CHiNGONAs Salsa Macha Original vs Verde
Same brand, same oil, same price — the Original earned a GREAT and the Verde landed at AVERAGE. Here’s what happened between the two jars.
Phil
ZINDREW Chili Oil Review: OG Batch
ZINDREW’s OG Batch packs 80% solids, deep umami from MSG and flavor boosters, and more heat than its mild label suggests. GREAT tier.
SOMOS Mexican Chili Crisp Review: Seed Overload
SOMOS Mexican Chili Crisp is a seed-heavy, nut-forward jar built on avocado oil. Crunchy and mild, but flavor stays one-dimensional.
CHiNGONAs Salsa Macha Verde Review
The CHiNGONAs Salsa Macha Verde packs an ambitious ingredient list — pistachio, tarragon, nori — but the jar delivers cumin, garlic, and not much else. AVERAGE tier.
Sauce Up NYC Garlic Chip Comparison
Sauce Up NYC’s two Garlic Chip varieties look identical but deliver different flavor directions. The Original stays neutral, the Chipotle commits to cumin and smoke. Both GOOD.
Momofuku Chili Crunch Batch Comparison
Same ingredient list, same order, different batch. The newer Momofuku Chili Crunch (yellow lid) tastes less sweet and more balanced. Phil opens both jars side by side.
Mama Teavs Mild Chili Crisp Review
Mama Teav’s Mild chili crisp dials back the heat and lets the garlic lead. Seven ingredients, cold-pressed grapeseed oil, real crunch. The better jar in the lineup.
Sauce Up NYC Garlic Chip Chili Sauce Review
Sauce Up NYC’s Garlic Chip Original is garlic granola in a jar — huge fried chips, wildflower honey, almost no heat. Fun, crunchy, and surprisingly versatile.
Sauce Up Chipotle Garlic Chip Review
Sauce Up NYC’s Chipotle Garlic Chip Chili Sauce is cumin-forward, packed with bits, and better than the Original — but the salt level holds it back. Rated GOOD.
Momofuku Chili Crunch New Batch
Momofuku shipped a new batch with a yellow lid. The honey butter is still there, but the sweetness stepped back — and the whole jar is better for it. Tier: GOOD.