Sambal Lah

01/29/2026

While I’m working my certification and a firm location to present my food in NY, I have designed the below Apron and simple Ad inspired by batik, Southeast Asian heritage! Built for flavor, fire, and self-expression. If you cook with heart, you belong. No borders, No labels, No limits. Culture on your chest, fire in your hands!



https://samballah.etsy.com/listing/4448218879

11/19/2025

Not a person of many words, gonna keep it simple. We switched base to Rochester, NY. It’s great! 😊💚 More stories to come. Busy cooking, busy sourcing, busy loving life. Live well, love unconditionally ✌🏾 2026 gonna be fun!

08/22/2025

SAMBAL LAH! POP-UP in Avondale! 🔥🤘

We’re bringing bold Malaysian flavors to Central Park Bar!

🥗Rojak Bowl - Crispy fritters, tofu & Veggies Comes with rich peanut sauce
🌶️ Hot Sauce Original - Small Batch / Limited

SUNDAY 8/24 & 8/31
12-5pm
Avondale - Central Park Bar

🌱Vegan. Gluten Free. Full Flavor! Don’t miss it!

08/17/2025

Unlock the vibrant flavors of Malaysia and transform your meals with our handcrafted sambal. Visit samballah.etsy.com to share the heat and elevate your culinary adventures today.

08/12/2025

Spread the flame, pass the torch or tingle your tastebuds with this spicy condiment. Add this to your varieties of sauces from all’ over the world. Spread LOVE, spread UNITY, spread the FIRE with SAMBAL LAH!

This serves as a template, a tool, framework, roadmap to all jr sauce’rers, passing it on as I was once passed.

Shout out to all the loyal supporters and the early backers


PS: all time backer .catherwood 💚

08/12/2025

Call it a pivot, next chapter, level-up - Well, here’s to progress! At this moment, Sambal Lah LLC is on its journey from a passionate kitchen project to a thriving gourmet sauce brand leading as a template to serve all.

The Original Sambal Hot Sauce was launched in 2023, since then we have gained loyal customers and valuable support both from the community. However, to scale our operations and achieve SUSTAINABILITY, we require strategic funding in order for us to strengthen our foundation and expand our reach.

We launched a GoFundMe seeking $7,000 in financial support to cover the following:

* Production Costs – Bulk ingredient sourcing and packaging, and labeling to increase inventory. $2835 - Labeling $270 (Ultimately to lower per-unit costs.) Total $3105

* Brand & Marketing – Professional photography, prints, content/ targeted ads creation to grow online and retail presence. ( It’s just me and wifey for now also thank you those who take great pictures and shared them! but seeking collaborators, open to ideas ) $1455

* Distribution & Retail Readiness – Certifications, wholesale packaging, and vendor fees to secure shelf space in local and regional stores. $750

* Operational Stability – Covering essential business expenses such as kitchen rentals, licenses, and insurance. $1690

GoFundMe 💪🏾 https://gofund.me/958ffd5c 💪🏾

This initial investment will directly empower Sambal Lah to kickstart production, improve margins, and reach new customers — sharing authentic Malaysian sambal with more people while preserving its small batch quality. Together, we can make Sambal Lah a household name while sharing LOVE, CULTURE, UNITY!

Terima Kasih! (Thank you)

08/09/2025

Aside from pop ups, I’ve spent most my days, weeks, months, deep in work. Refining the next chapters of Sambal Lah - Label designs, business planning, flavor development, etc. Today marks something special. Here’s a sneak peak at the new look ready for pre production. 😮‍💨😵 Today, I’m asking you to help bring this to life. If you’ve supported me before, THANK YOU! If this is your first time, I welcome you!

Every order, share, donation, thoughts, prayers and hi-bye’s helps us keep the flame alive 🔥💪🏾

Link in BIO. Love first, love always. THANK YOU

07/18/2025

Come chill and get crafty, a low pressure great vibes drink and draw! Aside from wine and coctail, the venue offers more than 50 taps of craft and domestic beers, red and white wine, cider, cocktails, seltzers, and NA beverages. Hungry? Snacky? SAMBAL LAH got you covered! Navigator Taproom, 2211 N Milwaukee Ave #100.

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07/18/2025

Welcome all to the Healer’s Festival in the park! Montrose beach. Enjoy the sun, the good weather, yoga, meditate, and tasty vegan food by SAMBAL LAH! A fun line up of self healing events planned so stay tuned for more updates here

Please come and show your support to all the local vendors also available throughout the event!

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07/18/2025

We invite you to [Market] on 33rd St hosted by STIX N BRIX Pizza and Cafe. Enjoy some delicious food, drinks and support your local small business owners. Don’t forget, SAMBAL HOT SAUCE SOLD HERE!

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07/10/2025