A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
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 …
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 …
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. …
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: 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, …
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 …
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: 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 …
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 …
Flavor: Sour Hot Chili Squid 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: Bored of plain hot squid? Save the pain of adding lime. These come pre-squeezed sour. Origin Story: This chip takes the original Hot Chili Squid …
