Calgary Spicy Food Diary | August Sichuan Adventures 🌶️

As a Jiangsu native with medium spice tolerance (think: 1/3 packet of fire noodle sauce), I braved two new(ish) Calgary Sichuan spots this month - here's the verdict! 🏮 Rockies & River Restaurant ⏳ Warning: 30+ minute wait times (eat a snack first!) 🐔 Boneless Spicy Chicken (5/5) Goldilocks spice level - tingling but not punishing Extra crispy without being oily "The dish I'd risk being hangry for" 🐖 Fish-Fragrant Pork (3.5/5) Solid but forgettable next to the star chicken 🌶️ Chuan World ⚠️ Spice Alert: 2-bites-and-you're-sweating level 🐂 Pickled Pepper Beef (5/5) The showstopper - so good I recreated it at home Perfect tangy-spicy balance 🐔 Spicy Chicken (3/5) Bone-in version lacks the crisp perfection of 山河聚 🍲 Maoxuewang (4/5) Had to dilute with water at home - broth is intense Pro Tip: Ask for "mild" seasoning if you're spice-averse! #CalgaryEats #SichuanFood #SpicySurvivalGuide