Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Lower East Side

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1. Soothr

4.7

Exceptional(167)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • East Village

Booked 235 times today

Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.

2. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3204)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 120 times today

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.

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3. Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6

Exceptional(9964)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Lower East Side

Booked 112 times today

Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boombox, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.

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4. Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar

4.6

Exceptional(164)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Lower East Side

Booked 28 times today

A Sophisticated Interpretation Of Traditional Japanese CuisineA distinctive, well-preserved and comfortable space, high-quality products, authentic cuisine, food and drinks are done flawlessly.We continue to be one of the top Japanese restaurants in America, attracting countless food lovers from all over the world. Our one-of-a-kind menu includes authentic tapas-style Japanese dishes and homemade desserts.

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5. Nami Nori West Village

4.8

Exceptional(73)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Greenwich Village

Booked 70 times today

Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features signature hand rolls, including crunchy varieties, as well as classic versions, and a special vegan section. Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts are also on offer. Beer, sake and wine are available both on tap and by the bottle.

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6. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(320)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • West Village

Booked 123 times today

Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Opening October 2023. Little Ruby’s West Village will be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

7. Catch New York

4.5

Awesome(10173)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Meatpacking District

Booked 130 times today

Catch New York combines its iconic seafood and sushi program, flown in from Tokyo's Toyosu market, with Catch Steak's renowned steak program. The menu, served in a streaming, shareable style, features signature dishes like the Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, Spicy Gigli, and Cantonese Lobster alongside a curated collection of the world's best steak cuts and Japanese wagyu cooked tableside on a hot rock. Set in a landmark building in the heart of Manhattan's Meatpacking District, the unique, tri-level restaurant offers a lively atmosphere, excellent service, and rooftop dining with panoramic views of the city skyline.

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8. Emily West Village

4.8

Exceptional(245)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • West Village

Booked 54 times today

A typical food love story. A boy meets a girl while eating pizza. He attends culinary school and open’s a pizza restaurant named after the girl. Thus bringing us to Emily! The Manhattan iteration of the Brooklyn based pizzeria centered around a historic brick oven and comforting food. Emily has earned a following for its signature Detroit-style pies and award winning burger. The pizza here is rectangular (not round) and utilizes the "frico" technique, in which cheese is drizzled on the edges of the pie to create a crispy brown exterior. Beyond the main event, the menu extends to include salads and sandwiches, which shouldn't be ignored (think an attention-grabbing burger and a top-notch spicy fried chicken sandwich). Please note, there will be a time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes for guests so we can fairly utilize our limited capacity. Our outdoor dining is enclosed with heaters that will keep you toasty! Thank you :)

9. Nobu Fifty Seven

4.7

Exceptional(6181)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown West

Booked 184 times today

As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper. The restaurant showcases Nobu's signature new style Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as Tiradito Nobu Style and Black Cod Miso. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times.

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10. Quality Italian - New York

4.7

Exceptional(6142)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Midtown West

Booked 157 times today

Quality Italian is New York's best steakhouse. Our renowned steak and delicious Italian food make us a popular destination for folks seeking a great meal. Whether you are looking for a wonderful lunch or an inviting brunch, we provide an outstanding dining experience. Visit us today to experience the best steak and Italian food in New York for yourself. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Italian is the best restaurant in Midtown Manhattan and NYC.

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MikeVIP
New York City •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was incredible . Umami for sure. The staff was also amazing. The woman who seated and served us was extremely helpful and attentive to everyone in the restaurant at once. She ran that room like a pro to say the least. It was New Year's day as well the place was packed on a holiday and the staff was taking care of a full restaurant and take-out orders that seemed non stop for the 90 minutes we were there. They earned and deserved the Michelin star. And I loved the sketches of the restaurant that were hung throughout the restaurant among the many old photos . Will definitely be back soon.
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SoothrPrice: Expensive• Thai• East Village
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4.7
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Lincolnshire •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
I brought my neice for her 8th Birthday and it was a super special experience! Really made me feel like I got to show her a tiny piece of Tokyo. Obviously it is a themed restaurant so that is what you are there for. The food is ok but also plated so fun and creative that it made every dish that came out something to look forward to. The server was above and beyond in her hospitality and her costume was amazing! Highly recommend for a special occasion.
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SUSHIDELICPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Little Italy
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3.8
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GeraldVIP
New York City •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 Dec 2024
One of my favorite restaurants in NYC. The food is always wonderful and the Happy Hour menu did not disappoint. I will definitely be back.
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Filé Gumbo BarPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• TriBeCa
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4.6
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Robert
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
Delicious food and drinks. Enjoyable fun evening with friends and family.
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11 TigersPrice: Expensive• Japanese• East Village
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4.9
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JuliaD
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 Nov 2024
I loved this place and can’t believe more people don’t know about it! I took my parents here and they loved it
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The Library at The PublicPrice: Moderate• American• NoHo
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4.8

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471 restaurants available nearby

1. Soothr

2. BONDST

3. Beauty & Essex- New York

4. Wabi Nori Hand Roll Bar

5. Nami Nori West Village

6. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

7. Catch New York

8. Emily West Village

9. Nobu Fifty Seven

10. Quality Italian - New York

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