Charlotte, NC | Delicious Mala Tang 🌶️

Stumbled upon this spot on Xiaohongshu this week—honestly, the name made me think it was a sushi joint at first! Since moving to Charlotte, I’d been craving mala tang (spicy hot pot) forever, so I squeezed in a visit this weekend… and it was surprisingly good! 🏪 Vibe & AmbienceThe shop’s spacious, not too crowded, and super clean. There’s self-ordering at the door—total win for introverts like me 😌. 🥢 Ordering StyleJust like mala tang in China: Pick your favorite ingredients, choose between mala soup or dry pot, then pay by weight. The ingredients are varied and fresh—no sad veggies here! 🍲 Taste CheckWe got tomato broth and mild-spicy mala broth. The mala was a little light (probably ‘cause we went mild), but the tomato broth? Rich and flavorful—loved it! Pro tips: Their fried dough sticks (youtiao) and fried chicken are amazing—crunchy outside, juicy inside. Dipping the youtiao in tomato broth? Chef’s kiss 👩🍳💋. Bonus: They also serve dry pot, sushi, and milk tea—tons of options! I’m already planning to try the dry pot next time 🔥. 💰 PriceTwo of us ate for ~$60—not bad! There’s a parking lot out front, so no stress about finding a spot. After eating, you can hit the nearby outlet mall or shopping center—perfect combo! All in all, this place totally hits the spot when you’re craving mala tang. For Charlotte, having a solid mala tang spot is such a rarity. If you’re curious, go give it a try! 📍 DetailsName: Sushi Naru PhoAddress: 8943 S Tryon St A, Charlotte, NC 28273Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30 AM-9:30 PM #MalaTang #InternationalStudentEats #SatisfyChineseTastebuds #StudentFoodie #CharlotteNC #CharlotteRestaurants #CharlotteSushi #UNCC #Charlotte #FoodDesertNoMore