These are our favorite places in NoVA for a numbing wall of flame, courtesy of the southwestern Chinese province.
Heat isn’t all about how high up the Scoville Scale you can climb. Ma la, the tingly sensation produced by Sichuan peppercorns, pairs with chiles for a singular burn that spice lovers quickly learn to crave. These are our favorite places in NoVA for a numbing wall of flame, courtesy of the southwestern Chinese province.
Order this: Spicy beef noodle soup, mapo tofu 1313 Dolley Madison Blvd., Ste. 103, McLean
Order this: Dan dan noodles, cumin ribs 6387 Seven Corners Shopping Ctr., Falls Church
Order this: Lamb dry pot, diced chicken with chile pepper (la zi ji) 6396 Springfield Plaza, Springfield
Order this: Sichuan chicken dry noodles, Chongqing poached fish 3221 Duke St., Alexandria
Order this: Diced rabbit with spicy sauce, hot pot 2972 Gallows Rd., Falls Church
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