Malatang is the new hype right now. I only heard about it this year from a YouTuber and wanted to see if Calgary had any spots. A few months ago there was only one, but now several have recently opened around the city, including Perfect Bowl.
There's a nice selection of items to choose from, but if you want certain types of meat, you have to add them separately, unlike other places. There are a few soup options as well, and I opted for the collagen bone broth, which is a common choice for people who don't like spicy food. Service was great! They checked in on us to make sure everything was good.
The downside, and the reason I gave it 4 stars, is the minimum requirement per bowl. I don't remember the exact weight, but it worked out to about $20 per bowl. If your bowl doesn't meet the minimum, they make you add more items. My issue is that for some people, that's a lot of food. I was sent back twice even though I felt I had a healthy portion, and I was absolutely stuffed by the time I finished. Because of that, I didn't end up ordering their skewers. This policy will likely prevent me from becoming a regular customer, and I hope they consider changing it. read more