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    Mala Town

    4.6 (1k reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Pre-cooked hotpot takeout delivery should be noted before I order.
    Ricky L.

    This review is for takeout delivery service. I ordered Beef Bone Broth Base and stacked it heavily on the meats. Pricing is pretty reasonable and quality is above average. The pork intestines were not chewy and the meat portions were pretty generous. My only gripe with the order was that they precooked the meat and placed it in a bowl sized container, and then separated the soup base in another. That caught me off guard as I was expecting raw meats like you would at any other hotpot establishment. I suppose there are pros and cons to their decision to precook the meat for me, but I would have liked to have known they would do that or have the option of receiving it pre-cooked or raw since the doneness of the meat is kind of crucial to how good the hotpot will taste for peoples preference.

    Set with Tom Yum Soup Base 冬阴功汤底套餐 (Mild Spicy)
    Kelley T.

    Loved the one in Milpitas so I wanted to try this location. The ingredients are still the same and you do get assigned a table once you reached the cash register. Once you've paid, you can visit the condiment bar to make your sauce (they didn't have sesame sauce when I was there which made me actually really sad). I got the tok yum soup base and it was creamy and delicious. It has a mild sour taste and a good level of spiciness. The cook on the food was decent as everything was just thrown in together (so some things were slightly over cooked). There was a lot more space in this restaurant than the Milpitas one, so the tables were pretty spaced out. The restaurant was clean and the decor near the front door was cute. Overall had a nice dinner there.

    Set with Beef Bone Broth Base Medium Spicy
    Christen T.

    I've been coming here with my family whenever we feel like we need something warm and soupy. This place is super affordable, with fresh vegetables and meats. The layout is very organized, and the inside is quite spacious. They have a wide range of vegetables, meats, and other items to choose from. There are also different soup bases to choose from, with some offering different spice levels. The food comes out pretty quickly, so there isn't much of a wait. They also have a sauce bar with a variety of ingredients you can choose from to make your own sauce.

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    Maddie M.

    This is a build your own hot pot place called malatang. This place is located inside a plaza with other food places and a Daiso. When you come inside, it is a self serve place where you put everything you want inside a bowl. There are lots of veggie and meat options. Then, they will weigh it and ask what soup base you want. We chose the beef house special broth mild spice. I shared with my friend. Ours weighed 2/2.5lbs and it cost ~$36. They give you a number and tell you where to sit. While you wait for the food, you can make your dipping sauce in the sauce bar. We waited about 15 minutes for our food and then they brought our soup out. It was very flavorful and good. I will definitely be back!

    Addy K.

    Mala Town is such a good find! Whenever I'm craving comfort food, especially when I'm feeling under the weather, this is my go-to spot for a customizable, build-your-own hot pot. Their tom yum soup really hits the spot. It is flavorful, warming, and just the right amount of kick. I also like the wide variety of ingredients, which makes it easy to tailor your bowl exactly how you like it. The place itself is very clean, and the service is quick and efficient. They also have a well-stocked sauce bar so you can elevate your bowl even more. Definitely a solid choice.

    Set with Tom Yum Soup Base 冬阴功汤底 (Mild Spicy)
    Carolyn N.

    Mala Town is one of my favorite malatang places. At $16.99/lb for a customizable pot with fresh ingredients, a decent sauce bar, great service, and complimentary iced tea, you can't go wrong! My pot usually comes out to $20-25 after being weighed and it is so filling. The process of ordering and being seated is quick even when it's busy. Basically you fill a bowl with your choice of veggies and meat, weigh, pay for the meal, then you're seated while you wait for your pot to be brought out with the broth. This is the perfect time to get water and make your sauce. After filling my bowl with my favorite ingredients, I usually get either the sichuan, hot beef, or tom yum broth to cook it in. The tom yum is considerably the most flavorful and it's what I would recommend for most people to order because it's by far the best broth, but it's not very spicy. If I'm craving a spicy pot I opt for the sichuan broth instead. So yummy, highly recommend!

    Grace H.

    I've been to this location twice and I love it! Super clean, organized, and friendly staff. Items are all stocked and they have great options I am a malatang addict and have probably gone to the Milpitas location over 30 times but recently moved closer to this location. I came on a Saturday evening and it wasn't too busy. Seating was easy and organized and we did not have to wait. The selections were huge and they seemed to have more options. Food came out piping hot but quickly. The sauce bar was clean and stocked up too. Overall, definitely recommend this location. Will be back!

    Set with Beef Bone Broth Base 招牌牛骨汤套餐
    Cece Y.

    Delicious, heartwarming, and comforting soup! I usually order the bone broth with moderate spice, and it always hits the spot. The setup is cafeteria‑style: you grab a bowl and tongs, then move down the line choosing your meats, seafood, veggies, and noodles. Once you've built your bowl, it gets weighed and sent to the kitchen to be cooked. They also have a condiment station where you can mix and match sauces to your liking -- a fun touch that lets you customize your meal even more. Service is simple and straightforward; the staff brings your finished bowl to the table, and everything comes out hot and fresh. The restaurant is located in the Marina Market lot, which has plenty of parking, making it easy to stop by anytime. Highly recommended for anyone craving a warm, flavorful, and comforting bowl of soup.

    Vegetables Tom Yum Soup Base 冬阴功汤底套餐 (Mild Spicy)
    Anphie K.

    You pick what you like to eat and they would cook it for you. There are a couple of choices for soup base that you can choose. You will pay before they cook. They would come out fast, hot and delicious. The service was nice. The restaurant was big and comfortable for dine in.

    Set with Sour Spicy Golden soup 酸辣金汤套餐 (Medium Spicy) & Set with Beef Bone Broth Base 招牌牛骨汤套餐
    Alisa B.

    A lot of variety in ingredients! Fresh veggies, mushrooms, and greens. I recommend the lotus root, cabbage, spinach, and enoki. For meats, you can't go wrong with their thinly sliced beef. My favorite broth is Tom Yum! Spicy and a little tangy. Super flavorful. I do like the Dry Mix, but only order this if you like a strong peanut butter-like sauce. It's thick and not your typical mala spicy oily sauce you would be used to (like at YGF).

    Set with Beef Bone Broth Base 招牌牛骨汤套餐
    Jennifer N.

    My order: - Beef slices (2 medium scoops) - cabbage, bokchoy, meatballs, marinated egg, lobster ball, cheese fish cake, rice cakes - Broth base: Medium Bone broth - total weight: 1.8 lb Malatown is one of my go to places for a quick place to get hotpot! I love choosing my toppings and the meat right there and having them cook it for you. It came out pretty fast and the waiters bring the soup to you. I love that they have some sort of tea option, cold, and hot water. This place is great for a hangout with your friends! The ambiance was cozy and clean. I do wish there were some more sauce base options other than soy sauce like ponzu sauce or some sort of house sauce. Beef bone broth was perfect and is my favorite option here because it has a great mild taste and pairs well with everything. Medium spice is perfect for people who like a spice level like Korean red pepper paste!

    Andrea F.

    Malatang has been my new obsession in 2025 and I'm so glad there is a Mala Town in Union City when I'm in this area. I love the variety of ingredients you can get whether it's veggies, seafood, meat, tofu, etc. my go-to broth is the signature beef bone broth (medium spicy) which offers just enough spice for a little kick and flavor but is still enjoyable (as someone who has a somewhat medium tolerance for spicy food). The sauce bar also has a good foundation of ingredients for a variety of sauces to pair with your soup. This location is super spacious and good for groups and even solo dinner dates. I've gone during the weekend around 4pm and 5:30-6pm and it's always been pretty popping, but in general I never had to wait for a table. I feel like the staff is pretty efficient. Obviously if there are a lot of people there might be a little wait to get your pot, but i feel like any wait was always reasonable. The establishment is also pretty clean. In general this Mala Town and the location in Milpitas have become my favorite places to go so I would definitely recommend.

    Set with Tomato Flavored Broth 酸甜番茄汤套餐
    Tim L.

    Second time coming here and the service was night and day. I came here during their rush hour Friday dinner time. The line was pretty long but once I got to the cashier and paid for my item, it was only about 5 minutes before I got my bowl. Way faster than the first time I came here with no wait time and super long wait after paying. For those unfamiliar with Mala Town, it's a self serve create your own bowl with whatever ingredients then choose a broth at the end. I got their sweet and sour tomato broth since that's one of my favorites. Super flavorful. Only downside is the cost of the bowl will depend on how much it weighs so be wary. Also inside is well organized since they assign you a table so you don't have to worry about not getting a table during busy times.

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    First time at this location and I'm impressed by So much variety. The tom yum broth is one of the best spots I know

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    Ask the Community - Mala Town

    I'm familiar with the Chinese/Japanese hotpot places, from before when family would go, and you'd cook your own at the table and the pot was shared. How is this different? Is the "pot" just for one person, or can it be shared between two?

    It's individual pot. Each person can order his or her favorite soup based. It's yummy 😋

    Does the place take cash or is it card only?

    Yes they take cash and card both.

    Do they take reservations?

    No and most likely you don't need to unless you're planning for a lot of people

    How much per lb?

    I think about $14/15 per pound

    This may sound silly since spicy soup is the specialty, but are there any non-spicy broth options?

    I tried Non Spicy Chicken broth before and it tastes great . Mushroom broth is non spicy too but does not have much taste .

    Is the Tum yum broth chicken base?

    Hi, spicy broth is beef base. Chicken is non spicy:)

    Hello! I was wondering if you have no red meat soup base? I do not eat red meat but would love to try your food

    Hi, Yes! We have different soups(non meat) you can choose. For example, tomato , mushroom, chicken soup. :)

    Are any of the soup bases gluten free?

    Hi, you can try our tomato soup base :)

    Can I ask for beef broth with no spice?

    Hi, we’d recommend you to order mild spice one which only has a slight taste of spice. However, the beef broth doesn’t come with 0 spice option. Thanks. :)

    Will you be open the day after Christmas?

    Yes. We will be closed during Christmas and will open the following day

    Are there any vegetarian (No eggs, no chicken/beef/pork broth, no fish sauce, no seafood) or vegan options?

    Yes. We have Tomato Broth which is vegetarian.

    I can't have any msg. Is there msg in any of the food items or broth?

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    Tadamasa - Black garlic oil Ramen

    Tadamasa

    3.9(1.3k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    So I'm over here trying to figure what to eat right and I pull up to this joint. It's a nice, cozy,…read morevery welcoming ramen spot. Upon my arrival the kind host greeted me immediately and allowed me to take a seat. I was unsure of what to order and I had asked the host what to get and he positioned for me to try the coconut miso ramen and lemme tell you it was honestly one of the best bowls of ramen I've had. The broth was incredibly rich and velvety, with the coconut adding a subtle natural sweetness that complemented the deep umami of the miso instead of overpowering it. It created a balanced, layered flavor that was both comforting and surprisingly refined. Every spoonful had depth, and the broth was so good that I found myself wanting to finish every last drop. The noodles had an excellent texture, firm with just the right amount of chew--allowing them to hold onto the broth beautifully. The toppings were fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and blended seamlessly with the overall dish, adding texture and flavor without distracting from the star of the bowl. What impressed me most was how harmonious everything tasted. Fusion flavors can sometimes feel forced, but this ramen was exceptionally well executed. The coconut and miso worked together to create something unique while still respecting the traditional character of ramen. If you're looking for a bowl that's comforting, flavorful, and a little different from the usual tonkotsu or shoyu, I can't recommend the Coconut Miso Ramen at Tadamasa highly enough. It's the kind of meal that stays on your mind long after you've finished eating, and I'll definitely be coming back for it. You ever slapped a lady while giving her the old baloney pony and it made you realize that this is the best thing ever to happen? It's similar to that feeling

    Tadamasa has always been our go-to when we're craving ramen. Their unique, flavorful options never…read moredisappoint, especially the miso coconut, which is my absolute favorite, with the black garlic oil a very close second. The garlic edamame is solid, but the salt and pepper calamari is an absolute must. The space is small and cozy as is the parking, but the service is always attentive, and the food is consistently great.

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    Tadamasa - Zen ambience. Dragon Ball Z fans will feel nostalgic.

    Zen ambience. Dragon Ball Z fans will feel nostalgic.

    Tadamasa - Garlic Edamame

    Garlic Edamame

    Tadamasa - Coconut Miso Ramen

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    Tacos Papo - SOPES

    Tacos Papo

    3.9(488 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    I went back to Tacos Papo after a little over a year, and wow, what a difference! They have…read moreexpanded the place and done a huge renovation. I was honestly amazed by the new vibe and atmosphere. They've made it into a really nice place to sit down, relax, and enjoy your food. We were originally planning to just get takeout, but after seeing the new setup, we decided to stay and have dinner there. We ordered the grilled chicken tacos with everything and Jarritos, which was a great combo. Both of my kids and I really enjoyed the food! The staff were friendly and the service was great. My only small complaint is that their phone line gets really busy. I was trying to order ahead and had to call several times because it would say the line was busy and hang up. Overall, great experience and a huge improvement from the last time I visited. We'll definitely be back!

    Tried ordering a simple bean and cheese burrito with rice, but between the heavy communication…read morebarrier with the cashier and the overwhelming echo of screaming kids in the restaurant, the ordering process was a total headache. I gave up and opted for a plain cheese quesadilla instead just to end the interaction. We also ordered the Hot Cheeto burrito. When the food arrived, there was no sauce or salsa included on the side and after looking around the entire dining area, there wasn't a salsa bar or a single bottle to grab anywhere. Serving dry quesadillas and heavy burritos without salsa is sad. Honestly, Taco Bell tastes better and at least gives you sauce. Completely disappointing experience, and we won't be coming back.

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    Tacos Papo - HOT CHEETO BURRITO

    HOT CHEETO BURRITO

    Tacos Papo - BIRRIA RAMEN

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    Bar Bay Grill - Grilled mussels

    Bar Bay Grill

    4.0(777 reviews)
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    Arrived on a late Sunday afternoon and was surprised the restaurant was empty! We were very…read moreintrigued by the $1 raw oysters (only on select days and Sunday being one of them). Our server Sam was the best!! He was super sweet and accommodating to our table. He ensured we were well taken care of at all times. Thank you again Sam! Ordering is a little different here! You're given a paper at your table and you mark the items you'd like to order by quantity. Everything is pretty much à la carte. We began with the raw oysters and typically I'm skeptical about cheap seafood because I start to question the quality. However, you can tell upon first glance that these oysters were really fresh! They smelled great and tasted even better. We also ordered a variety of their skewers, pork belly, fried rice and noodles. We were very happy with everything we ordered! Would loveee to come back with a big group as everything is served family style

    Ordered several dishes: Singapore vermicelli noodles:…read moreawesome. Worth going here just for this. The shrimp in this is succulent and awesome. The chicken is bland (like typical thai restaurant chicken). Should substitute this out for shrimp if they allow. Chicken curry toast: this is a qunie item and worth ordering. Had it twice now and liked it on both occasions. Garlic cheese bread: it's fine. Nothing to write home. Lamb chop: sweet in taste. Not so good. Older child finished but did not savor it. Chicken skewer: not good. Daughter did not like it either Hot pot: very fishy (tom yum flavor was good). Did not like any of the meat choices in there (fish ball, fish tofu, Chicken). But flavorful. Awesome service. Fast service. Good ambience with tons of TVs with several options. K-pop was a tad bit loud, but fine.

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    Bar Bay Grill - Hot pot: very fishy (tom yum flavor was good). Did not like any of the meat choices in there (fish ball, fish tofu, Chicken)

    Hot pot: very fishy (tom yum flavor was good). Did not like any of the meat choices in there (fish ball, fish tofu, Chicken)

    Bar Bay Grill - Bbq beef ribs

    Bbq beef ribs

    Bar Bay Grill - Korean beef bone soup

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    One Piece Lamian - Signature beef bone

    One Piece Lamian

    4.5(355 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    One Piece Lamian specializes in Chinese noodle dishes, all with an efficient QR code ordering…read moresystem and super quick service. We started with the One Piece Mixed Salad (tofu skin, vermicelli noodles, woodear mushrooms, carrots, celery, seaweed, and peanuts, all mixed in a savory, acidic, and spicy dressed ) and the Shredded Potato Salad, both of which made for nice appetizers. We also had the Cold Skin Noodles (Liangpi), a bowl of wide, chewy noodles mixed with a savory sauce and topped with tofu puffs, shredded cucumber , bean sprouts, and a creamy sesame sauce. Hailing from Xi'an, the Braised Pork Pita Burger was fatty pieces of pork braised in a savory sauce, served in a dry round of "pita," but even better was the Spicy Cumin Lamb Pita Burger, which contained a tantalizingly spicy, flavorful filling of tender spiced lamb. The Signature Beef Bone Noodle Soup came with noodles in a simple broth, topped with three bone-in beef ribs. The meat on the ribs was rather tough and sinewy, and the soup on the bland side, but the presentation of the dish was definitely impressive. Finally, the House Special Braised Dry Noodle was a bowl of noodles topped with a savory sauce with lots of different dried ingredients including tofu, s mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and red bell peppers. For each noodle dish, you could select from a variety of noodles, but my favorite by far was the 2cm "General Wide" noodles, which had an amazing chewy texture. Overall, this was a great restaurant for authentic Northern Chinese noodle dishes and other eats. Everything came out from the kitchen in just minutes after we ordered. The tasty dishes came at a good value, and the service was super friendly too!

    Was going to another noodle place but it seems it was no longer there so we decided come here to…read moresince it is in the same plaza. This is not our first time here. There seems to have some menu change since the last time we came. We ordered 2 dry noodles and a cold spicy pig ears appetizer. The pig ears were piled up with no fillers - something hard to find these days. You can select the type of noodles so I picked the widest while my husband picked the middle one. I love the el dente texture of the noodles giving it a bit of chew. My braised pork belly dry noodles was not dry... very watery which was not to my liking. I want my dry noodles with as little gravy as possible. The flavor was light despite all the gravy, but the veggies and one egg made it up. The house special dry noodles had just the right amount of gravy for taste but not enough ingredients. I was wondering why the restaurant is called One Piece... I guess the entire bowl of noodles is one piece noodle as it was hard to eat as all the noodles are tangled. No complaints here just need to be careful with the splashes on your shirt. Overall the food was good, service was decent as we were offered actual menu instead of only using QR code to order. The place was not small with plenty of table. A bit noise as with all Chinese restaurants.

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    Inside

    One Piece Lamian - Spicy wontons (not spicy at all)

    Spicy wontons (not spicy at all)

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    Mala Town - asianfusion - Updated September 2026

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