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Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Morningside Heights

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4.6
Exceptional(1099)
$$$$
• French • Upper West Side
Booked 52 times today
One of the best french restaurants in the city. Highly recommended
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4.8
Exceptional(1176)
$$$$
• Thai • Upper West Side
Booked 153 times today
Absolutely spectacular experience! The ambience is magical and the food is exceptional.
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4.7
Exceptional(7032)
$$$$
• Japanese • Midtown West
Booked 223 times today
Amazing time thank you to the entire staff and the chef
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4.6
Exceptional(14638)
$$$$
• Pan-Asian • Midtown East
Booked 100 times today
Great food. Lovely place. Attentive staff. Definitely will go again.
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4.6
Exceptional(966)
$$$$
• Latin American • Edgewater
Booked 83 times today
Unmatched hospitality and great vibes in Edgewater! We visited on Halloween night and ended up arriving 25 minutes late for our reservation, well past the 15-minute grace period. On an extremely busy night, the team handled it with pure class—we only waited about 10 to 15 minutes before they seated us at a fantastic table with a great view. The food, drinks, and party energy were top-notch from start to finish. Finding a spot with both amazing ambiance and staff who genuinely care about customer experience is rare. We’ll definitely be back on regular Saturday nights!
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4.4
Awesome(587)
$$$$
• Asian • Midtown
Booked 90 times today
Make reservations. Great menu selection, service was outstanding, and doesn't disappoint. They will make customizations so don't hesitate to ask.
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4.8
Exceptional(2147)
$$$$
• Italian • Harlem
Booked 43 times today
Outstanding service all night. They were able to accommodate a big group, and the food and service was terrific and prices very reasonable for NYC. Great place for a high quality but casual dinner with friends or a group. Would definitely go again.
A photo of Vinateria restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(381)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Harlem
Booked 14 times today
A true neighborhood gem. An excellent happy hour and dining experience always!
A photo of Massawa - NY restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(207)
$$$$
• African • Harlem
Booked 24 times today
Fantastic food, in nice ambience, will return for another meal.
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4.7
Exceptional(5432)
$$$$
• French • Upper West Side
Booked 118 times today
Lovely restaurant with wonderful staff. The hostess was very accommodating when our plans changed and we found ourselves early for our reservation. Service was top notch and the food was delicious!

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  • JulieGold
    New York City •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The food at Shun Lee was great. The soup dumplings were extremely flavorful and not too doughy and the amount of soup inside was just right….not so much that it went everywhere when we bit into them on the spoon. The sesame noodles had the right amount of sauce and were fresh. The shrimp with garlic sauce had the right spice level…not too spicy. My only minor complaints: for the price of the shrimp and garlic sauce, the portion was a little small, and tea was not offered.
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    Shun Lee West$$$$• Chinese• Lincoln Square
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    3.9
  • JayGold
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Best southern Thai food and very authentic. I’ve been here so many times and I’d recommend to anyone I know …
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    Chalong Southern Thai$$$$• Thai• Hell's Kitchen
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    4.8
  • Melissa
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 27, 2026
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a gem in the heart of Harlem! ❤️ Row House has such a great vibe! Delicious food, amazing atmosphere, and genuinely warm hospitality. It’s the kind of place where you come for dinner and end up wanting to stay all night! Whether it’s date night or a fun evening with friends, you can’t go wrong. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Harlem!
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    Row House$$$$• American• Harlem
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    4.7
  • RickGold
    Chicago / Illinois •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 27, 2026
    We had a perfect dinner here. So delicious and the creativity and attention to detail are exemplary across the board. Loved it all.
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    Jan Jao Kha$$$$• Thai• Hell's Kitchen
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    4.7
  • Ingrid
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 24, 2026
    Fantastic food, in nice ambience, will return for another meal.
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    Massawa - NY$$$$• African• Harlem
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    4.7
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