How Many People Come to Darmstadt Just for This Spicy Hot Pot? 🍲

Darmstadt, a small city near Frankfurt (just a 30-minute train ride away), has gained a reputation for its must-try malatang (spicy hot pot). Rumor has it that people from all over the region make the trip just for this fiery bowl of goodness. Even though I rarely ate malatang back in China, I decided to give it a try—no promo, so I won’t name the shop. 💰 Price: €2.49/100g (my bowl cost €18.5, as shown in the pic) 🌶️ Spice levels: Mild (for those who can’t handle too much heat) Medium (for spice lovers, this hits the spot) Extra Spicy (sehr scharf)—proceed with caution! ⚠️ The flavor was solid—maybe my standards have dropped after living abroad, but it definitely hit the spot. 🥢 Since a branch of the same malatang chain opened in Frankfurt, fewer people are making the trip from there just for this. Still, weekend peak hours are packed—clearly, the hype is real! Bonus Question: What Other Must-Try Foods Are in Frankfurt & Nearby? 🍖 German Classics at Adolf Wagner (Frankfurt) – A legendary spot for pork knuckle, sausages, and Apfelwein (apple wine). The Frankfurt Platter is a meat-lover’s dream8. 🍜 Japanese Ramen at Sorihashiya (Frankfurt) – Known as the "best ramen in town", with rich, authentic broth9. 🌭 Currywurst (Everywhere!) – Germany’s iconic street food, with over 800 million eaten yearly!5 🍕 Woodlich Café (Darmstadt) – A top-rated café for Flat White & brunch before exploring2. 🍦 Spaghetti-Eis (Frankfurt’s Kleinmarkthalle) – Whimsical "pasta-shaped" ice cream, a fun German dessert5. #StudyAbroadLife #GlobalEats #StudyInGermany #GermanFoodie #DarmstadtDiaries #FrankfurtFood #ExpatLife #FoodieAdventures