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[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 1 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

McCoy’s Thai Sweet Chicken are top tier for me. Do they still make that?

[–] unknown@piefed.social 2 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

Scampi'n'Lemon Nick Naks, but if the shop doesn't have them, Prawn Cocktail. I actually prefer how sour Prawn Cocktail is but as the Nick Naks are rarer to find, they defacto get top choice.

Both of these are strong flavours that are really tangy and full of umami, and best of all both are vegan too. More crisps should have these qualities.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 5 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

Canadian ketchup chips. Not sold in US because it hyper--stimulates women to hysteria.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 hours ago

This is known.

[–] boaratio@lemmy.world 5 points 15 hours ago

All dressed.

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 1 points 11 hours ago

Atomic Tomato.

I think that people outside of Australia will not even comprehend this

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 6 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (1 children)

The best potato chip I have had is the most recent Lay's promo flavor, Brazillian Garlic Sauce.

Those suckers taste like a crispy variant of the mashed potatoes I make at home. It's even buttery! It's soooo good, and I hate that it's just a promo flavor and not something they will keep around forever.

[–] titter@lemmy.world 1 points 15 hours ago

They taste like confit garlic

[–] titter@lemmy.world 2 points 15 hours ago

Lay's Brazilian style Garlic Sauce

[–] Corporal_Punishment@feddit.uk 5 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

My favourite of all time were Brannigans Roast Beef and Mustard. Unbeatable.

[–] Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 1 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago)

They were class, to be fair. And for a while every pub in the country seemed to stock them. Now... where?

[–] bitjunkie@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago (1 children)
[–] stretch2m@infosec.pub 2 points 9 hours ago

Where does one find this delicacy?

[–] Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 3 points 17 hours ago

Walkers are utterly evil and a product of Satan's manky arse (because of their complete madness around packet colours). But, their pickled onion crisps make your mouth know you're alive.

[–] TIN@feddit.uk 27 points 1 day ago (7 children)

Salt and vinegar are the king of crisps and everyone who disagrees is clearly barmy

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 2 points 10 hours ago

You haven't had enough ketchup chips.

[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago

Salt and vinegar thick cut, extra crunchy.

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 3 points 20 hours ago

I agree and will follow you into battle about this

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[–] DamienGramatacus@lemmy.world 4 points 19 hours ago (3 children)

If we're taking the classic red, blue green flavours, it's cheese and onion. But the packet should be green. Salt and vinegar should be blue.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 hours ago

Red is ketchup. Fight me.

[–] Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 5 points 17 hours ago

Rhis is correct, righteous and holy. Blue is salt and vinegar.

[–] Corporal_Punishment@feddit.uk 3 points 18 hours ago (2 children)

Nope. You're wrong. Vinegar is green, everyone knows this

[–] Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 4 points 17 hours ago
[–] DamienGramatacus@lemmy.world 4 points 17 hours ago

Well I love your passion but I think the green of cheese is greener than the green of vinegar. Also salt is blue.

[–] joe_archer@lemmy.world 1 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago) (1 children)

Beef monster munch. Because I have spent over 40 years honing my crisp palette, no other crisp (technically, corn snack) comes close to the satisfaction of Beef monster munch.

Now I know that right now, many of you are screaming "NOOOOO IT'S PICKLED ONION, YOU KNOBHEAD" and those people have a point, but they just haven't eaten enough beef.

If you're even mentioning flaming hot, you can get to fuck.

[–] Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 1 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

NOOOOO IT’S PICKLED ONION, YOU KNOBHEAD!

[–] joe_archer@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago

Eat more beef

[–] NoPanko@feddit.uk 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Salt and vinegar, pickled onion, anything that makes me feel like the crisps are eating my mouth while i eat them

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 5 points 20 hours ago

Happy cake day!!

[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 3 points 20 hours ago

Salt is the best one, and it's because there is no crap in those, just potatoes, oil, salt yet they taste divine.

Runner up is Horseradish Cheddar and if you don't like those I understand, but the pungent horseradish and salty cheddar are so wonderful. And importantly, they don't have the disgusting powdered vinegar that ruins so many flavored chips.

[–] quinkin@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

True OGs just have salted.

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 2 points 18 hours ago

I initially thought this was about a few species of apples.

[–] MurrayL@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (1 children)

Everyday? It has to be salt & vinegar. So many bangers to choose from, too: McCoy’s, Discos, Pringles, supermarket own-brand twirls, Chipsticks…

If I want a special treat, though? I recently discovered Croky À L’Ancienne Sweet Paprika and let me tell you, they blow every other paprika crisp out of the water. Don’t know what they’re doing over there in Belgium but it’s truly a game changer.

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[–] YeahIgotskills2@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago (2 children)

If I had to save one flavour it would probably be Cheese & Onion. However, there's so many excellent varieties out there beyond the old guard.

I've been off crisps completely for a month as part of my diet. I've lost nearly 2kg. Which is great, but fuck I miss them. I'm going cold turkey until the October holidays. Probably easier getting the jab to be honest, as crisps are my like crack to me.

Most recent fave flavour was the Walker's Jalapeno & Nacho Cheese crinkle cuts. They go amazing with beer. And therein lies the problem.

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