1. Ugly Baby
9.0
407 Smith St (at Fourth Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Thai Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 78 tips and reviews
Peter Cucè: Some of the best Thai in NYC. Duck salad is incredible, spicy & herbaceous. Also: coconut soup w/ fish, turmeric sea bream, pork shoulder. Khao soi is well balanced.
Josh Aziz: Duck salad! So good so spicy
Adela Mou: Everything is delicious and spicy. The khao soy was awesome
2. Birds of a Feather
8.9
191 Grand St (btwn Bedford & Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Williamsburg · 88 tips and reviews
David Kaplan: The braised tilapia in chili oil is amazing. The meat is delicate and subtly spicy. The cumin lamb also reminded me of Shanghai. If you love Szechuan pepper corns then try the gelatin noodles.
Saarim Zaman: bang bang chicken, fried rice, mapo tofu, eggplant accordions, pork dumplings in chili oil are all incredible. it's byob for now, and it's a tip inclusive restaurant. what more can i say?
Noah Weiss: Fantastic Sichuan food from Cafe China team with a hip vibe. Wontons in chili oil, soup dumplings, Dan Dan, ma po, cumin lamb, fried rice, and kung pao chicken all great.
3. Xi'an Famous Foods
8.7
648 Manhattan Ave (at Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Greenpoint · 90 tips and reviews
Melissa +squeak: Everything is addictive. Spicy, cumin-y lamb noodles, and get a side of tofu too. And there's even outdoor seating in back for nice days.
Brian Grogan Jr.: Hand-pulled noodles with lamb (N1) are delicious, with a great texture, great spicy sauce. Hawberry tea tastes like raspberry lemonade!
Ben Stern: Spicy cumin lamb noodles and cucumber salad are both incredible
4. Kings County Imperial
9.1
20 Skillman Ave (btwn Union Ave & Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Williamsburg · 119 tips and reviews
Sue Lee: Go if you're looking for something that's not General Tso's. I recommend the crispy fried chicken, fried ho fun noodles, watercress salad, and dan dan noodles. Drinks are fantastic too.
Noah Weiss: Tasty, spicy Chinese food with surprisingly good (tiki) cocktails. Like a less crazy Mission Chinese, or a more affordable Red Farm. Pork soup dumplings, garlic eggplant, and rice cakes with sausage.
Terri R: Really delicious Chinese food, will definitely return! Things I tried and loved: Pork soup dumplings, Dan dan noodles, Radish cake appetizer, Kamehameha cocktail. The service was great, too!
6. Pies 'n' Thighs
8.7
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 553 tips and reviews
Eat to Blog: Go early and grab a seat. One of the best fried chicken I ever had plus the biscuit and grits topped with tabasco sauce and cheese, SO GOOD. Read more.
Lynn Truong: The spicy grapefruit juice is incredible as a mimosa alongside some amazing fried chicken with killer key lime pie for dessert.
Stina P.: so affordably delicious - get the chicken and waffles, chicken and biscuit, onion rings with horse radish, root beer, and just any of the awesome fried goodness
7. Brooklyn Kolache Co.
9.2
520 Dekalb Ave (Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 97 tips and reviews
Amy Bryant: Sausage jalapeño cheese is to die for. Chai and limeades both great!
Ed Hu: kielbasa, jalapeno, and cheese ftw! if you prefer sweet to savory, try the chocolate peanut butter or blueberry cheese
JenKudu: Brown sugar latte is amazing!! Pimento cheese and sausage jalapeño kolaches are delicious. Laid back staff and good tunes :)
8. Momo Sushi Shack
8.4
43 Bogart St (at Moore St), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 143 tips and reviews
Zoe E.: The Spicy MC Bomb is the most amazing combination of textures and flavors. Definitely give it a try!
Noah Weiss: The sushi "bombs' are freakishly good versions of sashimi. The Spicy bomb with tuna, spicy mayor, and fried phyllo dough is required eating.
Kate A: After many many visits my top three are still: shiro bomb, spicy scallop handroll and pork betty.
9. Paulie Gee’s
9.3
60 Greenpoint Ave (btwn Franklin & West St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Greenpoint · 401 tips and reviews
Adam Kuban: Owner Paul Giannone has a gift for great topping combos. My favorites are the Anise & Anephew and the Hellboy (hot soppressata & spicy honey). For brunch, the Monte Cristo is absolutely craveworthy. Read more.
Ray Lin: Paulie Gee is a super friendly owner who makes you feel totally warm and fuzzy for eating pizza in a converted barn. Favorite Pie: the Hellboy, which is especially delectable if you dig spicy.
Evan: You want the Hellboy. The combo of soppressata, spicy honey, and fior di latte makes a pizza that's frighteningly easy to finish fast. Make sure you say hi to Paulie too, as he's often on the floor.
10. Calexico
8.4
645 Manhattan Ave (at Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Taco Restaurant · Greenpoint · 255 tips and reviews
David Saracino: Try the Baja Fish burrito. It's beer-battered with mango salsa, so it's sweeter, but coupled with the spicy slaw, there's a great balance of flavor. If you're afraid of fish in mexican food, try this.
Meg Minuskin: jalapeño mint margarita is BOMB and so are the tacos and quesadillas! BUT not all dishes are created equal. the breakfast burrito is 90% rice and the coffee is watery.
Kae Bells: Cute lil spot, their quesadilla especially with the "crack" sauce, the hot wings are on point, so is the blue cheese! My boyfriend had the taco which he loved.
11. Roberta's Pizza
9.2
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews
Jeremy Sitnick: Get the Don Ho pizza! Pineapple, mozzarella, jalapeno peppers & pork ragu make it an amazing meal on a warm summer day.
fevzi torcu: The best pizza with spicy olive oil !
Martin: The Bee Sting - Fresh Mozzarella, Spicy Sopressata and Honey 🐝
12. Emmy Squared
8.7
364 Grand St (at Marcy Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Williamsburg · 168 tips and reviews
Dan Dickinson: Get over your "eww Hawaiian Pizza!" nonsense and feast upon the Lou-Wow. The perfect blend of savory, spicy, and sweet.
AmateurConcierge: Pizza is indulgent: like the best Pizza Hut pan pizza ever (pepperoni and neopolitan win), spicy chicken sandwich was quite bomb as well. 9.6 is early opening hype tho
Paul Booth: Have the Big Matt burger- tasty and a little spicy. The vodka pizza is delicious, quite light and bread-like base. Crispy too.
13. La Superior
8.5
295 Berry St (btwn S 2nd & S 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 291 tips and reviews
Sean Salmon: Michelada is strong on the lime and the spicy - super good
Justin Breton: If you can handle the tight space, you're in for a tasty (and spicy! and affordable!) Mexican treat. Three musts: guava margaritas, ezquites (corn) and tinga de pollo tacos.
Nicole Formica: Best tacos in Williamsburg. Order the Queso Fundido - melted cheese topped with chorizo as a starter. Top it off with a spicy michelada!
15. Hometown Bar-B-Que
9.3
454 Van Brunt St (at Reed St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Red Hook · 348 tips and reviews
Noah Weiss: Top 3 bbq in NYC worth the ResdHook trek. Brisket as good at Mighty Quinn's, and a unique lamb belly banh mi sandwich where the sweet and spicy sauce cut the lamb fat perfectly.
On the Grid: The brisket is a must... so is the pulled pork, ribs, any of the sandwiches, sausages, sriracha hot wings, queso mac ‘n’ cheese, cole slaw, beans, collared greens and the corn bread. Ok just have it. Read more.
S B: The best barbecue I have ever had. Brisket is insane and beef ribs - amazing. Hot wings are also a must!