Hey, foodies! Another day, another adventure, follow us along as we bring you to uncover some of the mala spots we have found in our beautiful island. These places guarantee endless sweatings and ever-flowing tears so prepare your tissues! We’ve specially curated this article for the bolds so if you’re weak-willed, go play somewhere else, this is not your playground. Proceed with caution, ladies and gentlemen.
8 Mala Spots In Penang For The Bolds
1. Hong La Jiao 红辣椒火锅
Serving real authentic Sze Chuan cuisine that is spicy enough to pack a punch to the gut, be sure that you can take spicy and oily food before you attempt to try their dishes. The fiery red of the Sze Chuan spicy soup would make any mala lover drool, with essential elements of peppercorns, dried chillies and chilli oil. We live for the lip-numbing sensation after drinking the soup, would you agree with us?
? 190, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
? 6pm – 5am (Daily)
? 04-226 5778
2. Chong Qing Lao Huo Guo 重庆老火锅
Being a specialist in the area of spices, they used Sze Chuan peppers, chilli peppers, chilli oil and garlic to bring the flavour of their hotpot to the next level. So, expect some hot and spicy wholesomeness! And also, you get to choose from a myriad of mouth-watering ingredients to go with the soups of your choices!
? 41, Jalan Kelawai, George Town, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
? 11am – 4am (Daily)
? 04-229 5155
3. Village Firewood Stew Restaurant 乡村柴火鸡
What made this mala spot stands out much more than the others is because of the way they prepare the hotpot, they literally cook it in front of you! But, don’t worry about getting oily because the wok is pretty much covered. Totally recommended for an extraordinary dining experience!
? 9B, Lorong Abu Siti, 10400 Georgetown, Penang.
? 3pm – 1am (Daily)
? 011-3140 8667
4. La Mei Zi Restaurant
Known for an array of choices when it comes to their soup bases, their signature one would inarguably be their spicy soup. If you live for that sensation of gushing spiciness, then you definitely cannot miss this place. Imagine the numerous bowls of soup you’re going to chug down!
? 5, Jalan Nagor, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
? 5pm – 5am (Daily)
? 04-227 9969
5. Little Hunan Cuisine 小湘厨
A little change from all the hotpot places we’ve mentioned up above, here we have fried fish drenched in hot and spicy gravy all the way from Hunan! Now, you don’t have to go all the way to Hunan just to have a taste of their cuisine. Other dishes on the menu shouldn’t be underestimated as well, because they’re as awesome as their spicy fish!
? 81, Jalan Nagor, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
?11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm (Daily)
? 010-564 4946
6. Guo Xiang Fu Steamboat
Though they’re mostly known for their yummy porridge, scan through their menu and you’d find yourself in a different world as they also offer mala milk soup with a bunch of fresh ingredients to choose from. Due to the milk, the mala-ness is toned down a little, but fret not, it’s still good enough for that spicy kick!
? 10, Jalan Seang Tek, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
? 5pm – 12am (Daily)
? 012-409 7096
7. Happy Together Hotpot 大家乐串串香
Let us take you to a slightly different setting from the usual steamboat, instead of throwing the ingredients right into the pot, the ingredients are firstly prepared in skewer sticks. So, it’s more like a lok lok style of hotpot, pretty interesting right? Don’t miss out the buffets they offer from Tuesday to Thursday priced at RM39 per pax (minimum 2 pax)!
? 34, Jalan Servis, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
? 11am – 11pm (Closed on Monday)
? 017-433 8789
8. As You Like HK Chicken Pot 香港隨變燒烤麻辣雞煲
For their Sze Chuan soup base, you get to choose between mild spicy and mild numb which are surprisingly spicy as that instant hit after the first spoon is vividly undeniable. Aromatic and fragrant to boot, we wouldn’t be shocked to see people travelling all the way for this baby!
? 56, Jalan Chow Thye, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
? 6pm – 2am (Daily)
? 04-229 2118
8 Mala Spots In Penang For The Bolds
What do you think about this list? Are you bold and daring enough to challenge yourself to this spicy goodness? To those who can’t take spiciness, sorry! If we’ve missed out any spot, do tell us in the comment section below! See you~
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