Are Lay’s the same as Smith’s? American tourist points out difference between Aussie and US chips

An American foodie travelling in Australia has pointed out the difference between chips in the US and Down Under. 

Food blogger Daniella Shaba was surprised by Smith’s chips in the supermarket which she claims are the same as the Lay’s brand in America. 

She shared her observation in a TikTok clip with many Aussies claiming Smith’s chips are ‘superior’ to American Lay’s. 

American tourist, Daniella Shaba (pictured) pointed out the difference between chips in the US and Down Under. She said Lay’s chips have been rebranded as Smith’s in Australia

‘I’m in Australia right now and something cool that they have here are these chips called Smith’s. They’re basically like Lay’s but they’re called Smith’s,’ Danielle said.

‘They have every single flavour that Lay’s has but they’re just called Smith’s and I think it’s the cutest thing ever.’

She also noted Aussie vending machines only sell Smith’s saying: ‘Lay’s chips does not exist here.’

Smith’s produced a line of chips under the Lay’s name until 2004 when they rebranded to Smith’s crisps.

The chips differ as Lay’s are thin potato crisps while Smith’s are thicker and crinkle cut. 

Lay’s still exist and can be purchased in Australia however they are only available at Costco stores and select Aldi stores.

More than 496,600 users viewed the video and Aussies in the comments disagreed that Smith’s chips were like Lay’s. 

‘We have Lay’s but no one buys them because Smith’s is better,’ one viewer wrote.

‘Smith’s chips and Red Rock Deli don’t compare to any other chip brand,’ a second claimed. 

‘Smith’s are just more superior,’ a third agreed. 

‘Could be wrong but Smith’s and Lay’s are the same company in Australia,’ a forth pointed out. 

‘I am currently travelling and miss my Smith’s and other Aussie chips. Our chips and NZ are the best. Lay’s is bland and average,’ another replied.