A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Cheesy Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: September 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:When cheese fails to please.Dump another bucket on.A cheesy shower. Origin Story: Sometimes there just isn’t enough cheese in cheese flavored chips. The Play series was founded on …
Flavor: Lime Country: China When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: A failed attempt at replicating the flavor of lime without the use of limes, or so we hear. In a Haiku:It’s Corona time!Pop a bottle with these chips.Mask is optional. Origin Story: As the more avid travelers will know, lime is the citrus of …
Flavor: Roasted Chili Paste Country: Thailand When Seen: September 2019 In a Bite: Smokey, spicy, salty. Yum! In a Haiku:Condiment heaven.Garlic, chili, shallots mixed.Roasted divinely. Origin Story: Roasted chili paste is to Thailand like ketchup is to America or mayonnaise (yuck!) is to Belgium. It would have been an affront to its versatility and deliciousness …
Flavor: American Classic Country: China When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: How can one describe the classic? Nothing but salt, grease and crunch. In a Haiku:The big bang of chips.It all started here with just;a sprinkle of salt. Origin Story: The original potato chip flavor. Nothing but fried potatoes and salt. To learn more …
Flavor: Creamy Jalapeños Country: USA When Seen: April 2020 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Pop ’em in your mouth.Beats dipping chilis in cream.They’ve got you covered. Origin Story: The jalapeño is the go to chili for the American Lay’s Flavor Department, which …
Flavor: Sizzling Barbeque Country: India When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Ridges like grill marks.Room temperature sizzle.Barbecue done new. Origin Story: This is not your traditional Western style barbecue sauce flavored chip. Loaded with chili, parsley, and shallots, the …
Flavor: Roasted Chicken Wing Country: China When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Somewhat sweet, short on chicken flavor In a Haiku:There’s no need to boast.This roast elevates the wing;and flies us away. Origin Story: The Chinese Flavor Department brought this flavor to market to teach their French and especially Taiwanese counterparts a lesson in …
Flavor: Chili Chicken Country: Taiwan When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Roast chicken quite plain;but not anymore, with sauce;that sizzles your tongue. Origin Story: The French Flavor Department may have introduced the world to roast chicken flavor chips, but …
Flavor: Bacon Cheese Country: Taiwan When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Its ridges are deep;but not deep enough to hold;back bacon cheese joy. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department in Taiwan–or are they based in China?–took inspiration from their …
Flavor: Spicy Nori Seaweed Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Salty like the sea.Followed by notes of chili.A classic reborn. Origin Story: Another classic Thai flavor, Nori seaweed, was given a shock of life–and spice–in this flavor …
