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Most Filipino foods may not be as spicy as our neighboring countries like Thailand, but Filipinos are known to be a gastronome or someone who simply just loves food — spicy food included. This is evident in Filipino dishes like Bicol Express, Pinangat, and Sarabasab to name a few.
If you’re someone who loves Filipino spicy food or anything that’ll put a fire on the roof of your mouth, then you should not miss out on these restaurants around the metro. The dishes are guaranteed to make you sweat so don’t forget to bring tissues with you!
1. Caution Hot 警告辣 Spicy Noodle House
True to its restaurant name, Caution Hot serves hot and spicy food that will surely satisfy your cravings. Of course, you should try their Spicy Chinese Noodles, a house specialty that will give you the spicy kick you’re craving for. The ramen bowls at Caution Hot will suit your taste, too since it’s customizable. If you’re brave enough to try the ‘ultimate burn’ ramen bowl, brace yourself for a sweaty dine-in experience.
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Caution Hot 警告辣 Spicy Noodle House
Quezon City Branch
Address: 87 Magiting St., Teacher’s Village, Diliman, Quezon City
Contact Information: (02) 8330 9526, 0951 005 5891, 9855 205 0119
Pasig Branch
Address: 17 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Contact Information: (02) 8452 3065, 0951 976 1468, 0955 205 0107
2. Khao Khai
Believe it or not, Thai cuisine has some similarities to Filipino food. You just have to watch out if you have a low tolerance for spicy food. But if that isn’t the case, you’ll love Khao Khai. This local Thai restaurant has already made a name on the food scene and has introduced authentic Thai dishes to Filipino foodies.
Source: Khao Khai Facebook
Source: Khao Khai Facebook
To do that, they’ve made their restaurant a Pad Thai-free zone and offers a different side of Thai cuisine. One of their best-sellers is Bangkok’s “street-cart” style fried chicken called Gai Tod which is best paired with Khao Niew (sticky rice) and Som Tam (papaya salad).
Another must-try dish here is the Pad Kra Pao. Khao Khai uses crispy fried chicken nuggets tossed with basil, chilies, and garlic. You can add a perfectly-cooked sunny-side-up egg to lessen the spiciness of it. We’ve warned you about how spicy food can get, so you can order Thai milk tea to relieve the spiciness in your palate.
Khao Khai
Makati Branch
Address: 5772 Ebro Street, Poblacion, Makati
Contact Information: (02) 7717 1240 or 0927 227 5558
Quezon City Branch
Address: Del Monte corner Biak na Bato, Banawe, Quezon City
Pasay Branch
Address: Level 1, South Parking Building, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City
3. Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings Ready for a spicy food challenge?
One of the famous chicken wings restaurants in the metro is Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings or simply Frankie’s. They offer a wide array of flavors to their crispy and juicy chicken wings; if you’re into spicy food, level up your food crawl game when trying their Korean chicken.
Source: Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings Facebook
Source: Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings Facebook
Frankie’s Korean chicken wings use Korean spices and flavors “that pack a big spicy punch”. Just take note that you have to steer clear from this if you’re allergic to wheat and soybean. If you want a mildly spicy chicken, you can opt for the equally tasty Caribbean Jerk chicken wings.
Address: Varies per branch. See the full list here.
Contact Information: Varies per branch. See the full list here.
4. Spicy Chicken
This famous chicken restaurant in Intramuros is the go-to of every student, foodie, and spicy food lover in the heart of Manila. This has been featured in several vlogs and through word of mouth, Spicy Chicken has always been a hit to many. Aside from the crowd favorite Spicy Chicken, they also offer Creamy, Hawaiian, and Curry chicken flavors.
Source: Spicy Chicken Facebook
Source: Spicy Chicken Facebook
Spicy Chicken
Address: Stall 1, Tiendas Del Parian, Muralla Street Walls, Intramuros, Manila
Contact Information: 0919 840 2441
5. Ramen Ron
Previously known as Ukkokei Ramen Ron, this beloved ramen restaurant is now one of the go-to ramen restaurants in the metro. With ideas from passionate chef Tamura, esteemed Filipina chef Margarita Forés and her son Amado, the newly revamped place now offers more choices perfect for your gastronomic adventure.
Source: Ramen Ron Facebook
Source: Ramen Ron Facebook
Aside from their famous Tantanmen, you can try their Karamiso Ramen if you’re feeling adventurous. Karamiso Ramen is made with spicy Miso paste, “silky fowl” Miso-based broth, ramen noodles topped with Pork Chashu slices, bean sprouts, and spring onions. Your love for spicy food comes into play when choosing your bowl’s spice level. You can choose between Level 5 being the mildest and Level 10 as the spiciest.
Address: GF, RS-103, Edades Tower, Amorsolo Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati
Contact Information: (+63) 917 628 7245
6. Swagat Indian Cuisine
Indian cuisine is rich in spices and flavor so you’ll definitely appreciate Indian dishes if you’re into strong flavors and spicy food. Swagat Indian Cuisine serves freshly cooked authentic Indian dishes for almost two decades now, making it a staple restaurant in Makati for anyone who’s craving foreign food. They also serve rice meals, desserts, drinks, and other Indian delicacies.
Source: Swagat Indian Cuisine Facebook
Source: Swagat Indian Cuisine Facebook
Address: G/F, The Columns at Legazpi Village Amorsolo St. corner Antonio Arnaiz Avenue, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Contact Information: (+63) 917 634 8899
7. Campfire Burgers & More
This unassuming burger joint in Quezon City has the best burgers in town especially if you’re into spicy food. You’ll never run out of options and burgers to try because of the extensive food choices on their menu. But if you want to try extremely spicy burgers, go for the Reaper Burger or the Hell’s Fire burger.
Source: Campfire Burgers & More Facebook
Source: Campfire Burgers & More Facebook
Reaper Burger is the beginning of your spicy burger adventure. It is made with a 1/3 pound beef patty with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and jalapeños. Other spicy ingredients to this burger are chili flakes and their special reaper sauce.
If you want an extremely spicy burger, then there’s Hell’s Fire. It’s made with three stacks of 1/3 pound beef patty combined with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, 3x jalapeños, chili flakes, and 3x the reaper sauce. Now that’s hot!
Campfire Burgers & More
Address: 23 Scout Limbaga St., Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City
Contact Information: (+63) 917 471 9192
8. Ducup
Owned by Korean TV host and comedian Ryan Bang, you’ll surely get a taste of Korea’s hot and spicy spices and other authentic dishes when you visit Ducup.
Source: Ducup Facebook
Source: Ducup Facebook
In a bowl, you get rice, Korean skewered food such as rice cake (toppokki), spam, kikiam, and pineapple. On top of it is your choice of “Ulam” and if you want something spicy, choose spicy pork. One bowl is enough to satisfy your hunger or craving because it also contains japchae, seaweed, mayonnaise, and your choice of sauce. You can choose from these sauce flavors: gochujang, mustard, sweet chili, ketchup, and buldak.
They’re also available online via GrabFood and FoodPanda so you can munch on this yummy food in the comforts of your home.
Ducup
Taguig Branch
Address: C 138 G/F, Serendra 2, Bonifacio High Street, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Contact Information: foods@dujaba.com
Ortigas Branch
Address: Unit 112 Grand Emerald Tower, F. Ortigas Jr. corner Garnet Road, Pasig City
Contact Information: foods@dujaba.com
Quezon City Branch
Address: 184 Sct. Castor Street, Tomas Morato Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Contact Information: (+63) 966 233 3777
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be a responsible traveler! All information on this post are accurate from the time of writing. Rules, regulations and guidelines are updated frequently and may change without Klook’s prior notice. For your safety, check with the respective LGU’s and establishments directly before your travels.
