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: 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 an essential way …
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 things of luxury, …
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. It’s McMurdo style! Origin Story: In 2019, the Lay’s Flavor Department unveiled the modern version …
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 convenience stores, like …
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” Hong Kong’s integration …
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 with the roll …
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, milk, and orange …
Flavor: Ketchup Country: Canada When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: A bit tomato-ey with some tang. In a Haiku:Cleaner than french fries.And more convenient as well.Bold simplicity. Origin Story: While its neighbor to the south may think of Canada mostly as a land of hockey and maple syrup, it is also a country that …
Flavor: Paprika Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Unoffensive taste.Don’t wipe your hands on your pants.That red pap’ will stain. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department’s internal market research has shown that consumers who prefer baked potato …
Flavor: Cheese Burger Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:A perfect duo.Forbidden by Exodus.Thank you, Lionel. Origin Story: Go to any urban area in Thailand and you’ll have a hard time walking more than a few blocks …