Never been a fan of mala (tears & snot ain't the prettiest look on me), but this evil-looking thing called Bingiri ($15.90) had me hooked from the very first bite.

While this Jap-equivalent of Sichuan Dan Dan noodles was pretty tame in the spice department, its full-on mala flavours were distinctive and aromatic. Toss up those curly & springy egg noodles with the accompanying wobbly onsen egg and voila, you've got yourself a winner.

Be not intimidated by the layer of oil floating off the surface; each order is served with a perforated metal spoon to filter away those unwanted oil globs.