Dubbed ‘Numb & Spicy Hot Pot Flavor’ by the creative geniuses at Lay’s (a literal translation of mala huoguo, the Chinese term for numbingly spicy hot pot from Sichuan and Chongqing), the chips deliver a flavor that is incredibly similar to its namesake. The zesty taste of Chongqing-style broth and the bite of Sichuan peppercorn are both easily recognizable in the chips.