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Mala Magic

4.2 (14 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Christiana F.

I really like this place! I've been here 3 times. It's like a build your own hotpot but they cook it for you. So many meat, vegetables, and noodle options to put in your soup. Their broths are very good and you can make your own dipping sauce at the self serve counter. Very delicious and a great laid back experience.

Lea H.

New spot in college town. A twist on hot pot. You pick your own ingredients and soup (or dry base) and it's cooked for you. Your pay by weight of ingredients so it can def add up (example if you choose oysters or mussels, the weight of the shells is included. You get a bowl and tongs for ingredients (they have separate tongs for vegetarian options). And a broth base (can also be dry). Minimum is 1 pound for about $16. Then it's cooked and brought to you. There is an area with spices, oils, cilantro etc so you can further customize everything. Staff was on hand to explain everything. You can also get an order to go and ask for to-go containers for leftovers. They even have cute reusable to-go bags right now. They have bottled drinks as well as a soda fountain (Coke products, including Coke Zero) and flavored teas. Parking is generally free in college town and they have WiFi. And yes, Apple Pay works!

Sarah C.

I'm so glad there's finally a hot pot restaurant in ROC that tastes good. We tried the only other one there is and there were limited options and the flavoring was so bland. Mala magic allows you to pick all your ingredients in a bowl beforehand and then you bring it to the counter to have it weighed and you pick your broth. Theres a minimum of 1lb that you need to put in your bowl (udon makes it heavy real quick). 1lb = $15.99. Then you pick a seat and it'll be brought over to you when it's done cooking. I ordered the bone broth since and the flavor was good, although I wish it was a little less salty. Next time I'll prob ask if it can be diluted more. We tried to fruit juice which was $5.99 and it was so tasty. Lychee and mango are my fav. Def recommend checking this place out for a quick meal!

Jacob A.

What a wonderful, perfect location for downtown Rochester. A perfect Diamond in the rough on Celebration st. I was a bit out of my league with the option and process, but the team here was incredibly gratuitous and helpful. They were able to guide me along the way and were respectful every step. I walked, soo i cannot comment on parking but it is downtown. The options were vast. I the a bunch of items in and there were plenty of ways to slice it up. A wonderful new addition in Rochester.

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1 year ago

Food was yummy, and I will return! Fun experience! I loved choosing exactly what went into my meal!

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1 year ago

The taste is average, not automatic mala and kinda pricey, my friend doesn't want to give another shot, I will try it again.

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i love this place you can choose your own food and flavor come out quick when you order it,clean and big enough space

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“Theres a minimum of 1lb that you need to put in your bowl (udon makes it heavy real quick).”

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stopped before our flight home and i am so glad we did. the food was amazing. i haven't had pho in…read moreyears and this was amazing. service was phenomenal and the environment was welcoming. great prices and large portion sizes. can't wait to come back!

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