What state was it?
Generally they offer a scale of hotness, with 7 or 8 being extremely hot, and above that being when they ask you, if you are sure.
I said “4” when they asked me that at the Chinese place. Just enough spice without being excessive.
San Jose, CA.
They didn’t scale it but, I did say “However the cooks eat it, I’ll take it”.
Just so flavorful and damned hot.
Hotter than the Pozole I had last week and I love that Mexican restaurant. Usually have Menudo but, the guy I insisted I try his brother’s new recipe.
This lemongrass soup was sweet, with veggies only and hot.
Perfect for an afternoon snack, in winter.