LALA Spicy Lab Scarborough

LALA Spicy Lab Scarborough is a contemporary Chinese restaurant located at 3700 Midland Ave Unit 121 in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. Inspired by traditional Sichuan culinary arts, the brand specializes in authentic, single-serving Sichuan hot pot known as Maocai. The restaurant officially expanded its footprint to the Scarborough community in October 2024, operating alongside its sister location in downtown Toronto. LALA Spicy Lab is widely recognized for its signature Classic Red Oil Maocai, featuring a rich broth slow-simmered for six hours from chicken and pork bones. Diners can fully customize their meals with adjustable spice levels, a selection of premium meats, and assorted side ingredients, often pairing the bold, fiery flavors with the restaurant's viral house-made ice cream desserts.