Chinese street food malatang, a dish with meats, vegetables and noodles simmered in a broth flavored with Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili, is gaining global popularity, with restaurants popping up across Asia and Europe. A malatang restaurant storefront According to the South China Morning Post , malatang, literally meaning "numbing, spicy and hot," originated in Sichuan Province in southwestern China. Often described as a "personal hotpot," malatang allows customers to c