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We Tried Cumin Lamb Lay's So You Don't Have To (You Should, Though)

China's wildest Lay's flavor is inspired by street-food lamb skewers. Here is what actually happens when you open the bag.

DODev Okafor Β· Snack Editor 4 min read

Lay's China treats chip seasoning like a chef's tasting menu. Roasted Cumin Lamb Skewer is the flavor that made us start importing from Shanghai in the first place.

First impression

Smoke. Then cumin. Then a slow chili warmth that builds over three or four chips. There is a savory, almost grilled-meat depth that no Western chip attempts. It is not subtle and it is not trying to be.

Watch the full taste test on our YouTube channel.

Verdict

A must-try. It is the chip we put in every first-order sample box because it instantly explains what MunchyMania is about: flavors you did not know existed, and now cannot stop thinking about.

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