The story
Located at 301 Feng Yang Lu in the heart of People’s Square, Mala Skewer Hot Pot offers a quintessential Shanghai dining experience for those seeking authentic local flavors. This casual, late-night destination is a must-visit for anyone craving a personalized meal in a relaxed setting.
As noted by Mark Wiens in his exploration of Shanghai’s street food scene, the restaurant is the perfect spot for DIY mala skewers. Guests can choose from a wide variety of fresh ingredients to cook in the hot pot, then customize their meal at the restaurant's signature sauce bar. Whether you are a local or just passing through the city, this spot provides a reliable and flavorful late-night fix that captures the vibrant spirit of the neighborhood.
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Mark Wiens praises the Mala Skewer Hot Pot’s signature skewers for their bold, fiery flavor, creating a warm, communal vibe that feels like a spicy feast among friends.
“The flavor of the mala is amazing, spicy, numbing, and tingly infused. You even see the spices floating around. With your own sauce of peanut butter, garlic, chili oil, fresh chilies, green onions, Sichuan pepper oil, and vinegar, it's a highlight. Just hanging out casually grabbing skewers from the community pool.”
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1 creator has covered Mala Skewer Hot Pot. Most active: Mark Wiens
A casual late-night spot for DIY mala skewers with a variety of ingredients and a custom sauce bar.
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Mala Skewers
The flavor of the mala is amazing, spicy, numbing, and tingly infused. You even see the spices floating around. With your own sauce of peanut butter, garlic, chili oil, fresh chilies, green onions, Sichuan pepper oil, and vinegar, it's a highlight. Just hanging out casually grabbing skewers from the community pool.
