Location: 2 Tampines Central 5, #03-19, Singapore 529509
Floor 3 · Century Square
A popular mala xiang guo chain at Tampines, letting you customise your spice level with hand-picked ingredients in a fiery wok-tossed pot.
A popular mala xiang guo chain at Tampines, letting you customise your spice level with hand-picked ingredients in a fiery wok-tossed pot.
Xiao Man Niu Mala Xiang Guo is a well-known chain specialising in the addictive Sichuan-style dry hot pot dish, with its Tampines 1 outlet drawing spice enthusiasts from across the east. Established in 2013, the brand was developed by international chefs who adapted traditional mala xiang guo recipes to suit Singaporean palates, offering diners the ability to choose their preferred spice and numbing levels. The concept is straightforward: pick your ingredients from a wide selection of vegetables, meats, and noodles, then have them wok-tossed in the signature mala sauce that delivers the characteristic combination of numbing peppercorns and fiery chilli. The menu also includes set meals and soup-based options for those who prefer a wetter version, alongside pickled fish and mala hot pot variations. With its affordable pricing and customisable portions, Xiao Man Niu appeals to both solo diners and groups looking for a communal, interactive dining experience. If you have a hankering for bold, tongue-tingling flavours, make your way to Tampines and build your perfect mala pot at Xiao Man Niu.Based on 31 Google reviews
Based on customer ratings
Based on customer ratings
Marcus
Very expensive mala. Mine costs $36 for 2 pax. We didn’t even order alot. Its halal so you wont find pork here. They dun seem to charge by weight. The mala is not the chinese kind, taste abit like mee goreng that kind of sambal instead of mala.
Pei Shan
Food is okayy but the service dampens the experience there. I have been coming here for years cause me and my wife enjoy eating mala and the location is convenient for us. But we have had many disappointing incidents there and this was the …
Hafiz
do not waste your time coming here. you will be served by very rude cashiers that cant be bothered communicate with you like proper human beings. came twice for the mala and was charged $20+ on one day and almost $40 the next for the same …
Sharon
Not recommended at all as it’s OVERPRICED. I was shocked that a meal for myself cost $27 with not much ingredients whereas I always eat for 2 pax at $24 somewhere else with so much varieties. With the service given by the chubby dark face …
Yi Xuan
Expensive for a small portion but quite good spicy. But the mala is not the spicy kind. It's more like chilli sauce mixed with alot of chilli padi and stir fry it together. Also noticed it is served by a Malay so it should be halal? For a small portion like this it usually costs me $15 but here it is $20.60
Xiao Man Niu Mala Xiang Guo
Fish in Pickled Vegetable Soup
A white bowl filled with a savory broth containing slices of white fish, pickled vegetables, dried chilies, and green onions. The dish is presented against a plain teal background.
Spicy Noodle Dish
A close-up shot of a black bowl filled with a spicy noodle dish. The dish contains various ingredients including noodles, bok choy, tofu skin, peanuts, and what appear to be fish balls or dumplings. The broth is a vibrant red, suggesting a spicy flavor. The bowl is placed on a wooden surface with a bamboo mat underneath.
Noodle Dish with Peanuts and Scallions
A white bowl filled with a generous portion of noodles, mixed with various ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and peanuts. The dish is garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Chopsticks are visible in the background.
Spicy Stir-Fried Dish
A close-up view of a takeout container filled with a spicy stir-fried dish. The dish contains various ingredients including peanuts, bean sprouts, green beans, sliced potatoes, quail eggs, and what appears to be processed meat or fish cakes, all coated in a reddish, oily sauce. A white plastic spoon rests on the edge of the container.
Mala Xiang Guo Food Stall
A food stall with a prominent "MALA XIANG GUO" sign. Below the sign, there is a display of fresh ingredients like leafy greens, broccoli, and various other vegetables and food items. A menu board is visible to the left, showing prices and options for Mala Xiang Guo and Mala Tang. The ordering process is indicated with steps: "Pick Your Items," "Mala Xiang Guo OR Mala Tang," and "Choice Of Spiciness."
Receipt
A receipt from Compass One, Stall ID 03, dated 24/9/2025. It lists items purchased, including a 'Take Away Box' and 'Price', with a discount applied via 'App Payment Disc'. The total amount paid was 12.69, with payment made through 'FairPrice Group App' and 'Visa'. The receipt also includes a QR code for a customer survey.
Spicy Beef and Bean Sprout Stew
A close-up shot of a takeout container filled with a spicy stew. The stew contains thinly sliced beef, bean sprouts, and enoki mushrooms in a rich, red broth. A pair of chopsticks is resting in the container, ready to be used. The container is partially wrapped in plastic.
Spicy Noodle Dish
A close-up shot of a bowl of spicy noodles. The bowl is decorated with red and yellow patterns. Two black spoons and chopsticks are resting in the bowl, which is filled with a rich, red broth containing noodles, meat, and vegetables. The background is blurred, showing tables and chairs, suggesting a restaurant setting.
Mala Xiang Guo Menu
A close-up view of a Mala Xiang Guo stall's menu and display of fresh ingredients. The menu features various Mala dishes, including Sour & Spicy Noodles, Mala La Mian, Mala Fish, Pickled Fish, and Mala Sliced Beef, with prices ranging from $6.80 to $16.80. It also lists prices for different ingredients like vegetables, mushrooms, meat, and seafood. A separate section advertises Grilled Fish options with prices for half, half with tail, and whole fish. Below the menu, a display case shows an assortment of fresh vegetables and other ingredients available for selection.
Noodles with Broccoli and Tofu Skin
A close-up shot of a takeout container filled with noodles, broccoli florets, sliced tofu skin, and pieces of meat. The noodles appear to be coated in a reddish-orange sauce.
Mala Xiang Guo
A close-up overhead shot of a bowl of Mala Xiang Guo, a popular Chinese stir-fry dish. The dish is a colorful mix of ingredients including noodles, bean sprouts, peanuts, tofu skin, and various vegetables, all coated in a spicy sauce. Fresh cilantro is generously sprinkled on top, adding a vibrant green contrast. The bowl has a green rim and features the restaurant's logo and name, "Mala Xiang Guo," in both Chinese characters and English.
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