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Service is always really nice and fast +they give out free ice cream at the end. Their ingredients always seem fresh and the broths from my experience taste pretty good, I usually get the beef and recently tried the new dry one. Sometimes they overcooked I've noticed so noodles get soggy, my friend had squid in theirs and said it was very hard and rubbery though. It gets pretty busy but the vibes are nice and cozy.
This place has been around for quite a while, and we've dined here more than 15 times since it's just around the corner from where we live. It's become our go-to spot for malatang. Compared to Yang Guo Fu, the ingredients here consistently taste fresher, and the soup base is less salty while still being flavorful. The owner is also much friendlier and always makes us feel welcome, which adds to the overall experience. The restaurant is clean, service is quick, and we've had consistently good meals every time we've visited. Overall, if you're deciding between the two, we'd choose this place without hesitation--it has become our favorite malatang spot in the area.
If you're looking to compare this malatang place to YGF Malatang a block down the street, I'd say this place offers a little bit more than YGF, which puts it a step above it in my opinion. FY Malatang offers a larger variety of soup bases and ingredient options that are also in enclosed fridges. Their sauce bar provides the basic sauce ingredients, but still more than what YGF offers. The restaurant is spacious and offers ample seatings for small or large groups. I got their spiciest (level extra spicy) bone broth and their new miso broth. The spicy broth was not that spicy and very comparable to YGF's spiciest option. The miso broth was a little lacking in flavor but came slightly more through the ingredients cooked in it instead. After the meal, they also give you free Haagen Dazs ice cream! FY Malatang is very similar to many other malatang places, where they offer the same prices and ingredients. If you had to choose either FY or YGF Malatang on the Ave, I'd say choose the one you're closer to. But I will also say I think FY Malatang has that slight upper hand to YGF if you're looking for a slightly better experience.
This was my first time trying a ma la tang spot and honestly it was an A++++ experience. I love that there were so many choices of protein, veggies, and broth. You pick up a bowl and tongs to make your bowl to your heart's content, weight ($14.99 a pound), and choose your broth. They cook and call your number when it's done. There is also a topping and sauce station for extra flavor. I had the curry broth and put lots of veggies and mushrooms and meat (beef and lamb mostly) and it was delicious. It is not too heavy (broth is not too oily or rich) and it's easy to make healthy choices here. I paid about $32 for 2 that filled us up to the brim. The lady working at the register is so incredibly friendly and sweet. The interior is clean and casual. Located in U District.
This is my first time trying Malatang, and I'm very impressed with the process! When you first enter the restaurant, there will be a stack of large, clear bowls and tongs available, and a long, sliding fridge with over 40 options of raw meat, vegetables, carbs, etc. The ingredients look fresh, are clearly labeled, and refilled promptly when low. You can take as much/ as little ingredients you want, and bring to the register to pay. The price is by pound, and depending on soup base, which is pretty reasonable. After having my food weighed, I chose a mild, spicy beef bone soup for my base, and my ingredients were taken to be cooked. My total was around $17, including tip. My food was ready within 10 minutes, and I loved the generous portion size and especially love how flavorful the broth tasted. Usually, I'm not a big fan of soup/hot pot, but this was such an efficient and fun experience! I can definitely see myself coming back to try more ingredient combinations and broths. Unfortunately, I didn't notice the sauce bar till I finished my food, and I heard that ice cream may be included when showing your receipt. I'll keep an eye for these options out next time I come!
Came with a big group of 8 (my bad I was leading a tour group lol), of course there wouldn't be enough seating for us, but we made it work! Coming in we lined up for bowls and ingredients, very simple procedure. I liked the options, but I definitely think the ingredient selections could be bigger for a malatang restaurant. Normal pricing, good options of broths, but the sauce bar was pretty small. My bowl was delicious though, and they give you free ice cream at the end by turning in your receipt. Would love to come back again.
Wanted malatang but our regular YGF was closed so we decided to try FY I was pleased with the wide selection of ingredients and everything was fresh and clean. Seating was also spacious and roomy. It was busy but we didn't have a problem finding a seat. Sauce bar had everything we needed to make our sauce. Broth was rich and I got medium spice which wasn't as spicy as I wished it would be. I would go spicier next time. I know meat at malatang places aren't the highest quality but I couldn't eat it here. it was too tough and tasted too irony. overall pretty good malatang but I wouldn't pick it over ygf
I love malatang. The spicy beef bone soup base had a very good flavor and a decent, maybe minimal, choice of items. I was surprised there was no spice level option! Almost every malatang I've been to has spice options. My favorite item they had was tendon!! I don't see that everywhere usually. The cashier and workers were very friendly and sweet, and the restaurant was clean with great natural lighting. The sauce bar was the basics but peanut sauce was a bit funky tasting. My bowl tasted great and we took home leftovers.
GOOD! The restaurant is tight and small with seating, especially during dinner, but it adds to the cozy, hole-in-the-wall feel. I love that they offer different broth options--chicken, beef, and tom yum. I usually get beef at other places, and I'd say the broth here is a bit lighter than most, which I actually enjoyed. Plus, there's free ice cream at the end by the serving window. I would highly recommend it if you're in the area.
Great selection of foods to put in a malatang hot pot! It gives the ygf malatang place down the street a run for its money! You even get ice cream after a nice bowl of hot pot! You just toss a variety of ingredients into a bowl and had it to the person behind the counter. The You pay and wait for your number to be called out. Ambiance is nice and cozy. I actually used to eat here when it was called six pack foods which was tasty and delicious. The interior is the same so maybe they rebranded
FY is one of the new malatang places in UDist but in my opinion it doesn't hold up compared to YGF Malatang. The broth wasn't as savory as I would have liked, instead it felt too heavy (like in an oil-y way). I wasn't a fan of the ingredients; they only had two fridges of items and it was hard for the queue to move through that area. I also felt like the wait was long and the tables were too close to each other. Would much rather go to a different malatang place!
Great topping, broth, and sauce selection and I enjoyed the free ice cream. The broth was slightly too oily for my liking but still delicious. The price is a bit higher than other Malatang places I've tried, but I had plenty of leftovers so it worked out!
I went! This place is pretty yummy. I do wish they had fresh noodles though, they only had instant noodles. The broths were super yummy, I got the tomato, and my friends got the tom yum and curry broths, which were also super tasty! The complimentary sauce bar and ice cream was good too!
7 days ago
FY Malatang is a fun experience and a great place if you like creating your own meal. You pick your vegetables, meats, noodles, and broth, and everything is cooked together. The flavors are great and there are plenty of options to choose from. Just a heads-up, they are currently closed and will reopen September 1, so you'll have to wait a little longer to enjoy it. Parking can also be a little difficult depending on the time of day. read more
I came here this last Sunday with my husband and son - a little surprised to see it's temporarily closed now. I had the tom yum soup. Selection is a bit smaller than other Malatang spots I've been to but the broth was tasty and overall it was good. The inside is more of a run down mom and pop shop vibe but it's cute. They gave strawberry ice cream at the end of each meal. read more
They had a pretty good selection for both vegan and vegetarian! They have 2 vegetarian broths - miso or tomato. I also appreciated the variety of veggies too. They do have a little sauce bar as well. The staff was very sweet but they do take a little bit of time to cook, which is ok. Lots of spots to sit and got pretty lively around 6pm. Would return! read more
Service is always really nice and fast +they give out free ice cream at the end. Their ingredients always seem fresh and the broths from my experience taste pretty good, I usually get the beef and recently tried the new dry one. Sometimes they overcooked I've noticed so noodles get soggy, my friend had squid in theirs and said it was very hard and rubbery though. It gets pretty busy but the vibes are nice and cozy. read more
1 month ago
This place has been around for quite a while, and we've dined here more than 15 times since it's just around the corner from where we live. It's become our go-to spot for malatang. Compared to Yang Guo Fu, the ingredients here consistently taste fresher, and the soup base is less salty while still being flavorful. The owner is also much friendlier and always makes us feel welcome, which adds to the overall experience. The restaurant is clean, service is quick, and we've had consistently good meals every time we've visited. Overall, if you're deciding between the two, we'd choose this place without hesitation--it has become our favorite malatang spot in the area. read more
If you're looking to compare this malatang place to YGF Malatang a block down the street, I'd say this place offers a little bit more than YGF, which puts it a step above it in my opinion. FY Malatang offers a larger variety of soup bases and ingredient options that are also in enclosed fridges. Their sauce bar provides the basic sauce ingredients, but still more than what YGF offers. The restaurant is spacious and offers ample seatings for small or large groups. I got their spiciest (level extra spicy) bone broth and their new miso broth. The spicy broth was not that spicy and very comparable to YGF's spiciest option. The miso broth was a little lacking in flavor but came slightly more through the ingredients cooked in it instead. After the meal, they also give you free Haagen Dazs ice cream! FY Malatang is very similar to many other malatang places, where they offer the same prices and ingredients. If you had to choose either FY or YGF Malatang on the Ave, I'd say choose the one you're closer to. But I will also say I think FY Malatang has that slight upper hand to YGF if you're looking for a slightly better experience. read more
This was my first time trying a ma la tang spot and honestly it was an A++++ experience. I love that there were so many choices of protein, veggies, and broth. You pick up a bowl and tongs to make your bowl to your heart's content, weight ($14.99 a pound), and choose your broth. They cook and call your number when it's done. There is also a topping and sauce station for extra flavor. I had the curry broth and put lots of veggies and mushrooms and meat (beef and lamb mostly) and it was delicious. It is not too heavy (broth is not too oily or rich) and it's easy to make healthy choices here. I paid about $32 for 2 that filled us up to the brim. The lady working at the register is so incredibly friendly and sweet. The interior is clean and casual. Located in U District. read more
This is my first time trying Malatang, and I'm very impressed with the process! When you first enter the restaurant, there will be a stack of large, clear bowls and tongs available, and a long, sliding fridge with over 40 options of raw meat, vegetables, carbs, etc. The ingredients look fresh, are clearly labeled, and refilled promptly when low. You can take as much/ as little ingredients you want, and bring to the register to pay. The price is by pound, and depending on soup base, which is pretty reasonable. After having my food weighed, I chose a mild, spicy beef bone soup for my base, and my ingredients were taken to be cooked. My total was around $17, including tip. My food was ready within 10 minutes, and I loved the generous portion size and especially love how flavorful the broth tasted. Usually, I'm not a big fan of soup/hot pot, but this was such an efficient and fun experience! I can definitely see myself coming back to try more ingredient combinations and broths. Unfortunately, I didn't notice the sauce bar till I finished my food, and I heard that ice cream may be included when showing your receipt. I'll keep an eye for these options out next time I come! read more
10 months ago
Came with a big group of 8 (my bad I was leading a tour group lol), of course there wouldn't be enough seating for us, but we made it work! Coming in we lined up for bowls and ingredients, very simple procedure. I liked the options, but I definitely think the ingredient selections could be bigger for a malatang restaurant. Normal pricing, good options of broths, but the sauce bar was pretty small. My bowl was delicious though, and they give you free ice cream at the end by turning in your receipt. Would love to come back again. read more
Wanted malatang but our regular YGF was closed so we decided to try FY I was pleased with the wide selection of ingredients and everything was fresh and clean. Seating was also spacious and roomy. It was busy but we didn't have a problem finding a seat. Sauce bar had everything we needed to make our sauce. Broth was rich and I got medium spice which wasn't as spicy as I wished it would be. I would go spicier next time. I know meat at malatang places aren't the highest quality but I couldn't eat it here. it was too tough and tasted too irony. overall pretty good malatang but I wouldn't pick it over ygf read more
I love malatang. The spicy beef bone soup base had a very good flavor and a decent, maybe minimal, choice of items. I was surprised there was no spice level option! Almost every malatang I've been to has spice options. My favorite item they had was tendon!! I don't see that everywhere usually. The cashier and workers were very friendly and sweet, and the restaurant was clean with great natural lighting. The sauce bar was the basics but peanut sauce was a bit funky tasting. My bowl tasted great and we took home leftovers. read more
6 months ago
GOOD! The restaurant is tight and small with seating, especially during dinner, but it adds to the cozy, hole-in-the-wall feel. I love that they offer different broth options--chicken, beef, and tom yum. I usually get beef at other places, and I'd say the broth here is a bit lighter than most, which I actually enjoyed. Plus, there's free ice cream at the end by the serving window. I would highly recommend it if you're in the area. read more
Great selection of foods to put in a malatang hot pot! It gives the ygf malatang place down the street a run for its money! You even get ice cream after a nice bowl of hot pot! You just toss a variety of ingredients into a bowl and had it to the person behind the counter. The You pay and wait for your number to be called out. Ambiance is nice and cozy. I actually used to eat here when it was called six pack foods which was tasty and delicious. The interior is the same so maybe they rebranded read more
9 months ago
FY is one of the new malatang places in UDist but in my opinion it doesn't hold up compared to YGF Malatang. The broth wasn't as savory as I would have liked, instead it felt too heavy (like in an oil-y way). I wasn't a fan of the ingredients; they only had two fridges of items and it was hard for the queue to move through that area. I also felt like the wait was long and the tables were too close to each other. Would much rather go to a different malatang place! read more
Great topping, broth, and sauce selection and I enjoyed the free ice cream. The broth was slightly too oily for my liking but still delicious. The price is a bit higher than other Malatang places I've tried, but I had plenty of leftovers so it worked out! read more
I went! This place is pretty yummy. I do wish they had fresh noodles though, they only had instant noodles. The broths were super yummy, I got the tomato, and my friends got the tom yum and curry broths, which were also super tasty! The complimentary sauce bar and ice cream was good too! read more
Yum yum yum! I haven't had hot pot often nor have I had it served like this. Was so fun to grab my bowl and self-serve myself w all the fun delicious items. Make sure to get less than you think bc it ends up being a LOT of food if you go in hungry and your eyes are bigger than your stomach. Went here with my family and we all enjoyed it. Make sure to choose the right broth for you! We rated the Tom yum as the best, but I got the tomato and I enjoyed it. The spicy pepper one is SPICY so keep that in mind. It's so great that everyone can pick and choose what they want! Yum! read more
I really liked this spot more than I thought I would. Ingredients seem clean and organized in the self serve bar. They also have dishes for sauces so I can mix my own dipping sauce. The seating area is also nice and bright. Food came out quickly and the staff was very quickly to clean up tables. Will be back again read more
1 year ago
We tried the beef bone broth. The medium was not spicy at all. It had good bone broth flavor but didn't have much peppers so I didn't get the numbing taste. The options were good and gave me many options for being on a keto diet. They were not packed so searing was easy. read more
Very happy the six pack foods turned into a malatang! The space is larger than ygf down the street so that is nice. Overall, it is pretty comparable to ygf except the meat was not as fresh as ygf's selection. The broth and selection of ingredients was good. If ygf is full as it typically is during peak lunch and dinner hours you will definitely be happy stopping in here read more
4 months ago
Today I went to this lovely establishment which has been a inside joke amongst us for quite some time-we walk by this place almost every single day and we always note how busy it is and how good the food looks. Today we decided to be brave and go in and try the food. Door was slightly hard to open but then I chose the food I wanted in my soup. Reasonable pricing and when I got the soup it was absolutely perfect. Expect my friend got a sausage and it was uncooked in her soup but I am a vegetarian so not my problem it was also pretty loud in the restaurant. But besides that it was good and I liked the food read more
1 year ago
A new malatang spot in U District that's super delicious! This place used to be Six Pack Foods so I was interested in trying it out. Very similar to most other malatang restaurants: you choose out your ingredients (meat, veggies, noodles, etc) and they weigh it out and charge you by the pound. They have a few different broth options and a little sauce bar as well! Their ingredient selection was great! Everything was stocked up when I went and I got all of my malatang essentials. Their beef slices are HUGE which is nice. The cashier was also very friendly and kindly explained the different kinds of broth to us. After paying, they give you a number, you take a seat, and you pick up your bowl at the back corner of the restaurant when it's ready. Lots of seating which is great. The broth was not as intense as other malatang places I've tried, but was still really delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and experience here and will definitely be back :) read more
10 months ago
This is my go to place for malatang, their tomyum broth is insane. I enjoy it way better than YGF to be honest. Staff is always super friendly and it's a great spot to get dinner with friends. read more
7 months ago
Delicious! Much better beef broth than YGF. I still dream about this place. It's a bit far, but totally worth it. read more
1 year ago
This location used to be Six Pack Foods Co. and to my boyfriend and my surprise: now it's malatang!!! It was a very welcome one since our go-to is usually YGF, which is always packed. But I feel that this place is a lot more sanitary and breathable. (Added plus that we didnt have to bus our own tables.) The interior is very nice with tall walls and good ventilation so it doesn't feel too cramped or steamy in there like many hotpot/malatang places tend to get. As for the food, I was a fan!! I loved the spicy broth (only wish it was spicier but they have a sauce bar with chili oil so we could just add it in ourselves) and the selection of ingredients were great! I am always a fan of the fish roe lucky bag whenever it's an option. The meat quality was also decent. I think I'll start coming here a lot more often. Overall, I think FY Malatang's biggest strength is their cleanliness. Maybe, this is because they just opened, but I hope they keep up the great service. read more
Came here for an early dinner on a weekend and it was pretty good. Very similar to the other malatang places nearby. Was a lot less busy though so I didn't have to wait. Food was pretty good, lots of seasoning too. They didn't ask for a spice level so it was a little spicier than I expected but I could handle it. Also when I went, their way of organizing the raw ingredients was not efficient so only two people could take things out at a time read more
1 year ago
Super good!! Very filling, the soup was great, i liked this style of restaurant where you just choose what you want to go into the soup similar to hot pot and then they just cook it for you and bring it out, similar to hot pot but they cook it for you!! Super fast and efficient, great food, loved the interior. No waiter so great for introverts!! Theres even seating for people eating alone! Everything is basically self serve/get too. read more
1 year ago
New malatang place on the ave!! They have a great selection of ingredients and broths that taste amazing. They also have a sauce bar and plenty of seating. The inside is very clean and organized as well. Definitely try it out! read more
1 year ago
8 months ago
i LOVE LOVE LOVEEE this place - it honestly reaffirmed my love for malatang. i would go here weekly and it NEVER disappoints. there's such a wide selection of veggies and proteins, and it's super affordable for how much you get. the beef bone broth is the BEST. so rich, flavorful, and not too oily. i could honestly drink the entire broth on its own. i've been to so many malatang spots, and this one easily ranks as my favorite. a must if you love malatang. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
The BEST malatang spot in all of Seattle. Seriously. I went there for lunch on a Friday, and I only had to wait like 5 minutes for my food. They have a wide variety of broth options, including a vegetarian option (very inclusive!!). And the seating area is very clean and spacious. Midway through my meal, they came up to me and asked me if I wanted more broth. FOR FREE. The customer service here is actually insane. Imagine eating your food and then getting served more!! I was actually transported back home. If you're in UDistrict, definitely stop by. You'll leave feeling warm, full, and so so loved!!! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Me and my friend came here and was soo delish! The ingredients are all fresh and I like how you can select what you want! Great service and great pricing! :) read more
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