A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
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 sell various food …
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 Things. Our lawyers …
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 perfect pairing for …
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 fried chicken with …
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 part of the …
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, so it was …
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 combination of a …
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 it in your …
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 things Korean, including …
Flavor: BBQ Prik Zab Zeed (literally deliciously spicy chili BBQ) Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: Spicy BBQ sauce In a Haiku:Prepare the pepto.A flaming anus awaits.Enjoy with caution. Origin Story: This flavor is so to-the-max spicy that the Lay’s Flavor Department couldn’t even compose themselves to come up with an English …
