Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Irving Park

Lamb chops were fabulous! Nice to be able to hear yourself talk!

This was my first time in and I can only rave about Nadu! The ambience was fantastic! Our server Sydney was knowledgeable, intentional, and a fun time! The tasting menu option was awesome for my partner and I to try out different dishes. My stomach and spirit were full and I will dream of the mango sorbet topped with tamarind! Thank you, my bday was special!

The food was amazing. The staff was accommodating our requests to have bigger tables.

My husband and I tried Serai for the first time this week. The food and service were absolutely top-notch. This is not your typical spicy, street Thai food. Some dishes do offer zip, but this chef is all about nuanced flavor and texture combinations. I had the wild mushrooms in a coconut lemongrass curry = YUM! My husband had the garlic shrimp, also delicious. The cocktails are out-of-this world. Do yourself a favor, and take your sweetheart here for a special occasion. We will be back with friends and family soon! They have a separate room that looks like it will seat 20-25. I would love to see them add some local artists' work to their walls and work on consider playing some more interesting music. I would love to hear our talented local bands! Whiskey Thief, The Monarch, and The Whirling Tiger are just three of the venues showcasing a variety of talented locals with a range of genres.

Really enjoyed our meal here. The cocktails are strong and well-made, and the Asian dishes were all super tasty. It’s a great spot if you’re heading out with a large group—definitely recommend it.