The mala craze has not died down just yet and we are sure that many of you, just like us, find yourselves pining for some of that kick-throat spice in the middle of the day.

Gone are the days where you can solely get some of that devilishly hot goodness from a bowl of mala hotpot. Now, that addictive heat can be found in the form of unconventional items such as potato chips, popcorn, chicken wings and even pizza.

Here is a list of 10 favourites mala food and snacks in Singapore that you can turn to for more of that mouth-numbing spice.

SICHUAN MALA FISH SKIN

Tsurai Sichuan Mala Fish Skin is the newest fish skin snack in the market and quite possibly one of the best fish skin snacks in Singapore.

The Sichuan Mala fish skin snack is a fiery rendition that has a fragrant aftertaste. If you are a fan of peppercorn and all things spicy, this flavour is definitely for you! It goes so well with beer, too!

You can order your Sichuan Mala fish skin snack online at Snacksdelivery.sg

MALA BEEF NOODLE SOUP 

The Mala Beef Noodle Soup here is rich, robust and of course, insanely spicy. The soup, which is simmered for over 14 hours packs a fiery punch, and we love how the springy noodles and tender beef slices soak up all the goodness of the soup.

26 Sentosa Gateway, #B1-222/223
Resorts World Sentosa
Singapore 098138
Daily: 24-hours
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

MALA ODEN

This all-new Mala Oden by snacksdelivery.sg will have you rethink instant cup noodles.

Gone are the days when we can be pacified by mere chicken cup noodles. Our taste buds have been absolutely spoilt by all the innovative options in Asia and this Mala Oden joins the league of trending snacks in 2020.

In a nutshell, this instant snack is a cup chockfull of goodness. Each cup comes with a portion of sweet potato noodles (or what we Chinese know as tang hoon), dried veggies and a generous mix of fishcake.

Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of water added. There are suggestions on the cup itself for mild spicy to super spicy.

You can buy your mala oden online at snacksdelivery.sg.

Read our review of the mala oden here.

Photo Credit: joy_joy11

MALA CHICKEN WINGS

We haven’t met anyone who can say no to a plate of perfectly fried chicken wings, so we know that these Mala Chicken Wings from Zui Hong Lou will be hard to resist! The wings here are deep-fried twice, giving the skin that satisfying, crisp texture. It is then well seasoned with a sensationally spicy mala powder blend that will overwhelm the senses.

90 Club Street
Singapore 069458
Tel: +65 8181 0572
Mon to Thu & Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 1am
Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

Photo Credit: Shauneeie 

MALA FRIES

Fries are already so incredibly addictive, so just imagine what mala fries would be like! Also from Zui Hong Lou are these Szechuan Fries which are coated with a copious amount of that aromatic spicy mala powder blend. It’s definitely hard to stop popping these in your mouth!

90 Club Street
Singapore 069458
Tel: +65 8181 0572
Mon to Thu & Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 1am
Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

JIAO MA GUO BA FEN

Joining the popular Mala Oden and Spicy Clam Noodles (Hua Jia Fen) is the new Jiao Ma Guo Ba Fen, which is essentially our favourite spicy mala vermicelli paired with chunks of crispy rice.

As compared to the popular Mala Oden, the Jiao Ma Guo Ba Fen from Hai Chi Jia is less spicy and has a creamier consistency. Despite that, each cup still packs a fiery punch and is perfect for people who love a little spice in their life.

The creamy, spicy soup that has a slight chicken flavour is greedily soaked up by the noodles. For a contrast in texture, bite into the crispy rice which provides a satisfying crunch. We also recommend dunking the crispy rice into the rich soup for 2 to 3 seconds to soak up all those addictive flavours.

The Jiao Ma Guo Ba Fen is available on snacksdelivery.sg.

Read our review of Hai Chi Jia’s Jiao Ma Guo Ba Fen here.

Photo Credit: Magi Planet Singapore 

MALA POPCORN 

For people who struggle even with the heat of a xiao la pot of mala, these balls of mala flavoured popcorn from Magi Planet are great for you. They still have that addictive mala flavour without packing too much heat, so you can enjoy all that mala goodness without gulping down 4 glasses of water after.

You can order the popcorn here. 

MALA PRAWN MEE KIA 

One of the more popular dishes at Be My Guest Cafe is their Lion Prawn Mala Mee Kia, which comprises angel hair pasta and juicy chunks of prawns that are tossed in an aromatic mixture of chilli padi, Szechuan pepper and prawn roe. We can see why this is one of the more popular dishes!

1 Irving Place
#01-20 The Commerze @ Irving
Singapore 369546
Tel: +65 9221 4405
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 8.30pm
Sat: 11am – 8.30pm
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Tai Seng

MALA SOFT SHELL PRAWN 

Lao Beijing has taken prawns up a notch with this Mala Soft Shell Prawn Dish which tastes as good as it looks. It essentially has the same flavour component of the iconic cereal prawn, but with that spicy, mala accent to it. The iconic mouth-numbing spice of the mala adds a lovely touch to the sweetness of the prawn, making us fall in love with it after the first bite.

238 Thomson Road
Velocity @ Novena Square, #02-11/12
Singapore 307683
Tel: +65 6358 4466
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 11am – 3pm, 3pm – 5pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Novena

Photo Credit: Tinos Pizza Cafe Singapore 

SPICY MALA PIZZA 

If you are both a pizza and mala lover like we are, you’d be thrilled to know that there is actually such a thing as mala pizza. At Tino’s Pizza, they serve up a pretty solid Spicy Mala Pizza with your choice of crust. The pizza is topped generously with prawns, chicken meatballs, tuna, onions, cheese as well as their fiery mala sauce concoction.

302 Tiong Bahru Road
#01-160, Tiong Bahru Plaza
Singapore 168732
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Tel: +65 6352 7759
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

If you haven’t heard of Mala, you need to get out from under that rock you’re currently living in. Singaporean’s obsession with mala is at an all-time high and people still love it with a burning, fiery passion. Coming together for a hot pot meal has become a ritual for many, with at least one soup broth dedicated to this mouth-numbing goodness. When it comes to mala, there are those who stand the heat and those who simply can’t.

KFC’s latest seasonal entrant might or might not add to this divide but what’s certain is that their crispy golden chicken is turning a savoury shade of red, adorning an outer shade of mala deliciousness. From 8 March 2019 and on, make a beeline to the nearest outlet and test your friendships with the new KFC Mala Chicken.

Mala isn’t just any other simple chilli dish; a true mala fan would be able to differentiate and identify a legit bowl of mala from any other spicy dish by its distinctive warm, spiced flavour that is often accompanied by a mouth-numbing effect (hence the term ‘ma’ meaning numbing in Chinese. If it doesn’t have the numbing effect, it isn’t real mala. Period.

KFC has successfully replicated that without compromising on the quality of their signature fried chicken. The Mala Chicken here features KFC’s signature chicken that is doused in their very own Szechuan mala sauce made from legit Szechuan pepper, chilli and other assorted spices.

You’ll be sitting in what smells like a mala house as you pick up a piece of chicken with fiery red grease dripping off it. If that excites your senses, take a bite and crunch into crackling skin. It’s salty with a strong taste of Szechuan pepper.

After going through multiple rounds of tweaking and fine-tuning, the result is an incredibly tender and juicy chicken with a crunchy exterior that boasts a perfect balance between fragrance, spiciness and numbness that is insanely addictive.

The amount of heat may leave you slightly teary-eyed but hey, that’s a sign of mala done right.

The 2-piece Mala Chicken Meal (S$8.95) comes with 2 pieces of Mala Chicken, 1 regular Whipped Potato, 1 regular coleslaw as well as a cup of their well-loved SJORA Mango Peach in regular serving.

But if you’re up for the challenge and looking to get more of that delicious fiery kiss in your mouth, consider KFC’s Mala 5pcs Meal (S$19.55) which comes with 5 pieces of Mala Chicken, 2 regular Whipped Potato, 2 regular coleslaw as well as 2 regular cups of SJORA Mango Peach.

If the whole family wants in on the delicious, mouth-numbing experience, opt for the Mala 9-piece feast (S$39.95) that comes with 9 pieces of Mala Chicken, 9 pieces of nuggets, 1 box of popcorn chicken, 2 medium Whipped Potatoes, and 4 regular cups of SJORA Mango Peach.

Move over mala hotpot; we’ve found an even better option!

This post was brought to you by KFC Singapore.