Bio : Jing Gao

About Jing Gao

Jing Gao, founder & CEO of Fly By Jing, is a chef, entrepreneur, cookbook author and a renowned expert on Chinese cuisine on a mission to bring uncensored Chinese flavors to the table. Born in Chengdu, Sichuan and raised around the world, Gao returned to China as an adult where she founded Baoism, an award-winning modern-Chinese fast-casual restaurant before founding her premium Chinese food company, Fly By Jing. Her culinary innovations and contributions to the food and beverage industry have been featured in leading media including The New York Times, Forbes, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal and more. Her personal story as a cultural ambassador and entrepreneur has been seen on the BBC, CNN, TODAY, CBS and more. Gao’s new cookbook The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp (Ten Speed Press) traverses the “not traditional but personal” Sichuan flavors of Fly By Jing’s cult favorite spicy and savory chili crisp through 85 hot recipes for everything from dumplings to cocktails to desserts.

About Fly By Jing

Fly By Jing is a revolutionary Chinese food company that brings thoughtfully crafted pantry staples to the modern kitchen. The brand’s commitment to highly charged flavors, 100% real ingredients, and transformative chili sauces elevate every meal from ordinary to extraordinary. Their best-selling Sichuan Chili Crisp is a testament to this, offering a symphony of bold, authentic flavors that awaken the palate with every bite. After debuting in 2018 with a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, Fly By Jing has gone on to pioneer a new category for Asian condiments and make an indelible mark on the culinary landscape of America. As a B Corp certified company, Fly By Jing products are vegan, Non-GMO Project Verified, with no MSG, artificial preservatives, or flavors, providing customers with nothing but the best taste experience. Developed by Jing Gao, a chef, entrepreneur, cookbook author, and renowned expert on Chinese cuisine, the Los Angeles-based company is on a mission to bring uncensored Chinese flavors to the table. What started as a roving supper club, Fly By Jing is inspired by the old-school 'fly eateries' of Chengdu – no-frills spots with food so delicious, they’re said to attract people like flies. Fly By Jing’s flavorful condiments can be found nationwide at major retailers including Target, Costco, Whole Foods Market, Albertsons Safeway, Sprouts, Wegmans, Shoprite, Harris Teeter, artisanal grocery stores, and more.