Restaurant: Angkor Borei, San Francisco
Season: 8
Recommended by: Karen
Dish: Chili Chicken – sautéed with fresh chili peppers, mushrooms, green beans and onions
Why? “The flavors were very distinctly Cambodian.”
Restaurant: Hunan Home’s Restaurant, San Francisco
Season: 8
Recommended by: Emily
Dish: Orange Peel Chicken with Chile Peppers
Why? “It has a really vibrant orange flavor and it’s perfectly fried! But you gotta watch out for those peppers!”
Restaurant: Kabuto Sushi, San Francisco
Recommended by: Karrie
Dish: Fire Salmon Roll
Why? “Kabuto challenges your palate to let go and experience something more than classic sushi and sashimi.”
Restaurant: HRD Smokin’ Grill, San Francisco
Season: 8
Recommended by: Caen
Dish: Spicy Zesty Pork Bibimbap – Asian rice bowl w/ seasoned spinach, zesty sprouts, cucumbers, Kimchi, egg and pork
Why? “The flavor profile is amazing!”
Restaurant: Senor Sisig Food Truck, San Francisco (and other Bay Area locations)
Season: 9
Recommened by: Suki
Dish: Spicy Pork Senor Sisig Burrito
Why? “It was full of flavors and incredibly spicy.”
Restaurant: Lers Ros, San Francisco
Season: 7
Recommended by: Roger
Dish: Poh Tak – Spicy soup with assorted seafood
Why? “By far the best Thai food I’ve ever had!”
Restaurant: Esperpento, San Francisco
Season: 2
Recommended by: Richland
Dish: Pollo Adobo
Why? “The tender chicken pieces were served in a spicy chili sauce that was delicious.”
Restaurant: Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant, San Francisco
Season: 1
Recommended by: Karen
Dish: “Extremely Hot Pepper”
Why? “The food here is exquisite!”
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