The 15 Best Places for Spicy Food in Amsterdam (2025)

1.Rakang Thai Restaurant

8.3

Elandsgracht 29-31, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Thai Restaurant · Jordaan · 66 tips and reviews

Heleenvanlier:Relatively expensive thai, but very good. Order a thai beer with your spicy red curry - it helps!

Maikel Alink:ON the menu 19 beef filet and coconut milk with the sweet spicy and 35 roast duck filet marinated in a delicious soya and dry sherry

Julia Rangel:The shrimp is very good, and the peanut spicy sauce too

2.FuLu Mandarijn

8.7

Rokin 26, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Chinese Restaurant · Kuip · 80 tips and reviews

Bibieke Pathak:My brother and I found this restaurant after we went shopping near the Dam Square. We ordered some spicy chicken and fish, which was so delicious. Next time we can have a party here.

Yawen Li:the thing that I could choose personal spicy level was great. I would say it's one of the best Chinese restaurant in Amsterdam from my one year experience in Amsterdam. .

Seb Pitu:Spicy chicken w/o bones with fried noodles - was really tasty, but the serving would be enough for 2 people, so don't order too many dishes.

3.China Sichuan Restaurant

7.9

Warmoesstraat 17, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Szechuan Restaurant · Amsterdam Centrum · 49 tips and reviews

Rodrigo Araripe:Not just your average Chinese restaurant. Amazing food and great friendly service. I recommend the Sichuan spicy dumplings and the Royal Sichuan Beef

Niklas Weins:Great authentic Sichuan cuisine! Try the spicy dumplings and the Chongqing Beef 重庆干煸牛肉丝

Philip Lau:It is one of the best Sichuan restaurant, even better or comparable to ones in China!! Not that spicy, really had a great time here. Must try the spicy dumpling, kungpao chicken, spicy and sour soup!

4.Thaise Snackbar Bird

8.2

Zeedijk 77 (Stormsteeg), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Thai Restaurant · Amsterdam Centrum · 305 tips and reviews

Lucilla Comis:Great Thai! Try the chilly & onion chicken if you like spicy!

Anne Florenzano:Thanks Peter v! The Massaman Nua (88) WAS delicious. With the spring rolls (1) and sweet Thai spareribs (2) for appetizers it was more than enough for two. Flavorful & not too spicy.

Roberta D'Alia:Great prawns with basil and chili peppers. Incredibly spicy and tasty!

5.Tjin's Toko

8.4

Eerste van der Helststraat 64 (Govert Flinckstraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Deli · Oude Pijp · 25 tips and reviews

Marcin Michalak:Fantastic take away lunch...spicy chicken with thin nuddles...ask for spicy mango sauce!!!

Fred Jacksier-Chasen:Great hot sauce selection- Cholula, Tapatio and Valentina!

Rudolf Faust:One of the best tokos in Amsterdam. If you like hot sauce, be sure to try all their many flavors!

6.Staring at Jacob

8.4

Jacob Van Lennepkade 215 (Staringstraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Breakfast Spot · Overtoomse Sluis · 117 tips and reviews

Nadya Sastrohardjo:Loved the brunch. So much too choose from. Take the Chicken & waffles with super good hot sauce. And don't forget to order a bloody marry, best everrr. Get there early cause it's always full!

Haroon Ali:Steak and eggs with hot sauce is amazing.

Susan Claxton:What's good here? Everything. Love the vibe. Great Bloody Mary's. Chicken and waffles with house made hot sauce (which we brought back to the states) and the pork belly Benedict. Amazing brunch!

7.Ken-Ichi

7.6

Tussenmeer 85A, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Sushi Restaurant · Stadsdeel Nieuw-West · 24 tips and reviews

Matthieu Valk:Spicy Tuna Maki is a "must have"!

Xander Hoose:One of the better all-you-can-eat sushi restaurants in Amsterdam. Come after 8pm for a discounted price. The staff is extremely friendly and capable. Spicy Tuna and Spicy Salmon Makis are the best!

Tariq Al-Raisi:Really good sushi, many options and all delicious. Spicy salmon is really good

8.Nyonya Malaysia Restaurant

7.6

Kloveniersburgwal 38, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Malay Restaurant · Amsterdam Centrum · 45 tips and reviews

Fokke:If you're into spicy, you should definitely try the Nyonya Bami Soup! Best in town and more than plenty!

Jan:Soup №1 is fantastic - very spicy, big portion, very cheap

Ireneusz Wozniak:Very tasty kwetiau and spicy 🌶, very big portions, you can share one; small entrance you can miss it.

9.Café Loetje

8.6

Johannes Vermeerstraat 52, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Steakhouse · Museumkwartier · 224 tips and reviews

Michał Ozorowski:Very good steak (go for Bali if you fancy something a bit more spicy) and great fries.

Justin Clark:Great food, the Bali steak is quite spicy - but really tasty.

Alp Gürsoy:Probably the best meat i v ever had.. simply perfection!! Try beef bali steak spicy garlic..

10.Akitsu

8.5

Rozengracht 228HS, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Japanese Restaurant · Jordaan · 51 tips and reviews

Joris van Gelder:Spicy tuna sushi cutroll, tempra roll en dan suki yaki met japanese beef. Mmmm

comerJapones.com:Try the spicy tuna maki and the beef teriyaki (order a rice bowl to go with it).

Lisa Chen:Holy toro, just melts on your tongue. I've had a lot of spicy tuna's in my life, but this one is definitely on top of my list.

11.Salsa Shop

7.2

Amstelstraat 32A, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Mexican Restaurant · Grachtengordel-Zuid · 72 tips and reviews

Norma Salinas:The barbacoa actually taste like the mexican one! And The spicy habanero sauce is really good!

Lauren McS:Pineapple chipotle salsa, spicy and delicious!

Derek Robertson:Amazingly good burritos and food, best place for this in Amsterdam! Be careful with the sauce tho - the habanero is super spicy!

12.OCHA

8.5

Binnen Bantammerstraat 1 (Geldersekade), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Thai Restaurant · Kuip · 73 tips and reviews

Rienk Su:When they ask you for spicy.. NEVER say yes, or you'll end up with an inferno in your mouth!

Aloopylife:The papaya salad appetizer, 2 chili spiciness level, is amazing!

Anne H:The papaya salad was very spicy but so fresh and lovely. Also the red tofu curry is delicious.

13.Balti House

7.8

Albert Cuypstraat 41 (at Frans Halsstraat), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Indian Restaurant · Oude Pijp · 30 tips and reviews

Sandra Hotz:Bengal menut, mango lassi, medium curry soup, spicy food is very spicy

Önder Ceylan:Start with a tasty, spicy, hot veggie Samosa. Choose either Chicken Tikka Masala or any Chicken Tandoori. Main dish served with side dishes like rice w carrot and greens/potato curry.

Ondřej Hykel:Really good chicken vindaloo with garlic nann

14.Roopram Roti

8.9

Eerste van Swindenstraat 4, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Caribbean Restaurant · Dapperbuurt · 44 tips and reviews

Amsterdam Magazine:Best roti within Amsterdam for very affordable prices. It's not surprising to see a line out the door at any time of day. Try the chicken roti plate. Filling, spicy, and delicious!

Cigdem G:chicken roti is delicious but beware of the spicy sauce.

Jenni Huovinen:Roti is sooo good and spicy. The surroundings aren't as great as the food and the place is quite crowded (because everyone loves the food) and noisy so takeaway is recommended.

15.Indian Restaurant Ganesha

7.8

Geldersekade 3 (Prins Hendrikkade), Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Indian Restaurant · Kuip · 24 tips and reviews

Miha:Nice and spicy! Lamb tikka masala and chicken curry for your pleasure.

Ross M:Deliciosa comida, el GAAP es un éxito, buena combinación y nivel de picante, altamente recomendable

Kees Haverkamp:Good spicy food

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