A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: White Peach Beer Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Overly sweet beer In a Haiku:No DUIs here.Eat ten bags without a buzz.No peach fuzz either. Origin Story: Everyone know that beer goes well with salty snacks, so why not just cut to the chase and combine them into …
Flavor: Crispy Roast Suckling Pig Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: July 2024 In a Bite: Mostly sweet In a Haiku:Straight from mama’s teet.Roasted on blazing charcoal.Crisp, sweet, and tender. Origin Story: Traditionally, suckling pig is torn from its mother and roasted anywhere from two to six weeks after birth. This version is inspired …
Flavor: Braised Pork Ball in Brown Sauce Country: China When Seen: June 2024 In a Bite: Herbal umami, with the smell of a Chinese restaurant In a Haiku:If you love big balls;covered in thick, gooey sauce;these chips are for you. Origin Story: This flavor is inspired by the famed lion’s head meatballs, which are traditionally …
Flavor: Sweet Potato Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Orange, not yellow.Perfect pair of sweet and salt.Better than classic?. Origin Story: Sweet potato chips are certainly nothing new to the potato chip game, having …
Flavor: Texas Grilled BBQ Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Instant noodle seasoning packets with a dash of sugar 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 a good chance they think cows, oil, …
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 origins to Xinjiang …
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 the food trends …
Flavor: Really Strong Tomato 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:Get lost in the waves.Of the tomato ocean.Hang ten, if you dare. Origin Story: Tomato flavored Lay’s are nothing new to China, but for …
Flavor: Hot and Sour Lemon Braised Chicken Feet 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:Pucker up your lips.No nails or gelatin here.Just pure feet flavor. Origin Story: The other bold new flavor for 2024 …
Flavor: Hot and Spicy Braised Duck Tongue 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:Crispy, not chewy.Like French kissing Donald Duck.Mouth full of chili. Origin Story: While it may seem like only something Andrew Zimmern …
