Our Story
"Whether it’s a busy weeknight or you’re having friends over, a wholesome, scrumptious meal is just a jar of Mekhala away! "
Mekhala: A Better Asian Kitchen, Made Simple
At Mekhala, we believe in fewer, better ingredients. Every jar is crafted with care, using clean, organic, and plant-based ingredients you can trust. No gluten, no artificial additives, no compromises—just bold, authentic flavors that make every dish feel effortless and elevated.
But we didn’t stop there. Food should be more than just convenient; it should feel good—on your plate and in your heart. That’s why everything we make reflects our commitment to sustainability, from supporting regenerative farming to using recyclable packaging. Our female-led team in Chiang Mai brings passion and purpose to every step, so you can feel confident in what you’re cooking and the impact you’re making.
Because let’s be real—life is busy. But that doesn’t mean you have to settle. Mekhala is your go-to for meals that are quick, delicious, and good for you. Whether you’re a culinary pro or just trying to survive the week, our pastes turn everyday moments into something special.
Mekhala means “Goddess” in Thai, but you don’t need to be a chef or a goddess to cook like one. With Mekhala, good food is always within reach.
So here’s to a better way to cook. A better way to eat. A Better Asian Kitchen, made just for you.
Daphne Hedley & Diane Wong
Mekhala Co-Founders
Why Mekhala?
Clean, Better-for-You Ingredients
Better-for-you ingredients, no compromises. Mekhala pastes are organic, plant-based, and free of artificial additives, because what you eat should nourish your body and your soul. Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, or just trying to eat cleaner, our jars are packed with only the good stuff. Simple, wholesome, and delicious—because you deserve better.
Convenience Without Compromise
No time? No problem. Mekhala is your go-to for quick, bold, Asian-inspired meals that taste like you spent hours in the kitchen (but didn’t). With just one jar, you can whip up restaurant-quality dishes in minutes. No stress, no complicated steps—just delicious food made easy, so you can spend less time cooking and more time enjoying.
Authencity with Purpose
Great food, made responsibly. Every jar of Mekhala is crafted with care—for you, and for the planet. From supporting regenerative farming to reducing waste with sustainable packaging, we’re committed to making better choices every step of the way. Because what’s good for your plate should also be good for the world. Small steps, big change—one jar at a time.
"A Better Asian Kitchen"
Sustainability
At Mekhala, we believe in making great products that we want to use for ourselves and our families. And that means doing the very best we can with what is available.
We ask – what is this going to cost? Our health? Our planet? Our viability?
More often than not, it is immensely challenging to find the best balance. Here’s how we’re doing it.
Better-for-You, Better for All!
We eschew animal products, use natural ingredients, and are honest on our labels, so you know what you are consuming. This also helps to prevent harmful substances from cycling in our environment. So the food is good for you, and everybody else too!
Sustainable Production Processes
At our factory in Chiang Mai, our production team is constantly minimizing waste through repurposing, recycling and not over producing. Suitable food waste is sent back to farms to be used as fertilizer, clean water used for cooling is reused, defective packaging materials are recycled instead of being disposed of.
Regenerative Farming
We buy raw materials from local farmers who use regenerative farming practices like Crop Rotation, Crop Cover, and Mixed Crop.
Conscious Packaging
Choosing packaging materials is an ongoing juggle. Food safety, shelf-life, transportability, environmental impact, and so much more have to be considered. So far, we’ve managed no bubble wrap nor shrink wrap. We use reusable/ recyclable glass jars for pastes, cardboard for packaging, and minimize plastic use. And we will continue to do our utmost.
What else can we do?
If you know of any ways we could do better, or have any other queries about our products or ingredients, please drop us a note at info {at} mekhalaliving.com!
Asian & Women-Founded & Run
We are proud to be an equal opportunity company committed to empowering women and youths in our local community.
OUR ACTIONS
At Mekhala we are committed to improving the lives around us in every way we can. Our two main active contributions are empowering and offering work opportunities to women in our facility and supporting the Schools of Hope programme students from the Burmese Shan community in Thailand.
