A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Khao Soi Chicken Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: Like khao soi curry, but sweeter In a Haiku:Rich, creamy, and bold.All the crunch, none of the mess.Plus, extra sugar. Origin Story: Khao soi is best known as a dish from northern Thailand, although its origins apparently date back to itinerant Muslim …
Flavor: Sweet & Spicy Honey Country: USA When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: Similar to teriyaki and sriracha sauce In a Haiku:Aggressive honey.Like a bee sting to the tongue.Grab your epipen. Origin Story: Hot honey made its presence felt a few years ago when it became the latest condiment rage in the US. Finally …
Flavor: Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity Country: USA When Seen: March 2024 In a Bite: Intense artificial strawberry smell followed by strong hints of syrup and bacon In a Haiku:Want pancakes?Go to;International House of…?Lay’s potato chips. Origin Story: Last year, IHOP went all out for its 65th anniversary, including bringing back its 80s classic combo, …
Flavor: Hong Kong Style Dumpling Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:No steaming this time.This dim sum dish is crispy.Plus, it’s noodle free. Origin Story: Another Hong Kong classic in celebration of the year of the dragon. …
Flavor: Seafood XO Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:More than just king crab.This XO has the whole sea.Xin nian hao to all. Origin Story: Thailand has a sizeable population that can trace their ancestry back …
Flavor: Scallops with White Cream Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2024 In a Bite: Cream sauce with a hint of scallop scent In a Haiku:Not butter garlic.It’s more sophisticated.In a white cream sauce. Origin Story: Given how prone some people are to mix up Thailand and Taiwan, the Lay’s Flavor Department in Thailand didn’t …
Flavor: Scallops Country: Taiwan (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Straight out of the sea.Elegance on a budget.Seared to perfection. Origin Story: Scallops are notoriously difficult to cook perfectly, and messing them up really seem to …
Flavor: Texas Grilled BBQ Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Instant noodle seasoning packets with a dash of sugar In a Haiku:Don’t mess with Texas.Just throw some meat on the grill.And lather in sauce. Origin Story: When people think of Texas, there’s a good chance they think cows, oil, …
Flavor: Roasted Cumin Lamb Skewer Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Strong, but pleasant scent of cumin and meat, mildly spicy and lamby in flavor In a Haiku:Well-balanced spices.Transport you to the Silk Road.With a tad less grease. Origin Story: Cumin flavored lamb skewers trace their origins to Xinjiang …
Flavor: Avocado with Sweet Mustard Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Step down, avo toast.This one’s easier to eat.And with sweet mustard. Origin Story: Avocado toast has been riding high in the food trends …
