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: Funyuns Onion Country: USA When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Straight up onion, like Funyuns without the light airiness. In a Haiku:Pinkman’s beloved.Perfect chip for cooking meth.But better for teeth. Origin Story: The final of the known summer of 2021 mashup series, Funyuns is another Frito-Lays classic flavor that first made its way …
Flavor: Doritos Cool Ranch Country: USA When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Just like Doritos Cool Ranch, but without that perfectly paired Doritos consistency In a Haiku:Better than Buckner;in game six of ’86;but not quite on Curb. Origin Story: The year was 1986. The New York Mets were on their way to winning their …
Flavor: Laab Saab Nua (Minced meat salad) Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Refreshing as hell.Best eaten with sticky rice.Or on a fried chip?. Origin Story: Laab is a quintessential spicy and minty minced meat dish from …
Flavor: Spicy Salted Prawn Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: A little sweet and spicy, with hints of garlic and chili and a fishy smell In a Haiku:A dish best served large.Not your grandma’s cocktail shrimp.Find it, if you can. Origin Story: Although part of its street food series, you’d be hard …
Flavor: King Crab XO Sauce Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Like Chinese stir fry, with a tiny bit of heat and scent of squid (not crab) In a Haiku:High-end on the cheap.Transport yourself to Hong Kong.Squid or crab, who cares?. Origin Story: From its origins in high-end dining in Hong Kong, …
Flavor: Cheetos Cheese Country: USA When Seen: August 2021 In a Bite: Like Cheetos but without the light, airy crunch In a Haiku:Chester can’t be pleased.Less dangerously cheesy.And a bit less bite. Origin Story: Due to the ongoing disruptions to the workplace resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lay’s Flavor Department team has not been …
Flavor: Gourmet Sour Cream & Onion Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: Just like regular, old sour cream and onion. In a Haiku:Same, same but diff’rent.Gourmet if you believe it.Gold flakes, optional. Origin Story: With one of the greatest wealth gaps in the world and a deeply ingrained social hierarchy, the Lay’s …
Flavor: Extreme Cheesy Cheese Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: Like ham or smoked gouda, depending on who you ask. In a Haiku:Stock up on Lactaid.Or find yourself slung over.Yet still wanting more. Origin Story: For this edition of the Max series, the Thai Flavor Department wanted to see how far they …
Flavor: Ghost Pepper Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: All chili. Comes on slowly, but intensifies and sticks around for a bit. In a Haiku:A ghost of itself.Live to eat another day.Spicy without pain. Origin Story: Thais like it hot, so what better way to tickle–or incinerate–the tongue than the former record …
Flavor: Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Country: Thailand When Seen: July 2021 In a Bite: Smells like a stinky blue cheese, tastes like sour cream and onion In a Haiku:Smells like a wet sock.Tastes just like the streets of Seoul.Hold your nose and bite. Origin Story: Once again, the Thai Flavor Department has looked to Korean …
