Agree. Cinnamon is both hot and spicy, but it's not pungent or piquant, which are what this thread seems to be about
Anyway, in my case, I can't remember anything that was notably spicier than anything else, but I'm sure it was either Korean or Indian. I wish I had easy access to either of those in Tucson. Now I have sads. But I *have* at least learned how to make my own kimchi since moving, and not being able to have it delivered with 15 minutes anymore. So that's a plus. I have a minor kimchi addiction. I don't know how to make a good vindaloo. Maybe I should learn. I've been rewatching Red Dwarf lately, and it tortures me.