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Shake Shack's New Chili-Fied Items Are Bold Yet Surprisingly Lightweight-Friendly
Done in collab with A Spark of Madness, these have a just-right level of heat.
by Bea Faicol
Published on Aug 15, 2025
(SPOT.ph) It's undeniable that Filipinos love their sweets—but that doesn't mean we can't handle a lil' heat in what we eat. And if you're up for an easy chili challenge (it just looks deceivingly hard, don't worry), Shake Shack just dropped a new Crispy Chili lineup in collaboration with A Spark of Madness, a Hong Kong-born maker of handmade condiments. The lineup, which feels like an R-18 version of your Shake Shack favorites, will be available across Manila starting August 19.
Shake Shack x A Spark of Madness launches the Crispy Chili lineup
A Spark of Madness is a Hong Kong brand founded by Simran Savlani, who has been around the world—from being born in Taiwan and of Indian descent, to training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, to residing in Hong Kong. Her line of bold bottled condiments and sundries reflect Savlani's creativity and her exposure to different cultures. There's a pink guava jam with gin; Truffle Chili Crisps; a "Crack" sauce inspired by Dan Dan noodles; and the one that started it all: the Spark Crispy Chili Oil, which is the highlighted product in her collaboration with the burger joint. Savlani herself admits the chili oil ranks a 2.5 out of 5 on the heat scale—there's a kick, alright, but just enough that it won't alienate the lightweights out there.
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Photo from Shake Shack.
Part of this dream team is the Crispy Chili Chicken—a classic fried chicken sandwich that they've leveled up with the addition of the Spark Crispy Chicken Oil. Creamy scallion mayo adds flavor contrast to balance out the kick of the chili, making it a safe bet even for lightweights. But if you're looking for a challenge, the spiciest item on the menu is the Crispy Chili Hotdog. This is an all-natural beef hot dog with a thick layer of cheese sauce to complement the very unapologetic amount of Spark Crispy Chili on top.
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The spiciest of them all? The Crispy Chili Hotdog. Photos by Bea Faicol.
The Crispy Chili lineup also brings the heat to its sides. First up: Crispy Chili Chicken Bites: a boneless, tender chicken pops with a crunchy exterior, generously bathed in that bright orange oil and crispy chili. Then there’s the Crispy Chili Fries—your classic Shake Shake Cheese Fries, only bolder, spicier, and deliciously messier.
Pro tip: balance the burn with something sweet or tart, like Shake Shack’s Ube Shake or a tall glass of Fresh Lemonade. As for ordering the whole lineup? We won't push you, but if you’re sure your stomach—and your pride—can handle the heat marathon, then by all means.
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Trivia: the Crispy Chili Oil is inspired by the Lao Gan Ma (a.k.a. the bottled Chinese chili condiment with a printed photo of a lady on the label). Photo by Bea Faicol..
Shake Shack and A Spark of Madness’ Crispy Chili lineup will be served from August 19 to October 18 at all Shake Shack branches nationwide. Should you want to experiment in your own kitchen, a 200-gram bottle of A Spark of Madness' Crispy Chili Oil will also be available in stores, except at SM North EDSA, Gateway 2 Mall, and NAIA Terminal 3.
See a list of Shake Shack branches. For more information, check out Shake Shack Philippines' Facebook page.
Bea Faicol runs on questionable amounts of coffee.
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