Amazing Mala This is my favorite place I really enjoyed the food here! The broth was rich and flavorful, the ingredients were fresh, and the spice level was just right. The staff was friendly, and the restaurant was clean. I would definitely come back again! read more

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Best place ever and I love the food here it's so good and slayicious yum yum hdbdbdjdjd

Good it's amazing and awesome and I had great service. I recommend this place highly because it's great

This is my favorite malatang in the South Bay! The flavor of the broth is nice after a long day. The wait can be quite long, especially on a weekend. Do note that after 9:30pm all orders are take out only. Once time, I was ordering after 9:30pm and received the wrong soup (I got tom yum instead of beef). The next time I came in and told them about the wrong soup and they took care of it promptly. Service is great all around. read more

How could you take the drinks away again? It's getting expensive to eat out these days. The problem with taking the fresh tea is that some of us had expectations. We wanted something refreshing without the extra cost. You had it there initially when you first opened, took it away, brought it back and then it's gone again. What's with the back and forth? I still love your food. My previous reviews still stand minus my comments on the drinks. You have a decent sauce bar and it's always a good crowd here. I'm sure you guys are making money. It's ok to give a little back even in the form of fresh brewed tea. read more

Mala Town - 1. Signature Beef Bone Soup hot - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Be aware of the time of day because you may catch a crowd! But definitely worth checking out! Food was great! And service was great! read more

I like Mala Town. It's good and the concept is fairly straight forward. There are only a few adjustments that I think would make Mala Town pretty excellent. We have visited this location twice now. Ordered different items both times, but the consistency feels a bit off in terms of the spiciness. We also had a nice drink the first time that we didn't get the second time. And I do wish there was a bit more at the sauce bar-it felt limited and bare. The broth are fairly good, but your options are pretty much just non-spicy, little spicy, and burn your mouth off. The space inside the restaurant can be quite crowded. As in elbow to elbow seating. The service are friendly and nice. I'd come back, but would also be very open to trying other options. read more

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MALA TOWN SUPREMACY!!! My fave malatang place! Been here three times, cost each time: $20, $30, & $27. On average, you'll spend $25~ after selecting your ingredients. I loveeeee getting the tom yum here, & I don't think other malatang places offer tom yum. In general, the tom yum flavor is fire. i would say the amount of chili oil they add is inconsistent. there's times i've gotten alot of oil and times with less. my partner also found the beef bone broth was too oily for his liking and thought tom yum was way better. The tom yum has a nice tang from the lemon and theres slight creaminess to the broth. my friend thinks they add peanut sauce to the broth. it is also not too spicy, which is nice. I dont live near this place but it is worth the drive! I like the wide variety of ingredients and the chewy potato noodles. This place gets busy for a reason and it can be tough to find parking on the weekends. read more

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This place is great! You get to build your perfect bowl by choosing your favorite veggies and proteins as you move down the line. Everything tastes fresh, high quality, and there's a great variety of options to choose from. At checkout, your selections are weighed by the pound, and then you choose your soup base. Every broth I've tried so far has been flavorful and delicious. There's also a small self-serve sauce bar in the back, but honestly the broths are so flavorful it's not needed. The atmosphere is lively and energetic. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

Mala Town - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

This was my first time dining at this restaurant, although I've had malatang at several other places before, so I was already familiar with the concept and ordering process. I was excited to bring a friend here for his very first malatang experience, and overall it was an enjoyable visit. One thing I noticed right away was that the ingredient selection felt more limited compared to other malatang restaurants I've been to. I was hoping to find items such as bean curd, duck blood, wood ear mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms, but unfortunately none of those were available. The seafood selection was also fairly limited. Additionally, there seemed to be a larger variety of frozen ingredients than fresh ones, which wasn't my preference. I also noticed that the spinach and oyster mushrooms didn't look as fresh as I would have liked. That said, there were definitely some positives. I appreciated that they provided takeout containers and bags for customers who couldn't finish their meals and wanted to bring leftovers home. The sauce bar was solid and had all the standard options you'd expect. For my soup base, I chose the signature bone broth with a medium spice level, and it was quite flavorful and enjoyable. Overall, the broth and dining experience were good, but the limited ingredient variety and freshness of some produce are areas where I think the restaurant could improve. I'd still consider coming back, but I hope to see a broader selection of ingredients in the future. One funny highlight of the visit was watching my friend experience malatang for the first time. He got a little carried away while selecting ingredients and somehow ended up with a bowl piled to the brim, resulting in a bill of over $90! His eyes were definitely bigger than his stomach, and he ended up receiving two full portions because of how much food he had packed into his bowl. It gave us both a good laugh and served as a memorable introduction to the world of malatang. read more

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delicious food!! yummy yogurt. I have eaten this every day the food is delicious and fresh read more

Mala Town - malatang - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

This malatang spot is located in a large plaza home to a massive variety of restaurants, services, and other miscellaneous good shops, so it's a great place to grab a meal while knocking out some shopping tasks. There is a lot of parking allotted for the plaza, so it isn't hard to claim a spot; there are chargers for EVs as well. The inside is well-lit but crowded, with tables squeezed in very closely together. It can get quite busy during mealtimes as well. The options offered here cover most of the options you usually expect at a malatang or hot pot spot, with plenty of vegetables, noodles, seafood options, and meats. There is only one vegetarian broth, though.I will note that some options were empty, and some other options were not properly defrosted before being set out. Like many other weigh-and-pay restaurants, the price can quickly rack up to being quite expensive, so be mindful of how much food you're adding to the bowl. For the price, it's a little bit disappointing that the ingredient options were not well-stocked/monitored. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere, liked the food, and didn't have an issue with the service either. I don't think it's significantly better than other malatang places, but it's definitely a solid choice. read more

Mala Town - Set with Tomato Flavored Broth 酸甜番茄汤套餐, Set with Tom Yum Soup Base 冬阴功汤底套餐 (Mild Spicy) - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Get here when they open if you don't wanna wait in a loooooong line and struggle with a parking spot! The marbled beef is better than the premium beef and I highly recommend trying a few different sauces (I like the chili oil with scallion, cilantro, vinegar, sesame oil and soy sauce!). The food comes out quickly and they have a lot of options (the thin ramen noodles are sooo good)! read more

Mala Town - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

I love how you can pick what you actually want in it versus ordering a set item and asking to take things out that you might not want. The variety of options is great and I love the selection of vegetables, noodles, seafood and meat as well as the options for broths. Ambiance is a bit loud since I usually go for dinner and it can be packed but it's not something that bothers me. The service time from paying to getting our bowls were pretty quick as well especially with how crowded it was. read more

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I love you can make your own hotpot bowl here! Plus you can make your own sauces. Inside is pretty spacious but not good for big parties. I love coming here when i'm feeling under the weather, the spice clears up my sinuses right away. Plus, my favorite is you don't really interact with many workers. So, good if you're eating alone read more

Mala Town - Tom Yum - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Food is good and most importantly, my kids love the food here. We normally order the beef broth medium spicy and the kids will order mild version and tomato version. Place is clean, and organized but it does get busy. This is our go to mala place for the quality and taste. read more

Mala Town - Medium spicy beef broth - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Mala Town always hits the spot! I like the concept of Mala Town where you can choose your ingredients and they'll put it together for you. The restaurant can be busy based on when you go, ie peak lunch or dinner time. Parking lot can also be crazy too since there are other restaurants in the area. When you enter, you get a big bowl and tongs to put your ingredients in. They have a lot of choices so I can be overwhelming at first. At the cash register, you select your broth. I usually get the bone broth or tom yum depending on my mood. You pay per pound and then they will give you a table to go to. There's a sauce bar on the side where you can make your own. Food comes out relatively quick and you can always bring it home for leftovers. read more

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Took my husband to try the Mala Town hot pot experience. It was Thursday around 12:30pm. The place was packed, not too many people in front of us. We were assigned a table, but the person was still eating. People who paid after us were getting seated while we continued to stand waiting for ours. Thankfully, one of the servers noticed this he swapped seating around so we could sit just in time to get our food. The food was good, but our experience was okay. I am giving Mala Town a 4-star because of the attentive server. Otherwise it would have been lower. read more

Mala Town - Set with Beef Bone Broth Base 招牌牛骨汤套餐 - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Final Thoughts: 3.50/5 Very very soft 4 stars for this place. The overall experience is kind of interesting and the only thing that saves this place from losing a star is the fact that the food and sauce tasted quite good. I feel like this malatang place has been here for a while now and it is ranked high. Finally had the opportunity to try it for dinner. Food: Bases: 1. Signature Beef Bone Broth 2. Savory Dry Mix 3. Yom Yum Soup 4. Chicken Broth 5. Sichuan Style MaoCai 6. Sweet and Sour Tomato 7. Classic Beef Bone Broth Savory Dry Mix: 4.2/5 My preference is always going to be the dry mixes because I'm not too much of a broth person. Their savory dry mix is a peanut based sauce. It reminds me of the dipping sauce for the spring rolls. Very umami. Nice balance of sweet, nutty, and savory, which I liked. There are these crispy bits added to the sauce and I really like it because it adds a texture component. Looking at the presentation, it wasn't bad. They seemed to have put the sauce on top and then garnish it with peanuts. I like that it's not just all mixed into the bowl and tossed in. You are able to choose your spice level too. I only chose mild today. Very light kick from the spice. Ingredients/Mix-Ins/Toppings: Nice variety They do have a fair amount of ingredients here. Loved seeing the marinated egg, but it occurred to be after the fact that when everything is mixed together like that, the flavor of the marinate for the egg gets lost. Lots of proteins, sides, and veggies to choose from. Of note, a lot of the items are cut into larger pieces. Makes it just slightly harder to just get just exactly what you want. I prefer the smaller portions and to get something of everything. Layout: Veggies first, then proteins Layout makes sense. Upon entering, the ingredients are on the left side. The vegetables come first and then meats. There is a space where you can keep your bowl. It also keeps a fair distance from the person to the ingredients, which is a good note for food safety reasons. This does, however, make it difficult for me to reach any ingredients in the back given my height and arm length. Note: When my bowl came out, it had ingredients that I did not choose. I'm aware that the ingredients may be cooked in the same water. It was just something I noted because I ended up with additional mushroom pieces, noodles, vegetables, bean sprouts, and a piece of meat. --------- Quality: Fully cooked and appropriate temperatures Their sauces are quite good and the items appear to be cooked to appropriate temperatures. All of the items in there, I was the most concerned for the kabocha pumpkin because it takes a little longer for it to completely cook and soften. All items did come out fully cooked though. Price: Topic of Conversation Today Main topic of conversation for me today. For malatang places, there's usually a scale where you weigh your bowl and ingredients. I've usually seen the scale tared to show a -0.XXX number. This means that the weight of the bowl is taken into consideration and removed from the final weight and pricing calculations. Here, the scale just showed 0. My ending weight was 1.33 lbs. This is really not normal for me because I'm always struggling to even reach 0.8 lbs, let alone trying to meet their 1 lb minimum after going back about 3 times to add something else. May attribute that to them providing larger cuts and portions of the ingredients though. My friends and I were just a little curious as to why it was 0 and one of my friends went to the cashier just to clarify how the calculation was done if the scale is not tared. Per the employee, she stated that the bowl weight is already considered and the price for the weight of the bowl is removed from the final price that is seen on the final check. This seems like such a convoluted way to do it, versus just taring the scale and removing the weight of the bowl to begin with. Of note, my friend observed a wire that went onto the scale that added some weight onto the scale. There are items around the scale that can fall onto it, so just make sure that it's at 0 when you're weighing your items. Service: Simple Interactions Besides trying to clarify things with the scale, really nothing significant at all. They helped us get bowls when we first came in because there was only one left when we entered. Upon completion of cooking, they brought us our bowl. Ambiance: Spacious Interior Interior is very large and there is optimal seating inside, as well. I like that the seats are not super close to each other. There's enough space to walk around and just be separated enough from other groups, so we can have a conversation comfortably. Location/Parking: Has its own little island They're located in Milpitas Square. It's kind of in its own island and closer to the side of the road. Very spacious parking space, as well. There is a 99 Ranch within the plaza, so it makes sense to have a large parking space here. Usually not a concern. read more

Mala Town - Savory Dry Set with Spicy Mix 醇香麻辣拌套餐(with peanut sauce) - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Very good place for a quick dinner! 10/10 would recommend. Fresh ingredients and good utensils!!

My second time at Malatown and it has the same ordering process as the San Mateo location. I liked how the options are viewable. When it came to checkout, there's a reward loyalty program. I was able to a few dollars by using points that I earned from my last visit. The service person guided me to my designated seat, and the environment overall was easy to manage, including the sauce bar station. The music was not too loud and I liked staying a little after my meal to read my book and even journal. read more

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I'm actually shocked that this place is popular. I've tried Mala Town in Vegas and it was good there so figured I'd give this location a shot but it was a completely different experience. All the veggies were pretty dirty here and looked anything but fresh, which made me hesitant to pick a lot of things. I think the bar needs to be upkept a lot better as I'm sure things got dirty from everyone's tongs since it's self serve, but nonetheless some of the stuff looked old as if it's been sitting out for a while. I found the sauce bar to be a bit flavorless but that could just be my taste palette, and they run out of sauce bowls pretty quickly if you go during prime time. Not sure if they overcooked the meat but it was incredibly tough to chew, and the same for my friends. The Tom Yum broth was good though, and the customer service was efficient and quick. Wouldn't be back nor would I recommend unfortunately, I'll stick with YGF. read more

Mala Town - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

I've been here multiple times as it's a classic place to hit. The toppings are pretty fresh in my experience, and the food comes out pretty fast rven on days where they are super busy. However, I feel like the quality has been going down as this place has gotten more popular, and hasn't hit the same way it used to. Overall good place to go with friends though. Parking can be tricky depending on when you go. read more

Mala Town - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Consistency is key! Mala Town has been busy every time I go here, but the quality is not consistent. I have trouble deciding if I want to order the signature bone broth in mild or medium. Sometimes when I get mild, the soup is just milky with no slight kick to it, other times when I get mild the soup has a strong kick to it. The ingredients are not restocked in a timely manner. Often times I find myself having to go back towards the beginning of the line to get the veggies that were initially not there when I was in line, but got restocked once I'm towards the end of the line. Quality of ingredients have gone down. Frozen tofu used to be one of my favorites/essentials here! However, Mala Town definitely replaced their frozen tofu with something else. It's no longer spongy, instead it's hard and chewy now. They also don't put out their dried shiitake anymore :( I'm able to overlook these negatives, as I can always add more chili oil to my soup if the "mild soup" is actually mild, having to go back in line to get ingredients that were restocked while I was in line, and try different ingredients instead of sticking with my essentials. The sauce bar is still great, and if you're in luck they'll have their complimentary tea out as well. Overall, I'm quite disappointed in how Mala Town has only gone downhill ever since I've introduced my friends and family to it. I will most likely be going to other malatang spots (like Miss Gu Malatang or Cuanyue Malatang) instead as I know they're more consistent and are actually worth the wait. read more

Mala Town - Signature Bone Broth (Medium) - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Self make hotpot Wide variety of toppings & fresh sliced meats Tom yum broth is perfect not too oily (hotpot came out pretty fast) Okay sauce bar read more

Mala Town - Set with Tom Yum Soup Base 冬阴功汤底 (Mild Spicy) - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Get ready to be full and happy! My favorite part is that they use high quality metal bowls Food: They have a wide selection of fresh veggies. They have pork, lamb, and beef slices. Some of their meat is even marinated. Service: A lot of the process is atomized for a quick process, so it was nice and fast! Parking: This plaza has a lot of food and milk tea options so it can get busy but i've never really had a hard time finding parking. They are right next to a tesla charging station as well if you want to charge up during dinner. read more

Mala Town - mushroom - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Great food. This restaurant has great service, quality of ingredients and is overall really good

Just went to Malatown, after a year, and damn, quality went downhill. The beef bone broth, I got medium. There's no more mala flavor, and the bone broth you can barely taste, like water. What are you talking about? We also got the dry noodles. The dry noodles. You see the peanuts, but you don't taste the peanut. The sauce is very watered down. It seems like, with the craze of Malatang and hey tea and the fact that they have so many positive reviews at opening, they don't care about quality anymore. Also they don't hire enough people because it took forever to get my order today at 6pm non peak hour. read more

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My new go to malatang place. I was super surprised at how many options of veggies and protein they offer plus they offer tom yum soup. I found that majority of malatang places only offer bone broth or spicy bone broth. The tom yum soup was super flavorful and paired well with all the toppings. Another huge plus is they offer free tea by the sauce bar. It can get pretty busy but the line goes by pretty fast and they assign you a table to sit down at. The tables are pretty close to each other but it makes sense for how busy it gets in there read more

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Very Delicious I love eating hot pot in here 非常好吃～！Be a little patient when there's many people you have to wait a little bit for your pot to be done read more

Mala Town - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

I personally really like the soup Base This is another one of those one Person hot pot place again. I've been too many of these type of restaurant as I love, hot pot and the convenience of having everything in one pot. The line was very long, but it went quickly, and food was served quickly as well I got their signature soup Base, which was a little bit mild spicy and taste just right I like how this soup was drinkable at some places where the soup may be too salty I will definitely come back and try more other things I also did like the fact that they had a variety of good vegetables and meat read more

Mala Town - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

First timer having Malatang. Come in grab bowl & tongs. Pick all your toppings and place In bowl. They'll weigh & ask what broth you want. I went with the beef bone broth spicy. They give you tags and tell you where to sit. While waiting I went to back and made my own dipping sauce. Water and some sort of complimentary drink was also over there. We got our food in about 5mins or so. It was good! I liked the broth & all the ingredients that I chose. I tried my friends tom yum broth, and it was good in a creamy way. It could be more spicy though. I'd come back to try their other broths & id eat here again. read more

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After trying YGF Malatang in the exact same plaza, we decided to try out Mala Town to see which is better. I can confidently say that I highly prefer Mala Town over YGF Malatang and will be back soon. [[ Some things I've noticed ]] 1.) Service - I thought it was really good. There is one person consistently going around giving you extra napkins, picking up plates, refilling water and I thought she did an amazing job with how busy we got. 2.) Busy - We went right when it opened at 11:30am and at first thought it wasn't very popular. Boy were we wrong......the line grew so quickly and so many people started coming in. After trying it out, I can totally see why it's so popular and why so many people came. 3.) Packed - Everything is assigned seating after you pay which is a bit annoying and the tables are packed close together. I felt like I couldn't really have a nice private conversation since everyone is so close to you and there are some awkward stares. I think even though you cannot choose your seats, it's so busy so if they allowed you to free roam or take bigger seats, a lot of people would be stuck waiting in line and it would not be optimal. It's inconvenient but understandable for the business. 4.) Food - Lots of variety and I'm pretty sure they'll have anything you could possibly want. There is also a sizeable sauce bar so you can create your dipping sauce. We personally tried the Tom Yum Soup (SO GOOD) and the Signature Broth - Mild and I loved them both. The price per pound was $16.99 at the time of writing so it's not super cheap. read more

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Came to Mala Town on a weekday evening and it was super busy. My favorite meats were the beef belly and garlic beef. I wish they had fish tofu!! The broth here is amazing. The tom yum was the perfect mix of sour and spicy, and the bone broth is really light. I think Mala Town has my favorite mala tang broth so far, it's not heavy at all! read more

Mala Town - bone broth, tom yum broth - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

First time malatang followed with they heytea combo right after. Busy for Saturday night but seats open quick. Got a bowl and started adding ingredients. Good amount of veggies here. Clean and fresh. Got my go to spinach and Napa. Different types of noodles but I got the knife cut noodle. Also has a range of seafood, got the fish and some fish balls with different fillings. Few meat options but went with chuck and beef belly. Picked the sichuan style soup base. Weighed and paid at the counter. The bowl was about 2 pounds and the deduct the weight of the bowl. Broth was flavorful and was perfect. A bit oily but numbing spice was spot on without it being too spicy. Noodles went perfect with it. I'd recommend beef belly as it was more tender than the chuck. My favorite seafood was the shrimp paste ball. Sauce bar has variety of options and has a creamy peanut sauce. read more

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My favorite spot to get malatang. Always have the ingredients I want especially the pork intestine and squid tentacles. The beef broth in medium is always a staple whenever I go. Sadly the price has increased to 16.99/lb but I'd say it's worth the price. Always a long line out the door during dinner time so be aware! read more

Mala Town - Beef broth in medium - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Soup bases are yummy and plenty of options for the add ins. Would come again :D !!!!!! read more

Mala Town - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

I took two friends here who were skeptical of Malatang places but this place blew us all away! This place is definitely a little more hip and modern if you need a good recommendation for friends visiting the area. All the staff are pleasant, welcoming, and helpful. You can choose your toppings, spice level, and broth type. There is also a sauce bar to create your own sauce. The soup is so filling and soothing on a cold day or even after a long day on your feet. I think you could make a light meal out of this place too depending on the toppings you grab. I love how clean the interior is and how neatly decorated the inside is. Even the plating is very neat and pretty. This place is the perfect lunch or dinner spot with friends when no one can decide where to go (we have ALL BEEN THERE). There's lots of parking and spots nearby to grab a sweet treat after. Thanks Mala Town! I'm going to come back over and over with my friends!! read more

Mala Town - Beef Bone Broth Base for all Three Dishes - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

This place is pretty solid! The broths were flavorful and came hot. There was a super long line during 2pm on Saturday, it was packed, but the turnover was fast, so we got sat right away after we paid. And the place was pretty big with lots of available seating. It's a buffet style, so you wait in line and walk up to the food and grab and go. I was a little disappointed with their vegetable selection, since they either ran out or didn't restock it. read more

Mala Town - chicken broth, beef bone broths - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California

Can get very pricey, be careful as they charge you by weight. Seating is very limited due to popularity but overall the chicken broth was amazing. Parking on certain day and time is always a headache in this plaza. read more

Mala Town - Ramen Near Me - Milpitas, California