Lamb malatang

Originally a Sichuan dish, this version of malatang (麻辣烫) is closer to what would typically be served in Beijing. At Bonja Malatang we  recommend the lamb malatang. Literally meaning “spicy soup,” this blood-red soup is heavily laden with the mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorns and you'll discover bok choy and glass noodles hidden beneath the large slices of lamb. While not for the faint of heart, the taste (albeit on the greasy side) is quite addictive and the restaurant, with its name often in print and on TV, is the prize of the neighborhood.