
How are you planning on celebrating International Hot and Spicy Food Day on January 16th? If you're interested in a meal with a little kick, Baltimore's best restaurants have you covered. These establishments cover a range of different types of cuisine, but all are mouthwateringly delicious. Here are some of our real estate agents' favorite places to indulge in something spicy.
- Ekiben - 1622 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD 21231 and 911 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD 21211
Named after a popular type of Japanese takeaway meal, Ekiben is a trendsetting Asian fusion restaurant with enough buzz to merit two locations in the same city - and they're currently working on plans for a third! This restaurant's "Buns and Bowls" menu contains spicy selections like curry fried chicken, spicy pork, and tofu brah. Not in the mood for meat but still want some heat? Try their red beans and rice or tofu nuggets, both of which are gluten-free.
- Red Pepper Sichuan Bistro - 11 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
If you're in the area around our Towson homes for sale, drop by the Red Pepper Sichuan Bistro for a spicy taste experience you'll never forget. This authentic Sichuan restaurant stays true to the region's cuisine with plenty of spicy flavors to savor. Dig into their hot and sour noodles, spicy wontons, or any of their many hot pork, beef, chicken, and rabbit dishes. Seafood lovers can order the spiced shrimp and crawfish, while vegetarians can enjoy the simmering heat of a deep-fried green pepper.
- Namaste Baltimore - 413 W. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21210
Namaste Baltimore is a lively family-run restaurant serving deliciously spicy Indian food to their local community for years. The heat in these dishes is offset by a background of savory and earthy spices, giving the food a richer profile that is sure to delight your taste buds. Their tikka masala, curry, and vindaloo dishes are all impressively spicy and can be made with lamb, chicken, shrimp, and other meats to suit your tastes. For sides and appetizers with a little sizzle, you can try their chicken chilli, paneer chilli, papadam, or spinach pakora.
- Kong Pocha - 12 W. 20th St. Baltimore, MD 21218
If you love heat in all its forms, you'll love the variety of spicy dishes available at Kong Pocha. This restaurant is conveniently located near our Baltimore homes for sale and serves authentic pan-Asian food with a particular focus on Korean barbecue. Patrons can indulge in spicy chicken, kimchi, casseroles, and gangjung dishes, along with a variety of spicy sides. Don't forget the soju to wash it all down!
- Water Song Yunnan Kitchen - 21 E. Cross St., Baltimore, MD 21230
The elegant Water Song Yunnan Kitchen is the perfect place to sample authentic dishes from China's Yunnan province. Delicate-looking and gorgeously plated, many of these dishes are deceptively spicy. Luckily, the menu includes a labeling system for hot dishes that ranks them from 1 to 3 depending on the level of heat they contain. Some sumptuous level 3 dishes include the Spicy Kunming Fried Potato, the Xiao Guo Rice Noodles, and the Chef's Special Ghost Chicken.
Whether you prefer your food spicy, mild, or somewhere in between, there's no denying the excellence of Baltimore's culinary scene. You'll need to live close by to sample all of the sublime international cuisines this city has to offer, so why not look into nearby properties? Contact us today for more information.