A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Shizuoka Strawberry Country: Taiwan When Seen: July 2022 In a Bite: Like a sweet strawberry cookie In a Haiku:Red, plump, and juicy.A highlight of the summer.This one has a crunch. Origin Story: Shizuoka, Japan is famous across Asia for its strawberries, which are grown on elevated beds in greenhouses, which delighted tourists descend upon …
Flavor: Beef Goulash with Mushrooms Country: Poland When Seen: August 2023 In a Bite: Heavier on the mushrooms than the beef In a Haiku:Hearty and rich stew.Loaded with beef and mushrooms.Eat it anytime. Origin Story: While goulash may have its origins in Hungary, a uniquely Polish variant is beloved across much of the country, especially …
Flavor: Chanterelles in a Cream Sauce Country: Estonia When Seen: November 2023 In a Bite: Crunchy, cream of mushroom soup In a Haiku:Emerging each fall.Like apricots from the earth.Baked to perfection. Origin Story: One of, if not the, most prized wild mushrooms for foragers in Europe, the chanterelle mushroom is beloved for its fruity and …
Flavor: Prik Pao Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: October 2023 In a Bite: Like sour cream and onion with hints of fish sauce, BBQ, and heat In a Haiku:East meets West by chip.Two tastes that shouldn’t be one.But somehow just work. Origin Story: Prik pao (or roasted chili paste) is one of the classic Lay’s …
Flavor: Ranch Country: USA When Seen: October 2023 In a Bite: Like salty ranch dressing In a Haiku:American born.Like licking the Wild West.You know, or you don’t. Origin Story: Lay’s first introduced ranch flavored chips close to 30 years ago, originally in partnership with Hidden Valley Ranch. No one is clear what caused this mysterious …
Flavor: Spicy Seafood Salad Country: Thailand (found in USA) When Seen: September 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:A taste of the sea.Slathered in chili and lime.Extra crunchy, yo!. Origin Story: Surrounded by seas on both sides, Thailand is not wont for …
Flavor: Cheddar Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2023 In a Bite: Sweet barbecue sauce with the faintness cheese aftertaste In a Haiku:From a milkmaid’s lapse.To global phenomenon.Cave-bred and tasty. Origin Story: The reigning king of British cheese, second only to mozzarella on the world stage. Its path to global domination has, thankfully, been a …
Flavor: Garlic Bread Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Crisply toasted bread.Drizzled in olive oil.Topped off with garlic. Origin Story: With Italy already represented by the Lay’s Inspired by… series, the Flavor Department decided to create the …
Flavor: Stir Fried Shrimp with Chili and Garlic Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Simple, yet tasty.Garlic, chili, and shrimp fried.Awakens the tongue. Origin Story: This easy to prepare dish makes up for in flavor what it …
Flavor: Carbonara Parmesan Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Why master this dish?Which needs chefs’ perfect timing.Just open the bag. Origin Story: Another in the Lay’s Thailand Inspired by series, pasta loving purists will have to forgive …
