New A Hot Hideout Dupe At Changi Airport With Over 60 Ingredients And Mala Cream Base

Mala Mia is a new mala restaurant at Changi Airport T3

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Growing up, my parents told me two things certify someone as a “true Singaporean”: the ability to eat durians and handle spice. Though I haven’t really got around to the former, I can certainly still call myself a spice-loving Singaporean who’s obsessed with mala and all things spicy, and sometimes those cravings hit at the worst possible moment, like right before boarding a plane. If you suffer the same fate as I do, good news: Mala Mia is a new mala restaurant at Changi Airport Terminal 3. It’s halal-certified, so Muslim spice fanatics can get their mala cravings fixed too.

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Start by picking your bowl of ingredients, priced at $2.90++ for 100g, with a minimum weight of 400g. Choose from over 60 ingredients, from familiar options like Beef Shabu and Prawns to unique additions such as Cheese Otah and Korean Fishcakes. You can even get some ingredients deep-fried A Hot Hideout-style, including their Lotus Root and Potatoes. Top it all off with their fluffy scrambled eggs for an additional $3++.

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Choose your spice level, from Non-spicy for the spice-averse to Extra if you’re looking for a fiery kick. Then, pick your desired base. The classic Mala Stir Fry ($1++) is a safe option, while the Mala Collagen ($2.50++) features a spicy, slurpable soup that’s full of collagen. However, their standout is definitely the Mala Cream Base Dry ($1.50++): a rich, glossy cream sauce packed with mala flavours, said to be reminiscent of Buldak Carbonara. If you’re not feeling the heat, you can opt for their non-spicy options, including the tangy Tomato Collagen ($2.50++) soup and Chicken Collagen ($2.50++).

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Alternatively, you can try their Chongqing-inspired Mala Grilled Fish ($39.90++) in four different flavours: Mala, Tomato, Garlic Collagen, and Pickled Vege. Each dish features a whole fish simmered with enoki mushrooms, lotus root, tofu skin and more.

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If that’s not enough, you can also order some of their sides to complement your mala bowl. Their La Zi Ji ($8.90++) AKA mala chicken is highly raved about, featuring juicy, batter-fried chicken pieces tossed with chillies and Sichuan peppercorns for an addictive snack. The Sichuan Pepper Corn Fries ($7.90++) are also a solid option: deep-fried corn ribs zhnged up with a punchy seasoning. There’s also free-flow mala popcorn for you to snack on in between meals.

Those on the hunt for new mala restaurants should check out Hi Bowl, a new malatang concept by beloved hotpot brand Haidilao. Otherwise, if you’re looking for more eats in the locale, our guide to 24-hour foods in Changi Airport has you covered for those red-eye flights.

Address: 65 Airport Boulevard, B2-49/50, Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore 819663
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am to 10pm
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Mala Mia is halal-certified.

Feature image adapted from @foodiedoodiewoodie and love ling via Google Maps.