A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Hamburger 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:Got ridges so deep;your tongue will think its falling;into burger bliss. Origin Story: Nothing beats a side of potato chips with a hamburger–except maybe some french fries. But what …
Flavor: Tangy Chilli Twist Country: India When Seen: June 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Fun and bubbly script;‘mato slice and chili dip;plus ridges on chip. Origin Story: Unlike most other Lay’s flavors, this one goes out of its way to label …
Flavor: Mala Barbecue Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2020 In a Bite: We’re told it’s a journey from savory and meaty to bright and acidic, with an ever increasing burn chasing not far behind. Complexity in a bite! In a Haiku: Is that barbecue? I can’t quite tell anymore, since my tongue turned off. Origin …
Flavor: Seaweed Gochujang Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2020 In a Bite: Like your run of the mill seaweed chip, but a bit of spice. In a Haiku: When I’m twenty-five, dip me in gochujang, dear; then devour me. Origin Story: This is one of two Lay’s Thailand 25th Anniversary flavors. The seaweed flavored …
Flavor: Buffalo Wings with Ranch Country: USA When Seen: March 2020 In a Bite: Tart, buffalo wings sauce flavor with a tiny bit of heat at the end. In a Haiku: Bye sauce-stained sofa! Watch the game without the mess And keep your marriage. Origin Story: Buffalo wings are messy. The sauce drips everywhere. Plus, …
Flavor: Spicy Lobster Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Homarus on chip, with a splash of chili sauce. Taste the cash savings. Origin Story: Let’s face it, real lobsters–not rock lobsters–are super expensive in Thailand, and …
Flavor: Jamón Serrano Country: Argentina When Seen: February 2020 In a Bite: We’re told it has a very mild BBQ flavor. In a Haiku:Mountain cured pig’s leg.Ubiquitous across Spain.Now in crunchy form. Origin Story: Rumor has it that a rogue member of the Fundación Jamón Serrano Español, the body that led the advocacy efforts for …
Flavor: Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle Country: USA When Seen: February 2020 In a Bite: Definitely spicy, followed by sour and dill. In a Haiku:These chips are dill-ish.And will set your tongue a-blazin’.Spicy yet sour. Origin Story: Apparently the regular dill pickle flavor was not exciting for some American consumers, so the Flavor Department, perhaps inspired …
Flavor: Bacon & Cheese Country: Netherlands When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Cut out the burger.Just the bacon and cheese please.Rex will be beggin’. Origin Story: What do you do when you have an oversupply of both bacon and …
Flavor: Numb & Spicy Hotpot Country: China When Seen: February 2020 In a Bite: BBQ taste, followed by mild tingling and numbness on the tongue. In a Haiku:Cannot feel your tongue?It’s not anaphylaxis.Just the peppercorn. Origin Story: While the English translation might not inspire confidence, this flavor makes use of Sichuan/Szechuan peppercorns, which are commonly …
