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: 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: Smoked Pork Ribs 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: Dry rub barbecue. Immersed in hickory smoke. Slow cooked or just fried? Origin Story: Taiwan is no stranger to ribs flavored potato chips, …
Flavor: Kobe Beef Country: Taiwan (found in USA) When Seen: December 2023 In a Bite: A heavy dose of MSG In a Haiku: Poor man’s luxury. Kobe beef without the beef. Welcome umami. Origin Story: Kobe beef is one of the most expensive and luxurious varieties of meat, with its distinctive marbled flesh. With prices …
Flavor: Tokyo Yakitori Country: Taiwan (found in USA) When Seen: December 2023 In a Bite: Sweet and salty, like tare sauce In a Haiku: Skewers of chicken. Bathed in sweet and salty sauce. Then tossed on the grill. Origin Story: Taiwan is well-known for its delicious and diverse street food, but sometimes, you want to …
Flavor: Shizuoka Strawberry Country: Taiwan When Seen: July 2022 In a Bite: Like a sweet strawberry cookie In a Haiku: Red, plump, and juicy. A highlight of the summer. This one has a crunch. Origin Story: Shizuoka, Japan is famous across Asia for its strawberries, which are grown on elevated beds in greenhouses, which delighted …
Flavor: Baked Milk Country: Taiwan (found in Australia) When Seen: July 2022 In a Bite: Like sour cream and onion, but faintly sweet In a Haiku: A hint of sugar. Along with onions and cheese. A no-bake baked milk. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department in Taiwan is ever cognizant of their potential forced integration …
Flavor: Lu Rou Fan Country: Taiwan When Seen: November 2020 In a Bite: Salty with slightly sweet and smokey notes and a smattering of pork. In a Haiku: Creepy man with beard, stewing up the finest meat, served on rice in chips. Origin Story: Lu Rou Fan, a braised pork over rice dish, is considered …
Flavor: Spicy Chili Country: Taiwan When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Step back, Ms. Monroe. Make room for the pepperheads. Crank the SHU. Origin Story: Nothing but pure, unadulterated chili here. We’ve not been able to get a …
Flavor: Spicy Seaweed Country: Taiwan When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: It’s so hot that it; needs extra punctuation; Spicy! from the sea. Origin Story: This seaweed is so spicy it needs an exclamation mark. Which came first, …
Flavor: Chili Chicken Country: Taiwan When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Roast chicken quite plain; but not anymore, with sauce; that sizzles your tongue. Origin Story: The French Flavor Department may have introduced the world to roast chicken …