Great Malatang with authentic flavors. Friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere make it a place I'd happily visit again.

Came here on a Monday evening for dinner after randomly stumbling across this place and not really knowing what to expect. The staff was really friendly and helped explain how everything worked. You grab a bowl, pick whatever vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, and noodles you want, then bring it to the counter to choose your broth. They charge by weight, so it's easy for the price to climb. I loaded mine up with different greens, a few kinds of tofu, a lot of wood ear mushrooms, and udon. The vegetarian broth is the only meat-free option and tasted more like tomato soup. It wasn't too spicy, everything was cooked well, and all the vegetables tasted fresh. There weren't many people there, so it was nice and quiet. They also have a sauce station with soy sauce, garlic, oils, and different seasonings so you can mix whatever combination you want. My bowl ended up being about $32, which felt a little expensive, but it really depends on how much you put in your bowl. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Sauces - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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I waited a very long time for my food, and when I finally went to ask about my order, the staff could not even locate it. What was even more disappointing was that the employee told me they did not know where my food was or what had happened to it. I understand that restaurants can get busy, and I was not angry or simply "hangry." What disappointed me was the lack of communication and the way the situation was handled. When there is a problem with an order, I believe the staff should take responsibility, communicate clearly with the customer, and provide a solution instead of simply saying they do not know what happened. This was my first time dining here, and unfortunately, I left feeling very disappointed and unimpressed. The food service and overall management of the situation need significant improvement. I hope the restaurant can take this feedback seriously and work on better communication, order tracking, and customer service. I have never written a negative review for a restaurant before. In fact, this is the first time in my life that I have felt strongly enough about an experience to leave a review. That alone should show how disappointed I was with the service and the way this situation was handled. I truly hope the management takes this feedback seriously and uses it as an opportunity to improve the customer experience. read more

There was a short wait for Sunday lunch. Outdoor seating was quicker but we opted for inside because it was a hot day. You check in on the tablet and wait to be called. You're given a table number before you head over to build your bowl. Remember the table number as you will need to provide it to the employee when you're paying. There are a good amount of veggies, noodles, and meat selections. It's $14.99/lb which is one of the cheaper prices I found when I was looking for a malatang spot. I got the medium bone broth and my partner got the medium spicy chili oil. My noodles were overcooked but my partner said his was cooked fine. Both soups were very flavorful but a bit on the saltier side for us. I felt like I didn't even need to dip my sauce. Although we got medium, it wasn't super spicy but with the mala combined, it adds a nice kick. The staff were all very friendly. There's a QR code to order Taning and I thought that was very convenient and a good way to cool down after a hot bowl of noodle soup. read more

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4+ stars! Like many others have mentioned, the broth here is great. I tried the tomato & beef bone broth, and it was more flavorful than most other Malatang spots in the Bay Area. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side with limited seating, but I appreciated that the tables aren't so crammed together. Because of the space, the ingredient selection is a bit smaller. For example, no instant noodles or bok choy, though there are plenty of fish cake options, but there were still more than enough ingredients I enjoyed. The display area was kept clean and well-organized. Customer service was friendly! The staff greeted us immediately and were helpful with broth recommendations. My only minor critique was the pork, it had a bit smelly, likely from sitting in its own defrosting juices for sometime. Overall, this is one of my favorite Malatang spots in the Bay. I will come back! read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Tomato 1.8lb - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Im not a big fan of hotpot but gotta give it to Cuanyue Malatang because I actually enjoy eating here. The tomato broth is SO good. It's rich and flavorful without feeling overly heavy or oily, which I really appreciate with malatang. Everything always tastes fresh, and the restaurant itself has such a welcoming, clean atmosphere. The wait usually isn't too long either, which is a huge plus. Definitely one of my go-to spots when I'm craving malatang! read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Having had both the malatang and the mala xiang guo here, I can confidently say I prefer the latter. Nestled in a rather unassuming plaza (right next to Taning, which they seem to have some sort of partnership with), Cuanye is a solid spot with a good variety of ingredients to choose from. I ended up ordering the mild pork bone broth while my friend went with the spicy. To be honest though, they ended up tasting pretty similar, so if you're debating between the two, I wouldn't stress too much over the spice level. For the price point and selection, Cuanye is a good option to keep in your rotation. Nothing we ordered was particularly mind-blowing, but it scratched the mala itch and left us satisfied. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Rice was a little soggy (but it was on the house!) Crispy pork was yummy as always. - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I've tried a lot of malatang spots around the Bay, and Cuanyue stands out for its broth. The soup was rich, flavorful, and had a really nice depth without being overly heavy. It's easily one of the better broths I've had. The ingredients are pretty standard for a malatang spot, but everything was fresh and cooked well. I also appreciated the little packets of tengjiao oil they provide. They add a bright, citrusy numbing flavor that takes the soup up another level and lets you adjust it to your taste. Overall, it's a great place if you're craving a comforting bowl of malatang. I'll definitely be back for the broth alone. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

If I lived nearby, I would come here every week. It's THAT good, especially the malatang & TANING next door combo. First of all, that peelable mantou (steamed bun) had crack in it or something...SOOO fluffy and warm that I was seriously debating ordering another one. I know it's really just a novelty of concept, but it was insanely satisfying peeling all the layers away. I was so impressed by my tangy tomato broth...I've never experienced such a rich tomato flavor in the US. It's like they use tomatoes from China or something idk. The malatang ingredients are very fresh and they have basically everything you could want in hotpot. Amazinggg meal. Be prepared to wait. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Peelable mantou (steamed bun) - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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So excited to see a new malatang spot open up in the bay area because I've been really enjoying malatang recently. And this place was actually SO GOOD. I feel like usually all malatang spots are relatively similar, and nothing stands out THAT much. Same selection of toppings, same quality, same broth, etc. But this place actually stood out to me because their toppings seemed a lot more fresh and the bone broth wasn't as oily. It felt light. The sliced beef seemed a lot more lean than most malatang places I've been to before. I also really liked the fortune tofu stuffed with roe which I feel like I have never seen at other malatang spots. Granted it was very new at the time I went, the exterior was so clean and cute for a malatang place. AND they give you an adorable apron so you don't splash broth on your clothes which is so smart. I need this at every restaurant!! We went on a Monday lunch, and it wasn't busy at all! read more

Cuanyue Malatang - malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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I think I ordered the wrong thing. The dry mix had too many sesame seeds and corn nuts, which overpowered my whole palette tbh. Wished I had ordered the soup broth instead. I got to sample my friend's beef broth (medium) and it was pretty good. She even shared with me some of her broth so I can use for my bowl. I still like YGF malatang more because of the flavors and offerings. I need to come back here to give it another shot. Some key notes is that this place gets crowded and tight spaces. The line to get your toppings is too close to the tables and kinda awkward. Same with the sauce bar. When we went they didn't restock as much instant noodles so when it was time for me to get some, there was barely any. Staff were polite and nice. Decent portions and pricing but wasn't satisfying for me. This dish was waaaay too nutty for me. The sesame sauce on the side didn't help. I'll stick with the chili oils. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Dry mix - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

My new favorite malatang restaurant! I like the flavor of the beef bone broth, a decent variety of items to add to your both, good sauces and the interior is modern and nice. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Standard service! My friends and I arrived around 7pm on a Friday and it was pretty busy but the line moved quickly and we did not have to wait to be seated. They have a good variety of veggies, noodles but I noticed they only have a few options of meat compared to Malatown in the Milpitas plaza which is why I gave it stars. They do have seafood though. I filled my bowl with all the goodies and then chose medium spicy beef bone broth. The broth is flavorful and tastes pretty similar to Malatown's. I like that they have Szechuan peppercorn oil as an option as the sauce bar since I love numbing spice. My bowl was so good! I love that Taning is right next door if you want to grab a refreshing drink. I would totally come back to Cuanyue. read more

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Cuanyue is one of the latest hot pot locations to open in Sunnyvale. It seems to be a chain in other countries! Parking is highly available. The shop is extremely clean and orderly. There's plenty of ingredients to choose from. There's so many more ingredients than other hot pot locations! Service is quick and seamless. They are also super friendly! I like how the store don't charge you for the weight of the actual bowl. The tangy tomato flavor wasn't spicy even at the mild level. With all the choices, I'll be back to try all the other ingredients since they aren't available elsewhere. read more

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As a family we enjoy malatang even though we don't eat a lot of varieties of meat. This place can be called tiny. The food station is maintained well. For a person like me who eats only chicken, a few varieties of seafood and veggies, the options weren't many at all. But, I was there for the soup! We loaded up our bowls with whatever we could eat, got it weighed and picked the spicy broth for it to be cooked in. Bowls came out within a few minutes and they were humongous. The spice in the soup came from Sichuan peppers. The soup was delicious and frankly didn't need any extra seasoning from the sauce bar. What was bothersome were the Sichuan peppers. I don't mind their flavor but the whole peppers in the soup kept overwhelming the palate every few spoonfuls. I infact fished out all the peppers to allow me to enjoy the soup in peace. I recommend avoiding the corn cob, it doesn't get fully cooked in the soup. read more

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I wanted to update my review because I did end up coming back and had a much better experience this time around. When I visited again, they were constantly restocking the topping bar, which made a huge difference compared to my last visit. The broth was flavorful again and had the rich taste I was originally expecting from a good malatang spot. The indoor seating situation is still a bit limited, but after coming back, I realized there's probably not much they can do given the size of the restaurant and how popular it's becoming. I still think the sauce bar could use fresher chilis, and I'd love to see more topping options added over time, but overall the food and service were noticeably better this visit. I'll definitely continue coming back. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Spicy chili oil broth - medium spicy - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

A memorable experience, to say the least. Mei (or May, if I'm spelling it correctly) was our primary server, and she was attentive, friendly, and genuinely kind throughout our visit. The food matched the service. The broth was flavorful, comforting, and reasonably priced, which is always appreciated. My only small nitpick is that I wish they offered more topping options, such as taro and regular instant noodles instead of only the green instant noodles. I must say the sauce bar is incredible and has unique options such as the Szechuan peppercorn oil, which you don't typically see! We also appreciated the fact the restaurant kept up to being clean, I noticed the restroom had constant check-in schedules and also I appreciate they give us disposal bibs so the oil doesnt get on our clothes. Overall, a great experience with excellent service and tasty food. I'd happily come back again. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Sauce bar - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Easy, fast, convenient malatang spot that's popular with the young people these days. Upon entry, I was quickly given a table number to sit after choosing my malatang ingredients. On the day that I went, they did not have quail eggs, thick potato noodles, etc so it seems that they may change the ingredients' availability from time to time. I picked the bone broth. Service was quick. The sauce station got pretty messy by 1pm on a weekday with no more green onions and cilantro, but the sauce options were aplenty. They offer you disposable bibs upon request. For $14.99/lb, I would go again if I were in the area for a quick meal. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Bone broth - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Malatang spot in Sunnyvale! Went here for dinner on a Sunday night. They weren't super busy but more people were coming in due to it being close to dinner time. I love malatang because you get to choose what you want to put in it (veggies, noodles, meat, etc) and choose the soup base. It's definitely a comfort food. It's based on per lb (weight) of the bowl that you fill up with all the things you want. It came out fast! and its so much food that I had to pack a leftover container. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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This is my second time trying Cuanyue. I would say the first time honestly not bad but was not my favorite. I came again to give it another try. And this time was worse, the broth really didn't have much flavor I got the bone broth one. Their sauce bar also pretty small. Compared with many of the other malatang places it just didn't really hit. read more

I like that it's right next to Taning. The noodle variety is different here than YGF, Malatown, etc. The mild is a lot spicier compared to other places. Had a bit of a kick to it ... Overall I enjoyed this and I would go back if I'm in the area. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - mild - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Choices are great and the ingredients are fresh. I love the fresh fish and pork belly. The veggies are so crispy and we do have lots of choice. I love the fibers noddle. Although what I thought was udon noodles came out clear so I can't really say it's udon since it was so slippery. Great to have shellfish with the shell on also. I chose the bone beef broth mild. And it was perfect. The make your own sauce is a nice touch. read more

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I actually really enjoyed the Spicy Dry Mixing here! Dry pot malatang is difficult for me because the mala gets SOOO spicy, but the mild here was perfect for me! It's actually mild! However, my friends who wanted "hot" were not too happy since it wasn't spicy enough haha If you're looking for a good spicy, go for the soup!!! My boyfriend enjoyed the Spicy Chili Oil Malatang a lot! Medium was pretty spicy and very flavorful. The variety of ingredients available were great, and everything seemed fresh. Loved the different noodles, especially the Potato Vermicelli! read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Spicy Dry Mixing - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Solid malatang place! Love the extensive protein options (so many tofu and fish balls lol). Really enjoyed my 2lb bowl lol. Broth was flavorful. Very clean food & sauce bar. My only issue is how small and crowded the place is ): Felt really cramped while we were eating. Would come again. Esp think it's cool that you can order drinks from TANING a couple doors down read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Big bowls and little bowl - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Come back again, and they added Shacha (Chinese barbecue) sauce to their sauce bar! Now I'm not sure whether or not I missed it on my previous visit - genuinely surprised that my previous review was listened to. Regardless, food was still as good as last time. Can confirm spicy chili oil is still my favorite broth. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Good service and kids friendly! The Malatang was fresh, flavorful, and had a great variety of ingredients to choose from. Everything tasted delicious, and the staff was very helpful. We had a great experience and will definitely come back! read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Potato shop - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

My fiance and I love building our own hot pot and wanted to try this new spot out. The broth was a bit salty for me and my fiance mentioned that it was hard for him to finish his. It's pretty small inside, so it feels congested. Service is good, so maybe I'll give it another try in the future. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Love the increase in malatang places in South Bay. The vegetable spread is really good here (especially the white fungus) and the service is excellent. Would recommend coming for an early dinner because the gymnastics and RSM customers sometimes come around 7 and start a queue. read more

We came here on 2pm on a Saturday and got seated immediately. I appreciate how their minimum here is 0.88 lb. I didn't know that until we ordered but me and my friend shared a bowl and it was delicious. We got the mild signature bone broth and it wasn't too spicy nor salty. They have a good selection. Would recommend coming and trying this place out :) read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Bone broth Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Went on a friday night and the place was full. We went relatively early so there was not wait, but the parking situation was a nightmare. The bone broth was decent as I felt like the flavor was not that strong and also it felt luke warm. The beef quality was not that great. It was super fatty. Overall wide variety and selection of things to put in in terms of veggies, noodles, and fishcakes. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

My new favorite malatang place hands down! With such an influx of malatang places opening up in South Bay, it can get overwhelming. I saw Cuanyue opened recently and wanted to check them out, and boy was it yummy! They were super busy with pretty good table turnover, and a lot of people were also ordering to-go. The inside is super clean, and all the ingredients were very fresh, with workers bringing out new trays of ingredients consistently. Love that they have bunmoja - I haven't seen another place have this and I love love love the chewy consistency. Even better than adding rice cakes! I went with the spicy chili oil malatang medium spicy, just in case it was too spicy, and I would definitely go with the hot next time around. The broth was super rich and flavorful. There's plenty of parking and they also have a waitlist you can join via tablet once you get there. I'll be coming back very soon! read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

The food here is delicious and workers are super nice! There's a variety of selection from vegetables to meats and even different kinds of noodles! It's also very spacious so plenty of seating for a big party if you decide to come with a bunch of friends. I would highly recommend giving this place a try (: read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Bone broth malatang (mild) - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

This place that replaced Mipot is so fire! I went a few weeks ago with my friends and it was such a great experience. My only gripe is that the selection is slightly more limited than most other malatang places, but the broth quality makes up for the lack of options. The service is pretty straightforward and similar to most other malatang places. I have no complaints once you get in the door, but I wish they would adopt a tablet system for their waitlist. It's old school pen and paper + writing down your phone number for them to call you in. Other than this, once you're inside, you get a table number, grab your bowl and fill it up, choose your broth and pay out before you eat. Typical process. The inside is small and cozy, and similar to a lot of other malatang places. Lots of tables close to each other, but thankfully not claustrophobic. Spicy Sour Broth - 8.5/10 - Sad there was no Tom Yum, but this was a distant cousin. Very yummy. I definitely will come back for this. Overall, cool place to go with friends! read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Dry Mix, Spicy Bone Broth, Regular Bone Broth, Spicy Sour Soup - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Visited this restaurant twice and its a solid place to grab malatang! I got their beef bone broth with mild spice both times and I will have to say that the spice level was different both times I went. Their selection is great and I liked that they had a lot of ingredients for sauce making. The food came out quickly and the service was good too! I will say the space is slightly cramped, the area where you start picking your items for your bowl can get easily crowded since there are seats sort of blocking the way. It's also like that with the sauce bar. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Beef Bone Broth Mild Spice - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Cuanyue Malatang is the second malatang place I've been to with my kids. We arrived right when they opened for dinner. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The location is small but clean. The selection of topping was fresh and looked good. I stuck to what I knew and got the spicy sour soup. The soup was very creamy and mild. The sauce station was small but good. I would come again if we are ever in the area. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Between Zhangliang, YGF, and now this new place, this has to be my favorite bay area malatang place! High quality ingredients (at least for now) and really good broth with mala peppercorns!! read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Came here at around 1pm on a Sunday, and waited for about 20min before we got seated. Seems like the hype is still lingering as there were always people coming in and waiting to be seated despite coming here for a late lunch! Ingredients are fresh, and they have some options that I don't usually see as well (like konjac beef tripe!). My favorites are the fresh shiitake and duck blood, which not all malatang spots have. Sauce bar is nice as well, but they don't have sacha sauce :( Service was good, nothing phenomenal, which isn't surprising as they seem to be consistently busy. The space is smaller than what I'm used to for a malatang spot. I'd say the ambiance is expected compared to other places like Malatown, could get pretty lively. I'd love to come again when the hype dies down, so hopefully I can come at a normal time and not have to wait while to be seated. read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Bone broth, mild - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Kept seeing ads for this spot and finally stopped by. It's a bit compact inside, but the flow is great. I liked that they assign you a table right away since it's way better than other malatang places. You pick your ingredients, and by the time you've paid and sat down, your water and utensils are already there waiting for you. The food bar selection is solid and the sauce station is a huge plus. My only real complaint is the lack of a drink menu. Other than that, the service was top-notch and the food was hits all around! read more

Cuanyue Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Came here on a Wednesday for lunch and they opened 10 minutes late. I understand things happen especially with them being newly opened but the workers were all inside looking at us looking at them... I would have appreciated some type of acknowledgment or heads up but there was none so the customer service already gets dinged here. The inside is clean and aesthetically pleasing/picture worthy. The selection of toppings is decent, they were missing a few of my fav veggies but it's pretty basic options at any malatang place. I liked the sauce bar so no complaints there. The beef slices were good, I like that they're smaller because it's easier to eat and weigh very light. I ordered the tomato broth and the first thing that I noticed was that they really skimp out on the broth here compared to any other place. It was also a bit too thick for my liking, and if you have any noodles in your bowl the absorption makes it appear 10x thicker. The flavor was good but the consistency was not, I diluted my leftovers with chicken broth. Since there's so many malatang places in the area, I probably wouldn't be back nor recommend because the customer service was bare minimum and the food unfortunately did not stand out. read more

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Came here around 7:00 pm with my girlfriend, wasn't packed at all. We were greeted and the person who greeted us told us what table number we were. You can just go to the stations to pick out your toppings, they provide the big bowls for it & the tongs. They also have a safe station to dip your veggies, meat, etc. For soup base options: Beef bone broth: super flavorful, it was medium level which wasn't too spicy, but still packed some heat. Spicy sour broth: reminds me of sinigang but spicy, super good! I recommend if you would like some good priced malatang! This was great and I was so full after. read more

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===TL;DR=== - 14.99/ lbs, 0.88 lbs minimum - Bone broth malatang - medium spicy - Spicy sour soup malatang - medium spicy ===TMI=== Another malatang opened so I had to try it. I heard they're the same owner as TANING a restaurant over. Good size store, I would say on the smaller end for a malatang place. Upon arrival, communicate with the staff what table number you are and then you get to grab your food. They have a decent selection here with some I haven't seen elsewhere. I'm so glad they had duck blood cause that's my jam. Soup base wise, the bone broth is rich but I wish I got the spicy (spiciest) level. I couldn't taste the spiciness for the medium level. Same for the spicy sour soup base, couldn't really taste the spicy or sourness, very faint. Overall they were ok. I still prefer Tang Bar in San Francisco or Mala Town in union city more in terms of flavor and variety wise. On the flip side, they do have a sauce bar. However, I like the flavor built into my soup instead of having sauces to save it. read more

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