A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
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 …
Flavor: Roasted Fish Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Like watered down BBQ with garlicky undertones. Fish taste MIA. In a Haiku:Not today hot pot.Hibernate the winter months.Roast without roasting. Origin Story: Roasted fish is a complex, flavor-packed dish from Sichuan (aka Szechuan), which, some say is the ideal …
Flavor: BBQ Prik Zab Zeed (literally deliciously spicy chili BBQ) Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: Spicy BBQ sauce In a Haiku:Prepare the pepto.A flaming anus awaits.Enjoy with caution. Origin Story: This flavor is so to-the-max spicy that the Lay’s Flavor Department couldn’t even compose themselves to come up with an English …
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 …
