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: Baked Spinach with Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2025 In a Bite: Similar to velveeta, spray cheese, or other low grade cheese products In a Haiku:Spinach, where are you?All I taste is cheese, fake cheese.It has buried you. Origin Story: When you think of Thai food, baked spinach with cheese might not immediately …
Flavor: Corn Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Ho ho ho plus corn.Bathed in a pool of soft cheese.Better than cookies. Origin Story: Let’s be honest, who doesn’t associate Christmas and reindeer with delicious grilled corn …
Flavor: Homey Pizza Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2025 In a Bite: Just like pizza In a Haiku:Homey don’t play that!But he does enjoy pizza.In your honor, homes. Origin Story: We’re hearing conflicting stories from our sources regarding the origins of this flavor. According to one, the Lay’s Flavor Department team member who created it …
Flavor: Beshbarmak Country: Kazakhstan When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Rich and warm mutton stew In a Haiku:Gather round, children.It is time for a great feast.Horse and noodle stew. Origin Story: Beshbarmak, which literally means five fingers because it is meant to be eaten with your hands, is one of the most popular dishes …
Flavor: Smoked Salmon Pizza Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Smoky and fishy.With a taste of Italy.Oddly delicious. Origin Story: A Norwegian, an Italian, and a Thai from the Lay’s Flavor Department walk into a bar. After …
Flavor: Flamin’ Hot Country: Colombia When Seen: November 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Will your tongue burn off?There’s only one way to know.Keep some milk nearby. Origin Story: Flamin’ Hot is not a new Lay’s flavor, with the first reported case …
Flavor: Roasted Chicken Country: Peru When Seen: December 2024 In a Bite: Like crispy, roast chicken skin In a Haiku:Charcoal roasted skin.Sumptuous and juicy flesh.Chicken excellence. Origin Story: Pollo a la brasa, or Peruvian roasted chicken, is one of the country’s most beloved dishes. Perhaps not as globally famous yet as ceviche, this dish is …
Flavor: Korean Fried Squid Country: China When Seen: January 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Try to stay alive.Dystopia awaits you.But not your taste buds. Origin Story: The much anticipated return of Squid Game is finally upon us, and what better what …
Flavor: Wasabi Octopus Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2025 In a Bite: A hot wasabi kick that quickly fades into a linger fishiness In a Haiku:Tentacles abound.Sinus clearing wasabi.Crispy, not slimy. Origin Story: Wasabi octopus, or takowasa, is a popular Japanese appetizer consisting of only two ingredients, raw octopus and wasabi. While …
Flavor: Hot & Spicy Country: Thailand When Seen: November 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:The flames are roaring.Your tongue like a forest fire.Water won’t help here. Origin Story: Many Thai people love extreme heat, as evidenced by the many different combinations …
