Crowdspiced - A universal spice scale, built by the community

Crowdspiced is a universal spice translator for restaurants. It's that moment when you order a "level 3" at a new Thai spot and sweat through your entire shirt — but a "level 3" at your usual place barely tingles? That's the problem we solve. We're trying to crowdsource real diner experiences to map each restaurant's spice scale onto a universal 1–10 rating, so you always know what you're actually ordering. Contributors can track their own ratings so you know exactly what to order next time.

I love trying different Asian restaurants, but I always freeze up when ordering and they ask, “How spicy?” My follow-up is naturally: “What’s your scale?” They hit me with something like: “0–3” “0–5” “mild, medium, Thai spicy” The scale usually isn’t listed on the menu. And even restaurants using the same scale can vary wildly. I can never keep track of my preferred level — even at my go-to local spots. When a “3 out of 5” at a Thai restaurant in Louisville lit my esophagus on fire recently, I decided to try to solve this. I’m hoping this helps spice enthusiasts find the spiciest dishes around as well as people who prefer “medium” find their perfect balance of heat and flavor Right now I started with a few Asian cuisines, but if people find this useful, I’ll expand into chicken spots, hot sauces, and beyond. Please free to add your favorite restaurants and/or submit a rating based on your latest visit.

Crowdspiced - A universal spice scale, built by the community

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