Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Portage Park

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1. Akahoshi Ramen

4.8

Exceptional(348)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Logan Square

Booked 7 times today

Akahoshi Ramen is a humble ramen shop in the city of Chicago. Everything is made in the restaurant, including all soups, seasonings, toppings, and noodles. We are not an authentic ramen shop, though we value the history of ramen, and our ramen is influenced by its past and its future potential. The dish, popularized in Japan after World War 2, is symbolic of both struggle and perseverance. It is both a simple dish, and a fantastically complex one that we treat with reverence and respect. Roughly translating to “Red Star,” the name “Akahoshi” is a love letter to two cities; Sapporo, Hokkaido, where red stars adorn city monuments, and Chicago, Illinois, where the red star decorates the city flag. Our ramen is influenced by Japanese and American ideals in cooking. We hope you will join us to enjoy a bowl of ramen, made with the respect and passion it deserves.

2. Thattu

4.7

Exceptional(451)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Avondale

Booked 28 times today

Comfort food from Kerala, India's spice garden. Thattu is located in the beautiful Chicago neighborhood of Avondale. It was born of Chef Margaret Pak’s love for the southwest Indian coastal cuisine of Kerala. Our menu brings you traditions of Kerala along with playful interpretations from our culinary team. Rich with aromatic spices, coconut and curry leaves, the cuisine is a celebration of the bounty of the land and the sea.

3. Eden

4.8

Exceptional(1575)

Price: Expensive

• American • Avondale

Booked 24 times today

Eden’s ever-evolving brunch, lunch, dinner and beverage menus focus on the use of high-quality and seasonal ingredients, with an approach based on simplifying the process that goes into crafting each dish. This focus produces robust, clean flavors to compliment the flowers and herbs from our on-site greenhouse that also add beauty to each dish. Our 20’ x 28’ greenhouse allows us to grow all year, reduce our carbon footprint by sourcing on-site, and it helps the local ecosystem by attracting pollinators. Our sustainability efforts also include composting organic material left over during food preparation. Free Parking is available and easily accessible in the private lot across the street from the restaurant.

4. Turquoise

4.6

Exceptional(1219)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Roscoe Village

Booked 3 times today

Turquoise Restaurant was established in 2002 in Roscoe Village. We became known for our wide selection of Turkish-inspired Mediterranean dishes and drinks. Nestled in the middle of Roscoe Village, Turquoise Restaurant takes pride in being a part of such a culturally diverse neighborhood. While Turquoise Restaurant continues to showcase it’s inspiring and sophisticated Turkish dishes, Chef Ezgi Bozdas adds personalized touches to the service and customer care to ensure that Turquoise Restaurant captures the essence and expectations of today's diners.

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5. Basant Modern Indian

4.7

Exceptional(438)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • North Center

Booked 9 times today

Basant showcases modern Indian cuisine by complementing the flavors and traditions of India with fresh, local ingredients and classic techniques.The festival of Basant is a tradition, followed for millennia, which symbolizes spring and new beginnings. At Basant, our menu offers skillfully done imaginative variants of traditional Indian cuisine, focusing on the crispness and cleanness of scents and flavors.

6. Raisu - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(335)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Irving Park

Booked 4 times today

At Raisu, the focus is on providing the freshest fish and excellent costumer service. Our fish flown in from Japan twice a week. On a level comparable to other high end sushi restaurants, yet for an affordable price. Traditional nigiri (served with freshly grated wasabi) comes with signature toppings. Reserve ahead of time for Omakase, which is available in limited quality.

7. Nomonomo Sushi

4.6

Exceptional(15)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Logan Square

Booked 4 times today

Nomonomo Sushi serves prix fixe Omakase, as well as, hot and cold small plates, innovative makimono, and traditional and modern nigiri and sashimi in relaxing and trendy ambiance.We also offer variety of craft cocktails, Japanese whiskey, Sake, and Wine.

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8. Artango Bar & Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(1760)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Lincoln Square

Booked 12 times today

Experience Buenos Aires’ Golden Age at Artango Bar and Steakhouse, where the rich cultural heritage of Argentina comes alive. Set amidst a tableau of Art Nouveau and Neo-classical architecture and décor are the exciting tastes, lively music and dancing of Argentina.An evening at Artango feels as if you’ve traveled to Buenos Aires, and guests have the opportunity to enjoy authentic imported Grass-Fed Argentinian steaks. Roman’s selection of 120 day wet-aged, grass-fed black angus beef cuts are grilled on an Argentinian parrilla at a slightly lower temperature and for a longer period of time – similar to the Patagonian method of barbecuing crafted by Buenos Aires-born celebrity chef, Francis Mallmann. Argentine cuts are lean, tender and full of flavor. Pair your meal with Prohibition-era cocktails and both classic and rare European and Argentine wines. Dining at Artango is a memorable journey to Argentina.

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9. Saba Italian Kitchen + Bar - Chicago

4.8

Exceptional(690)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Logan Square

Booked 9 times today

Located in the heart of Logan Square, Saba serves classic Italian food that fuses tradition with passion.With a wide-ranging menu of dishes, you’ll feel right at home at our table.

10. Citrine Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(1270)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Oak Park

Booked 7 times today

Located in the heart of Oak Park IL, Citrine offers Mediterranean influenced cuisine with American flair. The menu includes seasonal fish and vegetable dishes, braised meats cooked in clay pots and fresh bread from our brick oven.

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Maureen
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The cocktails were a bit too sweet for me. The food is solid. The service was great. Overall, it was a good experience.
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Bar Goa-ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Indian• River North (Chicago)
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4.2
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Morgan
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
This was a last minute reservation for a large party on a work trip. I had always wanted to go to an Eataly, so this worked out great that we could have dinner and explore the store. The food was pretty good, and best of all we could hear our conversation.
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Vino & - Eataly ChicagoPrice: Moderate• Italian• River North (Chicago)
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4.2
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Meredithvip
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •18 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
The service started out strong, then petered out. Our meal, however, was quite good, and we would most likely return.
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Mia FrancescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lakeview / East Lakeview
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4.6
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Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
Caitlin was great and the food was delicious! Definitely recommend. Give that girl her bottle of wine! :)
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - Lincoln ParkPrice: Expensive• American• Lincoln Park
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4.3
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Franklin
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Nov 2024
Great spot for an authentic Italian meal. Chicken Marsala is the best and Isaac makes some espresso martinis to die for.
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Oggi Trattoria- Chicago AvePrice: Moderate• Italian• West Town
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4.6

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300 restaurants available nearby

1. Akahoshi Ramen

2. Thattu

3. Eden

4. Turquoise

5. Basant Modern Indian

6. Raisu - Chicago

7. Nomonomo Sushi

8. Artango Bar & Steakhouse

9. Saba Italian Kitchen + Bar - Chicago

10. Citrine Cafe

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