How a Refugee Built the Sriracha Empire

Sriracha sauce as we know it today was concocted in Los Angeles by David Tran, a Chinese-Vietnamese refugee, in the 1980s. Its iconic rooster bottle is recognizable the world over. We went to the factory of Huy Fong Foods, which makes the sauce, and got an inside look at how it’s made.

* CORRECTION: In the video, we said Tran left Vietnam in 1967. The date is meant to be 1978, when he left on the freighter to Hong Kong.

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Written and Produced by: Clarissa Wei
Voiced by: Joel Roche
Shot and Directed by: Jason Poon
Second Camera by: Martin Gradek
Edited by: Nicholas Ko
Mastered by: Victor Pena

Music: Audio Network

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[milk_tea_latte]

This man is so humble unlike other interviews that I’ve seen, he look like the type of grandpa that gives life lasting advise for their grandkids

[josesolis]

Well now that I know who is behind this sauce. Seeing how humble he is. I will support his product more. I’m going to buy some t shirts.

[yerxiong]

I like this man.he made more than enough money and knows that he's set so no point in raising his prices.unlike other companies where it's all about money and more money it's never enough money.dude even have his bottle and barrel made in the same place so more people would have jobs.

[vran]

I’d fly across the country for fresh chili peppers too, my friend.

[amarbaha]

I love this man and his story and philosophy. Literally as synonymous as "Heinz" is in the ketchup world. And YES I too own a green hat and red Sriracha my kids stole them from me!

[raven]

Anyone else wants to give this old legend a hug?

[cara]

I love this video and how humble he is. Also I want his sweatshirt

[rachel.angelica]

Loved this! So interesting... there is so much behind this sauce

[raylaibaday]

I am also a year of the rooster. And your business is the kind of business I want ever since I was a kid, also I love vinegar I fermented a coconut vinegar and adding them chilis, garlic and ginger, and I want to sell spicy vinegar too. I love your business. No harming of animals, not an animal products, and I am not complete if there is no spicy like chili or hot sauce. Wow just wow!!!! I am impress with this!

[kayellai]

Vietnamese speaking Mandarin and making Thai sauce.

[tiopablo]

"don't do things just for money. No matter what you do success is not guaranteed. You have to work hard and swallow the bitter pill. If you hadn't succeeded yet, it just means that you haven't tried hard enough."

My new mantra

[freedomqueen]

It's my favorite chili sauce.❤️❤️❤️

[MariaReyes-jkco]

I buy every single one of those hot sauce love them all but my favorite is Sriracha 😋

[derekq]

He left Vietnam in 1978 on the freighter Huy Fong to Hong Kong not 1967.

[salvadorianboy]

What an amazing quote by him towards the end!

[indexlibrorumprohibitorum]

The greatest sauce on earth made by a great Vietnamese
Proud of him
Love ❤️ From Vietnam 🇻🇳

[kylin]

that's some great siracha calligraphy at end 😂
sounds like he loves his job! well everyone loves his product too!

[rosapaoa]

Thank you this chanel is amazing we'll done documentaries

[phengov]

Not tried this sauce, have mostly thai chilli sauce from Thailand.

[WRND]

The hype edge of this video falls short of the subject. Kind of funny. I put sriracha on it. ❤️