As a fellow chill-head, I haven't found anything special here.

I like the heat at Hot Haven but don't love the flavors. My go-to Chinese/Szechuan is Taste of China in New Haven. I love the Jerk at 3 D's Jamaican in Milford and the Cool Runnings food truck on State Street, but neither are especially hot.

I hope you get lots of great responses so we can both find some new haunts.