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: Hot Chicken Noodles Country: China When Seen: November 2025 In a Bite: Takes you right up to the edge of spicy without going over the cliff In a Haiku: There’s a new king now. Heat holds court, noodles watch on. Your tongue sings opera. Origin Story: There are dozens of variants of spicy noodles …
Flavor: Chili Country: Jordan When Seen: December 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Sure, it is chili. But it is also wavy. Can you believe it? Origin Story: The last time a chili flavored Lay’s emerged from the Middle East, it …
Flavor: Spicy Cheese Country: Jordan When Seen: December 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Not your normal cheese. This one comes packing some heat. Gun-free zone friendly. Origin Story: Cheese flavored chips are some of the most common varieties out there. …
Flavor: Screamin’ Sriracha Country: Jordan When Seen: December 2025 In a Bite: Smoky, sour and a hint of spicy In a Haiku: Hold your tongue, my friend. Resist the urge to scream out. Can you handle it? Origin Story: This is the third in the Flamin’ Hot line of chips that have come out of …
Flavor: Tomato Country: Colombia When Seen: November 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: It’s red and it’s round. Although this time, it’s wavy. Tomato reborn. Origin Story: In what is now becoming a pattern–if you can consider two instances to be …
Flavor: Olives Country: Spain When Seen: October 2025 In a Bite: Just like olives, but without the sour brine In a Haiku: Overly simple? Or exquisitely gourmet? Try them and decide. Origin Story: Olives are the quintessential Mediterranean snack, having been cultivated in Spain for at least the three thousand years, and even longer further …
Flavor: Korean-Style Fried Chicken Country: USA When Seen: May 2025 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Ginger and chili. Garlic and vinegar too. Crunchy, saucy yum! Origin Story: Korean pop culture and cuisine has exploded in popularity in the US in recent …
Flavor: Loaded Nachos Country: USA When Seen: September 2025 In a Bite: Velveeta cheese, taco seasoning, with the faintest hint of spice In a Haiku: Nachos are too plain. Throw it all on top of them. Now, you have flavor. Origin Story: Loaded nachos are the essential game day dish when you’re hosting people over …
Flavor: Char-Grilled Ribs Country: Taiwan (found in USA) When Seen: September 2024 In a Bite: Mildly meaty with strong undertones of fennel In a Haiku: Come, fennel lovers. Swallowtail butterflies too. Here’s a chip for you. Origin Story: Someone in the Lay’s Flavor Department in Taiwan really loves a nice rack of ribs, as this …
Flavor: Flamin’ Hot Country: Colombia When Seen: November 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Will your tongue burn off? There’s only one way to know. Keep some milk nearby. Origin Story: Flamin’ Hot is not a new Lay’s flavor, with the …