椒娘娘火锅 Miss chilli hot pot

椒娘娘火锅 Miss Chilli Hot Pot brings Chongqing-style hotpot to Park Road in Milton, with a menu built around bold spice, Sichuan pepper and broths designed for sharing. The restaurant says it uses Sichuan stone-pillar red chillies and Maowen Sichuan peppercorns, aiming for heat and fragrance without a harsh, bitter finish. It suits diners who enjoy choosing their own pace at the table, whether sharing a pot with friends and family, meeting for a business dinner or settling in for a solo meal.

There are three main broths to choose from. The Spicy Beef Tallow Pot is made with beef tallow and a tea element, based on a blend attributed to a Chongqing master with 30 years of experience. For a lighter option, the Light Oil Spicy Pot combines Australian black pork bone broth with chilli, while the Free-range Chicken Mushroom King Pot is described as a fresh, savoury broth made with chicken sourced from Queensland organic farms. A seasonal Spicy Bullfrog Fish Head Pot is also listed, pairing bullfrog with a large fish head intended to absorb the spicy, savoury broth.

The food extends well beyond the pot. Freshly sliced Australian Wagyu, beef and lamb are central to the offering, with the restaurant emphasising cutting the meat to order so it cooks quickly and stays juicy. Its braised selection includes pork trotters, duck heads, fat intestine, beef tendons, pork belly, chicken feet, bull penis and tender braised beef. Tripe is given particular attention as a classic hotpot ingredient, valued here for its crisp texture.

For something alongside the hotpot, the menu lists drinks and sweets such as Cucumber Lemon Smash Tea, Osmanthus Wine Milk Tea and several fluffy ice desserts. There are also fried sides including Wolf Tooth Potatoes, Crusted Soft Tofu and Crispy Meat. Overall, the Milton venue is aimed at diners who want a distinctly spicy Chongqing hotpot experience, with enough choice for adventurous eaters, meat lovers and groups who prefer to share a wide range of ingredients around the table.