Still Sizzlin': Hot & Spicy Festival Vendors Part 2

      Following yesterday’s post that explored the first half of vendors at this year's Hot & Spicy Fest, we now present round two! Our global spice journey of over 100 dishes continues, featuring even more fiery offerings from around the world.

      In this final installment, we’re highlighting a diverse selection from Venezuelan to Thai, Korean, Sichuanese, German, Mediterranean, Japanese, and beyond!

      SomeSomeSomeSome 东南亚小馆

      SomeSome is showcasing Thai spice at the festival.

      Menu Highlight(s):

      - Pad Kra Pao With Hand-Diced Angus Ribeye – a recreation of the famous Thai street food dish, where premium Angus ribeye is wok-tossed with Thai basil and bird's eye chilies.

      - Lemon-Salted Plum-Pickled Guava – fresh guava steeped in homemade salted plum brine and lemon, offering a refreshing treat.

      Exclusive Dish(es):

      - Thai-Style Sour & Chili Squid – premium squid lightly blanched and served with a homemade Thai-style sweet and chili sauce, free of MSG and oil for a guilt-free delight.

      Hi-Town Bistro海塘Bistro

      Fusion food experts Hi-Town Bistro have created several dishes at the fest featuring Indian ghost chilies.

      Menu Highlight(s):

      - Ghost Pepper Beef Tripe – fresh tripe cooked in a fiery mala broth.

      - Pepper Sous Vide Beef Rib – a chilled dish ideal for summer, featuring tender beef rib with a kick of spice.

      Exclusive Dish(es):

      - Spiced Lamb Kidney Burrito – making a special appearance for the fest, this dish features signature lamb kidneys combined with Mexican spices in a tortilla.

      Drinks:

      - Margarita Slushee

      - Lindemans Bulldogs

      Berlin Bites 柏林百特

      Berlin Bites will ramp up the spice levels on some of their most popular dishes and introduce a new one at the festival.

      Menu Highlight(s):

      - Döner – their signature dish with chicken or beef, fresh veggies, and an extra spicy option, served in their specialty bread.

      - Currywurst – deep-fried pork sausage with their secret currywurst sauce, topped with curry powder ranging from mild to extremely spicy, specially for the fest.

      Exclusive Dish(es):

      - Spicy Loaded Fries – a new twist on loaded fries, launched at the fest.

      Drinks:

      - Signature Cocktails

      - German Beers

      - Non-Alcoholic Beverages

      Beersmith鲜啤吧

      Beersmith presents dishes that combine spicy flavors from across China with bold, beer-friendly bar bites to pair with their craft brews.

      Menu Highlight(s):

      - Spicy Mint Pork Ribs – deep-fried pork ribs with a special Hainan yellow lantern chili sauce, garnished with crispy fried mint leaves for a spicy yet refreshing experience.

      - Spicy Beef Nachos – crunchy corn chips served with their house-made spicy fusion beef chili, combining Chinese and Western flavors.

      Spicy Trotter Showdown

      Sweet Hits Spicy Chick

      Drinks:

      - Mango Dragon Gose – a refreshing Gose with juicy mango and sweet-sour tang, perfect for rich dishes.

      - Neon Seltzer – a light, sparkling brew with subtle fruit notes.

      LA PLATEA兰蒂

      LA PLATEA will highlight spicy Mediterranean flavors at the festival.

      Menu Highlight(s):

      - Fries with Italian Spicy Ragu – golden fries topped with a spicy Italian-style ragu seasoned with basil, oregano, chili, and paprika.

      - Spicy Salami Mini Piadina – Italian flatbread topped with spicy salami.

      - Ajillo Shrimp Mini Piadina – Italian flatbread with shrimp cooked in garlic and Spanish spices.

      Kang Kang康康

      Kang Kang will showcase Gansu spice with dishes featuring peppers from Tianshui in Gangu county.

      Menu Highlight(s):

      - Cheese Spicy Chicken Grilled Cold Noodles – a fusion dish using Samyang’s chicken noodles topped with melted Anchor mozzarella cheese.

      

      Exclusive Dish(es):

      - Spicy Barbecue – high-quality beef and lamb skewers enhanced with a spice blend made from Gangu chili peppers and secret ingredients.

      Drinks:

      - Cactus Juice

      KIRU尖儿

      KIRU will highlight spicy Japanese cuisine at the fest.

      Menu Highlight(s):

      - Yakitori with Special Yakitori Sauce or Red Oil – handmade skewers of eel, chicken, and wagyu beef paired with a unique spicy blend.

      - Curry Tonkatsu – traditional tonkatsu curry with an enhanced spicier sauce.

      Drinks:

      - Passion Craft Signature Mix – a blend of Passion Fruit Craft Beer with fresh passion fruit pulp and lemon juice.

      German Restaurant甲丁坊

      German Restaurant explores flavors beyond just Germany for the festival, blending them with Mexican, Guizhou, and South American influences.

      Exclusive Dish(es):

      - Sour Soup Fatty Beef Arepa – Guizhou-style fermented red sour soup with beef served alongside Venezuelan are

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