Did You Know The Creator of Sriracha is an Arcadia Resident?

The creator of Sriracha hot sauce lives in Arcadia and is moving his renowned hot sauce company to a new $40 million factory in Irwindale, according to the Los Angeles Times.

David Tran of Huy Fong Foods Inc. created Sriracha hot sauce in the 1980s after immigrating to the U.S. from Vietnam. The chilis used in the famous sauce are also California-based, as Tran buys the hottest possible peppers from a supplier in Ventura County, the Times reports.

And here's a testament to the product's popularity: Huy Fong has never paid for advertising, according to the Times.