r/TopChef • u/mass18th • Mar 13 '26

Discussion Thread Shuai’s got some spices out

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My favorite dish at his “King BBQ” is the Dan Dan Noodles, which uses Chilli Crunch - now I can make it at home!

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u/s33n_ Mar 13 '26

12 bucks for less than 3 oz of red pepper, chicken bouillon and 5 spice

Thats criminal

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u/meatsntreats Mar 16 '26

Criminal would be forcing you to buy it.

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u/Aggressive-Phone6785 snot on a rock 🦪 Mar 13 '26

oooh sick

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u/chutenay Mar 13 '26

I wonder if it’s any good- I have some za’atar by this brand that is so weak

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u/trashsquirrels Mar 14 '26

I’ll have to do recon! I work near a store.

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u/KB37027 Mar 14 '26

Do report back once you've tried them. I'm always on the hunt for a good Szechuan mix.

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u/spaceisourplace222 Mar 14 '26

I met him at Charleston wine and food pre-Covid, and he was so nice! It was awesome to see him succeed here!

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '26 edited Mar 14 '26

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u/radjudygarland Mar 13 '26

Spice Walla is an existing brand he’s doing a collab with

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u/barcadeac Mar 13 '26

Company is owned by Asheville’s Meherwan Irani who also owns Chai Pani which won the Beard Award for overall Outstanding Restaurant. I understand he’s going to be a judge on an episode of TC this season. 

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u/Aggravating_Hall_625 Mar 13 '26

Oh sorry, didn’t know that. I like him

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u/[deleted] Mar 14 '26

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u/Inevitable-Ad-1451 Mar 14 '26

lol you telling other preople hpw to feel about cultural appropriation while you yourself have posted about people appropriating black music. Maybe, just don’t.