A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Dolma Country: Iraq When Seen: October 2024 In a Bite: Tangy, with a hint of spiciness In a Haiku:Richly spiced and riced.Stuff it’ is no insult here.Your tongue will thank you. Origin Story: When English speaking audiences think of dolma, the imagery that comes to mind is likely a stuffed grape leaf. In Iraq, …
Flavor: BBQ Ribs Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Cut straight from the chest.Slathered in delicious sauce.All without the mess. Origin Story: Let’s face it. BBQ ribs can be really messy to eat, as delicious as they …
Flavor: Fried Squid Country: China When Seen: October 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Sailors long feared them.Nothing to fear in this bag.Perfectly tamed squid. Origin Story: Fried squid is one of the quintessential street foods, crispy and chewy. But sometimes, you …
Flavor: Cajun Spice Country: USA When Seen: October 2024 In a Bite: Great crunch, herbs upfront, followed by a hint of spice In a Haiku:Straight from the bayou.Rich in herbs, salt, and spices.New Orleans awaits. Origin Story: Cajun cuisine goes hand-in-hand with Louisiana, with its roots stemming from former French colonies in the Americas. Perhaps …
Flavor: Cheese Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Kind of like real cheese, not the artificial powdery stuff In a Haiku:It’s purely cheesey.But not like your Uncle Jim.This is the good type. Origin Story: Cheese is no stranger to the face of a potato chip, although more often than not, it is …
Flavor: Paprika Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Wavy and bright red.What the Red Sea would be like.If ’twere really red. Origin Story: Sure, paprika is nothing groundbreaking in the world of Lay’s, having long before been …
Flavor: Green Onion Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Mostly salt with hints of green onions In a Haiku:Like a classic chip.Lightly tossed with green onions.Simple, yet pleasing. Origin Story: Some days, you just don’t feel like eating one of the many sour cream and onion pairings that the Lay’s Flavor Department …
Flavor: Tender Sour Cream & Onion Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:As the King once crooned.Love me tender, love me true.Eat it in a stack. Origin Story: Sour cream is so beloved in this part of …
Flavor: Sour Cream & Onion Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:A classic pairing.Savory and sour notes.Mixed with green onions. Origin Story: Smetana (aka sour cream) is so common in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, that some …
Flavor: Sour Cream & Greens Country: Tajikistan When Seen: August 2024 In a Bite: Fairly indistinguishable from sour cream and onion In a Haiku:Just like the classic.With much more herbal layers.Can you tell at all?. Origin Story: This take on sour cream and onion is supposed to be a more complex version with parsley and …
