When the Spice is Right: What La Is this La？ Apr 20, 2021 8:30 am | 1 comment | 49 reads Even though the chili pepper is not native to China, Chinese restaurants have still managed to build a world-renowned reputation for spicy flavors thanks to their creative use of this little red grenade. However, a mere one word – spicy – is nowhere near enough to describe the diverse and dazzling culture that is China's spicy culinary arts. So before you head to this year’s Hot & Spicy Fest, May 15-16 at Instreet, it's best to brush up on some classic characteristics and vernacular of China's spicy flavors.