Grimacing Chef from Malatang Craze Now Focuses on Flavor
A chef in northwestern China, whose exhausted expression during a 'malatang' craze went viral, now prioritizes flavor over fame. The small shop was overwhelmed by foodies, leading to the chef's grimacing photo that broke the internet. The chef has since shifted focus to improving the taste of the spicy hot pot dish, moving away from the fleeting attention.
Key facts
- Hordes of foodies descended on a small shop in northwestern China.
- A cook's exhausted expression broke the internet.
- The chef's focus is now on flavor, not fame.
- The event is related to the 'malatang' craze.
- The chef grimaced during the craze.
- The shop is located in northwestern China.
- The chef found reasons to be cheerful after the craze.
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Locations
- northwestern China