A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Lobster with Golden Salted Egg Sauce Country: Vietnam When Seen: May 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:Better than lobster?Bathe it in golden egg sauce.A hedonistic joy! Origin Story: Such a decadent flavor would not have been found under the more …
Flavor: Flamin’ Hot Country: Pakistan When Seen: September 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:How hot is this chip?So hot it burned off the ‘g’.Best served with some milk. Origin Story: The Flamin’ Hot flavor is nothing new, having already been introduced …
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, so perhaps no …
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 origins. Unfortunately, this …
Flavor: Grilled Pork Country: China (found in USA) When Seen: February 2022 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku:The pig goes ‘heng heng‘.That’s before its on the grill.Then, it just sizzles. Origin Story: Pork has long been king in China and the nation’s …
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 made its way …
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 Jamaica hundreds 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 by throwing some …
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 the US, …
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 offried green tomatoes. Origin Story: The Lay’s Flavor Department have had a bit of a Southern food obsession lately, so it was only …
