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    Kung Fu Mala

    4.6 (223 reviews)
    ModerateHot Pot
    Open • 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Lynne E.

    Came for the first time today and the service, selection and cute ambiance was worth the drive. I love how lively this place was and how friendly the staff was. The food was delicious. I wish I had more room to try more but definitely coming back! Plus plus plus, they have their own parking lot!

    Vivian F.

    Food was really solid. Pro tip: when they ask if you'd like some rice, say yes since a small bowl is included per malatang order. The broth was a tad bit saltier than I preferred, but still very flavorful for 0.5 spice. I preferred the broth over the dry based malatang. Service was decent. The restaurant has mukbang videos playing in the background and some kpop music.

    Mala Tang 마라탕 麻辣汤 (Soup)
    Ryan F.

    Within the context of Oakland area this is probably the best spot for Malatang cravings. It is overall tasty, however, they have a limited selection of items and their noodles are add-ons which is a detractors since other places in the Bay don't have that Not much to speak on the quality of the meats other than they're what you'd typically expect from a hot pot shop, slightly lower quality cuts but not like purely fat that some nefarious places will pull on you. The ingredients are limited in both veggies, meat, and toppings (e.g. tofu-style, quail eggs, etc) Service is fine with there only being able two or three staff for a relatively full shop with maybe around 10 groups with 3+ in each group. No need to bus like some other spots but probably if there was a rush it can probably be a bit hectic as one staff member was almost always manning the cashier and refilling ingredients between breaks If you are on the look out for good malatang within the Bay Area then this place is on the lower but acceptable end of the spectrum. Will come back but more as because there aren't other notable options in the Oakland area

    Outside cute sign
    Thy N.

    Great place to meet up with friends, hang out, or even host a group gathering. They offer a great variety of appetizers, along with both soup-based and dry malatang. Each malatang order also comes with a complimentary cup of rice, which is a nice touch. The service was friendly, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. I ordered the Level 2 (medium) spice, and my friend, who doesn't usually eat spicy food, found it very manageable. If you want more heat, they have numbing and chili-spicy sauces available at the table, so you can customize your bowl to your liking. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'll definitely be back to try the soup version next time.

    Steph C.

    Came to try this place after seeing Olympian Alysa Liu eat here and her mural is also closeby about a block away. We ordered the medium mala and no spice soups. Pick your food items from the station, weigh it, choose a soup and they cook and deliver to your table. There is a iPad at each table where you can order drinks, skewers, dessert and pay after eating. Food tasted fresh and I liked that there is mala and chili oil at the table to adjust your levels. Also yummy peanut sauce and dikon to share. Staff friendly and patient in explaining things and super nice and attentive. It comes down to flavor profile for me and this spot is more Korean mala rather than Chinese mala (I prefer Tang bar for this reason). Only reason why it's a 4/5. Other than that, would come back. Adults must have a minimum of 1lb and there are no item weight restrictions for kids. Spacious inside with plenty of tables.

    Andrew S.

    Enjoyed the mala soup, the best part is that you get to choose your own veggies and meat which is ordered by weight. You get a huge metal bowl and put in all the food you want. You can weigh the bowls anytime and it's a 1 pound minimum. They offer stir fry and soup versions, I preferred the stir fry over the soup. I got the 0.5 medium spicy which was not spicy enough, I'd definitely go the next level and get 1.0 spicy next time!

    Mala Tang 마라탕 麻辣汤 (Soup)  My favorite place to hot pot
    Carolyn O.

    One of the best places to make your own soup or stir fry ! Fried rice is TOP TIER delicious... and the deep fried shrimp dim sum... oh my gosh what a pop of FLAVOR The service was amazing and the energy in the restaurant is everything! I usually get my order to go but today I decided to dine in! Wonderful Idea

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    Yoomi C.

    Kung Fu Mala is a pay by weight restaurant focusing in spicy mala flavors. We ordered both the malatang the soup and the mala xiang guo the stir fried version. They spicy level ranges from 0 non-spicy to 4 danger hot. We were unsure how spicy i would be so ordered the 0.5 medium level. The 0.5 medium level spicy was spicier with the stir fried version than the soup. They have a good variety of vegetables and toppings. The meat choices available were lamb and beef and both were delicious. I would definitely come back and try a higher spicy level. The staff is super friendly and attentive. The restaurant also seems very clean which was good to see since it is self-serve for the ingredients.

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    Elaine C.

    This place is kind of different from classic malatang spots, something of a Chinese Korean fusion. I got the classic mala tang with broth, which was light and comforting. My boyfriend ordered the rosé mala xiang guo, which is basically just a rosé tteokbokki but with your choice of ingredients and a more cheesy sauce. The rosé option was indulgent and tbh better for sharing. Their ingredient bar isn't huge but they have all the essentials! I was really excited about their kabocha but it ended up dissolving in my broth since it was cut so thinly :( They do not have a sauce bar but they provided us with a creamy peanut sauce, as well as pickled daikon. Friendly staff and quick service.

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    Evelynne L.

    Solid malatang place! They had a good variety of veggies and toppings. The only meat choices are lamb or beef and when I went they ran out of lamb already. The soup is flavorful, good spice levels and love that we can choose the level of spice we like! We tried the skewer platter as well and it was alright - the beef was the best and the shishito peppers were also good but could've been grilled longer

    Lisa N.

    Kungfu Mala is one of the few late-night spots in the area where you can grab beer, soju, skewers, and hearty bowls of soup. The servers were quick to greet us and walk us through the menu, which I really appreciated as first-time visitors. We ordered the skewer sampler for $29.99, and each skewer was well-seasoned, properly cooked, and quite tasty. The shrimp skewer was probably our favorite. Just note that the skewers can take around 15-20 minutes to prepare, although the drinks came out very quickly. Unfortunately, the soup bowls were where the meal fell short for us. I liked the concept of choosing your own ingredients and paying by weight, but my bowl arrived lukewarm, and some of the meat did not appear to be cooked thoroughly. Both my husband and I became sick the following day. I wish I had noticed the issue sooner and brought it to the staff's attention, but I was distracted while socializing. This may have been a one-off experience, but food safety is not something customers should have to worry about. While the skewers and service were enjoyable, the experience with the soup was serious enough that I would not return. Update: Meal was on a Sunday and we are still bedridden on Wednesday, unable to work or function. Take that as you will.

    Menbosha
    Maggie W.

    I got the menbosha as an appetizer and one of the malaxiang pots. I will say I have only ever had Chinese style malaxiang pot, so it was a unique twist to have some Korean flavors in the spices as well too! There's a subtle sweetness that goes along well with the spices in the stir fry mix. Compared to some other places, there isn't quite as many different things to choose from, but there is a good variety of things to add to your "pot". I really liked the menbosha, they really pack a lot of shrimp in between the bread. I have been inspired to try to make this at home because it's so yummy. Wait time was about 10 minutes for food, which isn't too bad! They currently have Santa hats on the backs of the chairs, so it's very festive inside.

    Mary T.

    When the cold air hits, your body just requires soup. I love how highly customizable it is. You walk in, grab a bowl, load up with veggies and then the meat at the end is lamb or pork. You can choose to have stir fry or soup and customize your spicy level! Then they cook and bring it out to you. $16.99 per lb. There are prepared peanuty sauce cups on the table that my friend thought was a little too sweet but other than that no complaints. Reliable and wasn't too busy on a fri night. Felt very comforting and friendly service. Approved!!

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