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: Carbonara Parmesan Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Why master this dish? Which needs chefs’ perfect timing. Just open the bag. Origin Story: Another in the Lay’s Thailand Inspired by series, pasta loving purists will …
Flavor: Cheesy Garlic Bread Country: USA When Seen: June 2023 In a Bite: Cheesy, garlicky, and a hint of herbs In a Haiku: Dracula beware. Lactose intolerants too. This has your number. Origin Story: Yet another bread themed limited time flavors, this one has its origins in the classic Americanized Italian recipe for garlic bread, …
Flavor: Flamin’ Hot Country: Jordan When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: A mix of vinegar and cayenne pepper In a Haiku: Perfectly paired with; celery sticks and blue cheese; and a side of beer. Origin Story: Not to be confused with the US variant, this version is more reminiscent of hot sauce. Rumor has …
Flavor: Baked Milk Country: Taiwan (found in Australia) When Seen: July 2022 In a Bite: Like sour cream and onion, but faintly sweet In a Haiku: A hint of sugar. Along with onions and cheese. A no-bake baked milk. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department in Taiwan is ever cognizant of their potential forced integration …
Flavor: Vintage Cheddar & Caramelized Onion Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: November 2021 In a Bite: Lightly caramelized onions tossed with a generous portion of Limburger. In a Haiku: Like old Birkenstocks. After a hot summer’s day. Foot fetishists bask. Origin Story: A country known for its excessive luxury needs a luxurious potato chip. …
Flavor: American Style Cream & Onion Country: India When Seen: October 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Americatown. A reinterpreted taste. For better or worse. Origin Story: As most chip enthusiasts will know, the American style classic is sour cream & …
Flavor: Popcorn Mix Country: Thailand When Seen: April 2022 In a Bite: A combination of corn, caramel, and cheddar cheese In a Haiku: Pass the what? Pass the…; popcorn flavored ‘tato chips? Not your mom’s snack food. Origin Story: We’ve all been there. You’re watching the latest release in the theater, enjoying the salty sweet …
Flavor: Oregano Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: Salty with a bit of a cheese taste and a faint scent of oregano. In a Haiku: Celebrate good times! The store is out of Pringles. These will have to do. Origin Story: Nothing says celebration like oregano, the herb that celebrates your planting …
Flavor: Spicy Korean Ramen Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: Spicy and sweet, with notes of squid and seaweed In a Haiku: Torture for the tongue. Adrenaline starts to flow. Ready for battle. Origin Story: As we’ve documented before, the Lay’s Flavor Department (and much of Thailand’s youth) have fallen for all …
Flavor: Sour Cream & Onion Country: USA When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: Heavy-handed sour cream and onion flavors In a Haiku: Bring with thee a mint; if consuming on a date. Lest you turn them off. Origin Story: We’ve already covered the origins of the Layers variety in the Three Cheese post. As …