Emily Erickson: The spicy chicken sandwich is the best.
Lauren Meade: Highly recommend the spicy chicken biscuit! Both the chicken & the biscuit are perfect. Sides are so-so. Slaw is ok; Mac n cheese disappointing. However, I didn't care b/c the sandwich was spectacular
Kenney Marlatt: My favorite order is the spicy chicken biscuit sandwich with just pickles. The Nashville Hot is also excellent if you want more heat.
2. Parson's Chicken & Fish
9.0
2952 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Humboldt & N Richmond), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Logan Square · 184 tips and reviews
Adrian Brown: The negroni slushy is great (especially on a hot summer day), but I think their michelada steals the show. Perfectly spicy and refreshing.
Shannon Hallowell: So much fun, hot chicken is awesome. Never had something here that I didnt like. Frozen drinks are always a good decision. Great prices on beer specials
Kindall H: Try the negroni slushie & spicy fried chicken. Perfect balance of juicy, crispy & spices. Incredible outdoor seating area for warm weather, umbrellas included!
3. Wasabi
9.0
2115 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Maplewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Logan Square · 140 tips and reviews
Jared Gray: Everything is great! The Le Japan is the best roll. Also try the Spicy Roasted Garlic Ramen!
Lisa W: Some of my favorite sushi in the city, and the best spot in the neighborhood for it. The spicy scallop roll is great. And their uni is super fresh and awesome. BYOB too!
Emily Barger: Get everything! You can't go wrong. I always order the spicy garlic miso ramen, art mex roll, and seaweed salad. BYOB.
4. Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
9.0
233 W Erie St (btwn N St Clair St & N Fairbanks Ct), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Streeterville · 77 tips and reviews
Global Highlander: Great fried chicken sandwich (the original is slightly spicy, and the spicy is apparently very spicy), good coffee from Dark Matter Coffee, and a variety of donuts.
J L: "Sweet Heat" fried chicken donut sandwich and the original fried chicken sandwich made spicy are top-notch. Get both!
Nathan Wright: The original chicken sandwich (made spicy) has fantastic flavor and just the right amount of heat. The donuts are perfection - you can't go wrong with any of them. Highly recommend!
5. Sunda
8.8
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews
Gilt City: On our must-order list: lemongrass beef lollipops with spicy chili glaze and kobe beef sashimi with truffled vinaigrette. (And keep an eye out for celebs like Jeremy Piven, a fan.)
Derek Fromson: Appetizer: Rock Shrimp Tempura. Entrees: Pan Roasted Duck Breast, Miso-Bronzed Black Curry, two rolls: Sweet Potato Caterpillar and Spicy Tuna. Dessert was a refreshing coconut pudding. Great meal.
Chico Baldini: Try the Grass Tiger Cocktail - a house specialty with jalapeño infused gym
6. Antique Taco
8.6
1360 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 161 tips and reviews
Chris Shackleton: As good as its far more crowded neighbor Big Star. Love the margarita, steak tacos, habanero popcorn, and the chips and salsa.
Redeye Chicago: The market mushroom tacos ($7 for two) top a mix of cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms with garlicky kale, spicy pickled jalapenos and a cilantro cream to cool it all down. Read more.
Kristen Moran: The sweet & spicy chicken tacos are awesome, definitely emphasis on the spicy part. Really fresh jalapeños. And if you don't get the chili cheese curds, you're missing out!
7. Xoco
8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 360 tips and reviews
Adam Seger: Ahogada Wood Oven Torta @XoCo 'Spicy, add Avocado' is in a league w/ The Ralph @ Mother's in NOLA & Boulud's Burger
Adam Seger: The Ahogado "Sandwich of the Mayan Gods" Carnitas, crunchy bread, spicy tomato-chile broth, love
flavvio13 🇧🇷🍴🇧🇷: The Pepito torta had braised tallgrass shortribs, caramelized onion, artisan Jack cheese, black beans and pickled jalapenos (soomeenshee )
8. Kuma's Corner
8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews
Edgar Sarmiento: I ordered the Brujeria burger, medium. Deliciously cooked meat with some jalapeño bite and creamy cheese. METAL! Also try the Raging Bitch. Stay away from the Cherry Cola though.
Mike: Bloody Mary + Plague Bringer. For extra points, get the mac & cheese w/ bacon and jalapenos.
Jenni Pollack: Before your burger, save room for the calamari...accompanied by deep fried jalapenos, lemon slices, Rosemary, and Shallot rings..insane!!!
Maeve Price: have mashed potato, bacon and jalapeño on white pizza!
Bradley Schlosser: Grab a small pizza, white crust, pepperoni and jalapenos. Doesn't get any better than that.
Tracy M.: Order the mashed potato, jalapeno and sweet red pepper - your taste buds will be delighted!
10. Sai Cafe
8.4
2010 N Sheffield Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · North Side · 19 tips and reviews
Chicago magazine: Comfortable no-nonsense spot has a rabid following for honest fresh maki and sashimi in creative presentations. We liked the Ahi poke, spicy white tuna crunch maki and pan-fried scallops. Read more.
Kisha Johnson-Smith: Hamachi Jalapeño was exquisite!! Also, Volcano Maki was a winner!! I will return!! #musttrydynamite
Myra Rubin: A few faves...Spicy Creamy Tako Maki, Uni, Ikura, Spicy Creamy Scallop nigiri, Kani Uni. Delish! Oldie but still good :)
Chicago Tribune: Try the Tradicion: Crumbled chorizo, chihuahua cheese & pickled jalapeno peppers ooze together btwn buttery Turano Texas toast. Accompanied by house-made mayo w/ crushed chipotle peppers & adobo sauce Read more.
Bob Randklev: Tradicion was awesome, Jalapeno peppers, hot sauce and a lot of cheese! The Breckenridge Brewing Vanilla Stout was a perfect compliment!
Keith Cavey: The Tradicion was on point. The chorizo and jalapenos were fresh, spicy, and oh so delicious. The fried pickles were also very good - crispy, but not too much batter.
13. Chicago Diner
8.7
2333 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Logan Square · 84 tips and reviews
tyme4 recess: There are healty options& options if uou aren't vegetarian that will satisfy. breakfast bowl, buffalo wings are delicious, but my first love is their ruben sandwich. Get there early for breakfast.
Oriana: The Spicy Crispy Chick'n Sandwich is so good.
Viral Shah: Make sure to get those buffalo wings
14. Chicago Diner
9.0
3411 N Halsted St (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lake View East · 205 tips and reviews
Lele: A must stop for anyone who loves veg restaurants, has a fantastic atmosphere. Check out the buffalo wings - the best ever.
VegNews Magazine: The spicy Buffalo-style wings are to-die-for, and the creamy soy shakes are truly delightful. Also awesome: the biscuits ‘n' gravy, tempeh Reuben, chicken-fried steak, and cookies-and-cream cake.
Becky DeFord: My boyfriend got the ruben sandwich & loved the sauerkraut. I got the spicy black bean w/ a side of kale &Ginger so good!! We topped off our lunch with splitting a peanut butter cookie dough shake!
15. Crisp
8.6
2940 N Broadway St (btwn W Oakdale Ave & W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · Lake View East · 174 tips and reviews
Steve Peternell: I've tried the Seoul Sassy and Spicy Wings and they've both been phenomenal - do yourself a favor and try one of, if not both, of these wing varieties
Sidney Avila: Try the BBQ Crisp.. Tangy and not too spicy!!
Keith Chu: Fantastic chicken wings. Go with the suicide sauce - spicy's too mild :)