Malatang is a popular street food in China, originating in Leshan City, Sichuan Prov. The name 'Malatang' describes the dish : Mala meaning numbing and spicy and Tang meaning soup. It is well-known for it's unique spiciness that will make your tongue numb just like it's Chinese characters indicate. The mala sauce, which contains Sichuan pepper, gives the broth an alluring aroma of spicy flavor that will make you addicted to it!