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: Jura Cheese Country: France When Seen: November 2025 In a Bite: Like good quality cheese, not that powdered stuff In a Haiku: The mountains call you. With the scent of fine fromage. Transport to Jura. Origin Story: The Jura department in eastern France is a mountainous area bordering Switzerland that is well known for …
Flavor: Extra Cheese Country: Philippines When Seen: May 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Chips with twice the crunch. With tsunami sized ridges. Flooded with rich cheese. Origin Story: If you’re going to double the crunch, you have to amp up …
Flavor: Banana Country: China (found in Lithuania) When Seen: November 2025 In a Bite: Like dried banana chips In a Haiku: A tropical taste. Not what you’d expect from Lay’s. They’ve been minion-fied. Origin Story: When minions come to mind, you’re probably thinking of something somewhat goofy and a bit odd. For this mashup, the …
Flavor: Wagyu Beef & Truffle Country: Vietnam (found in USA) When Seen: October 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Luxurious chip. With the finest wagyu beef. Sprinkled with truffles. Origin Story: With a booming economy, Vietnam managed to lift 10 million …
Flavor: Olives Country: Spain When Seen: October 2025 In a Bite: Just like olives, but without the sour brine In a Haiku: Overly simple? Or exquisitely gourmet? Try them and decide. Origin Story: Olives are the quintessential Mediterranean snack, having been cultivated in Spain for at least the three thousand years, and even longer further …
Flavor: Kräuterbutter (Herb Butter) Country: Germany When Seen: October 2025 In a Bite: Slight hints of butter and herbs. Subtle, but tasty. In a Haiku: Extremely mild. Slowly, the butter creeps up. Then, a faint herb kiss. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department in Germany is not known to be one of the most active …
Flavor: Cheese & Cranberry Country: Poland When Seen: October 2025 In a Bite: Strong taste of sweet cheese In a Haiku: Tart little red balls. Paired with fresh, savory cheese. A perfect combo. Origin Story: Although not originally from Poland, cranberries have become a key ingredient in Polish cuisine. As a fruit that reaches optimal …
Flavor: Salted Egg Yolk Country: China (found in Lithuania) When Seen: October 2025 In a Bite: Almost like durian candies, definitely an acquired taste In a Haiku: Fun egg packaging. Don’t let the smile fool you. Not for weak, faint tongues. Origin Story: Salted egg flavor is not new to the Lay’s universe, having first …
Flavor: Korean-Style Fried Chicken Country: USA When Seen: May 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Ginger and chili. Garlic and vinegar too. Crunchy, saucy yum! Origin Story: Korean pop culture and cuisine has exploded in popularity in the US in recent …
Flavor: Iraqi Kebab Country: Iraq When Seen: September 2025 In a Bite: Smokey and meaty, similar to BBQ without any heat In a Haiku: Ground meat, spiced and grilled. Truly Iraqi cuisine. Skewers optional. Origin Story: Iraqi kebab is a local variant of the shish kebab, which originated in the Ottoman Empire. Whereas the original …