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Big Way Hot Pot

3.8 (402 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)
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#2 Collagen Bone Broth
Andrea L.

Delicious malatang spot!! Took my dad to try malatang for the first time and although it was a very long wait (2 hrs ish), he really enjoyed it! It was a rainy and cold LA day, so I think the entire LA area came to eat some sort of hot soup. Ambiance was really busy and overstimulating tbh, but I guess I had the same idea to eat hot pot during this day so can't really complain. We're from Norcal and we don't really have as many malatang spots as LA. My cousins brought us here to try it. I thought they had good meat options but lacked some vegetable and noodle options (no enoki mushrooms, potato noodles, etc) that I usually add back home in Norcal. Bone broth was really comforting and delicious! I can't handle spice and prefer just a clean and simple broth and this place got it right! My dad got the tom yum soup and I dipped my free shrimp crackers in it and it was so delicious! He really enjoyed all the seafood/meat options and added practically every choice in it lol. He said do NOT add the little blue crabs because theres not much meat in it and it just adds weight to your price hahaha. I like their sauce bar and free shrimp crackers and the complimentary ice cream at the end! A great well-rounded place for malatang and dessert!

Front: #9 Spicy Sichuan Dry Pot 大味麻辣拌 Back: #10 Spicy Tomato Dry Pot 番茄麻辣拌
Kaelyn R.

Huge variety. It is always easy to get carried away at the bowl stations, but choose wisely. At the time we went it October 2026, it was approximately $3.95 (?) per 100g. All the expected items were there, like varying thinly cut meats, fish balls, quail eggs, mochi fish cake, different mushrooms and noodles etc. There were some fried food options that you pay with a seperate bowl/weight. The dry sichuan hotpot came out soupier than expected, but the flavor was just what I was craving. They rotate through some specials, this particular weekend was a cajun seafood flavor. Lors of seating inside but for a warmer weekend it was pretty packed. Check in on Yelp in advance to avoid a wait. Loved the free ice cream to finish the meal. Had enough food for another meal to go.

Mala broth
Connie Y.

Recommend coming early to join the waitlist especially with a bigger party. But it's a good thing it's in a plaza so you can visit the other stores or play claw machines while waiting. Free matcha ice cream after your meal is definitely their biggest plus that most people enjoy. Liked how they had a lot of different broth options in comparison to other places. However their seafood/meat/veggie selections is very limited and didn't have enoki mushrooms.

Jenny P.

We've never had super long wait times as we go around 10pm and our waiters have always been friendly. However, the smell upon arrival is always horrible and it ruins your appetite -- I think it's just due to poor ventilation. My abalone on this visit also tasted particularly fishy and I had to spit it out.

Sauce
Travis P.

I enjoyed my experience here. I noticed this place was pretty new when I visited Atlantic Times Square, and there were tons of people inside. When I came back another time, I decided to give it a try. When we arrived, we were given a table number before we started filling up our bowls. The only confusing thing was that the food is priced by kilogram, so it's a little harder to understand the cost if you're used to pounds. Other than that, the ingredients were good quality and the selection was solid. At this malatang spot, you build your bowl first and pay at the end. As for the food, I enjoyed it. I got the creamy tom yum soup, and it was sour and salty in a good way that paired nicely with all of the cooked ingredients. The sauce bar was good as well, with a nice variety of options to choose from. Overall, if I was craving malatang and already at Atlantic Times Square, I would definitely get this again. One big plus is that they give complimentary matcha ice cream served in a black cone. They don't really advertise it, but after reading reviews mentioning it, I asked after paying and they gave me one. Be sure to ask for it before you leave.

Channing J.

Came in with family for lunch on Sunday and it was pretty packed. We luckily snagged the last big table before a line started outside. I picked a bunch of ingredients that I like. It's what you'd expect from a hot pot place where you have to pay by the pound. Middle of the road in terms of food quality! They have a sauce station on the right side when you enter the restaurant. I got the Collagen Beef Broth and it was simple + a bit under seasoned. The food took some time to come out because of how busy it was. It was also a bit pricy for what you get but they have a nice complimentary dessert at the end of the meal for you! I would come before the lunch/dinner rush as this place can get easily packed, especially when there's a big movie playing that weekend at the AMC next to this restaurant. Parking is underground since this place is located at the Atlantic Times Square Plaza.

Steven L.

* Dry Spicy Tomato Broth * Mushroom Broth Your pot, your way! Beautiful atmosphere! It does get pretty busy since there are only around 24-26 tables, so expect a bit of a wait during peak hours. The broth selection is extensive, making it a great spot if you're picky or want to try something different. I ordered the Dry Spicy Tomato, while my wife went with the Mushroom Broth. Personally, I preferred the spicy tomato. it had a richer, more flavorful kick but options were delicious, especially when paired with the sauce bar and don't skip the chocolate ice cream at the end it was honestly the highlight of the meal! Parking, however, is another story. Avoid coming when there's a new movie playing nearby that was my biggest mistake. Other than that, I'd definitely come back. Price: $-$$

Jenny C.

If you're craving customizable hot pot, this is a great spot. You build your own bowl by choosing from a wide selection of ingredients, including beef, lamb, shrimp, fish, beef balls, fish cakes, shrimp balls, fresh vegetables, and a variety of noodles. Once you've filled your bowl, it's weighed, and you can choose your preferred soup base and spice level. They also have a well-stocked sauce bar, so you can create your own dipping sauce to complement your meal. To top it all off, they offer complimentary ice cream at the end, which is a nice way to finish your hot pot experience.

Spicy kimchi broth with a bunch of good stuff
Sunny D.

I love malatang styled hot pot ever since my best friend introduced them to me. So I'm happy that such a good one opened up here. Tang Bar is still my highest regarded hot pot but this is honestly real close in flavor and quality. I need to try the other broths to make a final conclusion. Restaurant staff was incredibly friendly and helpful despite how busy they were. Would definitely come again!

Matcha Ice Cream
Heidi P.

We like this malatang chain better than others because their signature mala spice is not super numbing and you can actually drink the both without worrying about an upset stomach. For the signature broth I recommend getting the medium spice level for starters, then work your way up! My husband got the kimchi broth and that was very tasty as well. The ingredient line is quick and for party of two around 7pm for a weekend we were seated quickly. Sauce bar is free and they also give you complimentary matcha ice cream cones at the end of your meal. Parking is in the underground structure. This location is a little more hectic compared to the one in Rowland but the space is smaller and service was still decent.

Collagen bone broth
Iris K.

A popular hot pot restaurant, but kind of buffet style + choose your broth. The ingredients are good, and everything is charged by weight. Includes free ice cream cones for dessert. The Signature Mala Broth is not quite spicy enough, so better to order a level up for spiciness. I like the Spicy Sichuan Dry Pot (to minimize splashing!); if you put in crab sticks they usually get broken up while cooking but they're still there. Overall a nice dining experience and they usually have new drink promotions throughout the year

Monica N.

The food here is amazing! You pay by how much your bowl weighs so don't go too crazy. I usually get the signature mala broth and it's so good! 10/10 would recommend. There's a make your own sauce bar which I think is pretty cool too. They also give free ice cream at the end which is my favorite part. Service is good! they work very quickly and are attentive. There's plenty of seating inside. Sometimes there's a wait but the most i've waited was probably only 15-20 minutes for a table.

Amy L.

My rating is for the food and not the service (which can use some work). It was my first time here just to celebrate my dad's birthday. You basically go in, choose the ingredients you want in your hot pot and then go to the end where your food will be weighed. You then choose a flavor for your soup, they hand you a number, and then you sit down and wait for your food. I got the Tom yum soup which was great - very tasty. My bowl came out to be about $17 and I was pretty full from it. After you finish eating, they give you a soft served ice cream (black sesame) which was so yummy! Anyway for the experience / service - Since it was my first time, the worker had to explain the process to me but she was sooo soft spoken, I can barely hear her so I just figured it out myself. We did bring cake to the restaurant and maybe it's not a traditional place to celebrate? But they were nice enough to help us store the cake in the fridge. However, when they brought it out for us, I guess I thought they would offer forks or a small bowl or plate for the cake. None of that was offered. We had to flag down someone and asked but the guy only gave us forks so we just looked at each other. And ended up grabbing the sauce bowls as our plates. My dad also some restrictions with biting large pieces of food so we asked for scissors and they did not have any. We ended up going next door to Daiso to buy a pair of scissors. Overall, this place is not extremely accommodating for these extra requests but the food is good. There's some happy hour but signs are not at every table so I had to zoom in on the poster to see what the deals were.

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Do they accommodate large parties here like 7-8 people? Not sure if it's like a reservation thing or not.

You can join the wait list on Yelp and schedule the time with the number of your party ahead. Not sure if they can make reservation by phone.

Hi. Big Way. I am wondering how the prices is ? I saw the picture from the people post but just no see the prices on hot pot. Is all you can eat?? Thanks Sep 3. 2025

The price is $14.99/pound. It's DIY-style hotpot where you pay by weight with lots of ingredients to choose from. Every meal includes a soft serve cone.

Is there a soft opening deal for BOGO drinks like the Rowland Heights location?

Hi. I am wondering when is going to soft opening ? The business hour? Thanks!

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