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: BBQ Sauce Country: France When Seen: November 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Sauce from the smokers Mellow, tangy, sweet on chips BBQ arrives Origin Story: France is not typically associated with barbecue culture-their smoke-forward cooking tends toward sausages and …
Flavor: Roasted Onion & Sour Cream Country: Germany When Seen: October 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Onion roasted slow. Cream cools the fire within. Germany awaits. Origin Story: Sour cream has been a staple of Eastern European and Germanic cooking …
Flavor: Ghost Pepper Extra Chili Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2026 In a Bite: Extremely spicy with an immediate and lingering burn that will make your head sweat. In a Haiku: Ghost peppers waiting. Loose red heat in every bite. Sweat now, regret next. Origin Story: Ghost peppers (Bhut Jolokia) once held the Guinness record …
Flavor: Patatje Joppie Max Country: Netherlands When Seen: November 2025 In a Bite: Similar to a cross between sweet mustard and curry mayo In a Haiku:Joppie to the Max.Modern take on a classic.Ridged to perfection. Origin Story: Patatje Joppie is a Dutch classic that has long existed on the face of Lay’s potato chips. Like …
Flavor: Crema y Especias (Cream and spices) Country: Guatemala When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:A dollop of cream.Then perhaps a dollop more.Sprinkled with spices. Origin Story: As previously noted, the Guatemala Lay’s Flavor Department is significantly understaffed. Rather …
Flavor: Queso Country: Guatemala When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:It’s Spanish for cheese.That is what it tastes like too.Lick the powder off. Origin Story: Cheese is one of the most commonly found flavors on Lay’s chips, so an …
Flavor: Spicy Seafood Salad Country: Thailand (found in USA) When Seen: September 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:A taste of the sea.Slathered in chili and lime.Extra crunchy, yo!. Origin Story: Surrounded by seas on both sides, Thailand is not wont for …
Flavor: Double cheeseburger Country: Thailand When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Like cheese, but bland In a Haiku:More than a royale.Two patties loaded with cheese.Mildly tasty. Origin Story: The Lay’s team in Thailand released a cheese burger flavor back in 2021, but this is a Max variety, so you know they had to go …
Flavor: Spicy Korean Fried Chicken Country: Thailand When Seen: February 2023 In a Bite: Salty with the faintest hints of ginger and chili In a Haiku:Is this a plain chip?Package says no, tongue says yes.At least it’s crunchy. Origin Story: When Korean chicken restaurant Bonchon first start expanding in Thailand over the past decade, its …
Flavor: Mexican Chili Country: United Arab Emirates When Seen: October 2021 In a Bite: A full-bodied zing of spice in your mouth In a Haiku: An authentic blast; of spice right up in your mouth. Viva el chile. Origin Story: Word has it that chili peppers were first cultivated in Mexico. As any long-time reader …