12 Must-Eat Asian-Inspired Dishes From Swicy That Are Heating Up Rhode Island Menus

By Jenna Kaplan

If you’re craving a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds, look no further than the latest flavor trend: swicy. This mouthwatering trend, which pairs sweet and spicy in perfect harmony, is turning up the heat on Rhode Island menus. From irresistible appetizers to unforgettable entrees, here are 12 must-try Asian-inspired dishes that are setting the state’s food scene ablaze.

Apsara: Crispy Tofu with Sichuan Sauce

Apsara offers a tasty treat with its Crispy Szechuan Sauce Tofu, made with onion, peas, bamboo, carrot and green onion covered in sweet and spicy sauce, served with broccoli. Providence, ApsaraAsianRI.com

Bapsang: Korean Fried Chicken Wings (Yangnyeom)

Bapsang takes swicy to another level with their Korean Fried Chicken Wings. These breaded and fried wings are coated in a deliciously sweet, garlicky and spicy sauce, served with pickled radish. Kingstown North, BapsangRI.com

Chaska: Cauliflower with chili pepper

For a crunchy, sweet and spicy treat, head over to Chaska and try their chili cauliflower. This dish combines the perfect amount of crunch and flavor, making it a delicious snack or appetizer. Cranston, Chaska-Usa.com

Den Den: Monkey Balls

Looking for something fun and tasty? Den Den’s Monkey Balls, fried mushrooms stuffed with spicy tuna and coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, are a must-try. Every bite is an explosion of flavor. Providence, DenDenHospitality.com

Heng Thai and Rotisserie: Thai Tom Yum Noodle Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Thai Tom Yum Noodle Soup from Heng Thai and Rotisserie. This flavorful soup features marinated ground chicken, roasted peanuts, green onions, bean sprouts, cilantro, and roasted garlic in a simmered chicken broth. Providence, HengPVD.com

Khoo: Thai chicken wings with sweet chilli

Enjoy a unique take on chicken wings at Khoo with their Thai Sweet Chilli Chicken Wings. Lightly breaded and sautéed with pineapple chunks, cucumbers and pepper mixed with a sweet chilli sauce, these wings are a flavourful treat. Warwick West, KhooWestWarwick.com

Midtown Oyster Bar: Tuna Tacos

Looking for a taco with a twist? Midtown Oyster Bar’s tuna tacos feature pineapple-tomatillo salsa, sweet chili, spicy aioli, cilantro and crispy corn tortillas for a burst of contrasting yet harmonious flavors. Newport, MidtownOyster.com

For Judgment: Thai Shrimp Nachos

For a creative fusion of flavors, try Pour Judgment’s Thai Shrimp Nachos. This dish combines shrimp in a coconut curry sauce with leeks, scallions, and red pepper, served over fried dumplings. Newport, ForJudgementNewportRI.com

Siam Square Fine Thai Cuisine: Imperial Chicken

Discover a harmonious blend of textures and flavors at Siam Square Fine Thai Cuisine with their Imperial Chicken: crispy chicken accompanied by sweet chili sauce, cashew nuts, bell peppers and pineapple. Downtown, SiamSquareCuisine.com

Square Picket: Bang Bang Shrimp

For a delicious crunch with a touch of flavor, head over to Square Peg and try their Bang Bang Shrimp. These panko-crusted shrimp are tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce that will have your taste buds dancing. Warren, SquarePegWarren.com

Thai Star: Pad See Ew with Tamarind Fish

Thai Star’s Tamarind Fish Pad See Ew is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Flat noodles and crunchy fish are wrapped in a tangy sauce that adds just the right amount of heat. Cranston, ThaiStarRestaurant.com

Wara Wara: Vegetarian bun

Vegetarians can get in on the swicy action at Wara Wara with their Veggie Bun. Sautéed onions, red peppers, corn, shiitake mushrooms, and potatoes meet kimchi in a fluffy steamed bun, all drizzled with a sweet Korean honey chili sauce. Providence, WaraWaraRI.com

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