Readers shared Charlotte’s spiciest dishes, and 2 come with waivers
I asked for readers’ help on where to find the spiciest food in Charlotte, and the recommendations were fire.
I recently found a Reddit thread with spicy food picks and ordered the spicy chicken curry from Curry Gate. It was delicious, but I expected a little more heat.
The comments on our video offered one possible explanation.
“Indian restaurants are known for not giving ‘full spice’ level to non-Indians,” one viewer wrote. “I’ve had to vouch for my friends in the past to get them their spicy level.”
That means another trip to Curry Gate might be in my future — along with visits to the other Charlotte restaurants that readers swear serve some of the city’s hottest dishes.
Here’s where to find the spiciest food in Charlotte, according to CharlotteFive readers.
Aroma Indian Grill
Location: 9648 Red Stone Dr, Indian Land, SC 29707
According to Aroma Indian Grill, its Bullet Chicken “delivers bold Indian spices, juicy bites and a fiery kick that hits the target every time.”
Dave’s Hot Chicken
Location: 1300 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 8932 J.M. Keynes Dr., Building B, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28262
Location: Northlake Centre Pkwy, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28216
Location: 13415 Rigsby Rd C, Charlotte, NC 28273
Location: 2476 Cherry Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Dave’s Hot Chicken requires customers to sign a waiver before purchasing anything at their “Reaper” spice level. And it’s only available to those 18 and older.
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Painted Rooster
Location: 1601 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
A Yelp reviewer called Painted Rooster’s “Too Hot For The Menu” “HOT but tasty,” but others say the “kick” isn’t as intense as expected.
PoppyCox Nashville Hot Chicken
Location: Optimist Hall, 1115 N Brevard St, Suite 13, Charlotte, NC 28206
CharlotteFive readers advise going with the “Stoopid Hot” tenders. According to the menu, customers are required to sign a waiver before purchasing them.
Sen Mee Noodle House
Location: 3718 Central Ave., Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28205
“Those ladies told me ‘our peppers have been extra spicy this summer’ and yeah I learned the hard way,” one commenter wrote. The restaurant is known for its grab-and-go menu and dine-in options, like Vietnamese pho.
Thai Taste
Location: 324 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
The chicken pad thai at Thai Taste at its “max heat level,” is one of the spiciest dishes in the city, according to one commenter.
