Tucked away on the fourth floor of Orchard Towers, La Way 辣味 brings the fiery flavours of Sichuan province to the heart of Singapore's shopping district. This unpretentious eatery has built a loyal following among spice enthusiasts who crave authentic mala hotpot and traditional Chinese cuisine.
The restaurant specialises in the bold, numbing flavours characteristic of Sichuan cooking, with their signature Mala Grilled Fish (重庆烤鱼) drawing particular acclaim. Beyond hotpot, La Way offers an extensive menu featuring classics like Mapo Tofu, Sliced Beef in Hot Chilli Oil, and Fish Fillet with Pickled Cabbage – each dish prepared with the distinctive málà (麻辣) combination of Sichuan peppercorns and dried chillies.
What sets La Way apart is its commitment to authenticity without the premium prices often found along Orchard Road. Main dishes typically range from $10.50 to $18.50, making it an accessible option for both quick lunches and leisurely dinners. The menu caters to various preferences, from fiery Chilli-Fried Chicken Cubes for heat seekers to milder options like their handmade boiled dumplings.
The casual dining environment reflects the straightforward approach to good food – no frills, just bold flavours executed well. Whether you're a seasoned Sichuan cuisine aficionado or curious to explore beyond your usual spice tolerance, La Way offers an authentic taste of China's spiciest regional cuisine right in the heart of Orchard.
8282 9179
Orchard Road
Operating Hours
Open 24/7
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
(Today)
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Price Distribution
$1–106%
$10–2053%
$20–3022%
Our Menu
Main Course
Sliced Beef in Hot Chilli Oil (水煮牛肉)
$18.50
Tender beef slices in fiery Sichuan chilli oil
Chilli-Fried Chicken Cubes (辣子鸡)
$15.50
Crispy chicken tossed with dried chillies and Sichuan peppercorns
Sichuan Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce (鱼香肉丝)
$10.50
Savoury shredded pork in aromatic garlic sauce
Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)
$10.50
Silky tofu in spicy bean sauce with minced meat
Fried Vermicelli with Minced Meat (蚂蚁上树)
$10.50
Glass noodles stir-fried with savoury minced pork
Seafood
Mala Grilled Fish (重庆烤鱼)
$16.00
Signature grilled fish with numbing mala spices
Fish Fillet in Hot Chilli Oil (水煮鱼)
$17.50
Tender fish fillets swimming in aromatic chilli oil
Sichuan Fish with Pickled Cabbage (酸菜鱼)
$17.50
Classic Sichuan dish with tangy pickled vegetables
Sides
Dry-Fried Shredded Cabbage (手撕包菜)
$10.50
Wok-fired cabbage with garlic and chilli
Boiled Dumplings (水饺)
$5.50
Handmade dumplings with choice of Cabbage Pork or Chives Pork
Ordered on Deliveroo, portion came totally wrong. We ordered 3x of each ingredient but only came 1x. Totally a rip off. The wait was incredibly long as well, waiting for almost 1hr 30mins just for the food to arrive.
RED FLAG MALA STORE
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Not nice! Mala standard is very average! no different from hawker & more exp. peoples park mala is much better! Meats in the Chicken cubes is so small, more flour than meats.. Egg fried rice looks normal but surprisingly quite good, guess is the seasoning msg.
Positive Reviews
Evia
Mala was so damn good. Just too addictive. 🤤🤤 Went in for the 1st bite and couldn't even stop. The only time where my family actually stopped was when we bought 1 more rice. Tomato eggs was only very good. Environment was also chill and cozy. Overall quite cheap and shockingly amzing food. Definitely recommend.
Leigh Liu
This is my go-to for authentic Ma La Hot Pot. The flavor is perfectly balanced and truly hits the spot, making it my favorite in town—especially for delivery at night :)
CVPI guy
I like how they clearly state the price out of ingredients for you. The meat is nice with a good texture (ordered mutton and pork). I ordered medium spicy and it is very flavourful while not being too salty. The only thing I don’t like is the aircon is a bit weak haha. The person there is also very friendly
Lin Mao
Delicious mala hot pot, reasonable price, nice environment, and long open hours. Ordered at 9:30 am and got my food quickly. The less oil option is good for diet.
Will definitely come here again.
Joanne Cadampog Li
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A hidden gem at Orchard Tower (L4). We stumbled upon this small MALA restaurant named La Way. The place was empty, when we reached there on a Saturday evening. We’ve met a nice lady, probably the owner of the shop and she explained that they have more online orders than sit-down customers.
The quality of the ingredients is good. The Mah taste wasn’t very strong but
there’s a special taste in the gravey… (i suspect its the beef oil). It’s not too salty too unlike the other shops we tried. The taste was just nice.
We will definitely coming back here and bring our friends over! But we’ll try a bit more spicier level. The dishes looks amazing too! Will defined try those next time too!!! We are happy to stumbled upon this cute little shop!
We ordered: Mala (Mild Spicy) (probably around 10 ingredients), 1 cup of rice and a mineral water for just $20! Great Deal!!! 🎉
Environment: 4/5
Waiting: 5/5
Taste: 5/5
Price: 5/5
Service: 5/5
What I liked:
- ofcourse the mala
What I disliked:
- na