Ri Ri Hong Mala Xiang Guo

“I go back to Ri Ri Hong because they are consistent and every visit hits the spot. While most mala xiang guo stalls tend to lean to the oiler side, I don’t find myself skimming spoonfuls of oil off the bowl, making it easier to enjoy the gravy with rice. The seasoning here is also well-balanced, unlike the typically saltier counterparts where I have to guzzle more water just to wash it down. My order usually includes pork belly, beef tripe, crisp lotus root, oyster mushrooms and deep-fried tofu skin for maximum pleasure.”