A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Shrimp Tom Yum Hot Pot Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2023 In a Bite: Sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy with hints of lemongrass In a Haiku:Hot pot without flame.A menagerie of taste.Keeps your tongue in check. Origin Story: Shrimp tom yum (aka tom yum goong) is so famous in Thailand it even has a …
Flavor: Grilled Ribs Country: Russia (found in Georgia) When Seen: June 2022 In a Bite: Heavy handed paprika, notes of onion, chives, and pork In a Haiku:Take a rack of ribs.Slather them in paprika.All without the bone. Origin Story: As countries around the world restricted trade with Russia in response to its brutal invasion of …
Flavor: Boat Noodles Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2023 In a Bite: Nice aroma, pork flavor, a bit spicy, with a bitter tail In a Haiku:Without the cow’s blood.Or stench of canal water.Same boat-bred flavor. Origin Story: This iconic Thai noodle soup has its origins in the boat vendors who used to sell various food …
Flavor: Roasted Garlic Oyster Country: China (found in Canada) When Seen: January 2023 In a Bite: Strong taste of garlic, no hint of oyster. In a Haiku:No need to shuck it.Keeps Dracula away too.Don’t forget mouthwash. Origin Story: This classic Southern Chinese street food (or so we’re told) is easy enough to slurp from the …
Flavor: Adobadas Country: USA When Seen: December 2022 In a Bite: Aggressively sour, no hint of chili In a Haiku:The sour lingers;longer than Team USA;lasted in Qatar. Origin Story: This flavor is a classic from Mexico, which is sold under the Sabritas brand there. It has been introduced to the US market in celebration of …
Flavor: Cheddar & Sour Cream Country: USA When Seen: September 2022 In a Bite: Cheesy with a hint of sour cream In a Haiku:What do we have here?A loaded baked potato.No bacon or chives. Origin Story: Cheddar and sour cream has become a standard flavor now in the US across many snack brands, so clearly …
Flavor: Chili Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: Either our taster had COVID at the time, or this has no chili taste whatsoever. It was described as a light dusting of unripened tomato powder In a Haiku:Ersatz as they come.Don’t expect much punch in this.Straight up mild taste. Origin Story: …
Flavor: Mexican Chili Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: October 2021 In a Bite: A full-bodied zing of spice in your mouth In a Haiku: An authentic blast; of spice right up in your mouth. Viva el chile. Origin Story: Word has it that chili peppers were first cultivated in Mexico. As any long-time reader …
Flavor: Creamy Cheddar Cheese Country: Jordan When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: Like cheddar cheese, in chip form In a Haiku:Eat in cave or out.No limits with this cheddar.Ridged, for your pleasure. Origin Story: Legend has it that the first cheddar cheese was created, as many good things are, by accident. A local milk …
Flavor: Fritos Chili Cheese Country: USA When Seen: September 2022 In a Bite: Scent of cumin, extra salty, faintest taste of cheese, no chili In a Haiku:If you like strong scents;salty, indistinct flavor;this is your new chip. Origin Story: This is the fourth of the known limited edition flavors released in the US in the …
