Do you enjoy hot foods?

@TheHorse (240579)
Walnut Creek, California
October 16, 2026 1:11pm CST
By "hot," I mean "spicy," as in some Thai, Mexican and Indian foods. I do, but I've been sticking to milder foods recently as I figure out my health issues. But dang, I am "Jonesing" for some Tom Kha Gai tonight. I have not had any in two months. It's spicy. Should I chance it? Do you like spicy foods?
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• United States
4h
Medium spicy yes but not flammable
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@MarieCoyle (64158)
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2h
Loo, I love that description! “Not flammable!”
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@toniganzon (81778)
• Philippines
1h
I do enjoy them a lot. Thai, Korean, Mexican. I don't really enjoy Indian food.
@Orson_Kart (8839)
• United Kingdom
3h
I used to like spicy foods, but as I’ve gotten older, I can’t take them anymore. Now I stick to mild so I don’t have a bad reaction. I might actually be allergic to chilli peppers now.
@moffittjc (128564)
• Gainesville, Florida
2h
I love, love, love spicy foods!
@Traceyjayne (14527)
• United Kingdom
2h
I do like a bit of spicy ….but not too much ….
@MarieCoyle (64158)
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3h
I am allergic to hot peppers in any form--I can only eat those tiny sweet peppers, or bell peppers. If I eat them, my throat can swell shut, so that's a big no-no for me. But if you are having health problems, it might be best to stick to foods without a lot of spice in them for now.
@rsa101 (42099)
• Philippines
7h
I’m not a fan of spicy food. I grew up in a province where spicy dishes were served almost daily, but I never developed a taste for them. That’s why my parents always prepared non-spicy meals so I could enjoy the food served during mealtime.
@snowy22315 (213653)
• United States
7h
Moderately spicy yes, but not stuff that has me constantly reaching for something to put out the fire in my mouth.
@Nawsheen (28957)
• Mauritius
5h
I enjoy spicy food, but I prefer it when the spices enhance the flavour rather than overpower it. Since you are still trying to sort out your health issues, perhaps you could have a milder version of Tom Kha Gai.
@wolfgirl569 (141338)
• Marion, Ohio
4h
Treat yourself and get it. I don't like spicy
@RasmaSandra (101421)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3h
I cannot take too spicy but I have fallen in love with these Great Value from Walmart frozen popcorn chicken pieces with black pepper, They have a bite for the tongue and I like them but a little at a time,
@NJChicaa (128121)
• United States
6h
I can handle *some* heat but not super hot stuff.
@Rimps85 (3556)
• India
5h
that's usual characteristics here
@Wrexxo (9513)
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3h
Nah..I don't