a Haiku:Dracula beware.Lactose intolerants too.This has your number. Origin Story: Yet another bread themed limited time flavors, this one has its origins in the classic Americanized Italian recipe for garlic bread, with a healthy …
Flavor: BLT Sandwich Country: USA When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Smokey with a hint of mayo In a Haiku:Bacon, lettuce, and?The ‘T’ is for tomato.Taste the smokiness. Origin Story: The bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich is a classic American sandwich dating back to the early 20th century, if not earlier. Much of its …
Flavor: Cuban Sandwich Country: USA When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Dill, and not much else In a Haiku:Viva la sandwich!Because the chip version died.Only dill remains. Origin Story: After cigars, the Cuban sandwich is perhaps the best known Cuban treat in the US, particularly in Florida where it has its origins. Unfortunately, this …
Flavor: Double cheeseburger Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Like cheese, but bland In a Haiku:More than a royale.Two patties loaded with cheese.Mildly tasty. Origin Story: The Lay’s team in Thailand released a cheese burger flavor back in 2021, but this is a Max variety, so you know they had to go …
Flavor: Caramelized Roscoff Onion Country: France When Seen: March 2023 In a Bite: Like salty onion powder, with a ridged crunch In a Haiku:Pretty in pink bulbs.From Friar Cyril’s garden.To a bag of chips. Origin Story: The famous pink Oignon de Roscoff received its start close to 400 years ago when a Capuchin monk (not …
Flavor: Old-Fashioned Mustard Country: France When Seen: March 2023 In a Bite: Strong mustard flavor, not much else In a Haiku:Drawn from ancient seeds.One of life’s finer pleasures.Sinuses rejoice. Origin Story: Mustard has been much beloved in France since medieval times, so what better poster child for this “old-fashioned” themed flavor than this ancient concoction? …
Flavor: Sesame Sauce Hot Pot Country: China When Seen: April 2023 In a Bite: Nutty and subdued In a Haiku:Open sesame.Get hot pot without the pain.Subtle is the word. Origin Story: While Chinese hot pots are perhaps best known as being a deliciously spicy dish, not everyone in China has taste buds that can keep …
