{"id":70422,"date":"2025-06-06T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=70422"},"modified":"2026-01-30T08:06:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T18:06:50","slug":"unscientific-poll-how-would-you-rank-the-2025-do-us-a-flavor-varieties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2025\/06\/06\/unscientific-poll-how-would-you-rank-the-2025-do-us-a-flavor-varieties\/","title":{"rendered":"UNSCIENTIFIC POLL: How Would You Rank The 2025 Do Us A Flavor Varieties?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As many of you know, another Lay’s Do Us a Flavor contest is here, and there are three finalists for the $1,000,000 prize \u2014 Bacon Grilled Cheese, Korean-Style Fried Chicken<\/a>, and Valentina & Lime<\/a> \u2014 and we’ve reviewed all three. But I want to know, for those of you who have tried all three (or two of them), how would you rank them?<\/p>\n

I reviewed only the Bacon Grilled Cheese<\/a> on the site, but I have tried the other two as well. Here’s how I would rank them, from least favorite to favorite.<\/p>\n

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There’s something about the Korean-Style Fried Chicken flavor that tastes familiar. I’ve tried several Lay’s potato chip flavors from Asian countries, and that’s what kept popping into my head as I ate this Do Us a Flavor finalist. I’m not sure what specific chip it was because I’ve had a lot of different international chip flavors. While this reminded me of other chip flavors, it didn’t evoke Korean Fried Chicken in my mind, and its flavor didn’t put a taste trance on me that caused me to eat half the bag without realizing it, which often happens with other chip flavors, like the ones below. <\/p>\n

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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Bacon Grilled Cheese is the safe flavor among the three and will probably win the $1,000,000 prize. But, as you can see, it’s not my favorite. Here’s some of what I wrote in my review:<\/p>\n

“Lay’s Do Us a Flavor Bacon Grilled Cheese is a fine finalist, which is surprising because I believe Lay’s Bacon Potato Chips are mediocre. The addition of cheese to the smokiness makes a tremendous difference. However, while these chips are good, they don’t excite my taste buds as much as cheddar & sour cream or sour cream & onion. I wouldn’t be sad if I never got to try these again.” <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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My favorite ended up being the Valentina & Lime flavor. Prior to these chips, I had no idea Valentina Hot Sauce existed. I guess I should be more observant in the hot sauce section and not be so entranced by the wooden caps on Cholula bottles. But now I know about the hot sauce, and maybe I should add it to my kitchen to make the Taco Bell hot sauce packets in my fridge jealous. While I liked the peppery flavor, I wish the lime was a bit more punchy. Also, I’m not sure if this is a good or bad thing, but these chips have a low level of spiciness. However, I suppose I could appreciate the flavor more due to the absence of heat.<\/p>\n

So, what are your thoughts on these chips? Share your rankings in the comments. Also, don’t forget you have until June 13th to vote for your favorite at the Do Us a Flavor website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As many of you know, another Lay’s Do Us a Flavor contest is here, and there are three finalists for the $1,000,000 prize \u2014 Bacon Grilled Cheese, Korean-Style Fried Chicken, and Valentina & Lime \u2014 and we’ve reviewed all three. 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