Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in San Bruno

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Bernal HeightsBurlingameDaly CityForest Hill / West PortalFoster CityHalf Moon Bay

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1. POGU - Daly City

3.0

Good(108)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Korean • Daly City

Booked 12 times today

Discover Pogu, a modern Korean dining destination nestled inside Jagalchi Market at Serramonte Center in Daly City, California. Led by Michelin-starred chef Tony Yoo, Pogu elevates traditional Korean dishes with premium ingredients and artistic presentation, offering a culinary experience that bridges heritage and innovation.The restaurant’s striking interior blends sleek, contemporary design with Korean-inspired elements, creating a warm yet sophisticated ambiance. With seating for over 160 guests, Pogu is ideal for everything from casual gatherings to special celebrations.Whether you're craving perfectly grilled meats, house-made stews, or seasonal specials, Pogu delivers bold flavors and memorable moments in the heart of Daly City. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere, and leave with a new favorite spot for Korean cuisine.

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2. Benihana - Burlingame, CA

4.0

Excellent(5197)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Burlingame

Booked 76 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

3. Gintei

4.9

Exceptional(528)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • San Bruno

Booked 7 times today

GINTEI is an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant waiting to delight you with fresh fish from Japan's esteemed Tsukiji market, elegant ambiance, and attentive service.

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4. Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal

4.6

Exceptional(914)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Burlingame

Booked 24 times today

Experience Japanese charcoal-grilled skewers, small plates, wine and beer in individual glass-divided rooms with sunken Japanese tables. We strive to source our ingredients locally.

5. Ichika Izakaya

4.8

Exceptional(41)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Izakaya • San Bruno

Booked 13 times today

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6. Stella Burlingame

4.7

Exceptional(56)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Burlingame

Booked 34 times today

Stella Burlingame is a culinary gem in the heart of Burlingame, bringing the flavors of the Alps to California. Under Chef Matteo Ferrari's guidance, the menu offers a rich gastronomic journey featuring braised meats, velvety risottos, tantalizing pastas, and comforting ragus. Highlights include Chef Matteo's signature Veal Osso Buco over Mascarpone Polenta and Nonna's Housemade Potato Gnocchi. Stella Burlingame is committed to authenticity, honoring the pasta traditions of Northern Italy while incorporating rustic flavors from mountainous regions. Each dish captures the essence of Italian cuisine, blending tradition with innovation. To enhance your dining experience, Stella offers an extensive Full Bar with expertly crafted cocktails and a curated selection of Italian and California wines. The attentive staff is ready to guide you through this unforgettable culinary adventure.

7. Cafe Figaro

4.9

Exceptional(548)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Burlingame

Booked 14 times today

Café Figaro is Burlingame’s go-to destination for authentic Italian cuisine and the best wine list in the Bay Area. Our cozy dining room blends tradition and modern elegance, featuring contemporary artwork, crisp linens, and classic tile ceilings with pendant lighting.Enjoy favorites like Pollo Parmesan, Spaghetti Alla Bolognese, Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka, and Risotto al Frutti di Mare, all crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients.Our award-winning wine list, recognized by Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence 2023 and Star Wine List 2023, offers an exceptional selection to complement every dish. From bold reds to crisp whites, we have a wine for every taste.Perfect for intimate dinners, banquets, and private events, Café Figaro delivers unforgettable dining experiences. Discover authentic flavors, impeccable service, and the finest wines at Café Figaro. Reserve your table today!

8. Twelvemonth

4.5

Awesome(695)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Burlingame

Booked 31 times today

At Twelvemonth, our approach begins with passion and respect for people and the planet. Everyone can play a part in imagining a healthier, more sustainable world. Our role is to bring people together with delicious, 100% plant-based food. Our passion and respect have driven us to craft a culinary destination to suit every occasion: from your morning coffee to a happy hour beer at the bar. We source from local farmers, champion waste reduction, and push the boundaries of vegetable-first creativity. Twelvemonth exists to foster genuine connections. It’s a place where we share compelling stories and aim to build a better future together—one that works in closer, tastier harmony with the environment.

9. Rasa

4.6

Exceptional(397)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Indian • Burlingame

Booked 4 times today

ONE MICHELIN STAR 2016 - 2021At RASA our philosophy is simple. Our goal is to convey our enthusiasm and passion for southern Indian coastal cuisine in a way which gives you a perspective on our hunt for perfect ingredients, techniques and deep rooted desire to present this unique cuisine which is a perfect weaving of traditional Indian techniques and modern flavors. Progressive “Southern Indian Cuisine” inspired by recipes from home cooks to royal chefs of Indian Maharajas using freshest, finest and healthiest locally grown produce, sustainable seafood and free range poultry & meat. RASA’s menu embodies an unique blend of ethnic and progressive dishes from southern coastal states. A unique marriage of organic, local ingredients with southern Indian spices and artisanal techniques.Here you will find an exquisite range of traditional, contemporary and wellness inspired dishes that are created with flair and respect for ingredients.

10. Andiamo In Banca

4.8

Exceptional(534)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South San Francisco

Booked 3 times today

Located in the heart of downtown South San Francisco owner John Akkaya and Executive Chef, Angelo bring together a taste of Italy with a Mediterranean twist. Akkaya has been in the restaurant world for over 30 years with two additional Bay Area restaurants, Cafe Figaro in Burlingame and Don Giovanni in Mountain View. As he says himself, Andiamo In Banca is how he is celebrating years of experience in industry by combining the authentic Italian taste with hearty ingredients without losing the cozy experience.

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Nick
1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Good service and excellent food. Authentic and full of flavour. Good choice. Great atmosphere
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Matador - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Downtown / Union Square
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4.3
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Rodrigo
Mexico City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Amazing food! Perfect combination of complexity and simple good ingredients. The place is a little noisy but very nice and comfortable. Will come back for sure!
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Base CampPrice: Moderate• Asian• Mission District
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4.9
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PolinaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •41 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 24, 2025
Our food was good, but we waited half an hour to get our food. We were celebrating a birthday, and was told that our server would do something. They forgot and I preferred not to ask a second time :(
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Red Lobster - San BrunoPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Bruno
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3.4
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RonVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •38 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 18, 2025
Food quality was great. Service was not attentive, but personnel were friendly. Tidyness of restaurant could be improved. Table not bussed promptly and men's room dirty. Could be an outstanding dining experience, but it's lacking leadership it appears. Staffing issues in the People's Republic of California probably are not helping.
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RasoiPrice: Moderate• Indian• Burlingame
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4.5
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KeriVIP
Portland / Oregon •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
The restaurant was very accommodating with our changing times. The food was very good as well as the drinks.
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Z & Y RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
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4.6

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