87. Asian Lay's

This week, the crew dives headfirst into the fascinating world of Asian Lay's Chips, but not before a hilarious detour into the "millennial pause" and the surprisingly divisive topic of vegetable-based "chips."

Hear Brendan rave about "very good" deep-fried eggplant chips from Groove Train (with aioli, of course!), despite his usual aversion to the squishy texture. The discussion also spans zucchini, sweet potato (hello, purple ube!), radish, and even avocado chips, ultimately leading to the hosts' firm stance that potato chips are king, and nobody should mess with them!

Then, it's the main event! The Snack Pack team fearlessly taste-tests four unique Lay's flavors from a Hong Kong supermarket:

• Italian Red Meat: Is it bolognese, or a dessert? Prepare for some unexpected sweetness!

• Spicy (Red Peppercorn): Surprisingly, this "floral" and sweet chip might just be the best of the bunch.

• Mexican Chicken Tomato: More ketchup than chicken, according to the hosts.

• Fried Crab (Golden Seafood): This one triggers a "waft of the sea" and some very strong opinions!

Plus, enjoy amusing tangents on the history of Lay's in Australia (RIP, Smiths Lay's!), a heated debate about the apostrophe in "Lay's," and a deep dive into various noodles, including some intriguing "slushy" Korean cold noodles. And if you've ever wondered about kombucha's "vinegary" appeal, the Snack Pack has opinions!

Join Lauren, Aaron, and Brendan for a fun-filled episode of snack exploration. Tune in next week to find out what "almost a chip" they'll be tackling!

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