Ate and brought here today by myself for lunch and saved some for dinner to reheat it. I chose, ordered by weight that my meal weigh about and around 2 pounds, gotten and ate the meat, seafood and veggies dry hot pot and requested to make it super spicy. As an overall it had tasted really good and extremely spicy that I barely can't take the heat while eating it slowly with some rice and drank bubble tea from the other food stall Gong Cha to alleviate the spice. Omg! So spicy! (panting and sweating) The service there was quite good and attentive that it's worth waiting for sometime despite other orders ready before me. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time. read more

This was my favorite meal in flushing. I had it twice on the trip! We ordered the mild spicy and it had a nice kick to it. Compared to some other places, I'd say their spice level is a little more intense. The lady who helped us didn't speak much English so we were pointing at ingredients and she was patient with us lol Depending on what time of the day you go, it's suuuper crowded and hard to find seats. Tip: go buy drinks upstairs at the store and eat downstairs! read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

When I see what people are eating at New World Mall, there's a large chunk that's eating Malatang, so I had to try it out. It was a bit confusing on how to order as they asked me to separate the vegetables from the meats even though on the menu, you measure per pound. At the end, I ordered an assortment of 5 vegetables and 3 different types of meat and they automatically gave me 2 bowls of rice. I'm not sure if it's a meal set, but it turned out to be around $26. My favorite parts were the lotus root as well as the fish that was fried to perfection with lots of spicy flavors. I ordered less spicy and I didn't think it was too bad. I will say though compared to other mala pots I've had like from Mala Project, the flavors were not as strong. Either way it was good bang for your buck as we couldn't finish the dish at the end. read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - 麻辣燙 - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

Not kidding when I say this is my FAVORITE dry hot pot spot (i've been to a LOT). The spices are perfect and the price is not terrible. I've learned that my spice tolerance is not as good as I thought so if you're not a big spice junkie, get the mild! read more

Everything was tasty and affordable I am usually a hot pot lover especially the spicy broth so when I saw this dry pot and that's they had all my favorite toppings waiting to be selected I had to give them a try . I got the light spicy because I wanted to make sure it wasn't crazy spicy since it was my first time Every order has to be atleast 16 if it's mixed so I got Sliced beef , tofu skin , woodear mushroom and lotus root It can with one thing of rice They have so many options from what I recognized I saw Fishballs , quail eggs , beef , chicken , pork with an array of veggies and they don't mix u til cooking .. They put the veggies in a separate basket when selecting Will come here again and get more spicy read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Mixture of dry pot - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

In the bowels of the New World Mall (just an escalator ride down), the food court is teeming with people at all hours of the day. The LaoMa MaLaTang stall is right there in the middle of the action and you can spot it by the bright red Chinese characters, hanging lanterns and the array of raw, uncooked ingredients behind the glass. My wife and I went to different food stalls for dumplings, noodles and rice dishes and told my son, we'll meet back in the middle where the first person back with food would grab a table. My food was the fastest because there is a long line at LaoMa. My son went a little overboard and went bananas in ordering. He selected all his favorites (and mine too, I guess) that was piled into a large bowl and was sent back to the kitchen to be cooked. He came back with an aluminum half chafing tray filled with meat, seafood and vegetables dry stir-fried (grilled?) in a cumin spiced sauce that weighed nearly 3 lbs! It was filled with thin-sliced beef & lamb, beef tripe, Taiwanese sausage, faux crab meat, 3 different types of fish balls, broccoli, enoki mushrooms, woods ear fungus, Napa cabbage and bean curd skin. It came with 3 containers of white rice, one for each pound of food. I was a little taken aback when he said the bottom line total was $45, but I have to admit it was worth it because of the amount of food and the taste was really good! We ended up with some leftovers to take home, so getting the to-go pan was a good idea. Later, after we finished, I went over to check out what other ingredients were available for next time and I run into my Yelp buddy Roger H. and friend who were eating the exact same thing, but in a large wooden bowl. They look like they weren't going to finish theirs either, but I have faith in Roger. read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - In the basement Food Court of New World Mall - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Great Mala dry pot located in the food court. You can really feel the wok hay and also the kick of their spicy flavoring. Pick your meats and vegetables and get one giant stir fried bowl of deliciousness. read more

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The food was delicious! We ordered mild spice with lots of beef, chicken, and tofu. The meats are weighed and you get your choice of a few vegetable options for free! It only took about 10 minutes to prepare and the seating area was quite open when we went. Overall, a very filling and satisfying meal! read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

It's still a solid joint in the New World Mall food court. It's my favorite mala dry hotpot spots in Flushing. I've tried a few but the flavors here are my favorite. My family is in Los Angeles and they look forward to having this dry hotpot too whenever they come to visit. Can't go wrong with fatty beef, chicken wings and shrimp. Not sure if there is one cook that fries the shrimp before sautéing it. I prefer it fried then sautéed but it's not always the case, sometimes it's just sautéed so the shrimp is missing the crispiness. The flavors are there and they have three levels for spiciness (mild, medium, hot). Spiciness is not necessary hot south but also the numbing, tingly levels as the spicier you go, the more Szechuan peppers there are. Service is quick, you pick and choose the protein options and it's by weight, and they automatically add a basket of veggies where you can pick the veggies as well. Once weighed, you pay while they cook it up. They have a tier style pricing for how many complimentary rice bowls you get. You can buy extra rice. read more

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The best spot for dry hotpot. Whenever I'm craving dry hotpot, I have to get it from here. It's located inside the food court of New World Mall, which is already such a busy spot since it has some of the most affordable food and portion sizes. There's a ton of tables but it's also always packed so you'll have to be quick to snag a table. I've been coming to LaoMa MaLaTang for years now and they've never disappointed. You pick what you want from the meat & seafood selection, which is then weighed and charged by the weight. And then you can also add a basket of vegetables (as many of your choosing) for a set price. Of course prices have gone up over the years, given inflation and all, but the price to portion ratio is so worth it and definitely much more worth it than the other restaurants in NYC that offer this. The variety is also much greater. After picking everything, you choose a spice level and they cook it up in the back. The amount your order is also determines the bowls of rice you get. Trust me, the plain rice is the perfect compliment to the flavors and spices from your bowl. One of my favorite ingredients to get is fish cause they fry it perfectly and then add it in so it has a lovely crispy outer with a flakey interior while coated in the delicious mala spice. Other than the dry hotpot, the malatang is also really popular here. They have different topping options of the malatang to choose from and it's a soup rather than dry hotpot with a ton of ingredients in it as well. Those bowls go for ~$10 so definitely affordable and filling too! read more

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Back to the basics. I went yesterday after not going for more than half a year since I've been living abroad. I just wanted some fish and veggies. When she started to but the veggies literally but like 5 potatoes, 10 pieces or bok choy and basically barely filling the basket. Like 1/3 and it already had all the veggies. I couldn't I'm sorry. But it's my money and I can do whatever I want. IM THE CONSUMER!!! Basically hella STINGY acting like she pays for the food or she's gonna be promoted to employee of the month. JUST HORRIBLE! I'm sad because I've given them so many chances. Bad attitude most of the time and I would still go. It's like be thankful you have a job there and people want to try the food. I don't understand why they have that bad attitude and energy. I'm done! I know they don't care because if they did something would have been done by now. But whatever.. the food doesn't hit the same either way since a long time ago. I don't recommend it anymore. The one by the corner also I use to be my favorite but the lady has such bad attitude like she had a sour lemon. Just be happy, you're making the food. I don't want that ugly energy. Bye! read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

The New World Mall food court is always really lively and this spot contributes to the liveliness. I always see tables with a giant bowl of dry hot pot shared among friends or family. When my out-of-state friend came to visit Flushing, I had to take him to New World Mall to check out the food court, and naturally, we decided to eat at LaoMa MaLaTang! To order, you go to the counter and choose your meats and seafood, then your vegetables. After, you go to the cashier to tell them your spice level before paying. My friend and I shared 1.75 lbs worth of food and split the price which cost us slightly under $13 each. We got a free bowl of rice since our order was under $25, but for price points at $25, they'll give you two free bowls of free rice. There is more free rice available if you reach a higher price threshold. read more

We decided to come to the basement of New World Mall to try different foods from different stalls here at the Food Court and LaoMa MalaTang was one of them. I'd say I'm a pretty harsh critic for dry hot pot considering that when I am in Boston, I only go to 1 spot and 1 spot only since this is one of my favorite foods. I was praying that I could finally find some great dry hot pot at this food court but sadly this spot disappointed us! For the price, it is a pretty decent value for the amount of food however it was the flavor that was lacking badly. Our order was pretty watery and was just missing something--probably cumin? Oh, the spice-mouth-numbing seasonings were severely missing. There was not much flavor other than just a watery dry hot pot that tasted slightly spicy. read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Dry Hot Pot by the weight - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

Really good flavor and the spice level is pretty authentic (the spicy is pretty spicy). Love that you can pick and choose what you want for pretty reasonable price. read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

Best and only place to get dry pot. come here 3 to 4 times and the fried fish is what really makes this pop! THe flavor is great and I love the spicy level ! Its pick and chose what you want in the bowl and it comes with rice. I love the super spicy as it really clears my nose. The sliced meat and the mushroom is a must in every bowl. ITs the only place I would get dry pot besides my wife cooking. You can choose how big you want as everything is by weight. Best to go with fish, sliced beef and fish balls , and don't forget about the fried tofu skin. Has everything you need to really enjoy the flavors. There is never a wait to get the food and the ladies are always so nice and give you more than you expect. Its a must try if you never had dry pot ! read more

The food court is in the basement of the mall. When I placed my order, I asked for a little spice for my soup. It can be very spicy! This soup comes with tofu, cabbage seaweed, and cellophane noodle. Cost me $12. The service is OK. they serve you in a plastic container. read more

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BUG IN FOOD. Go here if you want to enjoy a huge caterpillar in your food. Now that I realized a lot of the reviews actually complain about bugs in food ( Check Google), I am never going back again and will give a caution to everyone around me. I recommend the one in Queens Crossing instead. They don't have a minimum weight for meat either and taste so much better now that this place has gone down so much. read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - BUG IN FOOD. HUGE CATERPILLAR. - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

Be careful when paying with credit card. My order was around $21. But when I checked my CC transactions a week later, the charge was $36.71. and of course I couldn't fight it because they took my receipt when I picked up my order. read more

This is the go to food spot in the Flushing food court for sure. You can pick your choice of proteins and veggies to be made into the spicy dry pot. I always get it mild because I am a little sissy pants and mild is still too spicy sometimes. I recommend getting it mild. It comes with free rice too proportionate to the amount you're getting. My friends and I all enjoy this place, as for many of us, it was our first introduction to the yumminess that is spicy dry hot pot. The food is always well seasoned and service is quick albeit rude at times. The only problem with Laoma is that we always get stomach pains after eating due to the oil and spice. It's fine, I guess... Long live Laoma Malatang. read more

I've been obsessed with dry hotpot, so I found this place and decided to give it a try. It was ok. You pick 6 ingredients. It was too salty for me. The spice level was good, had mild spicy. There was a bit too much ginger flavoring in the sauce for me. It worth a try but def better places out there. read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

For the price and taste, it's so good. My favorites are probably the chunks (not the thin slice) of beef/pork, mushroom, and bok choy. Fish balls tasted standard. I just didn't love the broccoli though I'm a big fan of broccoli in general. They also give each person a bowl of rice. Just be aware, it's quite easy to get more than you can eat and though medium spicy is not crazy spicy, I would get mild spicy next time. read more

Always been a patron of this place since 2012. Would make a trip to this place every time I'm in NYC. Had a 7hrs layover in JFK so of course, we hopped on a Yellow Cab to Flushing just to come eat here. Things are different now tho. In the name of COVID: 1. They stopped giving out their iconic chili oil (we even offered to buy a packet.) 2. They stopped modifying the food. We asked them nicely if they'd put some more Sichuan spices in it but they gave the COVID excuse. 3. Not customer friendly anymore. 4. Took them longer to prep food. (Before there could be 15ppl in front but they'd still make it ready within 10min. Now we even finished our bubble-teas but no food yet. If it weren't for the fact that mala stir fry is so hard to find elsewhere we wouldn't be back. read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

This is our favorite place to get dry hotpot from. If you can't handle spice, I'd rather going down a spice level. Sometimes, it can be fairly spicy, even for little spicy. This place is located in the basement of New World Mall in the food court. There's quite a few selections of meat, seafood, and vegetables to choose from. Current price is $12.99/lb for meat and seafood and $10.99/lb for vegetables. read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

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BEST DRY HOT POT!!! I'd never tried dry hot pot before but this changed my whole out look in life (extreme exaggeration, but that's how good it was)!!! The beef was fatty, vegetables were soft but crunchy, pig ear was crunchy, and best of all the sauce / seasoning was what I didn't know I needed. You pay for the meat by the pound and can get the vegetables basket added in. Because we ordered a lot, it took about 15-20 mins to get out order. They had it in 2 party trays for us because that's how big it was. This is located in the New World Mall food court. read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

$30 for this bowl for two people to share. It was still a lot and filled us up. One of my favorite foods. their spicy is really spicy so keep that in mind! You get to choose from an assortment of food and can really customize your own dish. The flavors are there and I would def come back. Seating: its inside a food mall court but its pretty easy to get a seat. read more

I've only tried Dry Hot Pot at one other restaurant, but LaoMa MaLaTang definitely takes the top position due to their overwhelmingly amazing flavor. I saw photos of how they used to serve your food in large bowls/pots, but due to the shift from COVID, they gave our food in plastic containers, which is obviously less appetizing to the eye. However, don't judge a book by its cover - especially not here. My first bite took me by surprise, from the delicious mix of ingredients to the kick from the Mala flavor. Each of the added ingredients are so well stir-fried together, and since our group had a mix of spice-level tolerances, we opted for a mild. However I'd definitely love to try a spicier option next time. An ingredient that I never tried in Dry Hot Pot was Seaweed, but I was delightfully surprised! Definitely would recommend anyone to try at least once. Don't sleep on the New World Market stalls here, there are some hidden gems!!! read more

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This place survived the pandemic! Haven't been back in years and now I get to share this with my wife You choose from many different proteins and veggies, and the amount and each and how spicy you want it Comes out stir fried and mixed and enjoy Same good quality read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - In the new world food court - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I always go there and eat that food almost every week but today When I was waiting for my food meantime kitchen chef cleaning soap with full speed water spill inside the foods and they don't even cover the food, all soap water get inside all meats and I told them dirty water with soap into food. They don't care read more

Still my favorite spot to go for dry pot! I do recommend this spot. It's just the experience and the taste!! Price is reasonable, and they have a decent amount of selection! But I do notice that it has became a bit less spicy now than before for medium spicy. Make sure you get some vinegar, it's a game changer! read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Drypot. 2.58lbs of meat and seafood Came with 3 bowl of rice Total Cost: $48 - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

我的食物里有虫子。太贵了，但份量太小，味道也不好了。恶心。 This place use to be good. Now it's so expensive portion is so small and it doesn't even taste like anything. Not to mention they probably don't wash their vegetables because there was a giant caterpillar in my take out. read more

Ok, while my 5 star review may not include their customer service, this place gets a straight up 5 stars review for their food! First of all, you know any food coming out of a basement is going to be good! Second, they have a HUGE selection of veggies and proteins to choose from, and their reasonably priced! Third, they cook everything exactly to your spice request! I've been coming here for my dry pot fix for a few years now and have yet to have a bad outcome. They are so consistent with their food and the quality of their ingredients! If you say mild, they make sure it's mild! If you say medium, they make sure it's exactly the way you want it, and the same can't be said for many other places in that food court. I'll continue to support and give my business to these folks because they are IMHO the best!!!! read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - My husband super happy to be getting his dry pot fix - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

Best mala drypot in flushing prices and portions are key! Comes with two white rice yum read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - The best mala drypot in flushing portions and prices are key they be hooking it up, it comes with two white rice! - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

My go-to mala drypot to take out, it has immense flavors and dimension. Extra-spicy is actually spicy! You pick your toppings and it comes with rice. Five stars for the taste. Service could be better but it doesn't bother me. read more

This is the best dry pot!! You pick your own ingredients from the huge selection they have (meat, seafood, veggies, soybean products), tell them how spicy (mild, medium, hot), and they weight the food and give you some rice for free. Note that there is a minimum weight (i think is like a pound of ingredients, which is like 18-20$), and this was about 20$ of ingredients and more than enough food for two. Note that this place is VERY SPICY and I got the medium and it gave me the spicy lips but it was also sooooo good. The flavor was spot on. If you're not used to chinese mala spicy I would highly recommend that you get the mild. Not gonna lie, the service was not very good, and the people were kind of rude, but that doesn't change the fact that the food here is incredible, and no matter your selection you will be guaranteed an authentic, delicious spicy meal at a great price. Grab some food and sit down at the food court that this place resides and chow down read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Dry pot (dry malatang) with beef brisket, bean curd, tofu puff, shirataki noodles, bok choy. Comes with a side of rice. This was about 20$ - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

Came here for lunch on my visit to Flushing. We got a mix of pork, beef, fish, and a mix of veggies, tofu, and noodles. Everything was delicious and well seasoned. We did medium spicy and found that it was just the right amount of kick for us. One of the great things about this was the amazing selection of meats and veggies they have ready for you to add. We do wish that there were labels so we could make the choices a little quicker. Some of us aren't that versed in how certain meats look uncooked, but you can always ask the staff who were very helpful. Overall, this is a great spot worth checking out if you find yourself at New World Mall. There's plenty of tables and seats around in the food court to enjoy your meal. Also, be sure to bring cash, as there's a $20 minimum for credit cards. read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

This was the first stall I tried in the New World Food Mall. I was surprised how busy this place is because there's always a line for the food! It was also my first time trying Dry Hot Pot so I had no idea what I was expecting. When I was waiting on line, I noticed how they got a C rating. Which is pretty surprising meaning there must be something that has gone wrong in the back. I noticed that most of the ingredients looked pretty fresh to me and the different amount of spice levels was a great option! We got some meat and some veggies along with the medium spice level. I really enjoyed the dish overall and how spicy everything was! It tasted really delicious to me and I really liked it. However I heard the cleanliness and the quality of the food is what got the C rating. It's hard to tell how fresh an ingredient really is when it's coated and drowned in spiciness. I would probably return to other Dry Hot Pot places that have an A rating. read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

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They used a wooden salad bowl for piping hot foods. Just do a quick search for wooden woven salad bowls. "Great for salads and side dishes or snack mix and bar snacks. Bowls are dishwasher safe up to 140F" I don't like the extra glue and chemicals in my food. read more

The food here has been less consistent as of late, not salty enough or a terrible mix of spice today and a prior visit the last month. I was hoping for better. Still good when I took it home and fixed the dish, but this is no good when we want to eat there! read more

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A must try if you're in the area! I've been in the mood for spicy food recently and this just did it for me. I loved how you can pick what you want, so you know exactly what you're getting. There's a wide section of meats and veggies. The meats are $8.99/pound and the veggies are slightly cheaper, around $8.75 if I'm not mistaken. They usually eye ball how much food they plop into the tin bowl based on how many ppl are sharing before they hand it over to the cooks. For a party of 3, our total came out to around $19. We got so much food, we were beyond stuffed. The rice was free! Lots of flavor, amazing chili oil, and fresh ingredients. We loved the lotus root, pig ear, and sliced beef, everything else was ok (tofu skin and cabbage were meh). Not the best service, but they get the job done quick! Only took ~10 mins for us to get our food. read more

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Been coming to this place for the longest time but never really bothered to write a review, since at this point the dry hot pot and essentially lao ma have become somewhat of a staple in the nyc chinese food scene. How this place works is you come to the counter order all the meat, seafood, veggies, and fungus your heart desires, adjust spiciness levels and they stirfry it up right there on the spot. Came here and it came out to about 18 dollars for 2 people. As the taste can vary for people depending on the items they select the only thing that would be universal to every that comes here is the sauce they use to stirfry the items in which is a nice combo of peppercorn, hot peppers, garlic, hot oil, and that ever so nice mala spice and pungentness. Overall a solid option in the food courts if you want something that is not a soup noodle read more

LaoMa MaLaTang - Dry hot pot - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York