Reportedly, spicy food speeds up your metabolism, boosts feel-good hormones, and acts as an anti-inflammatory. With these benefits and more, why not say yes to spicing up your life? With options for carnivores, vegetarians and vegans, these Oshawa restaurants are serving it up (along with other options for those that can’t handle anything hotter than ketchup).
Hot tip: these restaurants are also on the Durham Region Great Taste of Ontario Passport – download yours today, check in, and get rewarded!
Street Momo
19 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa
streetmomo.ca
The word “momo” means “dumpling” in Nepali, and is one of Nepal’s (Chef Rajan’s homeland) most popular dishes. Riding the awesome storm of multi-cuisine, Street Momo serves Indian-Asian cuisine, MoMos, Hakka, and Thai, in huge portions with authentic taste, and of course a lovely level of spice if your tastebuds are up for it!
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Spicy Affairs
84 King St. W, Oshawa
spicyaffairs.ca
Spicy Affairs operates on a “choose your own adventure” model when it comes to spice level, and with an incredible selection of vibrant curries, you may as well order more than one. It is said that the best way to eat Indian food is to share it, so go for the shared appetizer platter too!
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Kenzo Ramen
24 King St E, Oshawa, ON
kenzoramen.ca
The menu at Kenzo Ramen has a separate section for their selection of spicy items – six specific ramen dishes sure to get you sweating. Kenzo is a growing chain, and the Oshawa location is especially known for their chefs’ attention to detail. With noodles made in-house daily, broth stewed for a minimum of 24 hours, and specialty sauces fermented for 3 months, guests can expect distinctive tastes and incredible aromas. For the extreme chili-heads, Kenzo recommends their Spicy Charsu, a Hakata-style pork bone ramen. Do you dare?
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