Cleveland Burger Week | July 11-17, 2022

The 10 Best Sriracha Dishes Cleveland Has to Offer

By Jason Beudert

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Photo Courtesy of The South Side

What makes their chicken and waffles dish famous is the Sriracha. An homage to the deep south, The South Side serves the hot sauce on the side and must be poured over the waffle, chicken, syrup and brown sugar combo. The South Side is located at 2207 W 11th St. Call 216-937-2288 or visit thesouthsidecleveland.com for more information.

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The Sriracha wings at BSpot are probably one of the best wings in the region. The sweet and spicy hot sauce coats the juicy wings perfectly. Here's a tip -- ask for a side of ranch. The BSpot has multiple locations. Visit bspot.com for more information.

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Known for their tater tots The Lockview in Akron has mastered the art of fried foods. Their Sriracha mac & cheese set the standard of deep fried goodness. The mac & cheese is rolled in a batter and deep fried served with some delicious Sriracha. Need we say more?

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SASA in Shaker Square has lifted the heat on an already traditionally spicy dynamite roll. Loaded with tuna,hamachi, salmon and spicy mayo, Sriracha is added to soar the heat level. The roll is then battered and fried to lock in the BTU's. SASA Restaurant is located at 13120 Shaker Square. Call 216-767-1111 or visit sasacleveland.com for more information.

Photo Courtesy of Dante Boccuzzi

Chef Dante Boccuzzi has brought his experience in Hong Kong to his mussel dish at DBA in Akon and guess what? It is loaded with Sriracha. Cooked in a wok, the mussels are tossed with spicey crab soy, garlic, ginger,lime juice, cilantro, and engulfed in Sriracha. Dante Boccuzzi is located at 21 Furnace St, Akron. Call 330-375-5050 or visit restaurantdante.us for more information.

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The Windy City all beef hot dog at Market Garden Brewery takes the chi-town staple to a whole new level. The plump dog is topped with bacon jam, celery salt, and to complete the tri-fecta of taste a Sriracha aioli. Market Garden Brewery & Distillery is located at 1947 W 25th St. Call 216-621-4000 or visit marketgardenbrewery.com for more information.

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This Warehouse District burger joint offers a kick ass Sriracha appetizer -- the nitro rings. Hand battered onion rings lightly fried are served with a house-made Sriracha ranch dipping sauce. BRGR 9 is located at 1382 W 9th St. Call 216-535-0001 or visit brgr9.com for more information.

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Michael Symon has done it again and it isn't even his restaurant. Symon's favorite dog at the Happy Dog has been appaly named The Iron Chef Dog. Starting with alien relish, house-made peanut butter is added and topped with Sriracha. Don't make that face. The sweetness from the relish and the peanut butter work magically with the Thai hot sauce. Happy Dog is located at 5801 Detroit Ave. Call 216-651-9474 or visit happydogcleveland.com for more information.

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Who doesn't love fried vegetables? Throw some Sriracha in the mix and you have a veggie nirvana. The broccoli tempura at XYZ the Tavern is not to be missed for hot sauce fans. The lightly battered and fried veg is then served with a zesty Sriracha aioli. XYZ the Tavern is located at 6419 Detroit Ave. Call 216-706-1104 or visit xyzthetavern.com for more information.

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The Black Dog Kitchen & Bar in Downtown Cleveland understand that fish and hot sauce just seem to go together. Their fried walleye taco with arugula, pico de gallo, and Sriracha aioli does that trick with the perfect balance of crispy fish and back-end heat. The Black Dog Kitchen & Bar is located at 850 Euclid Ave. Call 216-862-6268 or visit blackdogkitchenandbar.com for more information.