Fly by Jing reviews and discussion

4.4

87% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Rich, complex umami flavor
  • Versatile, everyday condiment
  • Distinctive sichuan pepper tingle
  • Eye-catching, stylish packaging
  • Very oily, messy jars
  • Inconsistent crunch texture
  • Mild heat for spice lovers
  • Chili-to-oil ratio imbalance

Fly by Jing earns strong reviews for delivering flavorful, versatile Sichuan-inspired condiments—standouts include the OG Sichuan Chili Crisp and Zhong Sauce—that reliably elevate eggs, noodles, dumplings, and more. Reviews also flag notable drawbacks: many find the products very oily with inconsistent crunch, sometimes too mild (or occasionally too hot), and multiple mentions of leaky, messy jars and chili-to-oil imbalance.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

767 reviews and posts

  • I’ve stayed away from Fly by Jing since the texture of chile solids are a big turn off for me. I had what seemed like hand-pulled noodles at a demo, but didn’t like how they seemed to be skinny Mafalda instead. Maybe I’ll try a packet of a different flavor.

  • I grabbed the Fly By Jing sweet & spicy chilli crunch on a whim at wholefoods and now I’m kind of obsessed. I’m not into super spicy stuff, so this is perfect — just enough heat but heaps of flavour. I’ve been adding it to everything and it somehow makes even the laziest meals taste great.

  • I've tried many of Fly by Jing's sauces... and I have her cookbook. While pricey, I love the complex flavors of everything Fly by Jing makes. I especially love the packages of Tribute peppers they sell. SO many sichuan peppercorns you get at the store are almost cardboard... or they only have a tiny bit of that numbing sensation that is so incredible in Sichuan food. The Fly by Jing peppers are the only ones I've bought since discovering them. (And you don't need to use as many in a recipe to get a powerful numbing result!!)

  • I got this forever ago on Thingtesting and it took me a while to get to it as I was using other sauces I had on hand. But to be honest - everyone ranted and raved about this one and I have to say I dont really get it. I find the original sauces from the Asian market to be more flavorful and have more heat to them. I don't think I'd repurchase this. The packaging is amazing - love it - but i can't say this product is the best for me.

  • The Zhong sauce wasn’t exactly what I was expecting, it’s a little sweeter. It’s good, but I don’t find myself gravitating toward it too much. I don’t think I will buy the Zhong sauce again, but do want to try the other sauces from Fly by Jing!

  • This stuff is so dang good. When I first tried it, I was blown away by how much flavor is packed in and the spiciness is not overpowering but pairs with the flavor perfectly. Essential to top your noodles with! So good!!

  • This stuff is delicious. I love the sweet and spicy one. The hot version is HOT. It has so much flavor and rich umami. I love all the different flavors and products that they have now. Definitely would try anything they make. Great for cooking with, as a topping, or a dip.

  • The Sichuan chili crisp goes well on everything. It adds the perfect amount of depth and heat to a dish. I find myself adding it to every meal and have repurchased this so many times. Everything I've tried from Fly by Jing is excellent.

  • You can’t have chili crisps without msg. I really enjoy the extra spicy chili crisps with some vanilla ice cream. It’s so yummy. I find it easy to add more flavor to my meats and rice bowls. There is a lot of depth of flavor in each jar.

  • Really delicious without compromising on spice! I’ve used both the original chili crisp and the zhong sauce (now called the sweet and spicy sichuan chili sauce), and I love them both. I’ll use them on eggs, veggies, mixed into rice or a bread of your choosing (like a scallion pancake or a pita), on burritos, etc. They’re definitely pricier, but I like what the brand is doing for Asian cuisine without watering down the traditional flavors. And if you’re not near an Asian grocery store/don’t buy online, I’ve seen their products in Whole Foods. The packaging is also super fun, and the amount in the jars is easy enough to get through without being in your fridge for forever! Giving it a 4 mostly because I’m fine with getting a cheaper alternative at my local Asian grocery store.

  • Can't get much better than this! I thought the Trader Joe's chili onion crisp was good, and then I tried this and never looked back. It's packed with flavor, is filled with so much product, and the packaging is so fun. LOVE this, I put it on everything.

  • Such good chili crisp oil. It has all the emblematic flavors one expects from chili crisp — spicy, crunchy, aromatic, citrusy. It’s a consistent repurchase, and despite the high price, I find that a jar lasts close to a year so not a huge concern.

  • This is our absolute favorite, we put this on everything. I’ve tried a lot of other brands and this is the best by far, best quality best flavor. It’s a kitchen staple we always have it in our kitchen

  • I've been purchasing the Sichuan Chili Crisp from Fly By Jing for a number of years now. It is my go-to for this sauce and it is pretty mild. It is not overpowering and is the perfect amount of crunchy.

  • Bought a holiday gift set including two sauces and one spice. Tasty. As far as the chili crisp I actually like Trader Joe’s better which I hate to say. Makes a nice gift and I’ll try more products in the future.

  • Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy this chili crisp hot oil but I would say it’s more along the lines of a garlic crisp/oil flavor add than a true Asian chili oil. But as someone who always has multiple brands of chili oils in their fridge, I still use this one when I’m seeking the garlic profile and tend to mix it with my other OGs like LGM.

  • Bought a gift set for my husband three Christmas seasons ago and now he is totally hooked. He loves all the products, but he especially loves the chili flakes and puts them on vanilla ice cream for a sweet/spicy punch!

  • Obsessed with the flavor! I'm on my second jar and I'm always finding new things to put it on. It also is fun to display in my kitchen. Because of the higher price point, I end up using it pretty sparingly.

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    It can be messy when you're trying to close the jar. I'm a very clean person and am careful with how I handle it but it always leaves an oil ring on my counter which is very annoying to always have to clean.

  • Tried their extra spicy chili oil and love it. It’s pretty salty and has a different flavor than lao gan ma. Almost gives dishes a restaurant-y taste, if that makes sense. A pretty complex flavor profile chili oil.

  • The dumplings are delicious, definitely some of the best easy-to-make food to have handy in the freezer! The multipacks that are sold online are so pricey that I never felt comfortable buying some to test - so it was great to find a single pack at our local grocery!!