The quickest way to anyone’s heart is through their tummy… and Spicy hotpot, Málà Huǒguō (麻辣火鍋) is such a popular choice for happy occasions! The simmering bowl of hot soup sure is the best to warm your tummy, body and soul!
Many hotpot restaurants exist out there, but if you need to be better acquainted, check out these best 5! (in no particular order)
Xiao Long Kan
Originates from Chengdu – also referred as the motherland of hotpot. To fix your spicy mala cravings, Xiao Long Kan is your choice! As an option, go for their tomato broth. Good food, good ambience, the interiors would make you feel as if you’ve stepped into ancient China! Best to make a table reservation.
⭐ 236 Google Reviews
📍 Lot 03, Block D, 179 Fahrenheit, 88, Jln Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
🕑 Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 12am
Hong Kong Hotpot
Hong Kong Hotpot offers a premium hot pot experience – premium meat slices, seafood & even meatballs are freshly made (not frozen). Must go for their Sze Chuan spicy broth, for another option, you can never go wrong with their Sakura Pork Bone broth. KTV room is available too. Also, make your table reservation early to avoid disappointment!
⭐ 584 Google Reviews
📍 No 39, Telawi Square, Jln Telawi 3, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
🕑 Monday – Sunday, 12pm – 12am
Shu Da Xia Hotpot @ Tun Razak
Located near the heart of Kuala Lumpur, all materials are imported from China & you’ll have an authentic hotpot experience! The mala soup is slow-cooked for hours with a combination of chicken & beef. Never leave the restaurant without having the Imperial Princess Beef, served with a bowl of milk – soak the beef slices to enhance the texture of the beef slices. The marinated pork rib is a must-eat too!
⭐ 663 Google Reviews
📍 No340, Jln Tun Razak, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
🕑 Monday – Thursday, 4pm – 12am, Friday – Sunday, 12pm – 12am
Zui Zui Xiang Hotpot
Besides spicy soup base, if you’re looking for some unique soup bases like papaya, pumpkin, or mushroom… Zui Zui Xiang Hotpot have got you covered! Experience the great service, yummy food & perfect ambience, call reservation is easy to make too!
⭐ 136 Google Reviews
📍 3-1, Jalan PJU 5/15, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
🕑 12.30pm – 11.30pm, Monday – Sunday
Jiang Jun Fu Hotpot
Hotpot with “Hot” muscular waiters serving you, cause why not? Food is superb, must go for their specialty Spicy Butter Soup. For happy hour, you can get the shuai ge to serve you some beers and in-house specialty cocktails too. Ladies, control yourself, can see but cannot touch ok!
⭐ 98 Google Reviews
📍 55, Jalan SS 21/56b, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
🕑 3pm – 11pm, Monday – Sunday
Are you drooling yet? Have a good Spicy Hot Pot hunting!
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