# Korean Barbecue Tortilla Chips Doritos Flamin' Hot Korean-Style BBQ are a Walmart Exclusive By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-03-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-flamin-hot-koreanstyle-bbq References: [snackandbakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/113294-doritos-introduces-lto-flamin-hot-korean-style-bbq) & [doritos](https://www.doritos.com)  [Doritos Flamin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-flamin-hot-cool-ranch)' Hot Korean-Style BBQ snack chips are the brand's latest flavor of its signature tortilla chips that are inspired by Asian cuisine to offer consumers a decidedly savory option to try out this spring. The snack product is crafted with the flavors of sweet soy sauce alongside savory grilled beef and a final dose of heat from the brand's signature Flamin' Hot spice blend. The snack responds to Gen Z consumer demand for food items with a global inspiration and are expected to be a hit amongst shoppers who favor Asian cuisine or, more specifically, [Korean barbecue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teriyaki-bbq-sauce-korean-style). Doritos Flamin' Hot Korean-Style BBQ snack chips are launching as a [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-roulette-flamin-hot-limon) exclusive in nine-ounce bags for $6.29 alongside 2.625-ounce bags for $2.69. Image Credit: Doritos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 37% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Global Flavor Fusion:** The integration of international cuisines into mainstream snack products signals a growing trend of global flavor fusion among consumers. - **Gen Z Culinary Preferences:** A rising demand for globally-inspired flavors among Gen Z is shaping the snack industry, driving innovation in product development and marketing strategies. - **Retailer-exclusive Launches:** Retail giants are capitalizing on exclusive product launches as a way to draw in consumers with unique offerings that cannot be found elsewhere. ### Where This Applies - **Snack Foods:** The snack food industry is witnessing a transformation as it embraces diverse flavors from different cultures to enhance its product lines. - **Food Retail:** Major retailers are increasingly seeking exclusive partnerships with brands to offer unique products that entice a diverse customer base. - **Flavored Beverages and Seasonings:** The flavored beverages and seasonings industry is likely to see growth by leveraging popular global tastes, such as Korean barbecue, in new product innovations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Korean Cuisine-Inspired Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffles-koreanstyle-sweet-spicy-chili.md) - [Extra-Spicy Corn Chip Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fritos-flamin-hot-barbq.md) - [Subtly Sweet BBQ Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tangy-bbq.md) - [Sour Spice Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-roulette-flamin-hot-limon.md) - [Extra-Spicy Rolled Tortilla Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-dinamita-extra-flamin-hot.md) - [Condiment-Flavored Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-snack-chips.md) - [Savory-Flavored Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-bbq-flavor.md) - [Internationally-Inspired Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-bbq-almonds.md) - [Flavor Duality Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-flamin-hot-cool-ranch.md)