We tried the premium mala hot pot in their new restaurant in IOI City Mall, Putrajaya.
As a person who has never tried Mala, I always thought it was non-halal. But the word itself only means ‘spicy and numbing seasoning’. It’s just a seasoning made from Sichuan peppercorn and chilli.
However, Mala Hot Pot is usually served with pork, which is why a lot of Muslims associate the
