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: Numb & Spicy Hotpot Country: China When Seen: February 2020 In a Bite: BBQ taste, followed by mild tingling and numbness on the tongue. In a Haiku:Cannot feel your tongue?It’s not anaphylaxis.Just the peppercorn. Origin Story: While the English translation might not inspire confidence, this flavor makes use of Sichuan/Szechuan peppercorns, which are commonly …
Flavor: Baked Cheese with Tamarind Paste Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2020 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Two things you never; thought.would be married on chips..Hide your tongue or dare. Origin Story: Unlike the other two flavors in the Chef’s Signature series, …
Flavor: Khua Kling Curry Pizza Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2020 In a Bite: Meaty upfront, fading into tomato sauce, chased by a tingly minty feeling on the tongue, and topped off with a final spicy note. In a Haiku:The fusion you want.Or maybe dread later.It’s curry pizza!. Origin Story: Another creation by a Thai …
Flavor: Saengwa Prawn Salad Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2020 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:No shrimp heads.tonight. The essence of.royal food, without pretension. Origin Story: This dish, originally associated with palace cuisine, has been prepared for the Lay’s Flavor Department by …
Flavor: Flamin’ Hot Country: USA When Seen: January 2020 In a Bite: A bit tangy at first, followed by a mild spicy smack in the back of your throat a few seconds later. In a Haiku:Like a flat Cheeto,.crunchier without the air,.it’s tart and tingly. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department took the easy road …
Flavor: Olive Oil Country: France When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Drop that baguette please.These come pre-dipped in oil.For a drier bite. Origin Story: This flavor comes from Lay’s France’s Mediterranean series, so there’s no going wrong with a …
Flavor: Basil Chicken 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:Pad krapow gai, yum!Spicy, savory goodness.Try with a fried egg. Origin Story: Spicy stir-fried basil chicken is a classic Thai dish, so another fitting choice for this flavor …
Flavor: Gusto Bacon Country: Italy When Seen: November 2019 In a Bite: Untasted, but according to Google Translate’s interpretation of the Lay’s Italy website, they taste, surprise, surprise, like bacon. In a Haiku:When your life is bland.Bacon makes it all better.More so when on chips. Origin Story: As our favorite carnivores like to remind us, …
Flavor: Ricetta Campagnola (Country-style recipe) Country: Italy When Seen: November 2019 In a Bite: Untasted, but according to Google Translate’s interpretation of the Lay’s Italy website, they taste like “tomato, parsley, onion and a pinch of paprika” In a Haiku:Nostalgic flavors.Reminiscent of childhood.Thank Nonna’s zombie?. Origin Story: Who doesn’t like a good old country-style Italian …
Flavor: Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Country: USA When Seen: November 2019 In a Bite: Strangely similar to grilled cheese and tomato soup, albeit with an extremely artificial taste. In a Haiku:On a frigid day.Snuggle up by the fire.With this cold, crisp “clone”. Origin Story: This classic American combo is perfect on a cold winter’s …