Only for the Brave: World's Spiciest Dishes

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Aug 01, 2025

Vindaloo (India)

Spice Level: 5/5 Goa’s legendary curry comes loaded with red chilies, vinegar, and attitude. Caution: Not for the faint-hearted.

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Sichuan Hotpot (China)

Spice Level: 4/5 Drenched in dried chilies and numbing peppercorns, this broth scorches and stings. Caution: It bites back.

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Habanero Wings (USA)

Spice Level: 5/5 These wings wear habanero like armor—fiery, aggressive, unforgettable. Caution: Bring milk. You’ll need it.

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Jhol Momos (Nepal)

Spice Level: 3/5 Soft dumplings drowned in a red-hot chili-tomato sauce. Caution: Heat builds with every bite.

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Laal Maas (Rajasthan, India)

Spice Level: 4/5 A royal Rajasthani lamb dish, heavy on dried mathania chilies and ghee. Caution: Rich, deep, dangerously hot.

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Buldak (South Korea)

Spice Level: 5/5 Korean "fire chicken" slathered in searing sauce and grilled to fiery perfection. Caution: Delicious pain.

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Carolina Reaper Curry (Challenge Dish)

Spice Level: 5+/5 Crafted with the world’s hottest chili—pure culinary madness. Caution: Consume at your own risk.

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Phaal Curry (UK/Indian Fusion)

Spice Level: 5+/5 An infamous London-born dish so hot even chefs fear it. Caution: One spoon is a dare. A bowl is war.

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Ready to Face the Fire?

Every dish on this list is a test of bravery, not just appetite. Warning: Respect the heat—or regret the bite.

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