Lively Convoy District staple for authentic, spicy Sichuan with big portions and fair prices; expect waits, oil-forward cooking, and brusque but efficient service.
Spicy City delivers bold, authentic Sichuan cooking with exceptional food quality in signature dishes like water-boiled fish and cumin lamb, backed by impressive kitchen speed and strong customer loyalty. However, variable spice calibration and occasional off nights combined with isolated but notable hygiene incidents prevent a higher grade. A no-frills neighborhood favorite that excels at what it does—regional comfort food at fair prices—but lacks the consistency and operational polish of top-tier establishments.
One caveat: Parking is genuinely tight in the shared plaza, expect circling