Best spicy Restaurants in New York

The best restaurants for spicy in New York, curated by TastyPals editors.

24 restaurantsAvg rating 4.7
spicy in New York
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Cafe Massawa
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EthiopianFlatironmoderate

Cafe Massawa

Cafe Massawa is a ethiopian restaurant in Flatiron in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

group dinnerdinnerspicy

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5.0
Based on 137 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mitr Thai Restaurant
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ThaiNew Yorkvalue

Mitr Thai Restaurant

Mitr Thai Restaurant is one of the better-known thai spots in New York in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

Thai fooddinnertakeout

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4.9
Based on 9572 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Dagg Thai Restaurant
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ThaiNew Yorkvalue

Dagg Thai Restaurant

Dagg Thai Restaurant is a thai restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Thai fooddinnertakeout

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4.9
Based on 2779 reviews
4
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Cloves Indian Cuisine
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IndianUpper East Sidemoderate

Cloves Indian Cuisine

Cloves Indian Cuisine is a indian restaurant in Upper East Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

spicydinnerindian

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4.9
Based on 1760 reviews
5
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Addey Ababa
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EthiopianNew Yorkmoderate

Addey Ababa

Addey Ababa is a ethiopian restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

group dinnerdinnerspicy

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4.9
Based on 269 reviews
6
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Patiala Indian Grill & Bar
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IndianNew Yorkmoderate

Patiala Indian Grill & Bar

Patiala Indian Grill & Bar is a indian restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

spicydinnerindian

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4.8
Based on 4588 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Hey Thai
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ThaiNew Yorkvalue

Hey Thai

Hey Thai is a thai restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Thai fooddinnertakeout

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4.8
Based on 3661 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for RAS Plant Based
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EthiopianNew Yorkmoderate

RAS Plant Based

RAS Plant Based is a ethiopian restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

group dinnerdinnerspicy

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4.8
Based on 1361 reviews
9
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ane Bar & Restaurant
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IndianNew Yorkmoderate

Ane Bar & Restaurant

Ane Bar & Restaurant is a indian restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.8
Based on 477 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Benyam
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EthiopianNew Yorkmoderate

Benyam

Benyam is a ethiopian restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

group dinnerdinnerspicy

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4.8
Based on 447 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Bersi Ethiopian Restaurant
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EthiopianGreenpointmoderate

Bersi Ethiopian Restaurant

Bersi Ethiopian Restaurant is a ethiopian restaurant in Greenpoint in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.8
Based on 233 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Thai Villa
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ThaiNew Yorkvalue

Thai Villa

Thai Villa is one of the better-known thai spots in New York in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

Thai fooddinnertakeout

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4.7
Based on 7659 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Bunna Cafe
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EthiopianFlushingmoderate

Bunna Cafe

Bunna Cafe is a ethiopian restaurant in Flushing in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

group dinnerdinnerspicy

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4.7
Based on 1969 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Spice Symphony Times Square
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IndianNew Yorkmoderate

Spice Symphony Times Square

Spice Symphony Times Square is a indian restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

spicydinnerindian

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4.7
Based on 1485 reviews
15
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Musaafer
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IndianNew Yorkmoderate

Musaafer

Musaafer is a indian restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

spicydinnerindian

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4.7
Based on 1297 reviews
16
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for CHADA NYC
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ThaiNew Yorkvalue

CHADA NYC

CHADA NYC is a thai restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Thai fooddinnertakeout

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4.7
Based on 1051 reviews
17
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Awaze
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EthiopianNew Yorkmoderate

Awaze

Awaze is a ethiopian restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

group dinnerdinnerspicy

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4.7
Based on 149 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Manu's Dabeli Station
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IndianNew Yorkmoderate

Manu's Dabeli Station

Manu's Dabeli Station is a indian restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

spicydinnerindian

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4.7
Based on 84 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Adda
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IndianNew Yorkmoderate

Adda

Adda is a indian restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

spicydinnerindian

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4.6
Based on 911 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Haile
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EthiopianNew Yorkmoderate

Haile

Haile is a ethiopian restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

group dinnerdinnerspicy

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4.6
Based on 566 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
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EthiopianNew Yorkmoderate

Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant is a ethiopian restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 343 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Passerine
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IndianFlatironmoderate

Passerine

Passerine is a indian restaurant in Flatiron in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 261 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Massawa
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EthiopianUpper West Sidemoderate

Massawa

Massawa is a ethiopian restaurant in Upper West Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

group dinnerdinnerspicy

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4.5
Based on 758 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Chatti by Regi Mathew
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IndianNew Yorkmoderate

Chatti by Regi Mathew

Chatti by Regi Mathew is a indian restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 822 reviews

Common questions about spicy in New York

What are the best restaurants for spicy in New York?

The top restaurants for spicy in New York include Cafe Massawa, Mitr Thai Restaurant, Dagg Thai Restaurant. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best spicy restaurant in New York?

Cafe Massawa is among the top-rated options for spicy in New York, with a 5.0 Google rating and 137 reviews.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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