5 to Try: Hot and Spicy Dishes
By Jonathan Flax, Nashville Contributor
Like it spicy? From a fiery Cajun meal to a hot Indian dish, sample the best tongue-tingling delights in Nashville.
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Richie's Hot & Spicy Kastle
235 E Old Hickory Blvd, Madison, TN
Dingy takeout spot serves up mouth-singing but tasty Cajun fare. -
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
123 Ewing Dr, Nashville, TN
This chicken at Prince's redefines hot; even the mild chicken packs a wallop. Ordering the extra-hot version is asking for trouble. -
Shalimar Fine Indian Cuisine
3711 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN
For a truly searing experience, try this restaurant's chicken or beef vindaloo. -
Siam Cafe
316 Mccall St, Nashville, TN
Siam's butterfly shrimp, spiced up with peppery brown sauce, is eye-watering. -
French Quarter Cafe
823 Woodland St, Nashville, TN
Temperatures rise with the Cajun shrimp boil--the dish comes with spicy boiled red potatoes, corn and peel-and-eat shrimp.
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Thai Taste Restaurant
395 Haywood Ln, Nashville, TN
Blending exotic spices and flavors perfectly, this cozy eatery is worth searching out.

