Originally Posted by Eastbay1K

It often doesn't fix it. There are too many marginal Thai restaurants around my 'hood. I've asked for "spicy, and I mean it" and it usually ended up barely medium in most places. However, there are 2 places that are serious about their spice. One is a one minute walk from home. It was also part of the "inspiration" of this thread, because the owner/chef is quite creative in his dishes, and while many dishes are authentic Thai, many are not, but are excellent. (I have also decided that super really authentic Thai spicy at its peak is a bit above the heat level that I, and my interiors, enjoy.)