Samyang Foods CEO Kim Jung-soo, the creator of Buldak Ramen, and her son and heir Jeffrey Chun stand in front of wall displaying the company's products from years past. (Jean Chung / For The Times) In ...

Experts say it’s unlikely that spicy foods alone will kill you, barring an allergic reaction or food sensitivity. Experts say it’s unlikely that spicy foods alone will kill you, barring an allergic ...

When 36-year-old Nelson Cheney was little, he began eating spicy peppers and sauces to impress his dad. Years later, he still consumes these foods, only now for his 1.1 million followers on TikTok.

When the chef Chintan Pandya and his partners decided to name their restaurant group Unapologetic Foods, they made it clear that they wouldn’t water down their vision for Indian cooking in New York.

Spicy food can transform any meal into a sensory experience — pain, pleasure, even breaking a sweat can take flavors to the next level. While some like it hot, dialing up the heat may ruin a meal for ...

You know that rush you get when you bite into something so spicy it makes your eyes water and your nose run? What if that intense physical reaction isn’t just masochistic food enjoyment, but actually ...

Spicy foods are beloved around the world for their bold flavors and heat-driven thrill. From hot wings to chili curries, people can’t seem to get enough of the burn. But while that fiery kick can be ...

This article is republished from The Conversation. Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food—some love the burn, while others can’t take the heat. But the scientific consensus on whether spicy ...

That fiery ramen bowl, a plate of Tibetan laphing, or a round of Delhi-style golgappe, spicy foods are irresistible for many of us. But have you ever wondered what all that chilli heat is doing inside ...