[CLOSED] Shan Ji Fragrant Hotpot

This Mala Xiang Guo is so legit.

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Tried out a new Ma La place with my ma la buddy Irene! We got both the dry and soup dishes as they pride themselves for using a mixture of herbs and pork bones in their broth. For the soup version, the original comes without spice but if you order it spicy, the lady at the cashier drizzles something that looks like chili oil sauce all over before serving. For this, we ordered the 3rd level of spice (大辣) but similar to the dry one, it wasn't that spicy. In fact, this was very drinkable! I liked that it wasn't MSG laden and you can taste the relatively rich pork bone base. It’s comforting and quite addictive, but not really something I would return to as it lacks the oomph I get Ma La for.

📍山鸡麻辣香锅 Shan Ji Fragrant Hotpot
Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, Basement 1 Kou Fu
8 Grange Road, Singapore 239695

Tried out a new Ma La place with my ma la buddy Irene! We got both the dry and soup dishes as they pride themselves for using a mixture of herbs and pork bones for their broth.

We ordered the spiciest available, level 4 (超级大辣) but was quite disappointed that it wasn’t as spicy and fragrant as we hoped, and it felt comparable to just the medium spice level of other stalls. Ingredients were really fresh and stir fried thoroughly, though I really wanted stronger and saltier flavours. The prices by weight here are slightly higher than others too, but a plus point is that they offer more affordable sets with a combination of pre-chosen ingredients - 1 pax at $6.80, $13.80 for 2 and $21.80 for 3.

My favourites are still hands down Ri Ri Hong in Chinatown and You Ma You La in Ang Mo Kio!

📍山鸡麻辣香锅 Shan Ji Fragrant Hotpot
Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, Basement 1 Koufu
8 Grange Road, Singapore 239695

The variety is quite small compared to my usual haunt at 313 Somerset l, but the 小辣 is just nice for me. Would return for the individual set meal if I’m in the area and craving MLXG, but not sure if it’s worth travelling to town for. Love the bowl though, uber regal. .
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this stall certainly serves up some pretty good grub! perfect for sharing the burn! 🔥🔥🔥 #darzieeats #igsg #sgig #instaeats #sgeats #sgfood #mala #麻辣香锅 #burpple #burpplesg