Chinatown Mala Hotpot at Our Tampines Hub
Location: 1 Tampines Walk, #01-36 Hawker Centre@Our Tampines Hub, Singapore 528523
Hawker Centre @ Our Tampines Hub
Fiery mala hotpot at Our Tampines Hub, perfect for spice seekers and sharing.
Fiery mala hotpot at Our Tampines Hub, perfect for spice seekers and sharing.
Chinatown Mala Hotpot is a mala hotpot stall at Our Tampines Hub Hawker Centre that brings the addictive, numbing heat of Sichuan mala to the hawker setting. Diners select from a spread of raw ingredients — from lotus root and potatoes to luncheon meat and fish balls — which are then cooked in a simmering, chilli-and-Sichuan-peppercorn-laced broth. The result is a customisable, communal bowl that delivers fiery warmth and that distinctive mala tingle with every mouthful. The stall offers varying spice levels to suit different tolerances, from mild and fragrant to blisteringly hot. The hawker-centre pricing makes mala hotpot accessible as an everyday meal rather than a special-occasion restaurant treat. Located within Our Tampines Hub, it draws both spice enthusiasts and curious first-timers looking to test their limits. Visit Chinatown Mala Hotpot at Our Tampines Hub for a bowl that burns so good — addictive, numbing, and impossible to put down.Operating Hours
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Negative Reviews
Kian Wee
I order two different noodles and my wife,both food have hair,this not fst time . The sanitation is really bad
Irfan
I just took the plate and opened the fridge door to choose food, but the door was very loose. Immediately, one staff came out and started shouting at me, saying I would break their fridge and told me not to eat here. Then, another staff also came out and shouted at both me and my friend, again telling us don’t eat here. We were shocked and felt very unwelcome. First time meet this kind of service in Sg.
Positive Reviews
Muthu
This is probably my third visit here after a really long time. This time, it’s during Phase 2 HA. There was no queue and the waiting time was short. …
Linda
Tried all the malas in Tampines, this is good and by far the most value for money, generous; cravings always satisfied. Friendly owners …
Jolene
🙂/🥹 Portion is a little small, but tasted decent! Very localised MALA though, could’ve had more ma …
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Chinatown Mala Hotpot
Chinatown Mala Hot Pot
A food stall in a hawker center with a sign that reads "Chinatown Mala Hot Pot" in English and Chinese. Below the sign are illuminated displays of various dishes. To the right, another stall has a sign for "Herbal Soup" with similar illuminated dish displays. The stalls have display cases with fresh ingredients and prepared food items. Tables and chairs for diners are visible in the foreground and background.
Chinatown Mala Hot Pot
A food stall in a hawker center with a large sign displaying "Chinatown Mala Hot Pot" in English and Chinese. Below the main sign, there are images of various dishes with prices. Three women are standing at the counter, appearing to order or receive food. The stall has a clean and organized appearance, with fresh ingredients visible in a display case.
Chinatown Mala Hot Pot
A food stall with signage for "Chinatown Mala Hot Pot" and "Herbal Soup". The stall displays various food items in a refrigerated case and on a menu board with pictures. Two customers are visible in the foreground, and a staff member is serving another customer at the counter.
Chinatown Mala Hot Pot
A food stall with a sign that reads "Chinatown Mala Hot Pot". The stall has a display of food items and a counter with various ingredients. Yellow lines are marked on the floor in front of the stall, indicating a queueing area. The stall appears to be closed, with its shutters down. In the background, there is a sign for "THEATRE / LIBRARY / TOWN SQUARE".
Chinatown Mala Hot Pot
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Spicy Stir-fry with Rice
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Bok Choy
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Noodles with Tomatoes and Egg
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Noodles with toppings
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Stir-fried dish with peppers and meat
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Seaweed Salad
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Bean Sprouts in a Colander
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Spicy Stir-Fried Dish
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Stir-fried Water Spinach
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Broccoli Florets
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Garlic Scapes
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Stir-fried Pork Belly with Peppers and Scallions
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Tofu Skin Noodles
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Sausages with Garnish
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Lotus Root Slices
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Stir-fried Shredded Potatoes
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Spicy Noodle Soup
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Fish Balls
A white plate filled with a pile of white fish balls, garnished with green lettuce leaves.
Shrimp and Noodles
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Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
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Two Red Chili Peppers
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Spicy Fish Soup
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Shrimp Balls
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Stir-fried Pork with Green Peppers
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Celery Stalks
A bunch of fresh celery stalks with green leaves is shown against a white background.
Thinly Sliced Raw Meat on a Plate
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Boiled Quail Eggs
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Green Bell Peppers
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Dried Tofu Skin
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Spicy Fried Chicken with Dried Chilies
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Wood Ear Mushroom Salad
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Noodle Dish
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Bitter Melons
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Braised Napa Cabbage with Pork Belly
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Hot Dogs on Lettuce
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Noodles with Toppings
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Stir-fried Cabbage with Dried Chilies
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Stir-fried Garlic Scapes with Meat
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Spicy Chicken and Potato Dish
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Noodles with Vegetables and Peanuts
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Spicy Braised Fish
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Crab Sticks
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Spicy Stir-Fried Dish with Rice
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Food court seating area
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Stir-fried Eggplant and Peppers
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Tomatoes
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Braised Intestines
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Meatballs
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Sliced Ham and Cherry Tomatoes
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Stir-fried Eggplant with Minced Meat
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Noodle Dish
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Raw Meat
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Noodle Dish with Lettuce
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Prepared Squid
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Fresh Shrimp on Lettuce
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