In celebration of L.A. Chinatown Firecracker’s 48th Anniversary, we are excited to announce a collaboration with Chef Max Boonthanakit of the Michelin Star rated restaurant, Camphor (https://www.instagram.com/camphorla/), located in the Arts District of Los Angeles and his highly rated small batch chili oil, Boon Sauce, which has been acquiring an intense cult following among its’ fans. Created by Michelin Chef Max Boonthanakit of the Michelin Star restaurant, Camphor, (https://www.instagram.com/camphorla/) located in the Arts District of Los Angeles.

The signature Boon Sauce jar has been redesigned to feature the Firecracker logo. This new Firecracker jar filled with Boon Sauce will make your palate scream with flavor and spice, to further drive home the firecracker aesthetic. The sauce is made with 100% chile de árbol and will enhance any dish with a quick flash of heat. The savory and intense flavors come from árbol chiles, garlic and anchovies. Firecracker x Boon Sauce is the perfect finishing touch to any dish or use it as an ingredient while cooking at home. 

We want to share Firecracker x Boon Sauce with our L.A. Chinatown Firecracker fans, the sauce will be available during the post-event expo taking place during the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker weekend of February 28 and March 1. 

Pre-orders for this limited batch will be available at a special limited time price of $18.00/jar. The sauce is expected to be fully cured and available by February 2026 in limited quantities. Place your order soon or miss out on this spicy mouth popping Firecracker sauce. 

L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. with its upcoming Lunar New Year 5k/10k run and walk, 20/40-mile cycling ride, Paw’er dog walk, and Kiddie Run events held over the weekend of February 28-March 1 2026, at the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza.

Mouth watering? For more information on Boon Sauce, please visit (https://www.instagram.com/officialboonsauce/).

Boon is a Los Angeles-based small batch chili oil created by Max Boonthanakit. Inspired by his love for the traditional Chinese chili crisp, Boon reflects Boonthanakit’s Thai/Chinese upbringing and culinary experience.

Food & Wine, Eater, Robb Report, GQ, Thrillist, Buzzfeed, Chowhound, Dwell, The New Yorker, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, Business Insider, and PureWow are all raving about Boon.

In celebration of L.A. Chinatown Firecracker’s 48th Anniversary, we are excited to announce a collaboration with Chef Max Boonthanakit of the Michelin Star rated restaurant, Camphor (https://www.instagram.com/camphorla/), located in the Arts District of Los Angeles and his highly rated small batch chili oil, Boon Sauce, which has been acquiring an intense cult following among its’ fans. Created by Michelin Chef Max Boonthanakit of the Michelin Star restaurant, Camphor, (https://www.instagram.com/camphorla/) located in the Arts District of Los Angeles.

The signature Boon Sauce jar has been redesigned to feature the Firecracker logo. This new Firecracker jar filled with Boon Sauce will make your palate scream with flavor and spice, to further drive home the firecracker aesthetic. The sauce is made with 100% chile de árbol and will enhance any dish with a quick flash of heat. The savory and intense flavors come from árbol chiles, garlic and anchovies. Firecracker x Boon Sauce is the perfect finishing touch to any dish or use it as an ingredient while cooking at home. 

We want to share Firecracker x Boon Sauce with our L.A. Chinatown Firecracker fans the sauce will be available during the post-event expo taking place during the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker weekend of February 28 and March 1. 

Pre-orders for this limited batch will be available at a special limited time price of $18.00/jar (Plus 6.95 Shipping and Handling). The sauce is expected to be fully cured and available by February 2023 in limited quantities. Place your order soon or miss out on this spicy mouth popping Firecracker sauce. 

L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. with its upcoming Lunar New Year 5k/10k run and walk, 20/50-mile cycling ride, Paw’er dog walk, and Kiddie Run events held over the weekend of February 28-March 1 2026, at the historic Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza.

Mouth watering? For more information on Boon Sauce, please visit (https://www.instagram.com/officialboonsauce/).

Boon is a Los Angeles-based small batch chili oil created by Max Boonthanakit. Inspired by his love for the traditional Chinese chili crisp, Boon reflects Boonthanakit’s Thai/Chinese upbringing and culinary experience.

Food & Wine, Eater, Robb Report, GQ, Thrillist, Buzzfeed, Chowhound, Dwell, The New Yorker, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, Business Insider, and PureWow are all raving about Boon.

Get your exclusive 2026 YEAR OF THE HORSE BABY package!!

Participants born on February 17, 2026 to February 7, 2027 will be born in the YEAR OF THE HORSE.

Package Includes custom Year of the Horse medal, an exclusive Year of the Horse short sleeve onesie, a Year of the Horse plush, a baby race bib, and a custom goodie bag.

There are additional costs for processing fee and sales tax.

Note: Must pick up item on Event Weekend in Chinatown. Please go to the Merchandise Booth. Shipping is not available at this time.