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    19 GOLD

    4.5 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
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    House special, with beef, super rich broth
    Lyee C.

    The malatang isn't that great here, lacking flavor. The biggest plus was 19 Gold is open on Mondays (a lot of spots in Fremont are closed Mondays) along with their good service. My party of two went on a rainy Monday and we were seated right away with the place being almost empty. Interior looks casual, sporting an industrial look with some Asian theming and plenty of two seater tables with some for four seats. Staff were quick to help us get our order going, likely as there was almost no one else in the restaurant at the time. I got the House Special (beef, with the super rich malatang broth), and it was just alright. The soup overall was just warm (temp wise) and not hot. Broth was mild on the spice level and had a rich flavor, but had a slightly off herbal note to it which wasn't quite my thing and not enough mala to it. By contrast, my dining partner got the regular malatang broth and it was quite spicy but lacked flavor beyond it just being spicy. The noodles were average, and the meat was on the tougher side and needed some chewing. My guess is the House Specials (the one my friend and I ordered) both tasted like they had the ingredients sitting on the side and then scooped broth over them when we ordered them. But since the broth wasn't hot enough/there was no time for the ingredients to sit in the broth, all the ingredients ended up lacking flavor. The green onion pancake was also just fine and ended up what we both ate the most of after abandoning finishing our noodles. However, the tea here was pretty good! I got their Japanese twice roasted milk tea and it had a great tea flavor to it. I'm glad there's a Taiwanese spot which is open on Mondays in the Fremont area, but was disappointed with the noodles/soup, especially as it's named the House Special. Service was quick and attentive, which was the plus of 19 Gold. Maybe I would consider coming here for their tea again (not too many options for bubble tea in Fremont), but not their food.

    Emily T.

    Delicious soups and drinks! Came here with a party of 4. Parking was easy to find on the street and we were quickly seated. Staff was friendly. Food and drinks were all very tasty and comforting on a chilly day! Would recommend and definitely come again!

    Dumpling Malatang + Udon Noodles in Original Malatang Broth (Spicy) - 4/5 (Good malatang, dumplings just okay)
    Nhue G.

    This was my first time trying malatang, and I enjoyed it. Food and drinks were good, a bit hit and miss. Service was nice and friendly. * Dumpling Malatang + Udon Noodles in Original Malatang Broth (Spicy) - 4/5 - The broth was very flavorful due to the various spices. The Spicy level was medium low spicy, not too much. I added udon noodles and they were yummy and chewy. The dumplings were okay. * Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup 3.5/5 - The soup was alright, mildly spicy with a clear-body broth, the kind you'd have when you're feeling under the weather. It didn't have a complex flavor profile that I had at other restaurants. The beef was very tender and flavorful. Though its taste didn't match the broth's. It was as if they were cooked with completely different seasonings. The noodles were not good. I should have replaced them with udon noodles. * Jasmine Milk Tea and House Milk Tea 4/5 - The two milk tea were pretty good. 100% sweetness was perfect and not too sweet for me (I usually order 75% sweet). The boba was chewy and tasty.

    Kim T.

    Came on a rainy day and got seated right away! They have a promo where if you write a review or put them on your story you can get a free bogo boba! We tried their meat malatang in rich broth, green beans, honey walnut shrimp and beef noodle soup. Everything came out really quick. Casual spot, good place to meet up with friends. Giving 3 stars as everything was pretty standard... I feel like all the flavors were very 'light.' Malatang - The creamy malatang broth was just okay. Had a very herbal note.. almost like chai which was interesting Green Beans - good! Crispy and flavorful, tasted as expected Honey Shrimp - crispy and fun. Portion is a bit small but enough. Their breading is unique here as it feels really light ! Beef Noodle Soup - pretty light broth which was kind of unexpected but noodles had a good texture and good amount of beef

    Mala Udon 麻辣烏龍麵
    Sabrina P.

    19 Gold is hands-down my go-to restaurant for take-out in Fremont. I crave their hot and uniquely spiced broth (fair warning, even the mild is a bit spicy, but the mild is perfect for those that love a savory spice in their food). You can't go wrong with either the original or super rich broth- I honestly switch back and forth depending on my mood. I order the mala udon every time, as I love the thick and chewy udon noodles paired with thinly shaved beef, cabbage, and quail egg. The malatang soup dumplings are yummy as well. Whenever I do dine in, the service is fast, and I like the Yelp queuing system so if there is a long wait, you can keep on eye on your place in line while you do some shopping nearby. The place is small, but cozy, and always seems to be close to full no matter the time of year. I've not had their boba, but that seems to be popular as well. Convenient location right across the street from the Lenin statue in the heart of Fremont. Quite a few bus routes within a few minutes walk!

    Chantal T.

    Super affordable boba and snacks! Stopped by here for lunch after walking around the Fremont Sunday Street Market. Service was crazy fast and workers are chill. It was also not too busy inside. Love their popcorn chicken and milk tea - came with boba and jelly included.

    Green Onion Pancake
    Tram D.

    First, the service was friendly and efficient which we appreciated. Decoration inside was so cute and my boyfriend really liked how rustic it felt. For a drink, my boyfriend and I shared the QQ milk tea at 50% sweet. It was delicious. Boba was cooked perfectly, I just wish it was coated with a bit more brown sugar for more flavor. Milk tea itself was delicious though. Light, creamy, and smooth. We ordered the green onion pancake which my boyfriend really enjoyed but I felt like it was just like any other green onion pancake. it was really flaky though and not too oily. For our main we got the house special malatang with the extra rich bone broth. When it came out I noticed the soup was just warm, I prefer my soups piping hot when it comes out. I also think they should boil the ingredients in the broth a little more to soak up the flavor. it felt like they just blanched the ingredients and then ladled the broth over it. broth itself was ok. it was indeed rich and creamy, I would've just preferred more spice and more of the mala kick from it. I would pass on the 19 gold fries next time. the fries weren't special and the chicken was pretty dry and tough to eat. they give you condensed milk with the fries and I was weirded out at first but after the first bite I was hooked. it's similar to like fries and ice cream. I do want to highlight how quick the kitchen was! Within 5 minutes of ordering, all the food was ready and at our table.

    Super Rich Malatang
    Jacques I.

    I'm still thinking about 19 GOLD! This is now one of my favorite restaurants after stumbling upon this delightful, Taiwanese restaurant in Fremont. 19 GOLD has the best malatang I've ever had! We had actually planned to get dinner somewhere else in Fremont, which we were told was an hour wait when we arrived. At first we were bummed, but everything happens for a reason, which led us to find a new restaurant. Thus, we came to 19 GOLD, which had no wait on a Saturday night, oddly enough. Although we were able to be seated, the place was pretty busy with patrons dining in and people getting takeout. The menu has Taiwanese classic dishes, and I love malatang, which is their house special, so had to try it. I ordered the malatang with the super rich broth upgrade and stewed pork rice to go with it. I loved it at the very first slurp. This broth was AMAZING! I really wish I could get this closer to home as it was such a delicious meal that was comforting. My partner had the beef noodle soup, which he loved. They have a framed article from The Seattle Times written up about the restaurant where I learned that 19 GOLD is named after the 19 spices used to make the malatang. Perfection! Seriously, whatever you order here, make sure to try the malatang! I'm still drooling!

    Dipping Sauce w/ 19 Gold Fries
    Amy L.

    The area is a casual shop for a quick bite. The staff were nice and the wait wasn't too bad for our food. Garlic String Beans 3.5/5 The beans were a bit bland and needed some seasoning. I couldn't really taste the garlic on them. It was a decent portion and had a good snap to them. 19 Gold Fries 4/5 I was expected a better ratio of chicken to fries, it seems like we only got 10 or so pieces of chicken. The fries were on the drier side which I kind of liked but it might not be everyone's favorite. The fries and chicken have a good crunch to them but it felt like the fries got stale quickly. Minced Pork Over Rice 4/5 The dish wasn't necessarily exceptional but it does hit the spot if you have a craving for pork and rice. I would've liked a bit more vegetables to have a balanced meal but still good. The egg seems like it needed to be braised a bit more Overall, the experience was decent. It's a good place if you want more variety rather than portion size. They might be better known for their malatang so I'm definitely open to revisiting and trying their noodle dishes during a colder day.

    Popcorn Chicken over Rice 鹹酥雞飯
    Robert K.

    Very relaxed place. Not in a hurry. It did help that we were there at 330 on a Thursday. All the dishes I had were good. Not a stand out. Between the chicken over rice and the ramen. It would be worth going back. The only hold back is the price. Not living in Seattle this seemed like it was expensive about $18 dollars each. Not my ideal price but that's more of my own tastes. Ibid wish that the spicy level was more spicy. The mango shrimp was amazing

    Red Garlic String Beans 蒜香四季豆 red bean pancake
    Sherry B.

    Always a consistent experience here and good classic Taiwanese food. They have many side dishes so it's almost like tapas style, you could order many and try different thibngs. About $7 each. I always get the red bean pancakes here which isn't too sweet and yummy. They also offer cocktails and boba, and the boba is really good and inexpensive!

    Wennie H.

    I'd been wanting to try this place for a while and finally found time- not too busy on a Friday night but does progressively get busier. We ordered two of the restaurant week sets and I ordered the popcorn chicken and minced pork bowl. Pork bowl had a little too much rice to sauce ratio, marinated egg was actually a little dry, pickled cabbage was good- crispy and flavorful. Popcorn chicken wasn't bad, good crisp without being overly fried. Tried the green beans and they still had a snap to them, green onion pancake was super crispy, red bean pancake was also extra crispy and the red bean paste a little too mealy. Lots of good options, food comes out quickly.

    Yummy dishes! The chicken was crispy, the soup was spicy, the milk tea was not too sweet. Though a bit of a wait to get in it was well worth it. Lots of options and my vegetarian friend was able to eat here no problem.

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    Is there outdoor seating (it is advertised having outdoor seating on Yelp) right now?

    We do have outdoor seating, but it's closed during winter season as it's not covered.

    Is there outdoor seating (dine in) at the moment?

    There is no outdoor, or dine in seating currently; delivery and take out only

    Are you open for take out during the COVID lockdown? Reduced hours?

    Hi, we are open for take out and delivery during COVID shutdown with regular business hours 11:30am to 9:30pm.

    Are there Gluten Free options?

    You can build your own MalaTang with gluten free ingredients. All the broth options available are gluten free.

    Happy hour there?

    Yes, Monday thru Friday 3PM - 6PM

    Is there only street parking?

    Hi Mary, There's a parking lot right next to our restaurant; however, the parking rate is at $6 an… 

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