Is it hot in here or is it just the food? If you're looking for some heat when you eat, then you're in luck ― the Montreal restaurant scene isn't just hot and trendy, but it's hot and spicy. And with so many cultures and influences from around the world in the city, you can find something new and exciting to try when you're craving that little extra sizzle. With the cold weather slowly upon us (you know it's true), adding a little heat may be just the thing you need to warm you up. Editor's Choice: Ardene Is Having A Huge Warehouse Sale In Montreal & Everything Is $5 Or Less (VIDEO) But with so many people who aren't quite there yet and legit find BBQ chips too spicy, restaurants are willing to tone down the spice or find you an alternative so that you can still enjoy the best that cuisine has to offer. "How hot are we talkin' here?" So hot that some of these places literally make you sign a waiver. Like serious heat. So check out these spots around town to try some of the spiciest menus we could find. If you dare... Ma Poule Mouillé Address: 969, rue Rachel E., Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram Jour de pluie 🐔 @mapoulemouillee 📸 @elie_eat A post shared by Tastet.ca (@tastet.ca) on Aug 17, 2020 at 9:15am PDT This local go-to for Portuguese chicken is known not just for its chicken, or even its poutine, but for the spicy sauce that'll bring a little flair to your palette. It's so popular that it was even featured on Somebody Feed Phil. Website Caribbean Curry House Address: 6892, ave. Victoria, Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram The comfort of a delicious stew chicken. #stewchicken #caribbeanfood #westindianfood A post shared by Caribbean Curry House (@caribbeancurryhousemtl) on Jan 5, 2020 at 7:03am PST Caribbean Curry House offers some incredible, authentic Caribbean dishes that'll make you sweat from the heat and from excitement. They use scotch bonnet peppers and even if you've never even heard of them, you can tell they're spicy. Those feeling adventurous should definitely order the jerk chicken. And while you're there, try one its famous rotis. Website Restaurant Tuk Tuk Address: 5619-A, Chemin de la Côte-Des-Neiges, Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram Got noods? 😏 Our Pad Thai not only looks good, but satisfies any cravings! . . . . . . #supportsmallbusiness #mtl #mtlresto #restomtl #cotedesneiges #cambodia #thailand #cambodiancuisine #thaicuisine #thaifood #localeats #tuktuk #khmerfood #southeastasia #heat #padthai #wok #noodles A post shared by RESTAURANT TUK TUK (@restotuktuk) on Apr 15, 2020 at 12:21pm PDT Anyone who's ever been to Cambodia or Thailand truly understands the significance of the name, but Restaurant Tuk Tuk is one of Montreal's go-to spots for both cuisines. The menu offers both spicy and non-spicy plates, but to get what this incredible cuisine is all about, you gotta go for the spice. Website McKibbin's Address: 1426, rue Bishop, Montreal, Quebec View this post on Instagram McKibbin’s gives you wings 😉 #mckibbinsirishpub A post shared by Mckibbin's Irish Pub (@mckibbinsirishpub) on Jul 8, 2020 at 11:26am PDT McKibbin's is known for the Rim Reaper Challenge: 12 wings using the world's most expensive and spiciest pepper. We're talking 401.5 times hotter than tabasco sauce. It's so hot that you need to sign a waiver! Website CQ Montagne Address: 1195, rue Bishop, Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram Trying Chongqing noodles 🍜 This dish is popular in the city of Chongqing where it's enjoyed for breakfast. Typically the noodles are thin and you can find them served in a spicy chilli oil like here at @cq_montagne 🌶 . . . #mtlfood #mtlfoodie #mtleats #mtlmoments #igersmontreal #foodstagram #igersmontral #foodphotography #foodporn #picoftheday #photooftheday #instafoodies #spicyfood #chongqing #noodles #foodphoto #bingewithanbu A post shared by 🌿 A N B A R A S S I🌱 (@bingewithanbu) on Feb 18, 2019 at 2:07pm PST Xiao mian is a spicy noodle dish that's popular in China. CQ Montagne brought the trend to the city and has been keeping things hot ever since. In fact, it's so authentic that the team makes their own chilli sauce. But don't worry, they can tone it down for our less-than-spice-crazed friends. Website Maquis Yasolo Address: 3763, rue Notre-Dame O., Montreal, QC View this post on Instagram 🍗POULET JERK DU MAQUIS 🍗 La semaine dernière @hangryinmtl nous a fait le plaisir de participer à notre soirée spéciale Nuit Gourmande avec le Poulet Jerk en vedette ce soir là. Regardez cette photo, on a juste envie de tout manger 🤤😋 Passez nous voir si vous voulez découvrir notre cuisine 😉 📞 +1 (514) 248-4498 📍3763 Notre-Dame Ouest . . . #maquisyasolo #montreal #mtlfood #mtl #montrealfood #eatermontreal #mtlatable #mtlmoments #mtlblog #mtlblogger #mtllife #mtlfoodie #mtleats #mtlfoodies #mtlbloggers A post shared by Maquis Yasolo (@maquisyasolo) on Mar 1, 2020 at 3:31pm PST Maquis Yasolo is a restaurant that blends Afro-Québécois restaurant, bringing the best of recipes and traditions from Congo and other regions in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as Quebec. For a spicy fusion of cultures and flavours, you'll definitely want to check out the jerk chicken. Facebook Hope your taste buds can handle it!