A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
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 …
Flavor: Really Strong Tomato 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:Get lost in the waves.Of the tomato ocean.Hang ten, if you dare. Origin Story: Tomato flavored Lay’s are nothing new to China, but for …
Flavor: Smoked Pork Ribs Country: Taiwan (found in USA) When Seen: January 2024 In a Bite: Mildly meaty with strong umami mouth feel that really lingers In a Haiku:Dry rub barbecue.Immersed in hickory smoke.Slow cooked or just fried?. Origin Story: Taiwan is no stranger to ribs flavored potato chips, with Lay’s having released a roasted …
Flavor: Hot and Sour Lemon Braised Chicken Feet 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:Pucker up your lips.No nails or gelatin here.Just pure feet flavor. Origin Story: The other bold new flavor for 2024 …
Flavor: Bugles Sour Cream & Black Pepper Country: Germany When Seen: September 2021 In a Bite: Corny, tangy and peppery In a Haiku:Fresh ground black pepper.Gently folded into cream.Paired with corny horns. Origin Story: Sour cream and chives is so predictable, as are using potatoes for potato chips. Enter black pepper and corn-based horns. Photo …
