A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Wasabi Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Hints of wasabi, but not enough to blow out your sinuses In a Haiku:Not quite like hotsy.Slightly tingles the senses.Not all out assault. Origin Story: Native to Japan, Korea, and Russia’s far east, this rhizome derived condiment has a knack for …
Flavor: Sea Salt Country: China When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Untasted, but we have a good guess In a Haiku:Not just any salt.The finest salt from the sea.Sea-soned with great care. Origin Story: You might be asking yourself, how is this flavor any different than the Classic salted flavor? But you already know …
Flavor: Finger Licking Braised Pork Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Stewed in wine and spice.With succulent pork belly.Ask Bill Valentine. Origin Story: Hong Shao Rou, or braised pork, is classic Chinese comfort food …
Flavor: Sizzled Barbecue Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Meat, veggies, and stick.Sizzled over open flame.Cooked in its own juice. Origin Story: China and India have a bit of a rivalry going on, and …
Flavor: Tomato Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Just a tomato.Nothing more and nothing less.Enhance on your own. Origin Story: This flavor hearkens back to the post-Revolution days when processed foods, such as tomato …
Flavor: Black Pepper Rib Eye Steak Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Pre-seasoned ribeye.Get that ketchup out of here.Perfect taste, as is. Origin Story: “I wanted to let the meat speak for itself”, is …
Flavor: Purple Sweet Potato Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:The Color Purple.Not the Alice Walker one.It’s a potato. Origin Story: Not only is the purple sweet potato more beautiful than its white and …
Flavor: Rose Petals Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Romance in a tube.Sweet, sour, and rose-infused.Perfect V-Day gift. Origin Story: This flavor comes from the experimental Potato Chip Workshop set up by the Lay’s …
Flavor: Sesame Sauce Hot Pot Country: China When Seen: April 2023 In a Bite: Nutty and subdued In a Haiku:Open sesame.Get hot pot without the pain.Subtle is the word. Origin Story: While Chinese hot pots are perhaps best known as being a deliciously spicy dish, not everyone in China has taste buds that can keep …
Flavor: Roasted Garlic Oyster Country: China (found in Canada) When Seen: January 2023 In a Bite: Strong taste of garlic, no hint of oyster. In a Haiku:No need to shuck it.Keeps Dracula away too.Don’t forget mouthwash. Origin Story: This classic Southern Chinese street food (or so we’re told) is easy enough to slurp from the …
