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: Mala Barbecue Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2020 In a Bite: We’re told it’s a journey from savory and meaty to bright and acidic, with an ever increasing burn chasing not far behind. Complexity in a bite! In a Haiku: Is that barbecue? I can’t quite tell anymore, since my tongue turned off. Origin …
Flavor: Seaweed Gochujang Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2020 In a Bite: Like your run of the mill seaweed chip, but a bit of spice. In a Haiku: When I turn twenty-five; dip me in gochujang, dear; then devour me. Origin Story: This is one of two Lay’s Thailand 25th Anniversary flavors. The seaweed …
Flavor: Spicy Lobster Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Homarus on chip, with a splash of chili sauce. Taste the cash savings. Origin Story: Let’s face it, real lobsters–not rock lobsters–are super expensive in Thailand, and …
Flavor: Baked Cheese with Tamarind Paste 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: Two things you never; thought would be married on chips. Hide your tongue or dare. Origin Story: Unlike the other two flavors in the …
Flavor: Khua Kling Curry Pizza Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2020 In a Bite: Meaty upfront, fading into tomato sauce, chased by a tingly minty feeling on the tongue, and topped off with a final spicy note. In a Haiku: The fusion you want. Or maybe dread later. It’s curry pizza! Origin Story: Another creation …
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: …