Summer is here! It's time to eat spicy hot pot and lose weight 😋

🌶️ KungFu Mala Tang: Allston’s Authentic Mala Spot—Cheap, Fresh, and Tastes Like Home This place is a revelation for mala lovers: genuine Chinese-style spicy hot pot (mala tang) that tastes like it’s straight from a domestic food court, with prices that won’t drain your wallet. For $20, you get a meal and leftovers for later—pure heaven if you’re into veggies and protein. Bonus: New management means fantastic service (super friendly!) and no more $18 minimum. Finally, a mala joint that gets it right. 🔥 Mala Ban: A Sesame Sauce Dream If you’re obsessed with sesame sauce, skip the soup and go for mala ban (dry mixed mala). It’s smothered in a rich, nutty sesame sauce that’s incredibly fragrant—creamy, savory, and not spicy at all. Add your own chili if you want heat—this is customizable comfort food at its finest. 🥗 My “Healthy” Mala Routine (Kinda) I’m not strict with diets, but this combo works: Veggies: Broccoli (soaks up broth like a sponge—life-changing), bok choy, spinach, frozen tofu, tofu skin, kelp, lotus root. Protein: Beef slices, shrimp. Cheat additions: Potato (soft, starchy, and amazing) or a couple of meatballs (worth the splurge). Skip noodles if you’re watching carbs—you won’t miss them. And if you do get noodles, fair warning: They expand, so leftovers will be massive. 🥤 Drinks to Pair Soy milk: Sweet, but not cloying—a classic with spicy food. Coconut milk: Creamy, refreshing, and pairs perfectly with the sesame-heavy mala ban. 💡 Why It’s a Winner Taste: Spot-on—like the mala tang you’d grab in a Chinese mall food court. Value: $20 for two meals? Unbeatable. Vibe: Casual, quick, and the new team makes you feel right at home. Rumor has it it’s linked to Yang Guofu, the iconic Chinese mala chain—no wonder it tastes so authentic. 📍 KungFu Mala Tang: Allston. If you crave that “walk-to-lunch mala” nostalgia, this is your spot. I’m already counting down to my next visit. #BostonMala #CheapEats #HealthyishFood