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: Saengwa Prawn Salad Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2020 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: No shrimp heads tonight. The essence of royal food, without pretension. Origin Story: This dish, originally associated with palace cuisine, has been prepared for the Lay’s …
Flavor: Basil Chicken 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: Pad krapow gai, yum! Spicy, savory goodness. Try with a fried egg. Origin Story: Spicy stir-fried basil chicken is a classic Thai dish, so another fitting choice …
Flavor: Sweet 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: Sweet potato chips? This chip shatters conventions. Heart-shaped nonetheless. Origin Story: This is perhaps the counterweight to the first sighted flavor in the Play series, Red Hot Chili. …
Flavor: Crab Curry Country: Thailand When Seen: August 2019 In a Bite: Strong curry smell hits your nose first, followed by mildly sweet and salty curry flavored chips. No taste of seafood. In a Haiku: No fishiness here. Only sweet taste of curry. Just add your own crab. Origin Story: Crab curry is a classic …
Flavor: Extreme Hot Chili Country: Thailand When Seen: August 2019 In a Bite: Our local taster tells us that it’s not even spicy in the least… unless they got a bag from a batch that accidentally wasn’t seasoned In a Haiku: So spicy that your; tongue is tricked into thinking; that it’s chili-free. Origin Story: …
Flavor: Shrimp Tom Yum Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2019 In a Bite: Tangy and salty, but missing the spicy notes that are normally found in actual tom yum soup. In a Haiku: Like a Tony Jaa; kick in the mouth of sour. But where’s the chili? Origin Story: Like green curry, shrimp tom yum …
Flavor: Green Curry Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2019 In a Bite: Salty with a mysterious herb flavor, with no similarity to the actual taste of green curry. In a Haiku: Craving green curry. These chips will leave you thinking. Are taste buds broken? Origin Story: When the Lay’s flavor department decided to launch their …
Flavor: Red Hot Chili (Play series) Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Paprika with a hint of chili. Only spicy to people who have crawled out from under a rock and never before tasted chili. In a Haiku: Like falling in love…for the twenty second time. Hollow with some spice. Origin Story: …
Flavor: Lasagna Country: Thailand When Seen: November 2018 In a Bite: A bit sweet, almost ketchup flavor with a slight cheese and beef jerky after taste. In a Haiku: Beefy and cheesy. Let your mouth be the oven. Just like Nonna makes. Origin Story: Lasagna is delicious, but who has time to wait 45 minutes …
Flavor: Hot Chili Squid Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Smells like a squid, tastes pretty bland. In a Haiku: Love the smell of squid? No money for a real one? Buy these chips instead. Origin Story: Dried squid is a popular snack in Thailand, so why not cram its essence into …