Our Story
Our company was founded in the pursuit of creating the perfect chili oil by Peggy and Alex. Many of the store bought chili oils lacked heat, flavor, right texture, or contained ingredients we didn’t love. So Peggy took matters into her own hands and started experimenting in the kitchen, creating a chili oil just for Alex that had the perfect balance of heat, flavor, and texture. It was bold, delicious, and made with love, and that’s how SunKei Chili Oil was born.
Our mission is to share this labor of love with the world by offering a high-quality chili oil that enhances every meal and brings people together through bold taste.
About SunKei
The name behind our brand also carries a deeper story. In Chinese,“辛祺女友” represents several layers of meaning. “辛” means spicy, while “祺” is Peggy’s given name. “女友” (meaning “girlfriend”) was a nod to the time when Peggy, then Alex’s girlfriend, created the chili oil. Today, as a married couple, they often joke that this chili oil helped seal the deal!
The name SunKei (辛祺) also sounds identical to the Chinese characters “新奇,” meaning “new and curious.” While the market may be saturated with various chili oils, we believe SunKei stands out as a refreshing, distinctive offering that invites curiosity and pairs beautifully across a wide range of cuisines and cultures.