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    Mala Land

    4.5 (24 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Kyna V.

    I love how you get to customize your soup with all the fresh toppings they prepare. Service is quick and this is such a fun way to get ramen with friends/family.

    Mala ban
    Elaine W.

    Wow this place is amazing! Nice and clean inside. Service is speedy. I thought mala tang is nothing special but this place makes it taste so good!! Also added some variety into the menu with things like mala ban, which is non soupy and a sesame base. Also tried a mala tang (no pic) and the soup was so tasty. Would totally return. Price very reasonable too. Heard good things about their skewers. Hope they keep on coming up with new things.

    Queenieko M.

    So I don't dislike this place, but I want to see more. The hot pot soup was not bad at all, I did like it. However, they charge you by the pound for your food. 15$ per pound. It's not too bad, but if you're not paying bc attention it can add up. The chicken wings were mid in my opinion. The wings were cooked well, but my sauce tasted grainy. Like it wasn't mixed well or it was the flour from the chicken. I got the sweet and spicy sauce. The flavor was good, but the grainy texture threw me off. The Chinese donuts were probably my favorite thing they had to offer. I'd come back just to order these. I wish they had more variety to choice from. Not a big variety of meat or veggies. Overall I would definitely come back because the soup was good.

    Christal P.

    This is a must try restaurant in Novi. You can choose the ingredients for your bowl from the food bar. There are lots of traditional Chinese vegetables, tofu, and noodles to choose from along with beef, sausage, and spam. The food is deliciously spicy! Spicy level 2 is tongue numbing. I have not tried spicy level 3 yet. Casual and fun Mala Land is one of the best Chinese restaurants in the area.

    Joyce L.

    This is a newer restaurant in Novi and it was worth the drive. I really enjoy the make your own bowl and it is not too spicy. I got the level 2 and it was perfect. The service was good and there is good seating . Great for friends and family. I would recommend this place. Super worth!

    Mala Tang (Level 2 Spice)
    Bernadette B.

    A great addition to the Novi food scene! TLDR; Great food. Ambiance was fine. Waited longer than we wanted to for our food. Service is meh. This was our first experience with Malatang cuisine. You're provided a large bowl and a buffet of ingredients you'd like for your food. There are some selections that were good enough to make yourself a filling bowl of food, though the layout of the buffet makes it a bit awkward, and no more than two people can realistically pick out food at a time. First-Timer Tip: You'll be given the option to add rice on the side or udon noodles to your bowl for an additional $1.99. I made the mistake of preemptively adding rice noodles to my bowl and then adding udon. Given the chance to redo it, I'd have cut out the rice noodles and just gone with the udon. After placing your order, they give you a number and you're free to seat yourself. The space is pretty minimal, and you're expected to bus your own table. This feels like something they could redo in coming year with some financial success under their belt. But from the time we paid for our order to the time it was ready, the wait took 35 minutes. It's something to be aware of that this is not a quick place to grab a bite. My husband ordered the Level 2 spice Mala Tang Soup... he made a mistake. He likes things with a decent amount of heat, but he deeply regretted not starting off at 1. I ordered a Level 0/No Spice for my Mala Tang Soup but stole a ladle full of his broth and added it to my own. That brought my soup to the exact threshold of my wimpy spice tolerance. But it was oh so very tasty. I teetered on 3 stars simply because the service was slow, the layout of the buffet was a bit awkward, and there were plenty of people waiting for clean tongs that the kitchen couldn't get out fast enough. But the food! The food was very tasty and rewarding. So brace yourself when you come here. It takes a little bit of patience, but I had a great time!

    Leftovers tasted even better

    Came to Mala land on Valentine's Day with my wife and two children , everyone loved it ! The hot pot was so tasty and while expensive it's like 2 meals . The fried chicken is the best I've had , will definitely be going back to try the other menu items . Service was quick and everyone is friendly .

    Malaban! Sooooooooo good
    Derek H.

    Talk about a meant to be situation. I'm over at the car dealership, dealing with a tire situation. It's taking forever. I'm starving. I say eh, let's see what this place is all about. I go in to pick up my order and the nice lady from the back comes out all excited. She thought I was going to be her brother in law! Same name. She explains that she did my dish up extra special, as she thought I was family. Free dessert, allll the fixsins. I figure I gotta eat this inside now, so I can really take it all in. Whattt a flavorrr. Ohh man. Every bite. Woooweee! Best dish I've eaten in a minute. Left nothin but the remaining sauce. Even used chopsticks! I was all in. 10/10 100% experience! The employees were all super sweet too. If you're in the area, get in there and try the Malaban. Try the desserts. Try it all. So frigin good!!!

    Mala Tang
    2 D.

    SO GOOD. I got Mala Tang spicy level 1 and it's so good. I went over 1 lb but honestly for all the food I picked it's so worth the price. I'd come back every time when I'm in town.

    Sausage
    Sheronda D.

    First time here and I ordered the soup. The broth had a different smell...sort of like a cleaning solution. The broth ruined my soup I wasn't a fan of it at all. The sausage they have is a weird texture and taste. The one very good thing is the sweet and spicy popcorn chicken!! That was absolutely delicious! Service was excellent!!

    Finally got to try this place! I was so excited when I found out there was a mala restaurant nearby that does dry pot, but the reviews for the soup version were so glowing I had to try it first. The self-serve ingredients were all fresh, and they had a decent selection. Our wait time for a to go order was around 10 minutes. The soup is so flavorful, and the spice level of 2 was perfect for me (kind of a strong mild or light medium). Service was quick and friendly, and the place looked very clean! Will definitely be coming back to this place soon to try the dry pot!

    Mala Tang Soup Level 2 Spice

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