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Master Gua is the master of malatang!!! We came here on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy. They carry a variety of selection of ingredients for your malatang, but was smaller compare to other chains, but nonetheless still had everything we needed! :-) I ordered the Tom yum soup and it was tangy, sour, delicious. It reminded me of my childhood. The soup tasted similar to mama noodles. It brought me a lot of memories! The minimum requirement is 0.8 per lb and the cost was only $14.99 per lb. Great pricing and also, as mentioned, great variety/selection. Also they provided rice with your meal! Overall, great experience and will definitely be back if I'm in the area again!!!
Came here a few weeks ago on a weeknight, because we love Mala Town in Union City but it felt too far to drive. Basic concept is very similar to Mala Town - you get a large bowl and you get to self-serve raw ingredients from the wall, for $14.99 per pound. You get to choose your broth and spiciness level and they cook it for you, and they bring it out to you at your table. Pros: - Pretty easy process to follow through, and they're kind in explaining if you haven't done it before - There's also things you can order from the table via QR code. - The hot tea they serve is nice as well - Pretty decent spread of ingredients, including noodles, veggies, meat - Sauces available on the right side of the ingredients - Pretty empty on a weeknight, didn't have to wait very long for anything - Pretty quiet, good for casual date or dinner spot - broth choices including tomato and beef bone broth. - Just make sure you be careful not to put TOO many raw ingredients - it's always going to weigh more than you think Cons: - Parking can be tricky in this area, but overall not bad 10/10 will come again
It says it opens at 11am. We arrived at 11:10am, but she was still setting up and told us to stand and wait. Nobody else was there. Pretty quiet. Decent size restaurant. It took about another 10mins of us waiting before we were able to start getting food. The variety of food was abundant! So many different noodles, fishballs, mushrooms, etc. I liked that. Everything is the same price, you put it in your bowl and weigh it. It costs 14.99/lb. I got way too much in my bowl. I barely ate half of it and was full. So be cautious of how much you put. I think I just got carried away. haha. I chose the spicy Szechuan soup base. Love the numbing flavor. They also have a sauce bar that you can add more spices too, which was nice. We also got a spicy beef and lamb skewer. The spices/flavoring on these were amazing. One of my friends did the dry noodle dish with peanut sauce instead of soup. He really liked that a lot.
This is actually my first time trying a malatang spot. Malatangs been getting a lot popular lately, so I figured I'd give it a shot. This restaurant is located int the plaza, so parking can be difficult for sure. The staff was nice, they greeted us the door and asked if this was our first time. Then they walked us through the process. Basically, you grab a bowl then you go to the ingredient bar and pick whatever ingredients you want, meat, noodles, seafood, veggies, etc. They then weight it, and you pay for the for the pound (0.8 lb minimum). Then you pick which soup broth to pair with it. Relatively fast process. I got the beef bone broth with mild spice. I'm a lightweight, so the mild already got my sweating good. Luckily, didn't have that numbing tongue sensation. I'd probably just do non-spicy next time. Pretty cool experience, think of it as a cross between a regular soup item menu and an all-you-can-eat hotpot place. Grab what you want and pay for the weight of it.
I've heard of Malatang for a while but ended up dining there one evening with my niece. It was a quiet spot on a weeknight. Parking situation wasn't bad when we arrived at 5:30. We grabbed a ginormous bowl and started loading up with ingredients to be cooked in the broth of our choice. It cooked up quickly in the kitchen while we made our dipping sauce. It was SPICY! Be sure to get some soy milk to soothe your taste buds. Note, you are charged by weight of the contents of the bowl - ended up being pretty pricey but had a decent portion of leftovers so ended up being moderately-priced. Will return
My new favorite restaurant! At first, I was quite skeptical since I had previously visited a couple of mala restaurants that were overpriced and mediocre. However, I like this one! I ordered the beef, lamb, and beef tendon skewers with extreme spice, and they were delicious. The skewers were flavorful and had a nice crunch. Surprisingly, they weren't unbearably spicy; I would say they tasted more like medium spice to me. For my main dish, I chose the Tom Yum soup, also with extreme spice, and I enjoyed it very much. I did add some Thai chilies when I got home, but the soup was already hearty and had a nice kick to it. I can't wait to try the other broth options. As for the atmosphere, I found it a bit awkward because it was very quiet inside, with no music playing and diners barely talking. We went around 7 PM, and there was still a good selection of toppings available. The service was great! The cashier was very helpful and accommodating.
This is a decent malatang spot in downtown San Leandro. Parking might be difficult depending on the time of day you go because it is located in the heart of the Pelton Plaza, but there are plenty of spots in the surrounding streets. The food is good and the service is straightforward -- you grab a bowl, pick your own ingredients, and then pay at the counter for them to cook it. I love that they have skewers and side dishes available here too! This is a smaller restaurant compared to some of the more popular malatang spots in the Bay Area, but it still offers all the essentials for a satisfying bowl!
Ive been trying a lot of malatang lately. Usually not by choice. But I've gone to a couple of places on the Bay Area and this one is my favorite. The dry pot has the best peanut sauce in my humble opinion. The selection of ingredients isn't too massive but they have everything that I would want. I've been here a couple of times and it was never busy which is kinda sad because I like it a lot and hope they do well.
Malatang and bbq skewers are now in downtown San Leandro! Located in the Pelton Center, you can build your own bowl by filling it up with different meats, seafood, veggies, noodles, and other toppings, along with your choice of soup base. Pay by weight and they cook it in the kitchen then call your number when it's ready. The spice level of soup can also be adjusted so I stuck with mild. Szechuan peppers are slowly growing on me, but anything spicier than mild and the food starts tasting like tv static. The bbq skewers are super affordable too. The meats are generously seasoned with a cumin-heavy spice mix.
We came to try the malatang and it was so good. The selection of food and the taste of the broth so spicy. Lots of sitting room also.
Came here for dinner and when you walk in, pick up a clear bowl, choose your noodles, veggies, meat, etc. then you go up to the cashier and they will weigh your bowl, and you get to pick your soup from there. Then you'll pay and they'll bring out your bowl of soup. I got the beef bone broth soup in medium spice and it was spicy and a bit oily for me. My friend got the same broth but in light spice and he loved his bowl. They also have a counter for you to get your sauces, green onions, garlic, peppers, etc. and all of their sauces were pretty good. Service was good too and refilled our waters multiple times throughout the dinner. The only thing I get worried about is how sanitary it is, since everyone goes there and picks up their own food. But it seemed "decent" when we went since it was an early dinner. Besides that, there are a few parking spots outside the plaza.
Came in on a Tuesday night after class around 8pm. The girl at the register was very friendly and asked if it was our first time there. She explained the process and let us do our thing. I got the Szechuan numbing broth which I guess was new. And we got some bbq skewers. We enjoyed our meal and so glad there's a spot close to home. Will definitely be coming back.
Located in pelton plaza. New restaurant. I didn't see any barbecue and I forgot to ask... But it's build your own soup. Pay by the pound about, 15$ each lb. My eyes are always hungrier than my stomach, so I kept loading up our bowl. Lots of different stuff to choose from in every category of veggie, meats, seafood, balls and tofus, noods, etc. they were all decently fresh so go wild! I did and we somehow only ended up with 2.3 pounds and our bill only came to $45ish with tax and tip. This was nice because eating out is always super expensive these days. My boyfriend and I split the one beef bone soup bowl and we were both super stuffed and satisfied. I've been trying to stay away from spicy food lately and this beef bone broth certainly hit the spot. It felt very healthy and comforting! We finished the entire bowl. Also extra points because they had some old school anime decor and they played Mandarin music. I could hear the staff speaking Mandarin so they're authentic!
Love hotpot, but sometimes I'm not in the mood for AYCE to justify the cost, so Master Gua Malatang & BBQ (what a mouthful!) hits the spot as it's "unlimited" but it's weighted by the ounce, with a .80 minimum. I got the Tom Yum broth, and asked for a side of white rice which is free. The broth was super tart and flavorful, like mama noodles which I love. There were ingredients that you'd typically see at hot pot spots like beef, lamb, spam, tofu for proteins, and spinach, cabbage, corn, etc. for veggies. Lots of noodle options, and the sauce bar, although small, I really enjoyed the sesame sauce, house chili, and the spicy garlic sauce. They even have perfectly medium-cooked fried eggs that I felt went well with the tom yum broth. We were conservative with our ingredients because we didn't want to accidentally have a $40 bowl of soup, but we were under the minimum so we had to add a few more to get it to 0.80 ounces. At that minimum, our bowls were a very reasonable $13. The only con is that it's a bit small inside so I can see it getting annoying on busy weekends especially as people crowd around to choose ingredients. Luckily on a weekday late lunch it was pretty dead. Other small con is water is served in small paper cups so we had to ask for refills often. Small gripe but with spicy soup, water is needed and in large quantities to offset some of the spiciness. Service was amazing, prompt and friendly. Overall, solid spot and glad we got to try it! read more
I've been curious about Malatang for a while since these spots have been popping up all over the place. Basically, you walk in, grab a bowl, and pick out whatever meats, veggies, noodles, etc. you want. Then you bring it to the counter, they weigh it, and that's how they charge you. I've always been kind of hesitant to try one because I was scared I'd end up with a $20+ bowl by accident. I was excited to see that Master Gua Malatang & BBQ opened up near me, so I finally gave it a shot. They charge $14.99 per pound with a minimum of 0.80 lbs, which honestly isn't bad. I tried to be smart and picked mostly light stuff like spinach, sprouts, and tofu. I avoided heavier stuff like corn on the cob or beef balls. When I went to weigh it, my bowl came out to 0.65 lbs, so I went back and added a little more meat and veggies to hit 0.85. My total came out under $13, which is a great deal for how filling it was. I got the satay broth, which is beef, shrimp, and fish-based with a peanutty flavor. It wasn't fishy at all, which I appreciated. My partner got the tom yum broth and I thought it tasted just like Mama brand instant noodles, in a good way. You also get a side of white rice with your soup, but you have to ask for it. Meat options were beef, lamb, and pork belly. Only downside is that all the meats are kind of fatty. Also, they give you tiny paper water cups. If they're gonna do that, they really need to have a self-serve water station or just give people bigger cups so you don't have to keep asking for refills. The service was great though. The lady working was super friendly and helpful. If you're worried about the price, I recommend just filling your bowl with what you think you'll eat, weighing it, and then adding more if you need to meet the minimum. They also have a sauce bar so you can make your own dipping sauce, but it would be cool if they put out some suggested combos for people who don't know what to mix. Overall, I'll definitely be back. This place is perfect for a quick, comforting meal especially if you're nursing a hangover. read more
Came here on a weekday night with my boyfriend, and we were instantly seated. Ever since Dynasty Pot in the San Leandro plaza went out of business (sobs in hot pot lover), Master Gua Malatang & BBQ is a solid choice for DIY customized hot soup in the next plaza over. It's not hot pot, and it's not the most mind-blowing place that I would tell people is a must go-to, but it's solid and hit the spot when I was craving soup on a cold night, even if it's a bit pricey. They have a good variety of ingredients and flavorful broths. What really stood out for me was their offering of duck blood among their selections, especially since not every place offers duck blood. Good service and a comfortable atmosphere. Good to check out if you're in the area! read more
2 years ago
Master Gua is the master of malatang!!! We came here on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy. They carry a variety of selection of ingredients for your malatang, but was smaller compare to other chains, but nonetheless still had everything we needed! :-) I ordered the Tom yum soup and it was tangy, sour, delicious. It reminded me of my childhood. The soup tasted similar to mama noodles. It brought me a lot of memories! The minimum requirement is 0.8 per lb and the cost was only $14.99 per lb. Great pricing and also, as mentioned, great variety/selection. Also they provided rice with your meal! Overall, great experience and will definitely be back if I'm in the area again!!! read more
Came here a few weeks ago on a weeknight, because we love Mala Town in Union City but it felt too far to drive. Basic concept is very similar to Mala Town - you get a large bowl and you get to self-serve raw ingredients from the wall, for $14.99 per pound. You get to choose your broth and spiciness level and they cook it for you, and they bring it out to you at your table. Pros: - Pretty easy process to follow through, and they're kind in explaining if you haven't done it before - There's also things you can order from the table via QR code. - The hot tea they serve is nice as well - Pretty decent spread of ingredients, including noodles, veggies, meat - Sauces available on the right side of the ingredients - Pretty empty on a weeknight, didn't have to wait very long for anything - Pretty quiet, good for casual date or dinner spot - broth choices including tomato and beef bone broth. - Just make sure you be careful not to put TOO many raw ingredients - it's always going to weigh more than you think Cons: - Parking can be tricky in this area, but overall not bad 10/10 will come again read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
It says it opens at 11am. We arrived at 11:10am, but she was still setting up and told us to stand and wait. Nobody else was there. Pretty quiet. Decent size restaurant. It took about another 10mins of us waiting before we were able to start getting food. The variety of food was abundant! So many different noodles, fishballs, mushrooms, etc. I liked that. Everything is the same price, you put it in your bowl and weigh it. It costs 14.99/lb. I got way too much in my bowl. I barely ate half of it and was full. So be cautious of how much you put. I think I just got carried away. haha. I chose the spicy Szechuan soup base. Love the numbing flavor. They also have a sauce bar that you can add more spices too, which was nice. We also got a spicy beef and lamb skewer. The spices/flavoring on these were amazing. One of my friends did the dry noodle dish with peanut sauce instead of soup. He really liked that a lot. read more
This is actually my first time trying a malatang spot. Malatangs been getting a lot popular lately, so I figured I'd give it a shot. This restaurant is located int the plaza, so parking can be difficult for sure. The staff was nice, they greeted us the door and asked if this was our first time. Then they walked us through the process. Basically, you grab a bowl then you go to the ingredient bar and pick whatever ingredients you want, meat, noodles, seafood, veggies, etc. They then weight it, and you pay for the for the pound (0.8 lb minimum). Then you pick which soup broth to pair with it. Relatively fast process. I got the beef bone broth with mild spice. I'm a lightweight, so the mild already got my sweating good. Luckily, didn't have that numbing tongue sensation. I'd probably just do non-spicy next time. Pretty cool experience, think of it as a cross between a regular soup item menu and an all-you-can-eat hotpot place. Grab what you want and pay for the weight of it. read more
2 years ago
I've heard of Malatang for a while but ended up dining there one evening with my niece. It was a quiet spot on a weeknight. Parking situation wasn't bad when we arrived at 5:30. We grabbed a ginormous bowl and started loading up with ingredients to be cooked in the broth of our choice. It cooked up quickly in the kitchen while we made our dipping sauce. It was SPICY! Be sure to get some soy milk to soothe your taste buds. Note, you are charged by weight of the contents of the bowl - ended up being pretty pricey but had a decent portion of leftovers so ended up being moderately-priced. Will return read more
My new favorite restaurant! At first, I was quite skeptical since I had previously visited a couple of mala restaurants that were overpriced and mediocre. However, I like this one! I ordered the beef, lamb, and beef tendon skewers with extreme spice, and they were delicious. The skewers were flavorful and had a nice crunch. Surprisingly, they weren't unbearably spicy; I would say they tasted more like medium spice to me. For my main dish, I chose the Tom Yum soup, also with extreme spice, and I enjoyed it very much. I did add some Thai chilies when I got home, but the soup was already hearty and had a nice kick to it. I can't wait to try the other broth options. As for the atmosphere, I found it a bit awkward because it was very quiet inside, with no music playing and diners barely talking. We went around 7 PM, and there was still a good selection of toppings available. The service was great! The cashier was very helpful and accommodating. read more
This is a decent malatang spot in downtown San Leandro. Parking might be difficult depending on the time of day you go because it is located in the heart of the Pelton Plaza, but there are plenty of spots in the surrounding streets. The food is good and the service is straightforward -- you grab a bowl, pick your own ingredients, and then pay at the counter for them to cook it. I love that they have skewers and side dishes available here too! This is a smaller restaurant compared to some of the more popular malatang spots in the Bay Area, but it still offers all the essentials for a satisfying bowl! read more
Ive been trying a lot of malatang lately. Usually not by choice. But I've gone to a couple of places on the Bay Area and this one is my favorite. The dry pot has the best peanut sauce in my humble opinion. The selection of ingredients isn't too massive but they have everything that I would want. I've been here a couple of times and it was never busy which is kinda sad because I like it a lot and hope they do well. read more
Malatang and bbq skewers are now in downtown San Leandro! Located in the Pelton Center, you can build your own bowl by filling it up with different meats, seafood, veggies, noodles, and other toppings, along with your choice of soup base. Pay by weight and they cook it in the kitchen then call your number when it's ready. The spice level of soup can also be adjusted so I stuck with mild. Szechuan peppers are slowly growing on me, but anything spicier than mild and the food starts tasting like tv static. The bbq skewers are super affordable too. The meats are generously seasoned with a cumin-heavy spice mix. read more
1 year ago
We came to try the malatang and it was so good. The selection of food and the taste of the broth so spicy. Lots of sitting room also. read more
Came here for dinner and when you walk in, pick up a clear bowl, choose your noodles, veggies, meat, etc. then you go up to the cashier and they will weigh your bowl, and you get to pick your soup from there. Then you'll pay and they'll bring out your bowl of soup. I got the beef bone broth soup in medium spice and it was spicy and a bit oily for me. My friend got the same broth but in light spice and he loved his bowl. They also have a counter for you to get your sauces, green onions, garlic, peppers, etc. and all of their sauces were pretty good. Service was good too and refilled our waters multiple times throughout the dinner. The only thing I get worried about is how sanitary it is, since everyone goes there and picks up their own food. But it seemed "decent" when we went since it was an early dinner. Besides that, there are a few parking spots outside the plaza. read more
2 years ago
Came in on a Tuesday night after class around 8pm. The girl at the register was very friendly and asked if it was our first time there. She explained the process and let us do our thing. I got the Szechuan numbing broth which I guess was new. And we got some bbq skewers. We enjoyed our meal and so glad there's a spot close to home. Will definitely be coming back. read more
Located in pelton plaza. New restaurant. I didn't see any barbecue and I forgot to ask... But it's build your own soup. Pay by the pound about, 15$ each lb. My eyes are always hungrier than my stomach, so I kept loading up our bowl. Lots of different stuff to choose from in every category of veggie, meats, seafood, balls and tofus, noods, etc. they were all decently fresh so go wild! I did and we somehow only ended up with 2.3 pounds and our bill only came to $45ish with tax and tip. This was nice because eating out is always super expensive these days. My boyfriend and I split the one beef bone soup bowl and we were both super stuffed and satisfied. I've been trying to stay away from spicy food lately and this beef bone broth certainly hit the spot. It felt very healthy and comforting! We finished the entire bowl. Also extra points because they had some old school anime decor and they played Mandarin music. I could hear the staff speaking Mandarin so they're authentic! read more
Master Gua Malatang & BBQ opened where Kanda Ramen was. Minimal decor. Interior changed with addition of self-service food station. Tables rearranged. Greeted upon entry. Ordering procedure explained: pic up bowl, fill up with desired ingredients. Weigh at counter@14.99 per pound. Bowl brought into kitchen for cooking. Choice of soup base: beef bone, tomato flavor, satay, tom yam, mellow spicy mix. Last item is mala dry pot. Eats: beef bone broth, ..84lb.@14.99=12.59, mild spicy -choose lobster ball, quail egg, squid, lamb slices, shrimp, lotus root, scallops, lotus root, enoki mushrooms, blood cubes. Gave bowl to cashier. Cashier later delivered hot pot cooked to order. -added chili oil, sesame paste. Soup had layers of flava, little spicyness. *mala dry pot only. Not labeled as such on menu all malatang eateries sell mala as dry pot only. Order as "Szechwan spicy". 4.5 stars: i had hot pot many times. lst time mala. read more
I definitely liked the concept of build your own bowl. There were plenty of options to choose from, from meat to seafood (including fish) to a variety of veggies. I ordered the Tom Yum and the flavor was ok, could use a bit more salt but it wasn't bad. Again, love the idea of loading up on whatever I want but the soup base was just ok. read more
Decent noodles . You build your own noodles with the fresh ingredients they have and then you also pick the flavor for the soup. It was my first time there so I didn't know what to expect but I do like the concept of picking out my own ingredients from type of noodles, meats, veggies and soup flavor but it's priced by the weight of your fresh ingredients so you have to plan accordingly. Them meat, veggies and noodles can definitely all add up. It just doesn't make sense for a bowl of noodles to be almost $20! My mellow spicy noodles was dry stir fry like but with peanut sauce flavors and it was okay. My friend ordered the spicy Szechuan and she said it lacked flavor and salt. It was fine, nothing to write home about, and I'm glad I tried it but when I'm craving noodle soup, this probably won't pop into my mind as an option. read more
I stopped by for dinner and the staff was so nice and friendly! overall, I would say that their food options to add into hot pot is plentiful but i was looking for udon noodles which they did not have! The soup that they provided is very different which I appreciated aka tom yum - which is not common for these individual bowl style. but I must say that the soup was a little bit more salty overtime than I would've liked! I would definitely stop by again and id say the ambiance is very casual and chill. tips: - mainly street parking or metered parking within the plaza itself - one unisex bathroom available - good for friends and family! - hot pot or chinese bbq available read more
Sad to see that Kanda Ramen didn't make it, but happy that the spot immediately became something else and didn't just sit empty. And not just something else, but Malatang, which I don't believe we had in San Leandro yet (Malatang specifically, not hot pot or similar dishes like Ten Second Noodle). As soon as we walked in, one of the workers approached and asked if we'd been there before. When we said we hadn't, he handed us a flier and explained to us how everything worked, which was very nice of him. He also let us know that for their grand opening, they were giving guests a can of soda for free with their meal. With two fridges full of ingredients -- vegetables, proteins, and noodles galore -- it can be easy to not know where to start. I just kept it simple and went down the line from left to right, but I also remembered a tip I saw from another review: if you know you want to try a ton of meat and/or seafood, don't get too carried away with the vegetables and other stuff. The base price for each bowl is $14.99 a pound, and it's REALLY easy to build a bowl that's $30+ dollars if you don't control yourself. I picked out all my ingredients and took my bowl to the counter to weigh. Even despite holding back, my bowl was still $24. In the greater scheme of things, that's maybe not too bad given I had beef, chicken, and tofu in my bowl along with a ton of noodles and a good amount of vegetables. But having to be choosy when there's so much to choose from does feel a little disappointing. My husband, however, outdid himself: his bowl was $30. I went with the tom yum broth while he chose the satay. Our bowls came out really fast. I do think the tom yum could stand to be just a *little* more flavorful and have just a bit more heat, but I built a delicious bowl that I couldn't get enough of. My husband really enjoyed his meal and was stuffed by the end. I normally don't leave any noodles behind in any noodle dish, but I actually went a little overboard and had to take some home (which at least made me feel like I was getting my money's worth). Small piece of feedback, but I do think it's important: I think guests should be instructed to use different tongs for vegetables versus the meat and seafood. To avoid cross contamination for people who don't eat meat and, especially, those with food allergies (particularly shellfish allergies), we really shouldn't be using the same tongs to grab everything. Granted, there wasn't a sign saying you couldn't just grab two sets of tongs and do this yourself, but many people may not be thinking about this when they're just trying to grab a meal, so I think the restaurant should take a more proactive stance on this. I'm really glad we came here and I'm glad this restaurant is in the Pelton Center. It's great getting unique, different places to eat, and it was just absolutely delicious and satisfying. Will definitely be back. read more
This place looks so cool and you get to pick your own choice of meat, noodles, veggies and much more. I got lots of meat and noodles for mines but also you get to pick up your choice of spicy and broth. Definitely coming back here again! Came here with a cold and it cured me read more
1 year ago
$42.99 任选两菜一汤，真的很划算！ 我们点了香辣牛肉、香辣牛蛙和海带排骨汤～ 牛肉香辣入味、很下饭，牛蛙肉质鲜嫩、一点都不腥，汤也清淡解腻。 两个人吃刚刚好，份量充足，菜的味道都挺地道的。 环境干净整洁，服务也很快，整体体验非常不错，下次还会再来！ read more
Was so excited to see a mala place in East Bay! I've been here a few times since they've opened and have definitely seen their small changes for the better. There is a wider selection of add ons! They practically have all my go-to hotpot items here (minus watercress--please add it!). Super quick and easy model--grab a bowl and add as many items as you want. They charge by the lb and you need a minimum of 0.8lbs. My go-to bowl is with the thicker yellow noodle or ramen, beef, scallops, fish ball with roe, fishball, fish tofu, mushrooms, and whatever choy selection they have. You can choose between various broths and spice levels. I like that there is a no spice level too bc I can't handle spice well and most mala places require at least mild spice. This is definitely a new go to spot for me! read more
3.5 stars rounded to 4 for the time being especially since this is their soft opening and they're still figuring things out Satay broth - very very very salty lol. Flavor is good but too salty Tom Yum broth - needs more flavor lol. Wish it was more sour and hot. It tastes more like a salty broth and left me wanting more Ingredients in the fridge and you pick them out with the tongs. One thing I would suggest for the business is to put tongs into each item versus letting us use the same pair of tongs down the line as this increases cross contamination. If you are vegetarian or don't eat seafood, be wary as tongs that touched meat/seafood may also touch the vegetarian options. Weight is 14.99 per pound right now. Minimum of 0.8 lb per person. Right now is their soft opening so they gave us a free beverage. Hope to see this place continue to improve, I'll be back to try other broths. read more
Master Gua. Malatang & BBQ. 145 Pelton Center Way. San Leandro CA 94577 (510) 729 5106 www.masterguafood.com 12/29/24. A bit cold, chilly Sunday. Lunch date with my favorite dog-sitter and chef aka The Parental Unit. Happy to see San Leandro finally has a malatang style restaurant. Always happy to support local eatery businesses. Today was a perfect weather day for malatang style soup. Off we go to Master Gua Malatang & BBQ. Added bonus, I did not have to pay for the parking meters. It was free that day. Upon entering she was kind enough to ask if this was our 1st time trying malatang. Yes! It was and she explained to us how to create the malatang bowl. She was awesome. Thank you. So many options of vegetables, noodles, meat proteins, seafood proteins. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian friendly. Parental Unit picked the beef bone broth. I picked the satay style soup. As you can see from the pictures, our bowls were full to the brim. Did we go overboard with at the stations? Nope! Lol. We decided to share her bowl and to go my bowl. Both broths were delicious. If you like the nutty taste, thick, peanut butter tasting notes, go for the satay. $14.99/lb. and two sodas (see receipt pic) To some that maybe too crazy for a malatang bowl. But remember we were not conservative with the ingredients we added to our bowls. Yes! You can pre-weighed in the bowl so you can estimate or see if you have reached your $14.99 per lb. Overall, it was a great experience. Yes! I will be back. I recommend everyone should try malatang style soup at least once. read more
3 years ago
Having tried many malatang places in the bay, I was ecstatic to try one in San Leandro! We both got the dry pot and it was very very salty and felt they yeeted a bunch of peanuts along with a similar variation of the sauces you can pick from to add in. The sauce wasn't really coating the food well and it seemed to be cooked haphazardly... It's 14.99 a pound and you need a minimum of 0.8 lbs. Hoping they improve their flavors a bit as I was hoping for that numbing spicy peppercorn flavor. read more
2 years ago
Came back and gave them another chance. This time around it is a lot better. The options were a lot better and look fresher. The service is still good as well as the broth, this time I got beef bone broth and add my little owe crate to spice it up a little!!! read more
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2 years ago
The soup base is super delicious! My personal favorite here so far is the Tom Yum. There's also decent amount of food to select for your malatang. Highly recommend this place. read more
For $14.99 per pound, you can choose from a wide range of fresh veggies, meats, seafood, and noodles. They have different soup bases and spice levels too. The sauce bar lets you create your own flavors. The staff is super friendly and even gave us free fruit after our meal. read more
1 year ago
I don't know if the staff was having a bad day or not but this was the worst bowl of Malatang I have ever tasted. Right off the bat, I could see that the raw meat area wasn't refrigerated properly. I was doubting it but I said why not and tried the meat and guess what, it was bad. Same with the fish balls and meat balls. All going bad. I didn't even finish my bowl of Malatang. Every bite I take, I have to spit it back out. Soup was ok, I got the bone broth extra spicy. But the ingredients... I would be lucky if I didn't get food poisoning. I went there on a Friday evening and I was one of the only few ppl there. My favorite food is Malatang and this one just massively disappointed me. $20 wasted. read more
3 years ago
Wow! Don't know where to start; Super friendly staff, very attentive. The place is really welcoming! Love the set up, not to mention the comfy seats!, omg the food is helllllllla good; so many options to pick into your soup! I will deff be coming back to try the rest of the broths! read more
2 years ago
Plenty of veggies, meats, seafood and noodles to choose from at $14.99/lb! There are a variety of soup bases to choose from and option of spice levels or a dry mix. The sauce bar is to the side for your creation. They also have skewers at different price levels to add on. Friendly and welcoming customer service! Plenty of tables to dine in and not noisy so you can actually have a conversation. Located in a small plaza. Definitely a must try in the area. I just wish they had frog legs! read more
3 years ago
I honestly really wanted to like this place and support this small business. I love Malatang and go to a few Malatang places in the Bay Area. I really like Malatang and love how you can choose everything from noodles, veggies and protein. You can also choose your sauce. This place is smaller and doesn't have as much options. I chose the Tom Yum base, it was pretty flavorful. I like the sauce bar options but I wish I didn't have to open each bottle to make my sauce. The green onions and cilantro were also cut so big. I didn't like how the girl working grabbed my friends bowl and said to stop grabbing more food. I think it was out of the best intention but I didn't like how she went about the situation. My bowl came out to $16 and I honestly didn't get a lot and my friend had double amount of food and was charged the same which I understand since you pay by the weight. I feel like this Malatang place would be really good with a little more options and soup base options. I thought it was so sweet that they brought oranges in the end. read more
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Do the soups contain peanuts?
There are different type of soup bases. The one I ordered has a peanut based flavorings. So know that it is being prepared in a kitchen that is exposed to peanut butter and such.
