{"id":62395,"date":"2025-10-13T17:03:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T09:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=62395"},"modified":"2025-10-13T17:03:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T09:03:24","slug":"mala-king-premium-hotpot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/chinese\/mala-king-premium-hotpot\/","title":{"rendered":"Mala King Premium Hotpot in Pasig: Chongqing\u2019s Fiery Flavors Lands in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"701\">From <strong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"296\">Chongqing to the Philippines<\/strong>, the authentic flavors of China\u2019s famed spicy hotpot have officially arrived.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"701\"><strong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"403\">Mala King Premium Hotpot<\/strong> has opened its doors at <strong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"444\">Arcovia City<\/strong>, marking its <strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"498\">first-ever branch in the Philippines<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"549\">first within Megaworld Lifestyle Malls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"701\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1919\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62402 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554347521_18427983697100023_6711496395022388921_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554347521_18427983697100023_6711496395022388921_n.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554347521_18427983697100023_6711496395022388921_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554347521_18427983697100023_6711496395022388921_n-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554347521_18427983697100023_6711496395022388921_n-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554347521_18427983697100023_6711496395022388921_n-1153x1536.jpg 1153w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Mala King Premium Hotpot&#8217;s Instagram account<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"701\">This exciting new dining destination brings Filipinos a premium hotpot experience that blends bold flavors, interactive dining, and excellent value.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"701\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62403 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/555444037_18427983115100023_2518487138332753254_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/555444037_18427983115100023_2518487138332753254_n.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/555444037_18427983115100023_2518487138332753254_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/555444037_18427983115100023_2518487138332753254_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/555444037_18427983115100023_2518487138332753254_n-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/555444037_18427983115100023_2518487138332753254_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"701\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62398 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554398112_18427983064100023_2049655664244893826_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554398112_18427983064100023_2049655664244893826_n.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554398112_18427983064100023_2049655664244893826_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554398112_18427983064100023_2049655664244893826_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554398112_18427983064100023_2049655664244893826_n-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554398112_18427983064100023_2049655664244893826_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGES from Mala King Premium Hotpot&#8217;s Instagram account<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1105\">At Mala King, diners are in charge. The restaurant uses a <strong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"826\">\u201cbuild your bowl\u201d concept<\/strong>, where you can <strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"857\">grab a bowl<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"884\">pick your ingredients<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"911\">choose your soup base<\/strong>, then <strong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"935\">weigh and pay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1105\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62397 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/827210522dc698d3e870e2d6d25c6cd7.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/827210522dc698d3e870e2d6d25c6cd7.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/827210522dc698d3e870e2d6d25c6cd7-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/827210522dc698d3e870e2d6d25c6cd7-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/827210522dc698d3e870e2d6d25c6cd7-164x218.jpg 164w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Arcovia City&#8217;s Instagram account<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1105\">With around <strong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"964\">20 toppings<\/strong> amounting to roughly Php 500+ (noodles excluded), each bowl already comes with <strong>rice and ice cream<\/strong>\u2014no bill shock, just flavorful satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1105\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1919\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62399 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554935578_18427983613100023_8421580444941136492_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554935578_18427983613100023_8421580444941136492_n.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554935578_18427983613100023_8421580444941136492_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554935578_18427983613100023_8421580444941136492_n-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554935578_18427983613100023_8421580444941136492_n-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554935578_18427983613100023_8421580444941136492_n-1153x1536.jpg 1153w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1105\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1919\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62400 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554676017_18427983634100023_1148056740140115506_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554676017_18427983634100023_1148056740140115506_n.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554676017_18427983634100023_1148056740140115506_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554676017_18427983634100023_1148056740140115506_n-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554676017_18427983634100023_1148056740140115506_n-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554676017_18427983634100023_1148056740140115506_n-1153x1536.jpg 1153w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGES from Mala King Premium Hotpot&#8217;s Instagram account<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1590\">Their soup bases are what set them apart. Try the <strong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1214\">Mala Original<\/strong>, a bold and fiery broth packed with authentic Sichuan spices for that addictive numbing-heat experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1590\">There\u2019s also <strong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1351\">Golden Chicken<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1373\">Signature Tomato<\/strong>, sweet and savory <strong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1404\">Sukiyaki<\/strong>, comforting <strong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1435\">Premium Bulalo<\/strong>, and zesty <strong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1464\">Spicy Tom Yum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1590\">Each option offers a unique hotpot adventure, whether you prefer traditional Chongqing spice or Filipino-inspired flavors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1590\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62401 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554385231_18427983601100023_3533458190468079882_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554385231_18427983601100023_3533458190468079882_n.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554385231_18427983601100023_3533458190468079882_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554385231_18427983601100023_3533458190468079882_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554385231_18427983601100023_3533458190468079882_n-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/554385231_18427983601100023_3533458190468079882_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Mala King Premium Hotpot&#8217;s Instagram account<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1807\">Diner may pair their personalized hotpot with <strong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1678\">Special Iced Tea (Php\u00a0 125)<\/strong>\u2014including flavors like Raspberry Cooler, Watermelon Breeze, and Orange Sunrise\u2014or go for canned soft drinks and bottled water.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"2135\">With its interactive dining style, diverse broth selections, and authentic Chongqing roots, Mala King Premium Hotpot sets a new standard for hotpot dining in Metro Manila. Whether you\u2019re a spice lover or just eager to explore, Mala King promises a flavorful and unforgettable feast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mala King Premium Hotpot has officially opened its first Philippine branch at Arcovia City, bringing the bold and authentic flavors of Chongqing hotpot to Metro Manila. With customizable bowls, flavorful broths, and a wide array of toppings, it sets a new gold standard for hotpot dining.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":62396,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,5351,56,7687,7686],"tags":[6571,7697,7693,7696,6279,7695,7689,7690,7688,7692,7694,7698,1884,7691],"class_list":["post-62395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chinese","category-asian","category-pasig","category-arcovia-city","category-hotpot","tag-arcovia-city","tag-authentic-hotpot","tag-build-your-own-bowl","tag-chinese-cuisine-philippines","tag-chongqing-hotpot","tag-hotpot-lovers","tag-hotpot-philippines","tag-mala-hotpot","tag-mala-king-premium-hotpot","tag-new-restaurant-philippines","tag-premium-hotpot-experience","tag-restaurant-opening","tag-sichuan-cuisine","tag-spicy-hotpot"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62395"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62395\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62422,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62395\/revisions\/62422"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62396"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}