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: Texas BBQ Country: Pakistan When Seen: September 2023 In a Bite: Salty, extra smokey, and a hint of tanginess In a Haiku: A whole lot of smoke. Just like a Texas smokehouse. With some Texan tang. Origin Story: Texas is home to two of the top five cities inhabited by Pakistanis in the US, …
Flavor: Cuban Sandwich Country: USA When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Dill, and not much else In a Haiku: Viva la sandwich! Because the chip version died. Only dill remains. Origin Story: After cigars, the Cuban sandwich is perhaps the best known Cuban treat in the US, particularly in Florida where it has its …
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 …
Flavor: Jerk Chicken Country: USA When Seen: May 2021 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Not your classic ranch. Prepare for herb overload. In delicate form. Origin Story: The long and storied history of jerk seasoning was born on the island of …
Flavor: Hickory BBQ Country: USA When Seen: March 2021 In a Bite: Hard to explain. Kind of sour and smoky. In a Haiku: No time to slow roast. Need that hickory fix quick. Without mouse or clock. Origin Story: Hickory is a favorite smoking wood among pitmasters, so what better way to celebrate it than …
Flavor: Carnitas Street Taco Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: We pity the pig; who was shredded for this meal. Amen, time to eat. Origin Story: Literally “little meats“, this Mexican classic was made famous (in …
Flavor: Fried Green Tomato Country: USA When Seen: April 2020 In a Bite: Kind of taste just like salty mayonnaise. In a Haiku: All hail mayonnaise. For it hath slain the taste of; fried green tomatoes. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department have had a bit of a Southern food obsession lately, so it was …
Flavor: Manhattan Rib Eye Steak Country: Vietnam When Seen: August 2019 In a Bite: We’re not quite sure what it tastes like, but apparently it takes nothing like steak. Peter Luger would be rolling in his grave, although in fairness, he was from Brooklyn. In a Haiku: Feel like New York steak? Not easy in …