By Aabiya Baqai and Nafeesa McDowell

Swollen lips and burning tongues; dare if you try.

Tasting Levels

Nafeesa: Spice Beginner
Aabiya: Spice Enthusiast

FIREGRILL

Chipotle Sauce:

A: 4
N: 5

Barbacoa Spicy Beef:

A: 1
N: 2

Tip: Get your hands on Firegrill’s hot sauce, to add heat to any homemade dish.

Location: Etoile Center, Malik Rd.
Tel: 8002492222
Mob: +966-554350052

GHAZI AL HUSSAINI

Koshari + Red Sauce:

A: 2.5
N: 4

Tip: Add a double dose of the spicy red sauce for an extra kick.

Location: Hera’ St. and Sari St.
Tel: +966-12-69129991

CHEZ SUSHI

Rock Shrimp with Creamy Chilli:

A: 1.5
N: 2

Tip: Sprinkle the Nanami Togarashi generously for that heat.

Location: Prince Sultan St.
Tel: 920022434

KUDU

Cheese Nachos:

A: 3
N: 4.5

Tip: Let the cheese empower your taste buds.

Location: Al Andalus Rd.
Tel: 920006999

PERUVI

The Green Avocado Sauces:

A: 4
N: 5

Tip: The light green sauce is extra hot, whereas the darker green sauce is mild.

Location: Al Zahra Dist., opposite Souq Al Shati’
Tel: 920010509

STUDENT BIRYANI

Biryani (not mixed with white rice)

A: 5
N: 5

Tip: Eat it with a yoghurt side, to relieve the spiciness.

Location: Prince Majid Rd., Al Aziziyah Dist.

AFRICA CAFETERIA

Mixed Platter:

A: 2
N: 3

Ziggni:

A: 4
N: 5

Location: Al Marwa Dist.
Mob: +966-565336520