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: 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Flavor: Creamy Cheddar Cheese Country: Jordan When Seen: January 2022 In a Bite: Like cheddar cheese, in chip form In a Haiku: Eat in cave or out. No limits with this cheddar. Ridged, for your pleasure. Origin Story: Legend has it that the first cheddar cheese was created, as many good things are, by accident. …
Flavor: Wasabi Mayo Country: Thailand When Seen: June 2022 In a Bite: Mayo upfront, with a hint of wasabi In a Haiku: Toned down with mayo. Your sinuses can relax. No harsh burn today. Origin Story: Wasabi and mayonnaise, two bold flavors that elicit strong reactions from both lovers and haters alike, making them a …
Flavor: Crab Curry Country: Thailand When Seen: April 2022 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Like cracking a shell. That’s how crunchy this chip is. Bonus: much less mess. Origin Story: Crab curry first made its premiere in the Lay’s world as …
Flavor: BBQ Prik Zab Zeed (literally deliciously spicy chili BBQ) Country: Thailand When Seen: March 2022 In a Bite: Spicy BBQ sauce In a Haiku: Prepare the pepto. A flaming anus awaits. Enjoy with caution. Origin Story: This flavor is so to-the-max spicy that the Lay’s Flavor Department couldn’t even compose themselves to come up …