Some like it hot. They look at the menu for anything written in red, or with three or more terrifying icons of a pepper. If you can take the heat, our readers have spoken about where they go to feel alive. Ranking in first is Thai Orchid (203 N Barstow St, Eau Claire), a downtown Thai-food joint with some spicy options across their curry, soups, noodles, and more. Encanto Cantina (2839 Mall Dr, Eau Claire) ranks second, bringing its spicy red chili sauce to the table. In third is the new Indian restaurant, New Maharaja (1009 W Park Ave, Chippewa Falls), with some truly hot options on its buffet. —James Johonnott