This is the Lay’s Snack Series Scallion Pancake.
The crisps were uniformly shaped, curved discs resembling Pringles, each measuring approximately 5.3 cm in diameter and 1 mm in thickness, with a pale yellow hue speckled with green flakes. They released an immediate, recognisable aroma of scallion pancake upon opening the can.
On tasting, the crisps delivered a clean, resonant crunch—crisper than Pringles. The flavour unfolded in layers: a gentle savoury fried note at the outset, followed by the gradual emergence of scallion’s green, herbaceous sharpness, reaching a bright peak mid-bite as the scallion flakes rehydrated. The potato base grounded the flavour, creating a convincing and sequential recreation of the experience of eating an actual scallion pancake. The finish lingered with a mellow savouriness and subtle onion sweetness.
Overall, these crisps achieved a surprisingly authentic translation of scallion pancake flavour, balancing savoury depth and aromatic freshness in equal measure. Distinctive, well executed, and worth repurchasing.
This Lay’s Snack Series Scallion Pancake contained 90 g. It was produced in China and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.