About Lee Kum Kee
Lee Kum Kee holds the distinction of inventing oyster sauce in 1888. According to company history, founder Lee Kum Sheung accidentally left oysters simmering too long at his small eatery in Nanshui, Guangdong, discovering that the clear broth had transformed into a thick, brownish sauce with an extraordinarily delicious taste. This happy accident created what would become one of the world's most essential Asian cooking ingredients. The Hong Kong-based company has grown from those humble beginnings to become a global leader in Chinese and Asian sauces, now producing over 300 products distributed to more than 100 countries across five continents. The range includes oyster sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, XO sauce, chilli sauce, and ready-to-use recipe sauces that have become staples in both professional kitchens and home cooking. Lee Kum Kee operates major production facilities in Hong Kong, mainland China (including their massive 1.33 million sq metre Xinhui factory), Malaysia and Los Angeles. The company's commitment to quality has made it a trusted name among chefs worldwide, with products even being served in space. In the UK, Lee Kum Kee products are widely available through Tesco and other major supermarkets. The brand continues to innovate, launching a reduced-salt soy sauce in 2025 with 35% less sodium whilst preserving umami flavour through natural brewing methods. Compare Lee Kum Kee sauce prices across UK supermarkets on Grocefully to find the best deals on authentic Asian cooking ingredients.























