1. Han Dynasty
8.9
90 3rd Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 348 tips and reviews
Masha Murakhovsky: Ordered their cold noodles in chili oil and eggplant with garlic sauce - delicious flavored and perfect spiciness . Can't wait to come back and try more!
Deb F: Perfect combo: Dan Dan noodles, dry pepper chicken and Taiwanese sausage fried rice
Noah Weiss: Some of the best spicy Chinese in NY. Standouts: dan dan noodles, spicy chicken wings, cumin lamb and chicken, Ma po tofu.
2. Málà Project
8.9
122 1st Ave (btwn 7th St & St Marks Pl), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 93 tips and reviews
Melissa Yu: I could come here just for the Mala peanuts (also complimentary during HH). The food is top notch and you can pick the level of spiciness — go for spicy. Great service too!
Bradley Kay: Spicy, tingly, and oh so damn good. Order a spicy dry pot stir fry with any ingredients you choose (fish fillets and lotus root are favorites) and enjoy the unusual burn of the meal
S. Himes: Peanuts and super spicy dry pot were awesome
3. Crif Dogs
8.6
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 472 tips and reviews
David Lifson: Got the Spicy Redneck with a smear of cream cheese. Perfection. Bacon wrapped dog with chili, jalapeño, and cole slaw. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
The Corcoran Group: This is the place to experiment with your Dog toppings! We’re fans of the jon-jon (cream cheese, scallions & everything bagel seeds) and the spicy red neck (bacon, chili, cole slaw & jalapenos).
Gothamist: The sublime Spicy Redneck ($4.75), for example, is a house dog wrapped in bacon and topped with cole slaw, chili, and jalapeños, but every bite is in harmony, the whole obviously prepared with love. Read more.
4. Somtum Der
8.3
85 Avenue A (btwn E 5th & E 6th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews
Lori Luo: A fresh take on Isaan Thai cuisine, Somtum Der's dark larb is legitimately spicy and all of the papaya salads are delicious. Worth a stop if you're in the East Village.
Sarah F. Parsons: Fantastic fresh Larb Moo, roast pork and spicy Papaya salad. Amazing and reasonably priced new Thai on Ave A and 6th St
chi shi: One of the best Thai food I've ever had. Authentic, spicy, yum! Will definitely come back!
5. Xe Máy Sandwich Shop
8.7
96 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Village · 131 tips and reviews
Anna Frenkel: Meat lovers - please please please get the Cub Classic, and make it spicy. It's definitely not a traditional bahn mi but that's what makes it even better.
Dina Rughani: Order the lambretta. It is a perfect mix of spicy, the lamb is cooked perfectly and the bread is perfectly crusty.
Raphael Langenscheidt: The Banh mi is exactly what you want. And the spicy lambretta - awesome. They deliver, too - fast and pretty cheap. This place is great.
6. Mamoun's Falafel
8.1
30 St. Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews
Chelsea Vance: Love this place. Delicious, cheap, fast, friendly, and LOVE the hot sauce (although it is pretty spicy so be careful).
AFAR Media: As one of the oldest falafel joints in New York City, and one of the first in the United States, Mamoun’s is always a great choice for spicy, hearty Arab dishes for just a few bucks. Read more.
Gargi Bansal: Literally the best falafel + hot sauce in the city
7. Momofuku Noodle Bar
8.4
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 849 tips and reviews
Stacy Kimball: Their tastiest bowl is not listed on the menu! It's called Kimchi Stew. It's spicy yummy goodness and a personal fav when I'm feeling a bit under the weather. Read more.
Trevor John: Get here early to beat the lines, and make sure you try the pork buns. The spicy garlic noodles can't be beat as well.
Cameron W: The Momofuku ramen broth is great. Very clear, smoky and complex. The spicy miss is also very good. The pork buns are a must as well. The wait is always crazy, but be patient, you are in for a treat.
8. The Bao
7.7
13 Saint Marks Pl (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 226 tips and reviews
Charley Ma: Hot and spicy xlb are my favorite, they're actually (Asian-level) spicy!
Dan Ucko: The soup dumplings here are to die for - for two people, get three orders of those: regular, wasabi, and kung fu (spicy). Pair with the scallion pancakes with beef and a couple of Tsingtaos.
Kat: Soup Dumplings are a must! It gets quite busy so expect a waiting time but its worth it. Everything from the menu was delicious! Dan dan noodles were amazing as well.
9. Boka
7.7
9 Saint Marks Pl (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews
Wei Vayn: Try the Half And Half Chicken Wings - Very crispy :) I loved both flavors: garlic and spicy
Heather Li: Bon Chon chicken is excellent but don't forget the bibimbap and spicy squid, which are also fantastic! Their lunch menu is decent and prices are good too!
Damian Bayona: Fried chicken excellence. Get the large mixed spicy combo - more than enough for 2 and so so good
10. Spicy Moon
8.6
328 E 6th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 14 tips and reviews
Athonia Cappelli: vegans: this places is a herbivores, extravaganza. They have Dan Dan noodles w/Beyond Beef ($2 extra)Try the cumin fries during lunch. they’re effectively free on the lunch special,a $7 value!!
Kristen Marie: Dan Dan noodles, kungpao veggies were delicious! Great spot, friendly service
Kim Pham: Get the dan dan noodles, vegan beef + tripe in chili oil, and the general Tso’s mushroom! What a delightful vegetarian meal.
Superjonbot: The beef and pork curry, MUST order it spicy! Amazing!
Noah Weiss: Tired of getting ripped off on crab at most restaurants? Get the crab curry here extra spicy and you'll get enough to feed 3 people, soaked in a delicious and dangerously spicy broth.
Albert Freeman: Extra spicy means devilishly, deliciously painful. Black curry is searing!
15. Minca
8.1
536 E 5th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Alphabet City · 303 tips and reviews
Aarthi D.: Good ramen, and the chef's special spicy veg broth will make your mouth burn. Ippudo is better, but the wait here is far shorter.
Gizem K: Try the spicy miso ramen, so good and not too spicy.
Justin Jonsson: The spicy ramen is the way to go. All the others are also delicious, but the extra jolt of flavor in the spicy version makes all the difference. Don't worry, it's not too hot for you.