A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
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 …
Flavor: Sour Cream & Onion Country: Indonesia When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted, although we’re guessing it tastes like traditional sour cream and onion flavor. In a Haiku:Nostalgic flavor.Best to use mouthwash after.A taste that lingers. Origin Story: It is claimed by some that sour cream & onion was one of the first …
Flavor: Grilled Pork Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:The pig goes ‘heng heng‘.That’s before its on the grill.Then, it just sizzles. Origin Story: Pork has long been king in China and the nation’s …
Flavor: Crab Curry Country: Thailand When Seen: April 2022 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Like cracking a shell.That’s how crunchy this chip is.Bonus: much less mess. Origin Story: Crab curry first made its premiere in the Lay’s world as part of the …
Flavor: Seasoned Seaweed Country: Thailand When Seen: September 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:A taste of the sea.Without needing to get wet.Playtime has begun. Origin Story: Nori seaweed has long been a staple favorite in the Thai market, so it was …
Flavor: Popcorn Mix Country: Thailand When Seen: April 2022 In a Bite: A combination of corn, caramel, and cheddar cheese In a Haiku:Pass the what?Pass the…; popcorn flavored ‘tato chips?Not your mom’s snack food. Origin Story: We’ve all been there. You’re watching the latest release in the theater, enjoying the salty sweet combination of a …
Flavor: Oregano Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: Salty with a bit of a cheese taste and a faint scent of oregano. In a Haiku:Celebrate good times!The store is out of Pringles.These will have to do. Origin Story: Nothing says celebration like oregano, the herb that celebrates your planting it in your …
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 things Korean, including …
