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    Mala Hot Pot

    4.4 (36 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Lily L.

    This hot pot restaurant is a solid choice if you're looking for a comforting, no-fuss meal. The flavors were pretty authentic, everything tasted fresh, and most importantly -- no food poisoning, which is always a win for hot pot! Nothing about the experience was particularly outstanding or memorable, but it was definitely enjoyable. The location is super convenient right in Koreatown, which makes it an easy go-to when you're craving something warm and cozy. Overall, it didn't leave a lasting impression, but it did leave me satisfied. The service was attentive. A very comfortable, reliable meal -- especially in winter. I'd rate it 4 out of 5 and would go again when I want something simple and comforting.

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    Candy M.

    I had the pleasure of eating lunch here today before catching the train back to DC. While today is Black Friday the restuarant was not overly crowded and I didn't need a reservation. I got seated right away. I ordered the solo lunch special which comes with one protein (meat), 2 broths I picked the pork and spicy beef tallow and noodles. I ordered some veggie spring rolls, more mushrooms and white rice. It also comes with a choice of juice. The waiter was friendly and my order didnt take long to prepare for the table.. The restuarant was clean and the staff was attentive. Overall I enjoyed the experience!

    Josephine L.

    I love that you can't throw a rock in Midtown without hitting an authentic Chinese hot pot spot these days. How far we've come from a decade ago..... Mala Hot Pot--showcasing the kind of naming creativity Chinese people are famous for--offers, you guessed it, mala-flavored hot pot. But also all the meat-based, mushroom-based and tomato-based broths for diners who don't feel like experiencing assfire at 1pm on a Tuesday. We yin-yanged a pot of Rich Beef Bone Broth and Mala (medium spicy level). The bone broth was appropriately umami and came loaded with all the pork bones, goji berries, dried dates, etc. that a good Chinese pork stock should have. The Mala wasn't as oily as other spots, nor as crazy spicy as expected--i.e. I could still feel my tongue halfway through the meal. Ingredients were fresh and cut well for maximum convenience. Out of everything we tried, the Hot Pot Noodles were the most standout item, very al dente. They also provide a multi-tiered cart on wheels for you to place your ingredients and unwanteds. The spice bar was extra cost, sadly, as seems to be the trend these days. Sigh. Might be time to sneak your own sacha sauce in a flask or something.

    Katie C.

    Solid hotpot spot near Macys/Herald Square. Drinks were solid, food was tasty and fresh and service was fast and friendly.

    James L.

    Gathered here with friends on a cold November night and it was the perfect remedy to warm everyone up. If you don't have a reservation, it may take a while to get a table like us, and we stepped out to a bar across the street until one opened up. When we came back we were sat a table that was kind of a community setup... elbow to elbow with a strangers group, but this is a social/communal dinner so I didn't mind it. When you order you pick your soup base and your ingredients (or a combo package), we chose the pork-based broth and the Mala-mild broth. It turns out even the mild Mala broth can get pretty spicy as it builds on your tongue, so getting a 2nd broth option is a smart choice. All in all, a very satisfying dinner with friends. Will love to come back here soon.

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    Vienna H.

    I want to say service is AMAZING! Workers are very attentive and will grab your empty plates as soon as you're finished. They will refill your soups very often and the person whom I assume is the owner confirmed the order we submitted online. You submit your orders on your phone -- there's a QR code on the desk that you would place and it's your specific table. It was busy at first but started getting busy despite it being so late at night.

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    Yi X.

    @foodie_starry Winter calls for hot, spicy treats and nothing satisfies like a good hot pot! Craving struck at work, and I had to indulge with a delivery. While I haven't dined-in yet, their Maocai and Spicy Dry Pot assured me I'm not missing out! Opted for the Spicy Dry Pot with yams, lotus root, mushrooms, quail eggs, and sole fish fillet. Every bite was bursting with flavor! Also tried the Mao Xue Wang Maocai from their menu, boasting fresh duck blood, a rare find indeed. Loaded with rich ingredients, it's like having hot pot at home. Delivered piping hot, the dishes soaked up the spicy broth overnight, making leftovers even more delicious the next day. Perfect for work lunch or solo diners, choose your spice level and enjoy a hot pot experience right from your couch!

    Lauren S.

    Mala Hot Pot in New York, NY. You can smell the delicious aroma of Sichuan hotpot as soon as you walk in. There's a huge selection of USDA certified prime rib eye, pork, seafood, veggies and broths to choose from at @malahotpotnyc. I recommend to get the Yuanyang Pot to try two different broths. Everything was super fresh and the cocktails were delish! Book your table now! Insta: @thehungrysw. Check out the weekly specials: Monday: 20% off! Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Free refills on beer!

    Jessie H.

    Wear clothes that you don't particularly like because the smell is strong af lol. I think this place is overpriced tbh since you order a la carte. The quality is ok. You use your phone to scan the menu and order. Service is nice but I think there are better hotpot places. This is in midtown so it is convenient but only if you live nearby.

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    Cheok Meng L.

    An a la carte hot pot spot with a giant shared pot. My friends and I picked two broths, mushroom and pork bone. I'd say the mushroom was better and I would love to try tomato next time! Tomato surprisingly adds so much flavor to the foods you cook in it, let me know how you like it I enjoyed all of the different options available for order but my favorite beef option is probably still the fatty beef. I'd recommend cooking certain items longer like lotus root, beef tripe, and daikon whereas the usual beef slices should be quick if you like them soft. The sauce selection had the usual suspects and could really make your hot pot experience 10x better with a good sauce. Just don't ever order lettuce please, every plate basically comes with a piece of lettuce so save them My Sauce: Soy Sauce, Satay (XO) Sauce (I use more of this because I like my sauce a bit thicker), a lil bit of sesame oil, sprinkle some sugar, cilantro, green onions, a dash of hoisin, peanut, and sesame sauce The servers were friendly and you got your orders within 10 minutes usually. They got some bops playing in the background like TWICE, DPR IAN, and Bruno Mars. They'll help bag your clothes in giant see through bags when you enter. When you leave, there's a machine near the entrance to deodorize your clothes before you put on your jacket when you leave. My biggest complaint is the size of the tables, my friends arm was constantly in front of my space because it was so cramped. Rather than seating us at a bigger table, my friend was seated on a stool outside of the booth.

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    Jackie W.

    Walked by this place at night and was taken by surprise the look and feel of this place. I've been to a lot of hot pot places and they either do over the top decorations or make the place look very traditional. Mala Hot Pot surprised me in that this place looked like what a modern hot pot spot in China would look like today. I had to go in and try it. Ordering is pretty easy. You scan a QR code and order through your own phone, which I much prefer to the greasy iPads other places give you. The service was a bit slow as our soup was already boiling but no food items came out. It looked like a part of 20 just placed their order ahead of us, so the kitchen might have been backed up. It happens. We got the $65 deluxe platter that came with veggies, seafood and beef/pork/goat. It was the perfect amount of food for two people. Fair warning for those who cannot eat spicy, even the mild on the mala soup is SPICY. Go with the pork bone soup base. It was very good as well.

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    So good!!!! Best hotpot in ny, such a hidden gem in manhattan, had fresh duck blood and frogs and eels, so good and so authentic

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    The spicy soup base is not the best in the town. Average services. The floor is slippery and dangerous to walk on.

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    Amazing food and place! Price was reasonable for new york. We love the broth! Chicken broth was super good!!!

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    Service was excellent! Very informative, explaining everything as this was our first visit to a hot pot restaurant

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