our story

Our Food

When we think of authentic Chinese food — the kind you find sizzling on street corners or tucked into baskets at open-air markets in Sichuan, where our founder grew up — we think fresh. Vibrant. Spicy. Made with love and meant to be shared.

When we think of the Chinese food most Americans know, we think, well… not that.

So we set out to change it. Anyi was born from the desire to bridge that gap — to bring fresh, real Sichuan flavor into everyday American meals without losing authenticity or accessibility. Our signature chili crisp is inspired by traditional Sichuan chili oil recipes but made with an extra crunch and crafted with care in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Every batch is made by hand, in small quantities, using locally sourced ingredients. We do it like the chefs and market vendors we admire in China — with intention, balance, and plenty of flavor.

Our Process

We keep things small — on purpose. By making our chili crisp in small batches, we’re able to control the heat of the oil, the crispness of the shallots and garlic, and the depth of flavor in every jar. That means you get a fresher, more vibrant sauce every time.

Each batch begins with fresh aromatics and carefully selected dried chilies, toasted and slow-fried by hand in a certified commercial kitchen in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We don’t rush the process — the layering of flavor takes time, and that time is what sets our chili crisp apart.

From prep to bottling, everything is done locally. That’s not just for logistics — it’s a reflection of our values. We believe food should be close to its makers, and that flavor is better when it’s made with care, not mass production.

Our Logo

We thought a lot about how to represent what Anyi stands for — like, a lot.

After visiting family in China, our founder kept coming back to one image: the local farmers walking their baskets of fresh produce into town. There’s a culture of love and care surrounding food in China that’s hard to describe but easy to feel. We wanted to honor that in our branding.

Our logo reflects those farmers — their spirit of hard work, generosity, and deep connection to the land and the food it gives us. While we can’t bring you the full spread of a Sichuan market, we hope to offer a little taste of that world, right here in a jar.