Valentine’s Day is upon us, and in our opinion, there is no better aphrodisiac than capsaicin, the chemical that makes your tongue tingle when you eat spicy food. Whether you like it hot or you are downright masochistic, here are some restaurant suggestions to warm up your V-Day date. Literally.

1. Chiles & Chocolate Forget the heart-shaped box; sate your Valentine’s cocoa jones with the Oaxacan fare at this closet-size Park Slope eatery. Don’t leave without a spicy cup of Mexican hot chocolate. 54 Seventh Ave at Lincoln Pl, Park Slope, Brooklyn; 718-230-7700.

2. Arunee Thai The fiery cuisine at this Queens heat-lover’s mecca will set hearts and mouths ablaze. Try the tear-inducing murk kie mao (squid with chili). 37-68 79th St between Roosevelt and 37th Aves, Jackson Heights, Queens; 718-205-5559.

3. Seoul Garden Get any soup and tell them to make it “extremely spicy.” This endorphin rush is one best shared with those you love. 34 W 32nd St between Fifth and Sixth Aves, Fl 2; 212-736-9002.

4. Bonnie’s Grill Got a ridiculously hot date? Give them a ridiculously hot wing. Just make sure to save some of the sweating and panting for later. 278 Fifth Ave between Garfield Pl and 1st St, Park Slope, Brooklyn; 718-369-9527.

5. Brick Lane Curry House Why does your heart get to have all the fun? Set fire to your lips, mouth, throat and stomach with Brick Lane’s Phaal Curry. Finish the dish and be immortalized with personalized certificates, spots of honor on the Phaal of Fame and, more importantly, free beer. 306-308 East 6th St between First and Second Aves, 212-979-2900.—Brendan Rancier