Zhangliang Malatang 张亮麻辣烫 is a Chinese restaurant at 24 Beach Street in Kelvin Heights, Queenstown, rated 4.5 on Google from 56 reviews. Customers mention the malatang and mala xiang guo, the tasty broth and the clean space, and say the staff are helpful.
Malatang is a build-your-own dish, so choose the ingredients you want and watch the bowl as it fills, since the price usually depends on what goes in. Mala spice is numbing as well as hot, so start at a lower level and add more if you enjoy it. Share a few dishes between friends, since the flavours are rich and a small bowl goes a long way.
For Queenstown locals and visitors who want bold, customisable comfort food, Zhangliang Malatang on Beach Street is worth a try.