It was one of those hot days where I was really craving malatang but didn't feel like driving all the way to our usual go-to spot. It's just too far when you're hungry and slightly hangry... I did a quick Yelp search and was surprised (and excited!) to find LHL Malatang just under 10 minutes from home! The place wasn't busy at all when we got there, which meant no crowding at the buffet style section. I loved how smooth it was to grab all my favorite toppings without having to wait in line. Only minor letdown? There were only a few slices of beef left, so I opted for lamb instead but it still hit the spot. My bowl ended up being about $26, which honestly felt like a steal considering it was nearly 2 lbs of food. Definitely way more affordable than some other spots I've been to. I went with the mild beef bone broth but my Bestie got the sour spicy beef bone broth and wow, game changer. I kept sneaking sips from his bowl! Next time, that's definitely what I'm getting. Super flavorful and it lingered in the best way. All in all, I'm a fan. With how close it is to home, I can already tell this is going to be my new go to malatang fix. Highly recommend giving it a try if you're in the area and to get their sour beef bone broth! read more

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I'm happy there's so many malatang places opening up in the South Bay. Malatang is one of my comfort meals and I love how accessible it is now. LHL is located in a giant strip mall near Crunch Fitness so warning that parking might be hectic during peak hours. The inside of the restaurant is super clean and sanitary, with a sanitation(?) cupboard for the bowls and tongs. All the ingredients were super fresh and the employees were constantly refilling any veggies or meats that were low. Their sauce bar is clean and well-stocked, however I did feel that their sesame sauce was watered down. I got the spicy bone broth in hot and I thought it had enough of a kick, but I could've gone spicier! My friend and I also felt that their broth didn't have enough of the richness/depth that we enjoy. I'll give them another visit in a few weeks to see if they work out the few kinks. They're offering 15% off your entire bill until mid May in celebration of their grand opening! read more

LHL Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Food options are pretty standard for a Malatang place. There must be something you like and crave for. Service is quick and standard too. There are 4-5 soup base options and taste is fine for the mild spicy signature soup I picked. Ambience wise there are plenty of seats. I went on a Saturday 1:30pm and there isn't many people. The restaurant is in a popular strip mall in Sunnyvale but plenty of parking spot. read more

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hmmm more like 3.5 stars. spicy broth was good but the dry mix was not. i literally didn't taste much for the dry mix and flavor wasn't good. ingredient comparison with other MLT are on par EXCEPT the meat - they def seemed lower grade. service was attentive for the .5 star. will come back for try again tho, hopefully they changed the meat. read more

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Quiet little malatang restaurant, spacious and clean. Of the ingredients that go into your bowl, it's notable that the only shrimp they had still had shells on them, but there were 2 or 3 varieties of (filleted, fortunately) fish, something I hadn't seen at malatang places before, and which cooked up nicely. Not a lot of green veggies, mostly lettuce of various kinds, but also broccoli which I was glad to see. In addition to the usual shaved beef and lamb, there was also bbq meat of various kinds, which I found did not work well. At the counter there's a sign listing half a dozen broths. I prefer a dry bowl, so I asked about that, and they said yes they had it, pointing to a place on the posted sign which was only in Chinese, which I don't read. Apparently this is their only dry bowl, and it proved to be a heavy peanut sauce, not bad but not really appetizing. I'd like this place better if I had more preference for broth in my malatang. Quality of ingredients pushes my rating up; choice of dry sauce pushes it down. read more

2.4/5 Food. - low quality ingredients - lamb was exceptionally gamey - very fatty beef and no lean beef available - very fibrous old vegetables - soup was actually just bad - overcooked vegetables and noodles I was starving too and I couldnt finish my bowl. I grabbed my usual spread at a mala tang place so no variance there. Their system clearly needs improvements. read more

LHL Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Really liked the broth here. This is the mild beef bone. It was very good without being too heavy and fatty. Good selection of veggies and noodles, great fish balls but only two meats (beef and lamb). Would have liked some pork. $14.99/lbs - same as most of the places. read more

LHL Malatang - Mild beef bone broth - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Up until a few years ago I had never heard of Malatang. Now they're all over the place! Yes I've had Sichuan food before but this choose your own adventure pot is still new to me. This little shopping center in Sunnyvale has become a power house for eats. And LHL is the latest add on. They have a handful of different broths and a buffet of veggies, meat and seafood. I went with various types of seafood and meat balls, then some lotus root, and other crispy veg. I saw they even had frogs legs but didn't wander that way. The employee said to go for the spicy pork bone broth. Strange thing is it wasn't spicy at all. I was in a hurry so , I just had to eat an run. Flavors were solid but I missed the spicy salty kick. I'll have to come back and make sure I get the spice level in both heat and seasoning correct. I don't think they've been open long but it's already pretty crowded during weeknight dinner read more

We went around 5 PM on a Sunday, right when they opened, and the place was almost empty. The shop is newly renovated -- clean and spacious overall. It's priced by weight, at $14.99 per pound . The ingredient section is an open refrigerated counter, and the selection is pretty complete -- common vegetables, tofu products, wide noodles, meatballs, and various meats. We chose two soup bases: the non-spicy pork bone broth and tomato soup . The pork bone broth had a subtle peanut butter aroma, light and flavorful, and totally drinkable without feeling greasy. The tomato soup was nicely balanced between sweet and sour -- our kid loved it and drank quite a bit. The sauce bar is self-serve and has plenty of options . I especially liked the green Sichuan pepper oil (藤椒油) -- it adds just the right aroma when paired with the lighter broth. If you enjoy a bit of numbing spice , try adding just a little -- it goes a long way. We weren't too hungry this time -- one adult had about a pound of food, which felt just right. Not too much, no waste. Overall, the soup bases here lean on the lighter side, which is great for when you want something warm and satisfying without feeling heavy. Next time, I'm planning to try their spicy broth options to see if they're just as good. read more

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Walking in, we were greeted warmly and directed to pick our hotpot ingredients. I love that they have the bowl sanitizer in the front so you know their equipment is cleaned. You also get your own individual tongs to pick your items with. Selection is pretty good - veggies, noodles, tofu, meats, etc. FYI, though, the veggies are located next to the raw meat, so there is potential for cross contamination. The beef bone broth was very tasty - my friends got the spicy beef bone broth at medium level and the sour spicy beef broth. The bowls were big enough to have leftover for later. read more

LHL Malatang - Beef Bone Broth - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

New Malatang spot! The price here is standard at $15 per pound and I really like how many options they have at the sauce bar. The meat selection is more limited compared to other Malatang places as they just have beef and lamb. I also usually get a side of rice instead of noodles with my soup, but they don't offer rice here. I really liked the broths I tried, as they had some unique flavors that stood out from other Malatang places. They also gave us complimentary dessert which was very tasty! read more

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We came here a few times and enjoyed the food here. - Soup is delicious and not as oily as another popular MLT place we visited. - Food variety is more and higher quality. - Spacious settings - Easier to get water & sauce read more

My first time trying malatang! Upon entering, there is a sauce station to diy your own sauce in front and then sanitized bowls and tongs on the right inside the cabinet. There was a lot of options to choose from - meat, noodles, veggies, seafood, tofu, eggs, even you tiao (油條 - fried chinese breadstick). They measure by weight at $14.99/lb. I got the beef bone broth and my friend got spicy beef bone, it was yummy! Decor is also super cute inside. read more

LHL Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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We went around 1 and it was pretty empty and there was music playing but not too loud. I liked how they had sanitized bowls and tongs before we picked them up. There is limited meat but it tasted good and wasn't dry like other places I've tried. I got the beef bone broth which had a strong garlic taste which I enjoyed. Nice workers and food came out pretty quickly. read more

LHL Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I like this place. Have been here twice since it opened. The flavor reminds me of my hometown. They have many choices for ingredients and soup base. I personally like the bone broth the most. You can eat the vegetables inside and drink the rich soup. They also have curry or tomato soup base that is friendly to vegetarians as well. They have plenty of tables. The waiters are nice. Come give it a try! read more

Had lunch there on a Monday afternoon at 12pm. Very quiet, we were the only customers. The workers are very friendly there. Chatted with them and they have just opened for a couple of weeks. The place is clean and they have decent varieties of ingredients to choose from. One good thing about Malatang is that you can adjust the soup your taste by adding your own spices and the spices are amply provided at the counter. The shopping complex this restaurant is in has frequent turn overs. I do sincerely hope this one stays. read more

Is this place closed!? We tried going tonight for dinner and it wasn't open. Even though the posted hours were 5 to 930

Just recently opened! So happy it's nearby our home. We love malatang. They have many flavors and service is really good. Many ingredients to choose from and fresh. read more

Such an underrated spot! The food is hella good, the mild or medium spicy bone beef broth was gas. Service was pretty good, they were out of udon and when i asked for them to refill it they did. Pretty chill ambiance, the aux is top tier read more

I typically do not reviews for restaurant but I had to a make yelp account to inform about about the amazing service and good quality. There are so many good options to choose from, and the broth is very delicious. The wait time isn't long either. 10/10 decently will come, definitely recommend. read more

The food was delicious and the service was awesome I'm probably going to come back here again. And thanks to Mira's family, I got the food for free. read more