Wasabi Doritos – Awesomeson

While on a recent trip out of state, I ran into a convenience store in Branson Missouri for a couple of 6 packs and a snack.  On the Frito-Lay “Big Grab” rack, I noticed a flavor of Doritos I had never seen in a bright lime green bag.  HOORAY, a new Doritos flavor.  There was no indication of what it might be on the bag which only adds to the excitement of opening the bag, smelling the aroma of fresh Doritos and the fun of a  new flavor.  With the first bite I immediately recognized the flavor and burn of Wasabi, a Japanese horseradish.

I love odd tasting snack foods. I’m capable of eating Vegemite like peanut butter which might make an Aussie sick. I have to say these are awesome. I tried them in SE Missouri and unfortunately I couldn’t find them at home in Central Arkansas. I actually stopped the Frito Lay man in the middle of his deliveries to ask when he would be bringing them to town and he stated they were only available in West and NW Arkansas as they come from a plant in Kansas City and are not manufactured in the Jonesboro Arkansas plant which supplies our area.

My Dorito loving family all tried them and basically hated them. I on the other hand loved them. The only other Wasabi flavored snack I had had up to that point was the Diamond Wasabi Peanuts (also not available in my area). After a little research and sadly, they are a temporary flavor available only through July. I’m heading to a market tomorrow that potentially sells these chips and if I find them, I’ll be stocking up. If you request additional portions of Wasabi with your sushi or Japanese food, you’ll love these.