"Howlin’ Ray’s, which was previously known for its multiple-hour-long lines, deserves a spot on every spicy list. Its newest location in Pasadena only allows for deliveries of its Nashville-style hot chicken via Postmates. The restaurant has cut down its typical menu to only chicken wings, fried chicken sandwiches, and sides like macaroni salad, collard greens, coleslaw, and pickles to help ease the stress on its kitchen team. Howlin’ Ray’s Nashville-style hot chicken has multiple levels of spiciness. The unique blend of cayenne, ghost peppers, Trinidad scorpions, habaneros, and Carolina Reaper peppers will light your insides on fire. Medium heat is already spicy without being too overbearing, but if you want to test your taste buds you can go up to extra, extra hot." - Kristie Hang