From Fil N’ Viet to Kerbey Lane, Eight Austin Chef-Inspired Ingredients for Your Home-Cooked Meals

Austin is a top-notch culinary destination thanks to the city’s bevy of talented chefs.

Several of these culinary professionals have also developed products for diners to enjoy in the comfort of their own homes.

Discover inspiration from a collection of imaginative ingredients crafted by Austin’s own innovative chefs and restaurants. Use them to create a remarkable home-cooked meal that will impress friends and family.

FIL N’ VIET CRUNCH CHILI OIL

Spice things up with Fil N’ Viet’s flavor-forward crunchy chili oil. It’s made with dried bird’s eye chili peppers and enhanced with seven aromatics. The oil is a perfect addition to dumplings, fried chicken, pizza, eggs and much more. Fil N’ Viet, the couple-owned East Austin food trailer, serves up a creative blend of Filipino and Vietnamese cuisines. The tasty topping captures a bit of its magic. filnviet.com

YOBO KISH

Created by Chef Kristin Kish, “Top Chef” winner and restaurateur behind The LINE’s Arlo Grey, Yobo Kish is a recently launched line of modern aperitifs that can be enjoyed on their own or mixed into imaginative cocktails. Kish made the all-natural, gluten-free drink in partnership with Yobo Soju to pay tribute to her Korean roots and balance out any meal with complex and unique flavor profiles. yobosoju.com

HUCKLEBERRY FISH BREADING

Huckleberry is a food truck that serves fresh seafood and ingredients sustainably sourced from local farms, ranches and coastal waters. Chef Davis Turner created his packaged breading using high-quality cornmeal, herbs and spices. While it’s meant for use on fish, Turner also recommends trying it with vegetables. The breading is available for $8 at the Huckleberry truck — just in time for a summer fish fry. huckleberrytx.com

OTOKO REVENGE OF THE THIRD SON SAKE

In 2022, Otoko, the exclusive 12-seat Japanese omakase experience, introduced its private sake label, Revenge of the Third Son. Inspired by Otoko Head Chef Yoshi Okai, the sake is brewed at Higashiyama Brewery in Kyoto. The sake is readily available by the glass at both Otoko and Watertrade, the intimate cocktail bar connected to Otoko. You can also purchase bottles of this sake to enjoy with meals either at the restaurants or in the comfort of your own home. otokoaustin.com

ABBY JANE BAKESHOP & BARTON SPRINGS MILL FLOURS

When you make a visit to Abby Jane Bakeshop in Dripping Springs, expect to find expertly made baked goods and a variety of heritage flours from Barton Springs Mill. The bakery is conveniently situated inside the mill, offering a one-stop shop for make-at-home treat inspiration. You can also purchase the stone-milled flours used in the bakery online. abbyjanebakes.com

TRULUCK’S SEASONINGS

Diners have been visiting Truluck’s for fresh seafood and amazing service for years. Now they can take the restaurant’s flavors home with its line of essential seasonings. Offerings include Truluck’s Blackened Seasoning, Superior Steak Seasoning and Garlic and Herb Seasoning. Each hand-crafted variation elevates any home-cooked meal to new heights. trulucks.com

PICNIK CANNED COCKTAILS

Picnik is raising the bar for cocktails with its hand-crafted, to-go alcoholic beverages. They feature clean ingredients, adaptogens and superfoods. Boozy options include the Pitaya Margarita, a signature cocktail dressed up with bright dragonfruit and raw honey. There’s also the Picnik Mule, a ginger-forward take on the classic drink, featuring turmeric to add health benefits. picnikrestaurants.com

KERBEY LANE CAFE PANCAKE MIX

Complete your weekend mornings with Kerbey Lane Cafe’s Pancake Mix. It’s available in Buttermilk, Lemon Poppy Seed, Gluten Free Gingerbread and Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon. Just add egg, oil and water and you’ll have light and fluffy pancakes or waffles in no time. Kerbey Lane pancake mixes are sold at retailers like Walmart, Central Market and H-E-B. They are not sold at Kerbey Lane Cafe locations. This is a true family favorite, like the iconic family-owned café behind the mix. kerbeylanecafe.com