1. Pho Viet
8.6
3513 14th St NW (at Parkwood Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Vietnamese Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 56 tips and reviews
Anthony Donatelli: The spicy lemon grass pho is amazing and this is quickly becoming my favorite pho place. The soup is consistently amazing! Fact.
Behrad Eats: The pho here is amazing! Make sure to get the Spicy Lemongrass Pho Beef Special that offers Beef Eye Round, Well Done Brisket, Flank, Soft Tendon & Meat Balls.
Neil S: Best Pho in Columbia Heights... Get the spicy lemongrass version, you don't even have to add siracha.
2. Indigo
9.0
243 K St NE (at 3rd St NE), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Near Northeast · 50 tips and reviews
Mitchell: Spicy chicken curry is great, paalak paneer is awesome. Menu is constantly changing with new good things to try all the time.
Hal Mackins: The saag paneer was fantastic: spicy and succulent. Everything here just looks and tastes fresh, too.
Mathew Hart: The Saag Chicken (spicy) was amazing. Chickpeas on the side with rice & roti... everyone goes home happy.
5. Panda Gourmet
7.8
2700 New York Ave NE (at Bladensburg Rd NE), Washington, D.C.
Chinese Restaurant · Brentwood - Langdon · 32 tips and reviews
bpmuir: Great food, request spicy: fish soup/Shanxi noodles/lamb kabobs all great! No joke, potentially the best Sichuan in DC
Ben: Dan Dan Noodles, Cumin Lamb, and Hot Dry Spicy Fried Chicken are our go to favorites. Fish in spicy black bean sauce is also amazing but quite a large serve for two.
Sandy: Best Szechuan in the city limits. Can't go wrong with any of the noodles, and the fish filet with silken tofu in hot chili sauce has an amazing flavor.
6. Hot N Juicy Crawfish
7.7
2651 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Calvert St & Woodley Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Woodley Park · 82 tips and reviews
Neal Joseph: When they say spicy, it's really really spicy. Recommend Louisiana medium or Louisiana spicy, depending on your tolerance. Medium would be called hot/spicy at most places. Superb flavor!
Alice Ferris: Try the Shrimp With Spicy Hot N Juicy Sauce - I love this stuff. Sauce was spicier than the last time I was here, but still yummy. (via @Foodspotting)
Phil Doughty: Crawfish was excellent, I went with the Hot N Juicy seasoning, spicy 😋 Sweet potato fries were mushy =/
7. Thip Khao
9.1
3462 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Asian Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 50 tips and reviews
Erin LG: Fantastic flavors. Sour, tangy, spicy, savory. The fish in banana leaf was delicious, and the pork sausage was fresh and juicy. Loved the sticky rice appetizer.
Behrad Eats: The Chuenh Tofu ຈື່ນເຕິ່າຮູ້ is a divine appetizer - crispy tofu, spicy house sauce, and scallions.
Eater: D.C.'s Lao restaurant has made a splash with its spicy and unusual fare (yes, ant eggs have appeared on the menu). Try the jungle menu for the spiciest dishes the restaurant has to offer. Read more.
8. Daikaya
8.5
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 284 tips and reviews
Lauren: I ordered shio ramen & it was delicious! Very filling, generous portion & the broth was savory. Add the spicy powder & a splash of gyoza sauce, so good!
Renaissance Hotels: Ponzu-filled, grilled avocado with wasabi is a must. Use a spoon. Trust us.
Ruth Pui: The beef tongue is tender and spicy, the chicken Kara age is superb. Fried garlic is yummy and unique. So happy I made the stop, and loved the improved old fashioned!
9. Sakuramen
7.9
2441 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 108 tips and reviews
Candice Barnes: Sit at the communal table and try the red miso with level 5 spicy.
Ankit Jain: This place has spicy and delicious ramen served with dope spoons and great service. A gem in Adams Morgan
Shahrooz Shahandeh: The buns are AMAZING and the ramen is on point: great broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and spicy!
10. Toki Underground
8.5
1234 H St NE (above The Pug), Washington, D.C.
Noodle Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 181 tips and reviews
Sarah Sampsel: The classic ramen with homemade sriracha sauce is a dream. Don't hesitate to order a side of kimchi and an Ice Dome sake to top it off.
Derek Fromson: Taiwanese-Japanese fusion at its best, despite long wait. Start w/seafood dumplings; then get a ramen (spicy kimchee is great); add sides of pork belly and srirocha sauce. Don't forget cold sake.
Sabrina Zahid: Kimchi ramen, add pork cheek. Spicy and delicious! I prefer mine without the pulled pork.
13. MGM Roast Beef
8.5
905 Brentwood Rd NE, Washington, D.C.
Sandwich Spot · Brentwood · 28 tips and reviews
Nathan Castellanos: Best brisket sandwich in DC! Go for the horseradish, can't be beat.
Josh Silverstein: Get the top round with horseradish sauce!
Jeff Chin: Whoa. Get the Brisket or Top Round, horseradish and a side of gravy for dipping. Yeah - gravy. You can't go wrong. A bit on the expensive side but this place is awesome.
Mark Jablonowski: Best crepes in the city. Be sure to check out the great selection of hot sauce for your delicious crepes.
Drew Zilla: My fave: #4 (Egg, Onion, Horseradish Cheddar and I substitute Sausage for the Roast Beef). Gotta add some Valentino hot sauce, of course. Yay, Mitch!
Chuq Yang: Don't try to be a hero and try the 357 mad dog hot sauce. It will incapacitate you for a bit.
15. Good Stuff Eatery
8.2
303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews
R Inoue: Prez obama burger:(applewood bacon, onion marmalade, roquefort cheese & horseradish mayo of sour crea,)
Duncan Howsley: The Prez Obama burger is the best burger I've ever eaten. Blue cheese, horseradish and a perfectly grilled burger? So good.
Tara Jeffers: Farmhouse cheese never disappoints! Spikes village fries are incredible. Best shakes ever...pumpkin pie has actual pie in it. Dips: mango, chipotle, and sriracha.