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: Ghost Pepper Extra Chili Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2026 In a Bite: Extremely spicy with an immediate and lingering burn that will make your head sweat. In a Haiku: Ghost peppers waiting. Loose red heat in every bite. Sweat now, regret next. Origin Story: Ghost peppers (Bhut Jolokia) once held the Guinness record …
Flavor: Larb Tod (Fried Larb) Country: Thailand When Seen: April 2025 In a Bite: Mild hints of lemongrass and lime. No discernible taste of mint or chili. In a Haiku:Minty and spicy.With a bold blast of citrus.And crispy rice twist. Origin Story: Larb is a minced meat dish loaded with mint, chili, and other delicious …
Flavor: Spanish Style Garlic Shrimp Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Gambas, not goombas.From small side dish to big pack.Top off with tapas. Origin Story: Better known as gambas al ajillo, this classic tapas dish goes perfectly …
Flavor: Baked Spinach with Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2025 In a Bite: Similar to velveeta, spray cheese, or other low grade cheese products In a Haiku:Spinach, where are you?All I taste is cheese, fake cheese.It has buried you. Origin Story: When you think of Thai food, baked spinach with cheese might not immediately …
Flavor: Corn Cheese 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:Ho ho ho plus corn.Bathed in a pool of soft cheese.Better than cookies. Origin Story: Let’s be honest, who doesn’t associate Christmas and reindeer with delicious grilled corn …
Flavor: Homey Pizza Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2025 In a Bite: Just like pizza In a Haiku:Homey don’t play that!But he does enjoy pizza.In your honor, homes. Origin Story: We’re hearing conflicting stories from our sources regarding the origins of this flavor. According to one, the Lay’s Flavor Department team member who created it …
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: 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: 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 …
Flavor: Extra Barbecue Country: Thailand (found in USA) When Seen: May 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Smoke lovers rejoice.Its not from your normal grill.Barbecue extreme. Origin Story: Regular, old barbecue is a fairly common flavor across Lay’s markets, but if we …