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’m 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 flavored …
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 Chef’s Signature series, …
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 by a Thai …
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 Department by …
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 for this flavor …
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. Nothing helps to …
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 Thai dish, so …
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 thinkingthat it’s chili-free. Origin Story: Authentic Thai food …
