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: Khao Soi Chicken Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: Like khao soi curry, but sweeter In a Haiku: Rich, creamy, and bold. All the crunch, none of the mess. Plus, extra sugar. Origin Story: Khao soi is best known as a dish from northern Thailand, although its origins apparently date back …
Flavor: Sweet & Spicy Honey Country: USA When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: Similar to teriyaki and sriracha sauce In a Haiku: Aggressive honey. Like a bee sting to the tongue. Grab your epipen. Origin Story: Hot honey made its presence felt a few years ago when it became the latest condiment rage in …
Flavor: Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity Country: USA When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: Intense artificial strawberry smell followed by strong hints of syrup and bacon In a Haiku: Want pancakes? Go to; International House of…? Lay’s potato chips. Origin Story: Last year, IHOP went all out for its 65th anniversary, including bringing back …
Flavor: Hong Kong Style Dumpling Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: No steaming this time. This dim sum dish is crispy. Plus, it’s noodle free. Origin Story: Another Hong Kong classic in celebration of the year …
Flavor: Seafood XO Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: More than just king crab. This XO has the whole sea. Xin nian hao to all. Origin Story: Thailand has a sizeable population that can trace …
Flavor: Scallops with White Cream Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2024 In a Bite: Cream sauce with a hint of scallop scent In a Haiku: Not butter garlic. It’s more sophisticated. In a white cream sauce. Origin Story: Given how prone some people are to mix up Thailand and Taiwan, the Lay’s Flavor Department …
Flavor: Scallops Country: Taiwan (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Straight out of the sea. Elegance on a budget. Seared to perfection. Origin Story: Scallops are notoriously difficult to cook perfectly, and messing them up …
Flavor: Texas Grilled BBQ Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Don’t mess with Texas. Just throw some meat on the grill. And lather in sauce. Origin Story: When people think of Texas, there’s …
Flavor: Roasted Cumin Lamb Skewer Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Strong, but pleasant scent of cumin and meat, mildly spicy and lamby in flavor In a Haiku: Well-balanced spices. Transport you to the Silk Road. With a tad less grease. Origin Story: Cumin flavored lamb skewers trace their …
Flavor: Avocado with Sweet Mustard Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Step down, avo toast. This one’s easier to eat. And with sweet mustard. Origin Story: Avocado toast has been riding high in …