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: Smoked Salmon Pizza Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Smoky and fishy.With a taste of Italy.Oddly delicious. Origin Story: A Norwegian, an Italian, and a Thai from the Lay’s Flavor Department walk into a bar. After …
Flavor: Flamin’ Hot Country: Colombia When Seen: November 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Will your tongue burn off?There’s only one way to know.Keep some milk nearby. Origin Story: Flamin’ Hot is not a new Lay’s flavor, with the first reported case …
Flavor: Roasted Chicken Country: Peru When Seen: December 2024 In a Bite: Like crispy, roast chicken skin In a Haiku:Charcoal roasted skin.Sumptuous and juicy flesh.Chicken excellence. Origin Story: Pollo a la brasa, or Peruvian roasted chicken, is one of the country’s most beloved dishes. Perhaps not as globally famous yet as ceviche, this dish is …
Flavor: Korean Fried Squid Country: China When Seen: January 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Try to stay alive.Dystopia awaits you.But not your taste buds. Origin Story: The much anticipated return of Squid Game is finally upon us, and what better what …
Flavor: Wasabi Octopus Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2025 In a Bite: A hot wasabi kick that quickly fades into a linger fishiness In a Haiku:Tentacles abound.Sinus clearing wasabi.Crispy, not slimy. Origin Story: Wasabi octopus, or takowasa, is a popular Japanese appetizer consisting of only two ingredients, raw octopus and wasabi. While …
Flavor: Hot & Spicy Country: Thailand When Seen: November 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:The flames are roaring.Your tongue like a forest fire.Water won’t help here. Origin Story: Many Thai people love extreme heat, as evidenced by the many different combinations …
Flavor: Al Hilo (Threads) Country: Colombia When Seen: December 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Atypical shape.Same taste you have come to love.Which do you prefer?. Origin Story: It all came to be because of a serendipitous accident at the Lay’s production …
Flavor: Picante (Spicy) Country: Peru When Seen: December 2024 In a Bite: Mildly spicy paprika on pieces of cardboard In a Haiku:It’s the second best.Milder than the real one.Prep some extra sauce. Origin Story: Although named the generic Picante, these chips are made with aji panca, the second most popular chili pepper in Peru. Why …
Flavor: Mayonnaise Country: Colombia When Seen: November 2024 In a Bite: Like plain salted chips with the faintest aroma of mayonnaise In a Haiku:Do you hate mayo?Then this is perfect for you.Wavy, plain, with salt. Origin Story: Unable to secure a brand mashup deal like their colleagues in Thailand, the Flavor Department decided to go …
Flavor: Bar-B-Q Plaza Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: November 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Friendlier than Puff.This green dragon knows his meat.Grill by the fire. Origin Story: Bar-B-Q Plaza is a well-known Mongolian and Japanese style barbecue chain in Thailand where …