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Wang Zai Mala Hot Pot

3.7(11)on Googlekallang

Singapore, Jln Batu, 4A号#01-03 邮政编码: 432004

Dine-inTakeout

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)Open 24 hours

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
C+Worth a visit

Score: 60 / 100

Food quality65
Value for money50

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Wang Zai Mala Hot Pot, despite its name, offers a broader menu of 'zi char' and rice sets alongside its signature Mala Xiang Guo.

Reviewers highlight the authenticity of the Chinese owners' cooking, often noting a 'shiok-ness' and 'wok hei' in dishes like the Sliced Pork Belly with Sauerkraut.

The $5 sweet and sour pork rice and egg is noted for its affordability and generous portions, though some found the sweetness overpowering.

However, there are inconsistencies; some patrons found dishes like the $6.50 chicken gong bao to be lacking in meat and others experienced blandness in their mala, leading to disappointment given the price point.

The seafood and beef hor fun also receive praise as some of the best in the area.

Verdict: A hit-or-miss spot for a quick, affordable meal.

We'd recommend sticking to the Mala Xiang Guo or the highly-rated rice sets like the Sliced Pork Belly with Sauerkraut, especially if you appreciate authentic Chinese flavors and are in the Kallang area.

Signature

Mala Xiang Guo

Price

$ ($5-10/person)

Score: 60 · 5 sources

What customers say

Wang Zai Mala Hot Pot receives mixed reviews, with many praising their Mala Xiang Guo and specific zi char dishes like Sliced Pork Belly with Sauerkraut for their 'wok hei' and authentic flavors.

However, some customers find the food bland or overly sweet, and there are complaints about the value for money, particularly regarding dishes like the chicken gong bao having little meat.

The owners are often noted for their friendly service and Chinese origins, which customers believe contributes to the authentic taste.

Authentic 'wok hei' and Szechuan flavorsValue for money concerns (portion vs. price)Flavor inconsistency (blandness or excessive sweetness)Friendly owners/staffSpecific dish recommendations (Mala Xiang Guo, Sliced Pork Belly with Sauerkraut)
40% positive20% neutral40% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Veronica Phua· 4 years ago

Instead of our usual order of #malaxiangguo which @wang_zai_kitchen does very well, we decided to get the one-dish meals from their selection of “zi char” items on a recent visit. As the owners are fr…

★★★★★Musho Pea· 4 years ago

$5 for sweet and sour pork rice and egg was affordable, generous servings. The pork was very sweet so I was unable to finish. Could use more sour!

★★★★Mandy Liao· 2 years ago

Spent $6.50 for chicken gong bao but was all skin hardly any meat at all not worth the money.

★★★★★Wing Seng Chan· 6 years ago

Been here several times. For today I ordered the seafood hor fun and beef hor fun; one of the best in these area and best the market is not too crowded. The boss are a couple and likely from China fro…

★★★★KittykattoEatto· a year ago

Is really too expensive! Food was SO bland. I think the chef forget to put seasoning.. one of the worse mala we’ve eaten. For the price we were expecting it to be tasty. Oh well, just try once and not…

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