P.F. Chang's is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

1. P.F. Chang's

8.4
6801 Fayetteville Rd (at Herndon Rd), Durham, NC
Asian Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

Jessica T.Jessica Thompson: I like to get the spicy green beans or spicy asparagus to go!

Safiya H.Safiya Henry: Shrimp street tacos are nice and spicy

Reagan B.Reagan Barbosa: Chang's spicy chicken is AMAZING! I'm really sensitive to spicy foods, but this wasn't too spicy for me, just yummy. Their calamari is also great, it's different from your typical American calamari.

Monuts Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

2. Monuts Donuts

9.1
1002 9th St (at W Knox St), Durham, NC
Café · 34 tips and reviews

Brandon 🍣🍶☕️Brandon 🍣🍶☕️: Always put the Mapel siracha on your biscuit.

BriannaBrianna: Definitely get a side of the maple sriracha potatoes to go with your sandwich. They're the perfect combo of sweet and savory!

Jarel H.Jarel Hill: Strawberry chocolate donut, maple sriracha home fries, sausage biscuit

China Palace is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

3. China Palace

8.2
5210 Garrett Rd (at Old Chapel Hill Rd), Durham, NC
Chinese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Melissa B.Melissa Boffardi: Sesame chicken or beef are amazing! Make sure to get t spicy!

R. J.R. J.: Order the Sesame chicken extra spicy and you'll never go wrong! This is my favorite Chinese restaraunt in Durham!

Brooke H.Brooke H: The Spicy Dry Bean Curd with Shredded Pork is amazing. Also, the wonton soup is the best I've had anywhere! We come all the way from east of Raleigh for this place.

Bangkok 54 is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

4. Bangkok 54

7.5
6118-B Farrington Rd (at NC Hwy 54), Chapel Hill, NC
Thai Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Taylor T.Taylor Tate: Terrific menu and a variety of levels of spicy for the culinary adventurer

Pat S.Pat S: Everything's good. Make sure you get some spice too. If you like it hot start with "3 star spicy"

MK M.MK McKenzie: Beware of Bangkok Spicy. Spent 6 months in Thailand and "Thai spicy" is almost too much for me...

Shiki Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

5. Shiki Sushi

8.2
207 NC-54 (at Fayetteville Rd), Durham, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews

Mister JoshieMister Joshie: The Woman In Red has quite a spicy kick but is extremely delicious!

Brittny R.Brittny Reaves: Shanghai Spring rolls with the spicy sour chili sauce...finger lickin!

Justin B.Justin Baker: The spicy garlic green beans are so good that I suggest we make it into currency.

Geer Street Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

6. Geer Street Garden

8.5
644 Foster St (at W Geer St), Durham, NC
Gastropub · 74 tips and reviews

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: "The Pile," which lives up to its name with an enormous heap of fries, bacon, jalapeños, melted cheddar, gravy and two sauces, topped with fried chicken. Read more.

Adam H.Adam Houston: Unless you absolutely hate ginger, you need to try the Whiskey Business, it is complex and well balanced. Plus how cool is habanero bourbon?!?

Zack D.Zack Davenport: I dream about Geer Street's banana pudding and their jalapeño hush puppies. This place is a must go for anyone visiting Durham.

Dos Perros is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

7. Dos Perros

7.8
200 N Mangum St (at Rogers Alley), Durham, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Walt B.Walt Barron: Get one of their higher end tequilas straight, with a side of the spicy tomato juice. May sound weird, but it is smooth and delicious. Wonderful combo.

Sarah V.Sarah V.: Have the Hot Guava - spicy, smoky, slightly sweet. Yum :)

Shazan J.Shazan Jiwa: The Spicy Guava Margarita is arguable the best margarita ive had in the triangle area

NuvoTaco is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

8. NuvoTaco

8.4
2512 University Dr (at Durham Chapel Hill Rd), Durham, NC
Taco Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews

Courtney Z.Courtney Ziegler: The Mexican chocolate milkshake and the spicy coleslaw from the salsa bar are not to be missed!

Catherine O.Catherine Oden: Try the spicy rose watermelon sangria! Sooooo good :)

EmilieEmilie: Amazing mojitos & fish tacos :) outdoor seating is great!

Only Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

9. Only Burger

9.1
3710 Shannon Rd, #118 (at Williamsburg Dr), Durham, NC
Burger Joint · 56 tips and reviews

Matt M.Matt M: Try their jalapeno poppers, they are bacon wrapped and filled with cheese!

JD L.JD Larson: Try the Jalapeño Poppers With Pimento Cheese

Alireza D.Alireza Dir: Fried green tomato burger and mac and cheese are awsome.

Akashi Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

10. Akashi Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar

8.5
2223 E NC Highway 54 #R, Durham, NC
Japanese Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Derek E.Derek Edwards: Order the mercury rising roll for a spicy masterpiece!

TamaraTamara: Delicious! 50% off Sushi Rolls. Their menu has a GREAT variety with lots of choices. Spiciness & time length indicators on the menu for each roll. Mercury Rising was fabulous! Quick for lunch too.

Erin W.Erin Wheless: Love the Bento Box at lunch

Chubby's Tacos is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

11. Chubby's Tacos

7.6
4711 Hope Valley Rd (at Woodcroft Pkwy), Durham, NC
Taco Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

William P.William Powell: Get the spicy Tinga. In quesadilla it is awesome

Shumaila G.Shumaila Gregory: Best salsas and spicy chicken taco was delicious

Scott N.Scott Neidich: Chile de arbol is one of 7 excellent salsas.

Elmo's Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

12. Elmo's Diner

8.8
776 9th St (at Hillsborough Rd), Durham, NC
Diner · 93 tips and reviews

Steve H.Steve Hong: The hummus is the best anywhere! A little spicy and great zing.

Bisi O.Bisi Oladipo: Always amazing food and friendly service. If you like spicy food, please try their chicken BBQ! Hey have breakfast all day too 😁

Sandy B.Sandy Bass: Everything! We are eating a late breakfast, but their tomato basil soup is so good I'm taking home a bowl for dinner.

Toast is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

13. Toast

8.9
345 W Main St (at Morris St), Durham, NC
Sandwich Spot · 52 tips and reviews

Alex C.Alex C: The spicy tuna panini with lemon, fennel and olivada is what dreams are made of. So is the lemon, artichoke, new potato purée.

CITY GRITCITY GRIT: We love the Spicy Tuna Panini and the Merguez Crostini!

Austin B.Austin Brawner: Delicious rapini sandwich. One of the best of my life!

Thai Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

14. Thai Cafe

8.0
2501 University Dr (at Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd), Durham, NC
Thai Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Nik J.Nik Jin: The Best Massaman Curry in this area! They cater to your desired level of "spiciness"

Jameson S.Jameson Staples: Their spicy coconut soup is to die for!

Heather B.Heather Bailiff: Try the spicy beef salad, green papaya salad, thai coffee, and coconut cake (to die for).

Cook-Out is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Durham.

15. Cook-Out

7.5
4245 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC
Fast Food Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Caroline H.Caroline Harden: Spicy chicken sandeich tray eith cajuan fries and/or corn dog or chicken nuggets and m&m & reese cup milkshake

Reggie W.Reggie Williams: Spicy chick tray wit Cajun fry and Cajun chick wrap. Tea and lemonade mix

KeonKeon: Them smoothies be #realtalk on point...in the mood for one right about now