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: Heinz Mayonnaise Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2023 In a Bite: Sweet and zesty In a Haiku: Mayonnaise on chips? Not as strange as you might think. Like you’re in Belgium. Origin Story: Another in the Heinz mashup series, along with tomato ketchup. While mayonnaise flavor is perhaps not the most common to find …
Flavor: Heinz Tomato Ketchup Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2023 In a Bite: Sweet, with a mild tang In a Haiku: Not your classic Heinz. A big helping of sugar; awaits with this one. Origin Story: As many long time readers will be aware, the Lay’s Flavor Department in Thailand loves brand mashups. This mashup …
Flavor: Double cheeseburger Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Like cheese, but bland In a Haiku: More than a royale. Two patties loaded with cheese. Mildly tasty. Origin Story: The Lay’s team in Thailand released a cheese burger flavor back in 2021, but this is a Max variety, so you know they …
Flavor: Charcoal Grilled Chicken & Somtum Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: A strange mix of salty, sour, and spiciness with hints of charcoal and notes of MSG In a Haiku: Charcoal, chili, lime. The perfect flavor pairing. Save a chicken’s life. Origin Story: Grilled chicken and papaya salad (aka somtum or …
Flavor: Spicy Korean Fried Chicken Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Salty with the faintest hints of ginger and chili In a Haiku: Is this a plain chip? Package says no, tongue says yes. At least it’s crunchy. Origin Story: When Korean chicken restaurant Bonchon first start expanding in Thailand over the …
Flavor: Shrimp Tom Yum Hot Pot Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2023 In a Bite: Sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy with hints of lemongrass In a Haiku: Hot pot without flame. A menagerie of taste. Keeps your tongue in check. Origin Story: Shrimp tom yum (aka tom yum goong) is so famous in Thailand it …
Flavor: Boat Noodles Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2023 In a Bite: Nice aroma, pork flavor, a bit spicy, with a bitter tail In a Haiku: Without the cow’s blood. Or stench of canal water. Same boat-bred flavor. Origin Story: This iconic Thai noodle soup has its origins in the boat vendors who used to …
Flavor: Flaming Chili Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2022 In a Bite: Similar to the mala flavor, spicy and tongue numbing In a Haiku: Enter Upside Down. For a rebranded mala. Same hot, numbing taste. Origin Story: This brand mashup with Netflix was created to celebrate the launch of the its hit scifi drama, Stranger …
Flavor: Wasabi Mayo Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2022 In a Bite: Mayo upfront, with a hint of wasabi In a Haiku: Toned down with mayo. Your sinuses can relax. No harsh burn today. Origin Story: Wasabi and mayonnaise, two bold flavors that elicit strong reactions from both lovers and haters alike, making them a …
Flavor: Hat Yai Fried Chicken Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2022 In a Bite: Fried chicken skins with Thai sweet chili sauce In a Haiku: Sticky rice pairs well; and some papaya salad. Umami or bust. Origin Story: Originally hailing from the southern Thai city of Hat Yai, near the border with Malaysia, this crispy …