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A Hot Hideout @ Kent Ridge (NUS)
27 Prince George's Pk, #02-01 National University of Singapore, Singapore 118425
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 78 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 29 May 2026
Our take: A Hot Hideout at NUS is a popular spot for mala, particularly for its collagen soup bases.
We note that the mala collagen soup is a consistent favourite, praised for being flavourful without being overly oily or spicy.
The option to deep-fry certain ingredients like luncheon meat, potato, lotus root, and mantou is a unique selling point, with the deep-fried mantou buns and peanut sauce pairing highly recommended.
However, we'd advise caution when selecting ingredients; items like potato can add significantly to the bill, with one reviewer noting a single potato could cost over $8.
Prices are calculated at $2.68 per 100g, so it's easy to over-order.
While the food is generally well-received, be mindful of the spice levels, as even 'medium' can be quite intense.
Expect significant queues during weekday dinner hours, potentially up to an hour, though weekends and after 8pm on weekdays see fewer crowds.
The venue can also be noisy, making conversation difficult.
Overall, it's a solid choice for a mala fix, especially if you're in the area and willing to navigate the crowds.
Signature
Mala collagen soup
Best time
Weekends or after 8pm on weekdays
Wait time
Up to 1 hour during peak dinner times
Price
$$ ($15-25/person)
Score: 78 · 5 sources
What customers say
A Hot Hideout @ Kent Ridge (NUS) is a popular spot, especially for students, known for its mala collagen soup and unique deep-fried ingredient options like mantou, potato, and lotus root.
While the food is generally praised for its taste and freshness, customers note that prices can be high, especially for heavier ingredients like potatoes.
The restaurant can get very crowded, particularly during dinner hours, leading to long queues and a noisy environment.
Google Reviews
Hot Hideout is THE place I go to for my mala fix! It also so happens that I study here so the outlet at NUS makes it really easy to satisfy my cravings. The one mala variant I always get here is the…
Had it twice within a week. Tomato collagen ($43 for 4 pax) and original collagen soup ($31 for 2 pax, Takeaway). Soups were tasty but not overly salty. Ingredients were fresh and priced at $2.68 / 10…
You might get lost a little if you are first time here parking and looking for the place. Basically the food area are sort of together. This place is definitely a heaven and comfort food for the univ…
A decent place to try Mala, but just be careful in choosing your spicy level. I tried medium and my stomach turned into a volcano. Dinner time can be quite crowded. And portions are quite generous. So…
Went at 7plus in evening and need to wait about 1hr queue. But after 8pm, queue not so long. Scrambled egg top up $1.50. Its nice. More suitable to add to dry mala, not soup. They actually do deep f…
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