1. Crif Dogs
8.6
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 472 tips and reviews
David Lifson: Got the Spicy Redneck with a smear of cream cheese. Perfection. Bacon wrapped dog with chili, jalapeño, and cole slaw. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
The Corcoran Group: This is the place to experiment with your Dog toppings! We’re fans of the jon-jon (cream cheese, scallions & everything bagel seeds) and the spicy red neck (bacon, chili, cole slaw & jalapenos).
Gothamist: The sublime Spicy Redneck ($4.75), for example, is a house dog wrapped in bacon and topped with cole slaw, chili, and jalapeños, but every bite is in harmony, the whole obviously prepared with love. Read more.
3. J.G. Melon
8.5
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 485 tips and reviews
Tiffany Lim: Delicious chili and fresh ground beef everyday
Corey Berigan: Get a bowl of chili with cheese and onions, bacon cheeseburger, and a some cottage fries. Best in NYC.
Jen Star: Serving burgers in its narrow space since '74. A perfect bar burger and highly recommended cottage fries & bowl of chili. Think of it as a living relic, a throwback to cheap eats meets preppy ideals.
4. Cafe Himalaya
8.6
78 E 1st St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Himalayan Restaurant · East Village · 122 tips and reviews
Tanya: The chili shrimp is the bomb!
Sara Mathew: Momos , chilli dofu ,lamb curry , chilli shrimp are really good
Chris Bell: This spot is great for vegetarians. Definitely try the Chilli Dofu, it's delicious. It's no longer BYOB, but they have cheap beer and wine.
6. Le Botaniste
8.9
833 Lexington Ave (6th St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 40 tips and reviews
Will McMahan: Amazing vegan chilli and peanut curry! 😍
Michelle C: The restaurant is very cute but the chairs are tiny stools with no backs, which isn't super comfortable. My meat eating friend enjoyed her chili. My vegetable tajine needed a bit more seasoning.
Paige Klingerman: Flavorful, filling and fun. Le Botaniste is the perfect place to bring meat eaters - they won't know what hit um! Order the Chili Sin Carne if you like something with a little kick.
7. Corner Bistro
8.3
331 W 4th St (at Jane St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · West Village · 396 tips and reviews
Matthew Rodriguez: In the winter, the chili makes for an excellent side. And don't forget the cheap McSorleys ale beers to wash everything down.
Curtis Shoung: Just do as. Bistro burger is a solid $10 burger. Fat burger, cheese, pickle, bacon, lettuce, tomato. Oh and there's chili cheese fries not on the menu for $7
Jennie D.: One of the best burgers in the city and so cheap. A burger and a beer for under $15 just can't be beat. P.S. order the chili cheese fries
8. Ruby's Cafe - Soho
8.7
219 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · NoLita · 375 tips and reviews
Eddie Yeti: The Bronte is a great burger. Love the ciabatta bread, Thai sweet chili sauce and juicy burger. Side salad is alright but I guess better than filling on fries. Tiny tiny restaurant, sit by the window.
Alex: get the bronte burger with the sweet chili sauce on the side. oh, and an order of truffle fries too!
Sahil Kathawala: Bronte burger is fantastic! Love the sweet chili sauce
Susanne Kelly: Everything is delicious here! So cute, lovely service. I had the scrambled egg toast with chili and avocado and it was maybe my favorite breakfast ever!
Kevin O'Neill: Brunch is their specialty. Start with a flat white and don't miss the hot cake or the healthy brassicas bowl. If you are tired of these options move over to the avo smash and the chili eggs.
Samuel Lovick: Worst experience in New York. No space. Impossible to talk. Glacial service. Burnt Potato Waffle. Chilli Scrambled Egg no better than Denny's. A poor reflection on Australian cuisine. Don't!
12. Han Dynasty
8.9
90 3rd Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 348 tips and reviews
Adam Broitman: Chili dumplings, Dan dan noodles, yes!!!
Gary Toriello: Dan Dan Noodles - Shanghai noodles coated in spicy red chili oil sauce, with minced pork & scallions.
Marjorie D: Everything here is so good! Even if you don't like spicy foods they will adjust the level and make things more or less spicy. Order the Don Don noodles and the wontons in chilli seed oil.
13. Khe-Yo
8.5
157 Duane Street (btwn Hudson St & W Broadway), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Tribeca · 142 tips and reviews
jon ferrer: My only experience with Laotian food. Spicy, great flavors, though I might skip the chili shrimp if I went back.
Dina Rughani: The chili shrimp, sausage, and pork curry noodles. Love they start off with sticky rice and bang bang sauce. Would love to try the other dishes!
Amy Mixa: Thai chili cocktail is spicy and amazing!!!