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Spicy Asian Restaurants
Asian restaurants that serve extremely numbing, delicious, spicy flavours.
13 Places
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Clara’s 4-star review: This restaurant recently reopened in a new location on Alexandra Road (used to be located across from Richmond Centre) - they've kept the same menu selection, food, and staff. Relative to other Szechuan restaurants around the area, this has been and still is one of my favourites. [Items Tried] Szechuan Spicy Bean Jelly (4/5) Taste: Bean jelly is like a refreshing cold noodle that has a softer, rather than a chewy texture. What makes this dish taste really good is typically the sauce and garnish - I thought this restaurant did a decent job as the sauce was spicy and flavourful. Portion Size: Appetizer size for 2 people *MUST TRY* Chicken in Special Hot Sauce (5/5) Taste: I really enjoyed the chicken as the pieces of chicken were meaty and the chicken really soaked in the spicy sauce that it was drenched in. Recommend this dish to be eaten with rice. Portion Size: Good for 2-3 people *MUST TRY* Boiled Sliced Fish in Chili Oil (5/5) Taste: I absolutely loved this dish - the fish was cooked really well, it was fresh and tasted like a cottony texture - nice and soft. The chili oil was spicy but not too spicy as the numbness from the peppercorn starts to kick in mid-way through your meal (just the right level). Recommend this dish to be eaten with rice as well. Portion Size: Good for 2 people [Value for Money] I do believe prices have increased since they've moved, though still kept at a reasonable price point (comparable to similar restaurants like Chengdu Spicy) for good portion sizes. -
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Clara’s 5-star review: SPICE ALERT! You know it's legit when you walk into a restaurant and people are ordering medium and large spice levels left and right. This is a massively underrated noodle shop that sells some of the best szechuan spicy beef noodles that I've had to date. Szechwan style fatty intestine noodle (5/5) - ~$12 Taste: I ordered in mild and it was the perfect spice level for me (mind you, I'm typically an avid lover of spicy food and thoroughly enjoy dishes like szechuan boiled fish etc.) I'd suggest scaling down the spice on your first visit here. The noodles dipped in the piping hot & spicy broth is the best part. The noodles, are thin chinese noodles, that are not soggy nor too hard. The broth itself has a rich kick of peppercorn spice, and is very flavourful but not too hearty. I love pork intestine so this completes the dish. This spice really warms you up! Portion Size: Medium portion for 1 Szechwan style fatty beef noodle (5/5) - ~$12 Taste: This bowl was similarly just as good but served with nice chunks of beef brisket instead. Would recommend as well. Portion Size: Medium portion for 1 Chicken in chili sauce (3/5) - ~$10 Taste: Maybe it was a one off, but I would pass on this dish in the future and opt for the jelly fish instead. The flavours were good - a subtle refreshing spice to balance out the noodles we were eating. However, the chicken seemed like it had been sitting out for awhile and the meat was dry and stuck together, so it didn't seem like the freshest dish. Portion Size: Sharing for 2-3 people [Value for Money] Hands down, best bowl of spicy noodles in town and at an unbeatable price (cheaper than pho!). You can't go wrong! I would however, refrain from ordering the spicy noodles if you have a low spice tolerance. -
Clara’s 2-star review: A self-serve fast casual restaurant that allows you to go up to the restaurant's refrigerated section and pick your own toppings (including veggies, meat, fishballs, and noodles). You then choose your spice level and it is cooked for you in a soupy pot. Price is based on weight of the toppings. I chose to put potato starch noodles, aorta, beef, fishballs, enoki mushroom and some chinese vegetables in my bowl. I asked for the highest spice level. [Value for Money] I was disappointed as the soup lacked flavor and the spice just tasted very peppery. For $13 for a bowl that was half filled, I feel like this was not worth it albeit the interesting experience. TIP: Be conservative with your topping choice as my friend ended up with a $25 bowl of noodles! -
Clara’s 5-star review: A Chinese restaurant that specializes in a cod fillet fish dish where you choose a thick soup base and add toppings. TIP: Only learned about this after my meal, but I believe there is a WeChat promotion where you get 30% off on Tuesdays if you message your table number to the restaurant. [Soup Base Tried] *MUST TRY* Mala Soup Base - ~$20+toppings (5/5) Spice Level: Hot Taste: The spice is tolerable in the beginning but gets progressively spicier so I would recommend choosing a lower spice level if you are concerned. This dish was very rich and flavorful and our group not only finished the toppings but the entire soup as well. I would recommend having this dish with rice to neutralize the spice. This thick soup base is served hot and boiling, which makes it even more comforting to the stomach. Note, this dish gets extremely spicy. Size: 2 people. *MUST TRY* Tomato Soup Base - ~$20+toppings (5/5) Taste: The dish complemented the Mala Soup Base well and had a rich, sweet tomato flavour. Size: 2 people. Recommended Toppings: Aorta, Tong Ho Vegetable, Enoki Mushroom [Value for Money] For about $20 per person for 4 people, I would say the dishes are well worth the price - especially since it is still quite a unique concept in Vancouver. They also provide a $10 off $20 coupon for the next visit which is nice! -
Clara’s 4-star review: Probably one of the best noodle spots in South Burnaby. A small, hole in the wall restaurant, but beware that this place gets quite busy. I would come back to try their escargot rice noodles in spicy soup. I would also avoid their rice dishes as my friend got the chicken rice and it looked very average. [Items Tried] *MUST TRY* Sour and Spicy Crystal Noodle - $6.98 (5/5) Taste: The soup base for these noodles were very flavourful and the perfect balance between the sourness and spice. They use potato noodles which are transparent, chewy round noodles that I like. If you enjoy pork intestine, I'd recommend adding that to this dish. Portion Size: Average portion for 1 person - not too much, not too little. [Value for Money] Cheap price for a bowl of noodles - definitely worth trying.
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Clara’s 3-star review: Nice ambiance and feels very clean. This place is known for their fish served in a large silver tray. You get to choose the fish type and the cooking style. I would like to come back to try their rock cod and scallops. I would also like to try the other ways they cook their fish (e.g. the numbing spice and soybean sauce). [Items Tried] Catfish in spicy sauce (Medium) - $48 (3/5) Taste: The fish itself was cooked well - the skin was crispy and the fish tender. Catfish also tends to be on the fattier side which I prefer. Perhaps we chose the wrong cooking style, but I felt like the spice was not as flavourful as I wanted it to be (if you like spice, try the numbing spice style instead). We also got the $10 add-on for the side dishes incorporated in the tray (e.g. includes lotus root, clear noodles, etc.) The add-on was not worth it as I felt like the portions was very small and lacked taste and substantial texture to compliment the dish. Probably better to get rice on the side instead. The fish itself could have been more flavourful and fresh. Portion Size: Good for 2 people if you just eat the fish or good for 3 people with additional side appetizers/seafood dishes Cold jelly noodles - $7 (3/5) Taste: These noodles tasted average. They have a jelly chewy texture in a sour, vinegar soy sauce. These noodles also have nice kick of spice. Portion Size: Good appetizer size for 2 people. [Value for Money] This place is on the pricier side for fish dishes. However, this restaurant offers a unique variety of fish and cooking styles that I say is worth giving a try. -
Clara’s 4-star review: This place is a hidden gem. Their food is solid and prices are fair. Items I've tried: Pork intestine noodles - I ordered these in medium spice which was perfect for me. You also can't easily order pork intestine noodles everywhere, so I'm really glad I found a place that serves this dish. It isn't for the average customer as it is an acquired taste, but the soup base was good, the noodles were tasty, and the pork intestine is delicious as always. ($9-10) Spicy and sour noodles - I have been wanting to try their spicy and sour noodles for the longest time. They serve is with glass noodles and the soup base is delicious - a bit on the oilier side which I prefer. The spice level is also perfect. ($9-10) The only downside to this place is that their service is average. On many occasions between 2 people, we have tried to order three bowls of noodles and been turned down because that would be "too much" for us. -
Clara’s 3-star review: A local Hunan family-oriented restaurant with good menu selection for spice lovers (specifically peppercorn spice)! A lot of their dishes are mildly addicting, so be careful as you might find it hard to put your chopsticks down! Because Hunan food is typically oily & spicy I would not recommend coming here and eating spicy food before a work day as you will most likely have an aggravated stomach the next day (not necessarily a bad thing though as the food is worth it). [Items Tried] *MUST TRY* Hot & Sour Rice Noodle - $8.95 (5/5) Taste: Thinking back on this dish makes me salivate - the soup was the right balance of spice and vinegary sourness, the glass noodles were chewy, and the green onion and peanut garnish was just right. While a simple dish, I would definitely recommend ordering this. Portion size: Meal size for 1 person. Spicy Chicken with Chili Pepper - $15.95 (3/5) Taste: The chicken was fried to crisp perfection and was spicy and flavourful as it was fried with an equal portion of peppercorn spice - however, at the end, it was difficult to find any chicken left since the peppers used in the dish hid them all away! The reason why I took two stars away was because I felt like the chicken lacked actual meat and I was eating chicken skin the entire time. Portion Size: More peppers than chicken, sharing size only for 2 people as the portion is on the smaller size. Boiled Fish in Sichuan Style Red Pepper Soup - $16.95 (4/5) Taste: I love how this dish is served with bean sprouts and celery because I get to alternate between veggies and fish as I eat. The soup is hot, oily, and the right level of spice that keeps building as you continue eating. Despite how full I was at the end of this meal, I couldn't help but finish every bit of this dish as it was delicious. The reason why I took one star away was because I have had fresher fish at other restaurants at a similar price. I recommend eating this dish with rice to absorb all the oil. Portion size: Sharing size for 2-3 people. [Value for Money] A reasonable price point for decent family style Hunan food. Would I come back? Probably, though this place isn't the best that I've had. -
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Clara’s 4-star review: Get the spicy grilled fish here -it's their specialty! From my experience, people who know their spicy food will enjoy this place a lot. Service is terrible, but that's not what you come here for. The food is quite rich and heavy and I recommend eating it with rice. [Items Tried] *MUST TRY* Catfish - ~$50 ($13/lb) (5/5) Options: Spicy and Chinese Style Taste: The fish is grilled and placed in a spicy, soupy sauce. It is flavourful and the fish is tender. I would recommend the catfish over sole fish as the meat is quite smooth and fatty. You can also add toppings to this dish, I normally choose lotus root, noodles, and mushroom. Portion Size: Good for 2-3 people. Scallops (3/5) Taste: The scallops can be made with or without garlic garnished with thin noodles and are grilled. I found the garnish to overpower the scallop and the scallops themselves were not extremely fresh. Would pass on this one. Portion size: Above average sized scallop (purchase per scallop) Bean Noodles in Chili Sauce - $5.99 (2/5) Taste: Personally was not a fan of the bean noodles, they were a lot thicker than traditional bean noodles. The sauce was neither flavourful nor salty enough, though I think the main problem of this dish was the thick noodle size. Portion Size: Good for 2-3 people. [Value for Money] I think this establishment is well worth the price - you spend an above average amount for this meal but it is for seafood afterall! While other items are just average, I've been to the establishment several times just for the fish and I would highly recommend it.
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