I tried the “extra thai hot” in my tom kha once. I finished it because tom kha is fuckin delicious and it wasn’t the cheap stuff, but I had regrets. The heat was definitely in the carolina reaper range.
Your best bet at a Thai place is to order Thai hot and also request they bring out the spice tray (most places have these). I always request it anyway as it signals to them that I actually want my food spicy and I’ll do it myself if they make my weak.
I tried the “extra thai hot” in my tom kha once. I finished it because tom kha is fuckin delicious and it wasn’t the cheap stuff, but I had regrets. The heat was definitely in the carolina reaper range.
I had an entire kitchen laugh at me when I ordered an 11/10 at a Thai place.
It was delicious, could still have been spicier.
Your best bet at a Thai place is to order Thai hot and also request they bring out the spice tray (most places have these). I always request it anyway as it signals to them that I actually want my food spicy and I’ll do it myself if they make my weak.
I usually tell the server I’ll double the tip if it’s too hot for me to finish