Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Leichhardt

23 restaurants available nearby

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1. Spicy Joint Chinatown

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Haymarket

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Spicy Joint, where we celebrate the bold and fiery flavours of Sichuan cuisine. Since our inception in 2004 in the heart of Sichuan, China, we have been dedicated to bringing authentic Sichuan dishes to the forefront of the culinary world.Our journey began in the vibrant food streets of Sichuan, inspired by the region’s rich culinary traditions and the passion of its people. Our founder, a Sichuan native, envisioned a dining experience that not only tantalized the taste buds with its spiciness but also shared the warmth and joy of Sichuanese culture.At Spicy Joint, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming atmosphere where friends and families can gather to enjoy delicious, spicy meals. Whether you’re craving the fiery kick of our signature Kung Pao Chicken or the comforting warmth of Chengdu-style hotpot, our menu offers a diverse range of options to cater to every palate.

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2. Encasa Pitt Street

4.2

Awesome(32)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Haymarket

Booked 5 times today

Translating to “at home”, Encasa operates with the vision of providing Sydney with an authentic Spanish experience. You can find us in Sydney CBD or Lane Cove, in the North Shore.

3. Hustlers. Syd

4.3

Awesome(161)

Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • Sydney CBD

Booked 5 times today

Our menus will take you on a culinary journey throughout Asia, paying homage to our cultures by elevating traditional flavours through modern techniques. Enter underground and indulge in a mouth-watering menu of shared plates and cocktails.

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4. Tommy's Darlinghurst

4.5

Awesome(394)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Darlinghurst

Booked 5 times today

Tommy's is a Mexican restaurant & cocktail bar in the heart of Darlinghurst, with a passion for Mexican/South American cuisine and agave spirits. In the kitchen we cook over charcoals on our traditional Parrilla charcoal grill to enhance the flavours of the food. Behind the bar we focus on freshness: every juice is freshly squeezed daily and every syrup & cordial made in house creating s truly unique list of margaritas and tequila & mezcal based cocktails.Head Chef: Marcus Michel has carefully curated our versatile menu. From 8hr slow roasted lamb shoulder tacos to tuna ceviche to MB2+ Ribeye cooked over charcoals, it combines authentic Mexican flavours with fresh, locally sourced ingredients to provide a truly unforgettable experience.

5. Holy Duck!

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4.4

Awesome(89)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Chippendale

Booked 6 times today

Located smack-bang between Central and Broadway, you’ll find Holy Duck! on Sydney’s favourite foodie laneway, Kensington Street. This is modern-Chinese cuisine at its ducking best. You’ll be saying “duck me!” when you taste how they transform traditional dishes into exciting new favourites. With a diverse menu of casual eats and next-level Chinese BBQ, Holy Duck! is a nod to the joys of Chinese street food. Watch as the chefs expertly prepare crispy, succulent ducks from the huge, traditional hanging gallery. They’re delicious! Not in the mood to duck? No worries. There’s plenty of other meat and vegetarian options. Love hot and spicy? Just ask your friendly waiter for more chilli; that’ll really set off some firecrackers.

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6. Don Pedros Paddington

4.3

Awesome(7)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Woollahra

Booked 4 times today

If you like your margs spicy, your music loud & tacos with a crowd, Don Pedro's is the place to be! We bring the vibes, food and keep the drinks flowing all night long. With three venues across Sydney and Byron, rest assured we have you covered for your celebrations. With set menus are available, we’re perfect for any function and venue hire needs.

7. Spice House

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Price: Moderate

• Asian • Chippendale

Spice House is the upstairs space of one of our historic terrace houses, comprised of 2 rooms, both with their own balconies. The rooms can be used as a function or event space, or as private dining rooms. Follow the fiery red dragon up the stairs to experience Spice Alley privately, and set your next gathering amongst the bold style and seductive spell of Spice House.To secure one or both rooms of Spice House, the charge is $40 per person. The $40 per person fee includes $30 worth of Spice Alley food* and drinks**. The remaining $10 covers venue hire, use of eskies, plastic cups, additional share plates and cutlery, use of the Spice House sound system and cleaning fee.* Your $30 credit is valid at Alex Lee Kitchen, Ginger & Spice, Bang Luck Thai Street Food, Sedap Malaysian, Yum Yum Asian BBQ & Salad, Hong Kong Diner, Shanghai Dumpling Bar, Beer Garden, Dimsum House and Tabe-ru.A minimum of 10 guests and full prepayment is required to secure a booking at Spice House.

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8. Kurumba Restaurant & Bar Surry Hills

4.7

Exceptional(34)

Price: Moderate

• Sri Lankan • Surry Hills

Booked 1 time today

Kurumba Restaurant is a place where food, culture, and ambience come together to create a unique and unforgettable dining experience. Spread out across a two-storey venue on Crown Street, with a dining room upstairs and the Hopper Bar downstairs.

9. Encasa Lane Cove

4.8

Exceptional(19)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Lane Cove

Booked 7 times today

Translating to “at home”, Encasa operates with the vision of providing Sydney with an authentic Spanish experience. You can find us in Sydney CBD or Lane Cove, in the North Shore.

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10. Jiu Long Ding Chongqing Hotpot 九龍鼎

5.0

Exceptional(1)

Price: Expensive

• Sichuan • Haymarket

Situated in the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown in Haymarket, Jiu Long Din Chongqing Hotpot 九龍鼎 specialises in mouth-watering and authentic Chinese hotpot. With a wide selection of soup bases and fillings, you’ll love indulging at this stylish restaurant. Start with a round of sweet and sour pork ribs; spicy homemade sausage or Chongqing cold noodles before the main event. For the Chinese hotpot, you can select soup bases such as spicy ox, fish head and pickles and mushroom, before fillings like ox tongue, king prawns, Australian ox tripe and plenty more besides. Located on Dixon Street just down from Paddy’s Market in Haymarket, Jiu Long Ding Chongqing Hotpot 九龍鼎 in Sydney won’t disappoint. Book now!

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Spicy Joint Chinatown

2. Encasa Pitt Street

3. Hustlers. Syd

4. Tommy's Darlinghurst

5. Holy Duck!

6. Don Pedros Paddington

7. Spice House

8. Kurumba Restaurant & Bar Surry Hills

9. Encasa Lane Cove

10. Jiu Long Ding Chongqing Hotpot 九龍鼎

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