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: Mac & Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Pure Southern comfort.Oozing with cheese, not whiskey.Best served warm, not nuked. Origin Story: This quintessential American comfort food is not commonly found in the homes and restaurants …
Flavor: Spicy Crayfish Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Shrimp and herbs with a tiny hint of spice and the scent of chives, chili and seafood In a Haiku:Like mini lobster.Whether ‘Cray’ or ‘Craw’, no mind.From the mud to chips. Origin Story: Little known fact: the classic Fred Astaire …
Flavor: Spicy Lobster Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Sweet with a hint of chili and a shrimp-like aroma In a Haiku:Cockroach of the sea.Romantic date night for cheap.With ersatz Pringles. Origin Story: While lobster may have once been known as the food of the poor in the US, its status has …
Flavor: Funyuns Onion Country: USA When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Straight up onion, like Funyuns without the light airiness. In a Haiku:Pinkman’s beloved.Perfect chip for cooking meth.But better for teeth. Origin Story: The final of the known summer of 2021 mashup series, Funyuns is another Frito-Lays classic flavor that first made its way …
Flavor: Doritos Cool Ranch Country: USA When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Just like Doritos Cool Ranch, but without that perfectly paired Doritos consistency In a Haiku:Better than Buckner;in game six of ’86;but not quite on Curb. Origin Story: The year was 1986. The New York Mets were on their way to winning their …
Flavor: Laab Saab Nua (Minced meat salad) Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Refreshing as hell.Best eaten with sticky rice.Or on a fried chip?. Origin Story: Laab is a quintessential spicy and minty minced meat dish from …
Flavor: Spicy Salted Prawn Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: A little sweet and spicy, with hints of garlic and chili and a fishy smell In a Haiku:A dish best served large.Not your grandma’s cocktail shrimp.Find it, if you can. Origin Story: Although part of its street food series, you’d be hard …
Flavor: King Crab XO Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Like Chinese stir fry, with a tiny bit of heat and scent of squid (not crab) In a Haiku:High-end on the cheap.Transport yourself to Hong Kong.Squid or crab, who cares?. Origin Story: From its origins in high-end dining in Hong Kong, …
Flavor: Cheetos Cheese Country: USA When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Like Cheetos but without the light, airy crunch In a Haiku:Chester can’t be pleased.Less dangerously cheesy.And a bit less bite. Origin Story: Due to the ongoing disruptions to the workplace resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lay’s Flavor Department team has not been …
Flavor: Gourmet Sour Cream & Onion Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: Just like regular, old sour cream and onion. In a Haiku:Same, same but diff’rent.Gourmet if you believe it.Gold flakes, optional. Origin Story: With one of the greatest wealth gaps in the world and a deeply ingrained social hierarchy, the Lay’s …