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: 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 …
Flavor: Crab Curry Country: Thailand When Seen: April 2022 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Like cracking a shell. That’s how crunchy this chip is. Bonus: much less mess. Origin Story: Crab curry first made its premiere in the Lay’s world as …
Flavor: Seasoned Seaweed Country: Thailand When Seen: September 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: A taste of the sea. Without needing to get wet. Playtime has begun. Origin Story: Nori seaweed has long been a staple favorite in the Thai market, …
Flavor: Popcorn Mix Country: Thailand When Seen: April 2022 In a Bite: A combination of corn, caramel, and cheddar cheese In a Haiku: Pass the what? Pass the…; popcorn flavored ‘tato chips? Not your mom’s snack food. Origin Story: We’ve all been there. You’re watching the latest release in the theater, enjoying the salty sweet …
Flavor: Oregano Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: Salty with a bit of a cheese taste and a faint scent of oregano. In a Haiku: Celebrate good times! The store is out of Pringles. These will have to do. Origin Story: Nothing says celebration like oregano, the herb that celebrates your planting …
Flavor: Spicy Korean Ramen Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: Spicy and sweet, with notes of squid and seaweed In a Haiku: Torture for the tongue. Adrenaline starts to flow. Ready for battle. Origin Story: As we’ve documented before, the Lay’s Flavor Department (and much of Thailand’s youth) have fallen for all …