Banhwich Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

1. Banhwich Cafe

8.4
940 N 26th St Ste 201 (Near 27th and W), Lincoln, NE
Café · 12 tips and reviews

Derek A.Derek Augustine: I have been on a mission to find a bad sandwich on the menu. I have yet to succeed in that mission; bulgogi, spicy chicken, and Chinese BBQ are my favorites.

Krista V.Krista Vogel: #2 (chicken with spicy cilantro sauce) and coconut bubble tea, YUM

ᴡ H.ᴡ Hildebrand: The Korean BBQ sandwich has just the right amount of a kick to it. For those who don't like spiciness, try the Vietnamese meatball.

The Oven is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

2. The Oven

8.6
201 N 8th St (in the Haymarket), Lincoln, NE
Indian Restaurant · Downtown Lincoln · 37 tips and reviews

Clayton B.Clayton Bownds: Although traditionally a lot more spicy than the mild version here, the lamb vindaloo has a fantastic flavor... try it!

Joseph S.Joseph Smith: Try the Chicken Tikka Vindaloo- it's not on the menu, but they'll make it and it's amazing!

Mary W.Mary Werner: My favorite, love the vindaloo

Gourmet Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

3. Gourmet Grill

7.7
1400 O St, Lincoln, NE
Falafel Restaurant · Downtown Lincoln · 14 tips and reviews

Jaime E.Jaime Esquivel: Spicy Z Plate is all you need!

Steve W.Steve Wellman: Hot and Spicy is the only way to go.

Chris D.Chris Deaton: Spicy gyros are the best!

Blue Orchid is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

4. Blue Orchid

8.7
129 N 10th St (btw O & P), Lincoln, NE
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Lincoln · 31 tips and reviews

PaffordPafford: A modern take on a traditional Thai. Impress your date with the spicy lemongrass cocktail -- a refreshingly different drink. Read more.

Charles W.Charles Williams: The Pad Thai is solid. A perfect marriage of sweet and spicy. Give it a try.

Mario M.Mario Moya: Great food! Tom Kha and Green Curry are awesome. My drink cocktail was pretty average but service and food are very good.

C. Berry's is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

5. C. Berry's

8.2
1422 O St, Lincoln, NE
BBQ Joint · Downtown Lincoln · 15 tips and reviews

Shaun W.Shaun Williams: The smoked buffalo wings are great with unique flavor. There are some other good wings downtown, but don't miss these!

Krista V.Krista Vogel: The brisket sandwich and jalapeño mac and cheese are amazing. Plus, they're the absolute best at takeout for the office. Everything is so organized, and they send extra pickles. :)

Becca C.Becca C: Great food, waffle fries + pulled pork. Mmm mm

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

6. Chick-fil-A

8.8
6810 S 27th St, Lincoln, NE
Fast Food Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

KimberlyKimberly: The spicy southwest salad is great! I wish there was more chicken on it tho.

Courtney V.Courtney VanSkiver: I love the grilled chicken sandwich

Nate W.Nate Walker: THIS is the place with the best chicken sandwich!!!!!

Issara is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

7. Issara

7.5
1701 Pine Lake Rd #7, Lincoln, NE
Asian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Hannah R.Hannah Reimer: A sister restaurant to Blue Orchid. Try the panang curry with salmon, it's delicious and spicy!

Joseph S.Joseph Smith: Get the Khao Soi! It's sweet, savory, spicy, creamy, and sour!

Joe S.Joe Sweeney: Drunken noodles are great. Very spicy if your into that. Bar service was very slow. Loved the food

Yia Yia's is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

8. Yia Yia's

9.0
1423 O St, Lincoln, NE
Pizzeria · Downtown Lincoln · 54 tips and reviews

Kyle L.Kyle Loftis: The bbq sauce on the american is pretty spicy but holy cow its good!

Brooke W.Brooke Walter: The American is spicy and awesome.

Kevin F.Kevin F: The American pizza is my fav. Also, this is the place to try a new beer. They have everything.

Bagels & Joe is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

9. Bagels & Joe

8.2
4701 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE
Bagel Shop · 14 tips and reviews

Stephen K.Stephen Korda: Jalapeño. Bagel.

Joseph S.Joseph Smith: sun-dried tomato + jalapeño cream cheese

Krista V.Krista Vogel: A fantastic neighborhood breakfast and lunch joint. Live music some evenings, too!

Blue Sushi Sake Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

10. Blue Sushi Sake Grill

8.3
808 R St Ste 200 (8th & R), Lincoln, NE
Sushi Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Shakisha B.Shakisha Brewington: I tried the Hawaiian, Spider Maki and Cloud 9. Each roll were excellent bringing both a great combination of sweet and spicy. The Hisbiscus lemonade was refreshing.

Todd W.Todd Weimer: Been there enough to try quite a few different rolls. There hasn't been one that I didn't like! Great place to eat and mandatory dining spot whenever we are in town. Kids love it too!

Mal T.Mal Tut: The Hawaii rolls is great!!

FireWorks Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

11. FireWorks Restaurant

8.7
5750 S 86th St (at Old Cheney Rd), Lincoln, NE
New American Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Nathan S.Nathan Schmidt: Excellent service, the spicy barbecue sauce is delicious!

Krista M.Krista McDonald: The Baja Burger is probably my favorite burger out there. If you like avocado I would highly recommend it!

Hailey G.Hailey Gould: If it's nice, sit on the screened-in patio! Regardless, try the mac & cheese and get Rocky Road Cake as a dessert!

Fortune Palace is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

12. Fortune Palace

7.5
5740 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE
Chinese Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Annie C.Annie Cornell: Have the peanut butter chicken made spicy! You won't regret it.

Russ C.Russ Carter: Peanut butter chicken made spicy is the only way to go.

Sarah S.Sarah Sizzle: Beef low mien is superb. Princess chicken very good, too. But spicy peanut butter chicken is the king here.

Freddy's Steakburgers is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

13. Freddy's Steakburgers

8.4
Lincoln, NE
Burger Joint · 3 tips and reviews

Tawnya S.Tawnya Starr: I love Freddy’s burgers and their fries with jalapeño fry sauce, delicious!

Jay W.Jay Wilkinson: Brilliance in a bun. Best drive through burgers in town.

Chris D.Chris De Jabet: Two of the best seasonal items on the menu are the Hatch Chile Burger in the summer, and the Pumpkin Pie concrete in the fall.

The Oven East is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

14. The Oven East

7.6
4101 Pioneer Woods Dr #11, Lincoln, NE
Indian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Peter E.Peter Evensen: The lamb vindaloo is good, but authentically spicy.

Krista V.Krista Vogel: Be brave and try something new! Atmosphere is upscale but cozy, and the food is amazing. Start with mulligatawny and garlic naan.

Brittany S.Brittany Schaben: Be nice to your servers!

Isles Pub & Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Lincoln.

15. Isles Pub & Pizza

8.6
6232 Havelock Ave (at N 63rd St), Lincoln, NE
Pizzeria · 26 tips and reviews

Krista V.Krista Vogel: It's true, get the leaning tower of pizza. Get it inferno, too, with jalapeños and cream cheese!

DezaRae B.DezaRae Bruce: Great food @ a great price! Service is a bit slow however!

Natasha H.Natasha Hoyer: Leaning tower of pizza is sooo yummy! Really good ranch too!