A Hot Hideout @ Paya Lebar (Kinex) at KINEX
Location: 11 Tanjong Katong Rd, #01-45/46/70/71/72 Kinex Mall, Singapore 437157
KINEX
Fiery hotpot and grilled meats at KINEX Paya Lebar.
Fiery hotpot and grilled meats at KINEX Paya Lebar.
A Hot Hideout at KINEX lives up to its name by delivering a bold, spice-forward dining experience centred on hotpot and grilled meats. The restaurant marries the communal joy of cooking at the table with fiery broths and well-marinated meats, making it a destination for diners who like their meals with a kick. Signature offerings include the numbing mala hotpot and the sizzling grilled platters, both of which bring plenty of heat and depth of flavour to the table. It is a spot that thrives on the social energy of group dining. Alongside the hotpot and grill, the menu features side dishes like fried rice, stir-fried vegetables, and cold tofu that help balance the spice. The self-service sauce station lets every diner customise their dipping sauces, while the modern, slightly industrial decor gives the space a casual-cool vibe that appeals to younger crowds and couples. The Paya Lebar location at KINEX makes it an easy after-work or weekend gathering spot. Gather your friends, turn up the heat, and head to A Hot Hideout for a meal that warms from the inside out.Operating Hours
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Derek
Mala tang was okok to me only. Would prefer having green pepper oil available. My friend had non spicy broth and that was good. …
Nurul
Very fresh ingredients, good ordering system and friendly staff.
Chen Wei
We reached around 5.30pm, there was no queue so they seated us (10pax) pretty quickly! Food was cooked really nicely and came out quickly
Amirah
Tried This Popular Hot Pot Outlet at Kinex – Worth the Hype! It was our first time trying this much-raved-about hot pot place at Kinex, and …
Xin Yi
Tried the dry mala which is very nice! Especially if u like the fried stuff (man tou, lotus roots, luncheon meat). They also have baby chairs for parents with kids!
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A Hot Hideout @ Paya Lebar (Kinex)
A Hot Hideout
The exterior of a food stall with a prominent sign that reads "A HOT HIDEOUT THE SINGAPOREAN KIND OF MALA". Below the sign, there are instructions for a self-service payment kiosk and to select ingredients. A refrigerated display case filled with various food items is visible. Signs for dine-in and takeaway queues are also present.
A Hot Hideout
The exterior of a restaurant called "A Hot Hideout" with a large illuminated sign. Below the sign, there are sections for self-service payment and ingredient selection. A refrigerated display case filled with various ingredients is visible, along with a counter and a staff member in the background. A digital menu board is positioned to the left of the entrance.
A Hot Hideout
The exterior of a restaurant called A Hot Hideout, which serves Singaporean Mala. The signage is prominent, with the name in large red letters. Below the name, it states "THE SINGAPOREAN KIND OF MALA". There is a self-service payment kiosk to the left and a display showing various ingredients to choose from. Customers are seen queuing to select their ingredients.
A Hot Hideout
The exterior of a restaurant called A Hot Hideout, which specializes in Singaporean Mala. The storefront features large glass windows and doors, with the restaurant's name prominently displayed in large, illuminated lettering above the entrance. Inside, tables and chairs are visible, along with patrons dining.
A Hot Hideout
The exterior of a food stall with a large illuminated sign that reads "A HOT HIDEOUT THE SINGAPOREAN KIND OF MALA". Below the sign, there is a counter where customers are selecting ingredients. A menu board on the left displays "Over 70 Ingredients choose from, including Our SIGNATURES" and lists items like "Creamy Scrambled Egg", "Cheese-Stuffed Otah", "Crispy Fried Lotus Root", "Crispy Potato Slice", and "Fried Quail Egg".
Hot Pot Ingredients
A clear bowl filled with ingredients for hot pot, including instant noodles, tofu skin, enoki mushrooms, sliced pork, fish slices, and lotus root. In the background, a screen displays a "Start a new order" button, and a person in a black shirt with a logo is visible.
Spicy Lotus Root Chips with Peanuts
A close-up shot of a black bowl filled with crispy lotus root chips, peanuts, and cilantro. Slices of processed meat are also visible. A red can of Coca-Cola is in the background.
Noodles and Rice
A close-up shot of two bowls of food on a tray. In the foreground, a black bowl contains green noodles topped with scrambled eggs, bok choy, and other ingredients. In the background, another black bowl holds a spicy soup with noodles and what appears to be tofu or cheese. A small bowl of white rice is also on the tray, along with a receipt. The seating in the background is red.
Mala Hot Pot and Stir Fry
A collage featuring a restaurant interior with a digital menu, a bowl of mala soup with noodles and various ingredients, a bowl of potato chips, and a close-up of noodles being added to a dish. The menu displays various soup and stir-fry options with prices and ingredient icons.
Spicy Noodle Dish
A close-up shot of a bowl of spicy noodles with various ingredients. The dish includes what appears to be tofu skin, meatballs, mushrooms, and leafy greens, all coated in a red, chili-flecked sauce. A black spoon and chopsticks are visible in the bowl.
Hot Pot Dish
A close-up shot of a hot pot dish in a black bowl. The dish contains a creamy broth with various ingredients including green noodles, sliced pork, mushrooms, cabbage, broccoli, tofu, and a sausage.
Food Collection Counter
A food counter with signs for
Hot Pot Ingredients
A clear bowl filled with various ingredients for hot pot, including purple noodles, spinach, mushrooms, meatballs, and potatoes, sits on a black heating element. A digital screen in the background displays a menu with options like "Back to menu" and "View cart $50.00". A stack of numbered discs is also visible.
Noodle Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodle soup with purple noodles, vegetables, and meat. Another bowl of soup and a side dish are visible in the background.
Closed Sign
A sign in front of a self-service payment kiosk reads "WE ARE CLOSED" with cartoon characters. Below the closure notice, operating hours are listed as 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM, with the last order at 9:30 PM. The background shows the interior of a restaurant with red seating and a display case.
A-HOT HIDEOUT
A food stall with a self-service payment kiosk and a display showing food options. The stall's name is "A-HOT HIDEOUT THE SINGAPOREAN KIND OF MALA". Several customers are visible, some ordering and others waiting.
A Hot Hideout Food Display
A collage of images showcasing the interior of a restaurant, food items, and a menu board. The restaurant's signage reads 'A HOT HIDEOUT THE SINGAPOREAN KIND OF MALA'. Food items include a bowl of mala soup with various ingredients, a bowl of crispy chips, and a dish of noodles being served. A digital menu board displays food options and prices. The bottom section features a detailed menu with illustrations and descriptions of dishes and ingredients.
Restaurant Counter
A restaurant counter with ordering tablets, payment terminals, and instructions on how to order and return bowls and tongs. A staff member is visible in the background through a glass partition. The walls are tiled with black glossy tiles, and the ceiling is orange with recessed lighting.
Meal with Rice and Stir-fry
A tray holds a meal consisting of a bowl of white rice, a bowl of stir-fried dish topped with green onions, a small bowl of peanuts, and a small bowl of chopped green onions with a sauce. A cup of cola with ice and a can of Coca-Cola Zero are also on the tray. Chopsticks and a spoon are placed in a black bowl. The meal is set on a wooden table in what appears to be a restaurant setting.
Ingredient Display
A refrigerated display case filled with various ingredients for a meal, likely hot pot or a similar dish. The ingredients are neatly arranged in compartments and include a variety of vegetables, meats, seafood, and noodles. Above the display, a sign reads "SELECT YOUR INGREDIENTS" with cartoon lemons.
Self-Serve Hot Pot Ingredients
A refrigerated display case filled with various ingredients for hot pot. The top shelves contain vegetables like mushrooms, lettuce, and lotus root. The lower shelves showcase an assortment of meats, seafood, and other items, including thinly sliced pork and beef, fish balls, shrimp, squid, and imitation crab sticks. Labels in English and Chinese identify some of the items.
CNY Opening Hours
A sign displays the Chinese New Year opening hours for various outlets. The sign has a red background with Chinese lantern graphics and a silhouette of a horse. The text humorously states that due to fengshui advice, the business will close early.
Hot Pot Ingredients
A close-up overhead view of a bowl containing various ingredients for hot pot. The ingredients include instant noodles, a piece of fried tofu or tempura, enoki mushrooms, quail eggs, and some leafy greens. The bowl appears to be made of dark textured material with a clear rim.
Fried Snacks Platter
A close-up shot of a black bowl filled with various fried snacks. The platter includes crispy lotus root chips, potato chips, peanuts, and slices of what appears to be fried ham or spam. Fresh cilantro garnishes one side of the dish. The background shows blurred figures of people and a floor.
Hot Pot Ingredients
A clear bowl filled with ingredients for hot pot. Visible items include thinly sliced raw meat, enoki mushrooms, leafy green vegetables, instant noodles, and white steamed buns. In the background, a black electronic device and rolls of paper are present.
Restaurant Interior
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with a modern design. There are red booths along a dark wall with arched decorative elements. Tables and chairs are set up in the dining area. A counter with a white speckled surface is in the foreground, with a plastic bag containing food items and various containers on it. Through the large windows in the background, people can be seen dining at tables outside. The ceiling features a dark grid pattern with recessed lighting.
Noodle Soup
Two bowls of noodle soup are on a table. The bowl in the foreground contains a creamy broth with noodles, meat, mushrooms, and some green vegetables. The bowl in the background has green noodles, meat, and other toppings.
Noodles with Crispy Lotus Root and Tofu
A close-up shot of a bowl of green noodles topped with crispy fried lotus root slices and a piece of fried tofu. A green beverage with ice and a straw is visible in the background, along with a bowl of soup. The food is served in a black bowl on a table.
Receipts from A Hot Hideout
Two receipts are held up, showing food orders from a restaurant called A Hot Hideout. The receipts detail items such as Thai Milk Tea, Mala Collagen Soup, and various add-ons like eggs and deep-fried items. Prices and order details are visible.
Crispy Chips
A close-up shot of a bowl filled with crispy, golden-brown chips. Some of the chips appear to be lotus root chips due to their distinctive holey pattern, while others are more traditional potato chips. They are seasoned with a yellow spice, possibly turmeric or curry powder, and some dried herbs. The chips are piled high in a dark, shallow bowl.
Restaurant Interior
The image shows the interior of a modern restaurant with many tables and chairs. The walls are black with a textured finish, and there are red banquette seats along the walls. The ceiling has a grid-like wooden structure with hanging globe lights. Some patrons are visible in the background, seated at tables.
Assortment of Hot Pot Ingredients
A refrigerated display case filled with various ingredients for hot pot. The ingredients are arranged in black trays and include a variety of vegetables, mushrooms, seafood, meatballs, sausages, and tofu products. Some labels are visible in Chinese characters.
Crispy Lotus Root Chips with Fried Bites
A close-up shot of a dark bowl filled with crispy, golden-brown lotus root chips. The chips have a distinctive lacy pattern with holes. Beneath the chips, several pieces of fried food are visible, appearing to be golden brown and slightly irregular in shape. The lighting highlights the texture and crispiness of the lotus root chips.
Three bowls of food
A top-down view of three bowls of food on a wooden table. The bowl on the left contains a spicy soup with tofu and vegetables. The bowl on the right contains noodles with peanuts and greens. The bowl in the foreground contains crispy fried lotus root slices. The bowls have branding that says "A HOT HIDEOUT" and a social media handle.
Ingredient Display
A refrigerated display case filled with various ingredients for a meal, likely hot pot or a similar dish. The ingredients are neatly arranged in clear containers on multiple shelves. Above the display, a neon sign reads "SELECT YOUR INGREDIENTS" with cartoon characters of potatoes. The display includes fresh vegetables, various types of meat, seafood, tofu, and noodles.
Meal with Noodles and Sides
A table laden with various dishes, including a large bowl of spicy noodle soup with vegetables and mushrooms, two bowls of white rice, a bowl of crispy snacks, a small bowl of peanuts, a small bowl of seasoning, and a can of Coca-Cola. A plastic cup with a dark beverage and ice is also visible. Signs on the table indicate instructions for returning trays and a request for a Google review. The restaurant's name, "HIDEOUT," is visible on a bowl.
Food Ingredients Display
A display of fresh ingredients for a hot pot or similar dish, with a digital menu board showcasing various soup bases and stir-fry options. Customers are seen selecting ingredients. The promotion highlights "All Ingredients $2.68 per 100g".
Scrambled Egg and Crispy Toppings Bowl
A close-up shot of a black bowl filled with scrambled eggs in the center, surrounded by a generous portion of crispy fried lotus root chips and potato chips. A small sausage is also visible. Black chopsticks are being used to pick up some of the crispy toppings. The bowl has some text on the side that is partially visible.
Noodle Dish with Crispy Toppings
A close-up shot of a black bowl filled with a noodle dish. The noodles appear to be thin and reddish-purple, mixed with various ingredients including green onions, cilantro, what look like potato chips or fried wonton wrappers, and some darker mushroom-like pieces. A pair of chopsticks is shown picking up a piece of food from the bowl. The rim of the bowl has some faint Chinese characters. A black spoon is visible in a smaller black bowl to the left. A black placemat with instructions to "RETURN YOUR TRAY AT THE TRAY RETURN AREA" and a prompt to "SNAP A PIC & TAG US ON YOUR INSTAGRAM STORY" is partially visible on the right.
Restaurant Interior
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with tables and chairs. The walls are textured black, and there are red banquette seats along the arched windows. The ceiling has a modern design with wooden beams and pendant lights. A person wearing a red cap is seated at a table in the background. A placemat with a QR code and text is visible on a table in the foreground.
Fried Lotus Root and Sausage Dish
A close-up shot of a black plate filled with a dish featuring crispy fried lotus root slices and pieces of sausage. The dish is garnished with chopped green onions. A plastic cup containing a beverage with ice and milk is visible in the background, along with chopsticks and a black bowl. The plate has some text on it, but it is mostly obscured by the food.
Spicy Noodle Soup with Sides
A close-up overhead view of a meal featuring a large bowl of spicy noodle soup with various ingredients like noodles, tofu, mushrooms, and meat. To the right, a bowl contains fried chips and steamed buns. A smaller bowl holds peanuts with greens and sauce. A tray with text and logos is visible at the bottom right.
Two Iced Drinks
Two plastic cups of iced drinks sit on a wooden table. The cup in the foreground is filled with an orange-colored drink, and the cup in the background is filled with a green-colored drink. Both cups have circular stickers on them that say "A HOT HIDEOUT THE SINGAPOREAN KIND OF MALA". The background shows a blurred interior of a restaurant with black tiled walls and a counter.
Spicy Noodle Dish
A close-up shot of a black bowl filled with a spicy noodle dish. The dish is topped with slices of spam, fried lotus root chips, peanuts, and fried dough balls. The bowl has text on the rim that reads "A HOT HIDEOUT" in English and Chinese characters.
Restaurant Interior with Diners
A busy restaurant interior with several tables occupied by diners. The decor features stone-like textured walls with arched illuminated panels, a red banquette seating, and a modern wooden ceiling grid. Large windows offer a view of the outside. People are seen eating and conversing at their tables.
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