Foreigners flock to Chinese malatang eateries, host birthdays, believe rich soup is healthy
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-03-07 17:00 UTC+10:00
Section: China
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Asia, Weather, China, World News, Asia Pacific
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‘Spicy, numbing, hot’ delicacy becomes go-to dish for birthdays and dates around the globe; aficionados describe it as a ‘personal hotpot’
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