6 best restaurants in Bangkok for a spicy mala pot hot

Open almost around the clock, this popular Thonglor mala spot always leaves an impression on hungry crowds, not only with its food but also with its grand interiors, which makes you feel like you’re dining in a Chinese palace. The chicken soup is a fan favorite. Infused with coconut, it’s an aromatic and delicious base for cooking premium meats like lobster or A4-grade Wagyu.

As you can guess by its name, this mala purveyor comes straight from the Sichuanese capital of Chengdu, recognized as a City of Gastronomy by UNESCO. Diners can’t get enough of the restaurant’s palate-numbing dipping sauce and the grilled skewers, which doesn’t hold back on the fiery mala powder.

Over-the-top Chinese décor combined with tongue-tingling Sichuan-style mala soup really leaves an impression at Shu Daxia. Dunk premium proteins such as Iberico pork and abalone into the hot soup, and then balance out the heat with orders of shiitake pork balls and deep-fried sticky rice.

Hardcore hotpot lovers can’t say no to the all-you-can-eat deals at Angpao Mala Shabu. If you’re craving a simple buffet meal, go for the standard set. But if you fancy a real treat for a special occasion, don’t hold back and get the premium option, which includes marbled Wagyu and a bevy of side dishes.

Choose among four soup bases, including a pork-based Taiwanese mala option, and the staff will come to your table and freshly prepare the mix in front of you. A selection of premium beef, such as an exquisitely marbled A5 Wagyu, helps make this meal unforgettable. 

At this Taiwanese-style mala restaurant, diners appreciate the use of automatic pots with self-lifting colanders that allow for easier access to ingredients once they’re cooked. Each soup base is made daily, guaranteeing freshness and quality.