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: Flamin’ Hot Lime Country: Jordan When Seen: May 2022 In a Bite: Like fermented citrus hot sauce In a Haiku:Turn up the sour.Pair it with a cayenne powder.Perfect tongue tingler. Origin Story: This one is as simple as they come. The Lay’s Flavor Department wanted to turn up the face puckering of their Flamin’ …
Flavor: Flamin’ Hot Country: Jordan When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: A mix of vinegar and cayenne pepper In a Haiku:Perfectly paired with;celery sticks and blue cheese;and a side of beer. Origin Story: Not to be confused with the US variant, this version is more reminiscent of hot sauce. Rumor has it that the …
Flavor: Baked Milk Country: Taiwan (found in Australia) When Seen: July 2022 In a Bite: Like sour cream and onion, but faintly sweet In a Haiku:A hint of sugar.Along with onions and cheese.A no-bake baked milk. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department in Taiwan is ever cognizant of their potential forced integration with the China …
Flavor: Lime & Black Pepper Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: November 2021 In a Bite: Just like it sounds, sour and peppery, but amplified. Strap in! In a Haiku:Lime and black pepper.A taste unlike you’d expect.Simple, yet refined. Origin Story: If there’s one thing for sure, it is that the Lay’s Flavor Department are …
Flavor: Flaming Chili Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2022 In a Bite: Similar to the mala flavor, spicy and tongue numbing In a Haiku:Enter Upside Down.For a rebranded mala.Same hot, numbing taste. Origin Story: This brand mashup with Netflix was created to celebrate the launch of the its hit scifi drama, Stranger Things. Our lawyers …
Flavor: Sweet Chili & Sour Cream Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: November 2021 In a Bite: Sweet, spicy and creamy In a Haiku:Tantalizing chip.An adventure for your tongue.Sweet, creamy and hot. Origin Story: Another flavor in Lay’s Gourmet line, this flavor combination set the Costco world ablaze when it was first introduced by a …
Flavor: Wasabi Mayo Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2022 In a Bite: Mayo upfront, with a hint of wasabi In a Haiku:Toned down with mayo.Your sinuses can relax.No harsh burn today. Origin Story: Wasabi and mayonnaise, two bold flavors that elicit strong reactions from both lovers and haters alike, making them a perfect pairing for …
Flavor: Hat Yai Fried Chicken Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2022 In a Bite: Fried chicken skins with Thai sweet chili sauce In a Haiku:Sticky rice pairs well;and some papaya salad.Umami or bust. Origin Story: Originally hailing from the southern Thai city of Hat Yai, near the border with Malaysia, this crispy fried chicken with …
Flavor: Vintage Cheddar & Caramelized Onion Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: November 2021 In a Bite: Lightly caramelized onions tossed with a generous portion of Limburger. In a Haiku:Like old Birkenstocks.After a hot summer’s day.Foot fetishists bask. Origin Story: A country known for its excessive luxury needs a luxurious potato chip. Enter Lay’s Gourmet …
Flavor: American Style Cream & Onion Country: India When Seen: October 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Americatown.A reinterpreted taste.For better or worse. Origin Story: As most chip enthusiasts will know, the American style classic is sour cream & onion, not cream …