The hottest places for spicy food in Glasgow

Due to its popularity across the nation, Wagamama has three restaurants for Glaswegians to choose from throughout the city which all provide the same extensive yummy menu. Wagamama cater for all dietary requirements and allergies making it a restaurant where everyone will find a delicious dish that’s right for them. When it comes to main meals, Wagamama offer the choice of ramen dishes, Donburi, curry, Kokoro bowls and teppanyaki, which can be as spicy as you like. If you are in the mood for a nice kick, sample the ‘firecracker prawn curry’ as it is packed full of red and green peppers, bold and fiery prawns, and hot red chillies. If you are more interested in a vegan ramen option, be sure to order the ‘spicy vegan short rib ramen’ made with mushroom and soya protein ribs coated in a delicious sticky sauce.

The Killermont Polo Club is a beautiful Indian restaurant located on Maryhill Road that serves delicious Asian dishes in a relaxed setting. The interesting name comes from the East’s love of polo, which was introduced by Britons in 1860. Diners have the choice of being seated in either the windowed club house area of the restaurant or the more formal dining area, which are both beautifully decorated with white linen and polo photographs.
The restaurant pride’s itself on using fresh, high-quality ingredients to elevate the taste and spice of each of the dishes on offer. A two-course lunch menu is available for £7.95 and allows diners the choice of dishes such as ‘Chilli chicken’, ‘South Indian Garlic Chilli’, ‘Rogan Josh’ or ‘Chicken Tikka Masala’. A larger selection of spicy main dishes is available on the a la carte menu including ‘Murgh Laziz’, which is a Punjabi Tikka Masala in a spicy garlic sauce made from hot chilli peppers, ginger, onions and crushed coriander seeds.

If you are looking for a glamorous Thai dining experience to remember, then look no further than Chaophraya. This city centre venue is the perfect place to escape the bustle of the shops and enjoy a relaxing, delicious Thai meal among beautiful heritage surroundings. As well as experiencing Thai food, the staff at Chaophraya are keen for all diners to also discover the Thai culture which can be seen through the authentic décor and friendly staff. An extensive range of menus are available for diners to choose from with dishes that are both mild in spice and full of spice. A chilli icon is placed next to spicy dishes on the menus, which allows diners to quickly spot the hottest dishes available.
Popular options include ‘Tod Man Pla’, which are spicy fish cakes made from a sweet chilli, peanut, cucumber, and vegetable relish. Fancy a spicy stir fry? Then look no further than ‘Khua Kling’, a spicy southern chicken packed with lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, garlic and krachal. Alternatively, why not sample a staple Thai street food classic? ‘Udon Pad Kee Mao Talay’ is a seafood udon noodle dish made with prawns, squid, mussels, scallops, vegetables, and chilli.

An Indian restaurant, gastropub, and deli, Balbir’s is a popular haunt for diners seeking satisfying Indian dishes that evoke the taste of the East. Situated next to Dumbarton Road in the West End of Glasgow, Balbir’s provide a spacious dining experience as well as a wide range of dishes in varying degrees of spice.
‘Spice @ Route 77’ is a menu which has been designed by Balbir’s which has been particularly popular throughout the duration of the pandemic. Starters include options such as ‘Spicy calamari’, which is fried squid with a red chilli batter served with a delicious tomato dip. When it comes to main options, if you fancy cranking up the heat be sure to go for the ‘Chicken Xacuti’, which is a very hot traditional Goanese curry made with coconut, tamarind, and sundried chilli. Other famous options include the ‘Lamb Mirchi Korma’ – a spicy lamb curry marinated in a rich cream onion gravy.

When thinking of spicy restaurants, it is impossible to miss out Nando’s. The South African fast-food chain has plenty of restaurants throughout the length and breadth of Glasgow to satisfy all spicy chicken enthusiasts. From whole chickens to chicken wings, burgers and veggie wraps, Nando’s has something on the menu that will suit everyone.
Diners can choose the level of spice that they want their food to be through the spice barometer, which ranges from mild known as Lemon and Herb through to Extra Hot spice. As well as spicy mains there is the option to add one or two starters to every meal such as spicy rice or spiced grains and butternut squash.

Following its success upon opening its first restaurant in 2001, Ashoka brought its mouthwatering spicy menu to Bearsden. Nestled in the leafy suburbs of Bearsden Cross, on New Kirk Road, Indian Restaurant Ashoka is a popular haunt with locals and has been serving delicious curry dishes for over two decades.
The stylish contemporary design of the restaurant offers a haven for curry lovers to retreat to and enjoy the authentic home-style Indian cooking. For those looking to sample and share a selection of dishes, the small plates menu offers great sharing options and is available daily from 5pm to 7pm. Dishes include Indian classics such as poppadoms and spiced onions, chicken tikka masala and desi lamb on the bone. The a la carte menu offers an extensive range of appetisers, starters, and mains as well as a vegan and vegetarian selection. You can expect all your favourite dishes on this menu, from Rogan Josh to a spicy Desi Jalfrezi. The Harlequin suite offers the perfect comfortable secluded area to celebrate a special occasion, too.