Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Murray Hill

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1. San Sabino

4.8

Exceptional(80)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Village

Booked 118 times today

San Sabino is a seafood focused restaurant from wife and husband team, chefs Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli, in partnership with Quality Branded. After working in some of NYC’s top Italian restaurants and dreaming of opening their own special neighborhood spot, Angie and Scott opened Don Angie in 2018 to tremendous critical acclaim. They quickly became known for boldly unexpected dishes that challenge your perception of traditional Italian-American cooking.Six years later and just a few doors down from Don Angie, they've now opened their second restaurant, San Sabino. Named after Scott’s grandfather (from Sanza, Italy, where most people are named after the patron saint Sabino), San Sabino offers a playful spin on Italian dishes from Shrimp Parm to Pasta Alle Vongole, with bold twists influenced by coastal American cities where many Italians settled, from New Orleans to the Jersey Shore.

2. Soothr

4.7

Exceptional(321)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • East Village

Booked 262 times today

Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.

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3. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.8

Exceptional(403)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • West Village

Booked 160 times today

Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Little Ruby’s West Village is be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

4. Nobu Fifty Seven

4.7

Exceptional(6408)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown West

Booked 233 times today

As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper. The restaurant showcases Nobu's signature new style Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as Tiradito Nobu Style and Black Cod Miso. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times.

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5. Nami Nori West Village

4.8

Exceptional(194)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Greenwich Village

Booked 100 times today

Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features signature hand rolls, including crunchy varieties, as well as classic versions, and a special vegan section. Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts are also on offer. Beer, sake and wine are available both on tap and by the bottle.

6. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3312)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 104 times today

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.

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7. Little Ruby's Cafe - Murray Hill

4.7

Exceptional(65)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Kips Bay

Booked 58 times today

Established in 2002, Little Ruby’s prides itself on using fresh local products balanced with Australian culinary influences to provide the local and international community with some of the best food, espresso coffee, and drinks in New York City. Operating 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Little Ruby’s offers an acclaimed varied menu, home to the famous bronte burger, and accompanied by a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere, it truly is a unique experience.Unfortunately, we do not accept waitlist reservations via phone. For parties of 8+, please contact erin@rubyscafe.com to discuss reservation details.Thanks, maaate!

8. Quality Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(3421)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown West

Booked 139 times today

Quality Bistro is a bustling brasserie in midtown Manhattan from the team behind Quality Meats and Quality Italian. Quality Bistro offers contemporary takes on bistro classics in a whimsical space serving the best French Onion Soup and Steak Frites in New York City. Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Quality Bistro is the best restaurant in Midtown Manhattan.

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9. Gjelina - New York

4.6

Exceptional(218)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • East Village

Booked 119 times today

Gjelina is a restaurant that serves locally-sourced, produce-forward food with menus guided by conversations and long-standing relationships with farmers, local ranchers, fishermen, and co-ops. Our first location Gjelina LA in Venice Beach opened in 2008 becoming a staple in the local community. We are currently open for lunch, brunch, and dinner services.

10. OIJI MI

4.9

Exceptional(48)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Flatiron District

Booked 43 times today

One Michelin starred OIJI MI offers a creative contemporary Korean dining experience composed uniquely for NYC.Helmed by Owner and Executive Chef Brian Kim, OIJI MI is the culmination of Chef Kim’s longtime passion to bring a new level of traditional flavors and inherently Korean dishes, and reinterpreting them into a modern culinary experience. OIJI MI offers a 5 course Prix-Fixe menu priced at $150 per person in the Main Dining Room. A la carte menu is offered in the Lounge & Bar.We accept reservations for the Main Dining Room and Lounge. Limited reservations are taken for the Bar, we save the majority of seats for walk-ins, first come/first serve basis. Unfortunately, severe dietary restrictions or allergies (vegan, vegetarian, celiac, gluten, dairy, seafood or shellfish) will drastically limit the options offered. We are not able to accommodate allium allergies.

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DushyantVIP
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious food. Terrific service. Our server was super attentive! Another fun evening at SAPPE!!
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SAPPEPrice: Expensive• Thai• Greenwich Village
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4.7
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sherrie
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and experience and will certainly return. Looking forward to it. Thank you.
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NAROPrice: Expensive• Korean• Midtown
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4.7
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DavidVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •154 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Interesting and tasty experience. The food was all very good and reasonably priced. Perfect location.
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Toloache-MidtownPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Theater District
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4.7
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David
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 24, 2025
I love very spicy hot food. Often, it's difficult to get a dish that is spicy enough for my tastes, even after requesting it. I understand as restaurants intentionally spice conservative. Not the case at symphony spice. After informing the server n that I enjoy extremely hot food, my chicken Vindaloo was perfectly spiced for my taste. A kicking hot dish, but not over the top heat. Excellent service and very good value for an NYC restaurant. Highly recommend.
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Spice Symphony - 31st StPrice: Moderate• Indian• Murray Hill
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4.9
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Eumir
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 28, 2025
Loved the food. The flaming drinks were a wondering surprise.
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11 TigersPrice: Expensive• Japanese• East Village
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4.7

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