Many sauce and ingredient options, all flavorful and interesting! We've come here several times and been happy every time. Staff is kind, friendly, and patient. They've helped remind us more than once how to order and what popular options are. No shortage of tables, no matter how busy. There's also a wide open eating area, so it doesn't feel cramped at all. It's rare to find Korean-Chinese dry hot pot, so it's always on our list of places to go. Highly recommend! read more

Sorimmara Shoreline - Rose malatang - Korean Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

Hidden gem if you like spicy mala hot pot. Yes, it is spicy even at the 3 rating out of 5, so be careful when you specify the spicy rating. Also, this is one of a few King County health ratings = Excellent, which I think is impressive given all the raw ingredients are available for everyone to take to build the pot. After you choose the soup or sauce base, you then walk through the ingredient aisle to take whatever you want from veggies to meats. After you pay per weight, you ho back to your table and wait for 5 minutes or so. Then they will bring out to you fully cooked Hotpot on a small stove to keep it hot. Overall experience was great. Food was great. Too bad the location is not the best otherwise this place will be packed all the time. Compared to Boiling Pot this place delivers a real punch. read more

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I went here for a Monday lunch and there was a good amount of parking in the plaza and lots of empty tables. Monday to Thursday 11-4 they have 15% off everything which was a nice surprise when I went in. This place is mostly known for the pay by the pound self-serve ingredients for mala, but Korean style. They have 2 types - malatang (broth) and mala xiang guo (stir fry). I tried the mala xiang guo variation since I've had malatang before. I got the rose mala xiang guo since I love the creamy flavor of the rose that I've had from rose tteokbokki, etc. It's nice that they had small crab, scallops, shrimp, octopus, lamb, and beef as some nice options alongside veggies, noodles, and various beef and fish and other seafood balls. The balls may not be the best value as they're heavy but I still got one of each since I love them in hot pot and such, and this is no different. But I got some crab in there to offset the value. $18.99 per pound can be pricey if you're not careful and end up getting like 2 lbs or more. It doesn't help the bowl is huge so you get the false perception you're not putting much. I ended up getting almost 1.5lbs so somewhat pricey order, but thankfully it was 15% off so it was more manageable. But the amount of food I got was enough for 1.5 meals. They do enforce a 1 lb minimum which is more than reasonable since they do the preparations to order. I love the rose mala xiang guo and the dipping sauces. One thing that could be better is the Korean vermicelli was a bit overcooked so while soft but not mushy, it was torn into pieces so it was hard to eat those by chopstick. Otherwise, great food and flexibility to your liking. Service is good as the staff was helpful and showed me how the place works as it's my first time. They were accommodating when I needed to leave after a short period of time and got the check and takeout boxes very quickly. I'll come back to try the other mala variations and hopefully enjoy the full dining experience from start to finish. read more

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Different. You pick all your ingredients out of a large selection of veggies and proteins. Really good choices. You put them into a large bowl and then pick out a sauce at the counter. Several good choices, though none were spicy enough for my taste ;) Service is quick and polite. You have a condiment bar to add to your stir fry once it's done. The fridge is stocked with drink options. Great place for sharing a leisurely meal with friends Roomy and good for larger parties too. read more

This is a great ma la tang restaurant where you pick the food you want, select a broth, and they cook it for you. You pay by weight depending on how much food you want. Minimum is 1 lb per pot. I love the variety of noodles, vegetables, seafood, meats, dumplings that they offer. Food is excellent especially if you like spicy soup. The restaurant looks very clean and the staff is super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend! read more

Sorimmara Shoreline - Korean Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

These make-your-own malatang places have been a recent obsession of mine so I've tried quite a few the past couple of months and this has been my favorite so far for a few reasons: for a healthier meal, I prefer to get no spice since mala traditionally uses a ton of oil which is a huge bummer cause I love spicy food. Luckily place offers gochugaru (spicy chili powder) so I'm able to make it spicy without having to add any oil. Secondly, their sauce bar has the most offerings I've seen at a malatang place so far. Thirdly, I love how the soup comes on a burner (like Boiling Point) so my soup stays boiling hot for the entire duration of the meal. Lastly, the place is clean and by far the most spacious malatang restaurant I've been too which is great for these types of places where people are standing often to make their soups/get sauces. Service was also great and everything came out quickly. Will definitely be back. read more

Sorimmara Shoreline - Shrimp - Korean Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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Third time's a charm! Staff is always friendly and helpful. Love the food I got in my third visit here! The original Mala Xiangguo was super flavorful with level 1 spiciness. It was enjoyably spicy with a nice touch of sweet from the first to the last bite. Highly recommended this spicy level for Mala Xiangguo. For ingredient wise, I love the thin rice noodles, they could absorb all the sauce and flavor and went so well with rice, they were the best in my plate. Enoki mushrooms with the similar structure were tasty too. I was a bit hesitate to come back here as I thought nothing really special here, but I guess I've changed my mind after tonight since I found my best combo. My boyfriend ordered Xiangguo with tomato flavor this time because he had PTSD from last visit, and he said it was tasty too. read more

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I was recommended this Korean malatang restaurant and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is spacious with lots of tables. The vibe is casual and not too loud when I was there, making it suitable for conversation. Right after getting seated, we were given a huge bowl each to choose our ingredients. There are lots to choose from: meat, vegetables, mushroom and seafood. Next you choose your mala broth and spice level. The ingredients then get weighted and cooked. There's also a sauce bar with different sauce recipes for you to try out. The ingredients and sauce bar were well stocked and clean. The food came very fast. I got the rose mala xiang guo sauce and it was so delicious and flavorful! It goes very well with the sauces from the sauce bar. We also got the pork guabaorou, and it was crispy and light, not greasy. The staff was very nice and helpful. I can't wait to come back soon. read more

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Great food, great staff, great service what more can you ask for? The Rice Balls and Malatang were memorable!The vibe in the restaurant was very clean and modern. Look forward to coming back soon to try more menu items! read more

We came here on a Monday afternoon as we saw a foodie video on IG. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The restaurant was spacious and had vibrant colors. We enjoyed the hot food in the raining weather. The guobaorou was especially delicious! Note there were 5 spicy levels to choose from, and we thought 1 was already pretty satisfying spicy for us, which was good. Parking was easy as there was a parking lot. read more

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Now that soup weather is upon us, we are excited to try all the soupy things! This week we visited Sorimmara in Shoreline for Korean-style Malatang. It's a pay-by-weight restaurant, and they have a variety of tasty ingredients for your Malatang, from rice cake and sujebi to different cuts of meat, seafood and more. While the broth tastes a bit different from what I've tried at other Malatang restaurants, it was still very flavorful and had just the right amount of kick for me at 2 stars. Also, this was our first time seeing a dry option at a Malatang restaurant, so we had to try both. It felt like the dry version was definitely spicier than the soup version! Their menu also has a variety of appetizers and dishes to try, from fried rice to Guobarou. We tried their Shrimp Guobaorou with both the original and cream sauce, and the fried batter was light and the shrimp was so meaty. Mike says he would come back just for this! While the menu isn't completely available during soft opening (their hot pot is not available yet), everything we tried was great and we'll be back again for our Malatang fix. read more

Insta hype did not live this place down! Upon walking in, there's a self serve station of many fresh ingredients to choose from and when you take it to the cashier area, they ask what type of soup and spice level. We got their shrimp appetizer to start with and got one rose malaxianguo and regular Mala, both at spicy level 2. I would say this spice level was like a shin ramen and I wish I would've went with 3 for that extra kick. Everything we ordered was so good and this is so perfect for the cold weather in Seattle! 10/10 recommend read more

Sorimmara Shoreline - Rose malaxianguo, shrimp guobarao, regular mala - Korean Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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I love that you pay by weight and have so many ingredients to choose from - great variety and good prices too. The mala soup is delicious, and you can pick your own spice level. For me, level 2 was plenty spicy! The service was great as well. It was our first time, and they were super helpful in explaining everything. I'm so glad this restaurant opened near my house! There are so many other menu items I want to try. I might've visited on a slower day because some of the veggies weren't super fresh, but I'm definitely coming back to try the dry pot next time! read more

Sorimmara Shoreline - Korean Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

Thrilled to see a new mala tang spot in town! I love the convenience of choosing your own ingredients and customizing portion sizes. I opted for the mala tang at spice level 3, which definitely packed a punch--so if you're not great with heat, I'd suggest starting at level 1. The cream shrimp guobaorou was fantastic--super crispy with a deliciously balanced sauce. The mala mayo fried rice was also a standout, providing some welcome relief from the spice. Service was excellent; the staff was attentive, frequently checking in, and keeping the sauce and self-serve areas clean. I especially appreciated that we never had to ask for water refills--they were always on it. There were also disposable bibs available at the sauce bar. The only downside was the tables, which felt a bit small and flimsy, so just be careful with the soups and Xiang guo bowls--they're a bit slippery and could easily tip over. Overall, a great experience, and I'll definitely be back! read more

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I finally found a place that has a spicy level to match my taste! The vegetables were so fresh and the sauce was good. Staff was caring and attentive, spending time to explain thru the menu to me. Like they said here: "cooling your stress". Who knew a level 5 spicy could cool down your stress that easy. read more

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Once you've had malatang, you will be addicted. Ever since I got back from Korea, it has become my top food and I love that Sorimmara is most similar to the experience in Korea. I've been here around 3 or 4 times this year and it has gotten better since when they first opened. The service is always friendly. I love that their peppercorn flavor is stronger than other malatang places and their spicy is actually burn ur booty spicy. I was constantly gulping down water at level 4, but I like my food very spicy. I usually go for level 3 now, but 2 is around as spicy as shin ramen. My favorite is just the regular malatang (soup), but my guy friends prefer the rose mala xiang guo. The space is very open and spacious. read more

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Great malatang! We had a great experience here! Had the normal level 4 spice, was hot but tasty. We also had the rose and it was really tasty! read more

Sorimmara Shoreline - Had the normal malatang level 4 spice and the rose. Food was good and service was good and attentive. Sauce bar was good as well! Recommend! - Korean Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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We got the malatang and they give you warning that a two star is equivalent to Shin Ramen, so keep that in mind! The portions are huge and recommend sharing since their minimum requirement is 1 pound. The quality of the ingredients were pretty good and it definitely had that mala flavor. The service was amazing, it was her first time there and they walked us through everything. They also speak Korean, so if you have trouble, they should be able to help! There's plenty of seating and the place is pretty clean. There is limited parking so also something to keep in mind. If you are a spice lover, this is a great place! read more

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A group of friends and I came here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. Staff was friendly and explained how it works to us since it was some of our first times. Heads up, there is a minimum weight you must meet. I got the rose sauce with level two spice which I really liked but didn't find it spicy at all. My bowl came out to be around $30 which I thought was a bit steep for what I got. Overall, I thought it was good, not great. Considering I don't live in there area and the price, I probably wouldn't make the drive out here if I wasn't already in the area. read more

Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! I went to uni for a time in Seoul and am familiar with the chain. I can confidently say that this place (as well as the Federal Way location) faithfully carry the torch. We've tried many different combinations and concepts here. I really appreciate how easy it is to make a gluten free bowl, though those with celiac may want to check with the staff about which soup bases have traces of wheat - the staff is incredibly kind, knowledgeable and helpful. Last time we went, we got cheese on top of a mala xiang guo bowl and ohhh ma lawd; so worth the extra few dollars. We love hot pot (we ust got our own set for home!) and this place has so many hard-to-find ingredients. Their sauces/soup bases are perfect, and we love coming here when we have the craving for malatang. It's a great way for multiple people to enjoy a singular bowl, since you can just pick out what you want. I have all of the tteok and he has all of the quail eggs, lol. It's pretty easy to round out at $50-$60 for two people here if you share a bowl plus a drink. I remember after opening they only had beer and maekgolli for some time, but several months ago, this particular server was excited to see us and announce that they finally got soju ^^ Testament to how friendly and caring the team is here! The only extras we've had is gyeran bokkeumbap (fried rice) and some jumeokbap (rice... uh... in a ball with fillings). Both were very good, but I'd recommend getting them only in larger parties, as the main entree is perfectly filling and delicious on its own :o) read more

This is a mostly self serve place. We didn't know that going in but still a fun experience. Ingredients are fresh! They sell by the pound so we loaded up! Broth super flavorful and just the right amount of spice. They had servers to help and everyone was super nice. Loved their sauce bar too! read more

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I had such a fun time coming here with my friends to get warm broth on a cold day. My partner was so excited by the variety of options here (the restaurant was very well stocked with fresh ingredients) that he enthusiastically and accidentally got over 3 lbs of food, costing $58. On a positive note, that's leftovers for days. The side dishes were so tasty, from the creamy shrimp guobaorou to egg fried rice added to the lone soup dish. Though I'm a soup lover, I find the dry stir fry with this spicy creamy sauce was absolutely fantastic. read more

So glad we have a Malatang spot in shoreline! Love the concept of paying per pound, makes it so easy. Their minimum was $16? It was satisfied with my meal service was great, sauce bar was nice, quality of meats and other items were good. I'd come back! read more

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Super excited for this new place that opened up. There was no line but the restaurant was packed, making the vibes quite nice. I like the concept of being able to pick and chose what you want in your Malatang. They have a decent selection of vegetables, noodles, seafood, and meat. I also was excited that they have soup, dry, rosé, and jajjang version to chose from. It was a bit on the pricier end (~$75 for 2 people). But the broth was delicious! Oh and they also offer a sauce back in the back!! read more

Sorimmara Shoreline - Malatang (~2lbs each) - Korean Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

"My son suggested we try this place, and it was my first time, but I ended up falling in love with malatang even more than he did! I always go for level 2 spiciness, and it's absolutely delicious. My friend tried the rose malatang, and when we shared it alongside the regular malatang, it was a perfect combo. For those who aren't into malatang, there's fried rice, shrimp, and pork malaxiangguo. The fried dishes were also fresh and crispy, pairing perfectly with the sauce. Now, every time I visit, I look forward to picking and trying something new! read more

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Food is really good! Love their dry pot in both rose and regular mala Xiang guo, and their malatang is also tasty but not the best out there! Their creamy shrimp guobaro is excellent!! Minus stars because the servers are sort of rude and have condescending tones - besides the one non Korean server, she's really sweet and nice! We got seated 50 minutes before closing and they started turning off lights in the room area and the window area 30 minutes before closing. The lighting in the entire restaurant went from a 10/10 to a 6/10. I've worked in restaurants for 4 years in my 20s and switching a light off that actually affects the entire space where customers enjoy their food is just plain rude. Also switching a light off takes maybe 1 second not even - they can do that at 10pm or 9:59pm. Not at 9:30pm while customers are still eating their meal. We left 10 minutes before closing too and didn't overstay past closing. It's really the little things that make a difference for restaurants and customer service. read more

Went here with my girl friend for lunch. The waitress was nice and helped us figure things out since it was our first time. You choose your own ingredients including meats, veggies, and noodles. Then you choose your broth. We both got the Malatang with spicy level one. The food came with a little stove to keep it hot. I think the food was alright. Most of the ingredients are quite basic. I have been to a Chinese mala noodle places. The food choices are pretty much the same. The food that is different is this place has (cheese) rice cakes, sausage, and spam. I didn't really get much Korean food flavor out of it and the broth is not as flavorful as the other place. Also there's not a lot of broth to begin with since the pot is quite shallow. I'm unsure if you can add extra broth like boiling point. It might be good to turn off the fire after it started boiling. read more

Sorimmara Shoreline - Malatang noodles - Korean Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

The food is delicious, with a well-balanced flavor and expertly prepared. I really like that you can choose the ingredients you want. However, be careful not to take too much. Otherwise, you might be shocked by the price when you pay. read more

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Pick your own Malatang and mala xian guo (麻辣烫/麻辣香锅）by the weight. You pack your bowl with your own choice of food and they weight it at the end, then you pick the cooking style and flavors. I got the Malatang and girlfriend got the rose mala xian guo. As someone from Sichuan, the Malatang were pretty good and flavorful, the mala Xian guo were bit too sweet for my taste but gf liked it. The server were very friendly and attentive. Girlfriend quotes: "wow the service is better than the ones at fed way" "the guobarou is much better here than federal way" read more

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It was delicious! And every server was nice, i will be back soon 맛있었어요! 재료도 신선하고 서비스도 친절했습니다! read more

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If you like MaLa Tang then this place is great! Unlike the one by the Lake Hills plaza, this place has a lot of room and different variety since it's more Korean. I would say if you order a 1 star, it's more like 3 stars for heat. They also have a side bar with different sauces! Def a fun experience for dining out! read more

The taste of this Mala xiang guo differs from Chinese, but it's also quite excellent. We highly recommend you to try this restaurant. read more

Sorimmara Shoreline - CREAM SHRIMP GUOBADROU - Korean Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

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If you've been to Malatang on the Ave then, this is similar but with a Korean twist on flavors. Came here with 4 ppl including me around 6pm. No line and lots of seats but 20-30 minutes in the restaurant filled quick for dinner service. Clean and casual restaurant situated in a little plaza shared with Gangnam Kbbq next door. Parking can get tight, so come early! Staff were respectful, kind and attentive. Food option selection was easy with lots of assortments. Tho they have a sauce bar i didn't think it was needed because the hotpot was already quite flavorful. I asked for a 3-star spicy for the original Malatang and am able to tolerate spicy well but it came out to be like a 5-star+ . However, it was so good I still ate it , but at a slower pace. My bf took one bite and said no more. My booty was on fire the next day tho haha. So be wary of their spice levels! We tried their rose malatang and jjajangmyeon. I think i liked the rose malatang the best. It was creamy and savory. The original would've been amazing had it not been so spicy. We also tried their guobaoru appetizers. The shrimp was my favorite. Reminded me very much of panda express's honey walnut shrimp. The pork was average. Without the sweet sauce it was very bland to the taste. Overall, I'd be back! read more

Affordable, super-yum, and fun. The staff is very helpful. You get a large plastic bowl from a stack, then choose your meats, vegetables and noodles from an impressive variety. Go to counter and choose your style (I chose dry pot) and spice level (I chose 1 -- the mildest). They cook it and bring it to you. Pay by the pound, about $18 per pound. When I went to the counter I was only at .6 pounds, and I had to go to some effort to let me pay for the minimum 1 pound. There's also a condiment bar with fresh garlic, chopped peanuts and other stuff. Flavors are superior. It's a little cafeteria-like with linoleum floors and bright lights. They don't rush you. This dinner with a beer make for a leisurely, delicious, and heartfelt meal. read more

Came here for Sunday lunch. Overall I found it okay. I ordered the malatang. The broth tastes average but still good. The spiciness levels were great. Level 2 is like shin ramen. Level 3 is spicy but tolerable. Any higher would be too much for me. I liked the large selection of veggies and meat. I didn't really like how they cooked the beef though. It was dry and over cooked in my opinion. I assume they just dump the whole bowl in a pot and cooked it but each ingredient has a different cook time. That thin meat should only take five seconds to cook compared to all the veggies. I would likely not get the fresh meat next time and opt for the processed meat. Everything else was cooked fine. The pickled yellow radish tasted good, better than a lot of other korean restaurants in the area. I did not try any of the sauces. Gripes: 1. They should put food scales around the selection area so people know how much they are paying before getting to the register. 2. Sanitation in the food selection area. The tongs just lay in the food bins and there is no cover to protect the food. Dirty hands touching the handle of the tongs doesn't seem sanitary especially in the meat area (the handles did touch the food). There is hand sanitizer available but how many people are actually using it? One sneeze can cause a lot of contamination since there is no sneeze guard or cover. I guess the ingredients get boiled anyways! read more

Build your own bowl with all types of toppings! We opted for Napa cabbage, bean sprouts, enoki mushroom, fish balls, lobster balls, kimchi dumplings, 2 kinds of noodles, spam, beef and they even had some seafood options! after you choose your ingredients, they weigh it and charge you by how much it weighs. (You can also add on rice or ramen.) Then you can choose how you want to eat it: option 1 is malatang (closest to a "soup" option) and options 2-4 are different flavors for stirfry. We did option 1 and for my mild spice girlies, the 3 level spice had me on the verge of fighting for my life- I could still eat it, but def had to take breaks and drink hellaaaa water. Next time, I'd probably do level 2 instead. The quality of ingredients were ok, but the concept is cool and I'd love to try one of the stirfry options next time. Service was fast, attentive, and friendly :) read more

Sorimmara Shoreline - Korean Near Me - Shoreline, Washington

They have a lot options for vegetables and proteins. And you just grab a bowl and pick for yourself. They also have a sauce bar with all the essential ingredients including tingling oil, hot sauce, sesame sauce and cilantro. The menu is not big but it has all you need. Service is OK. The waiters are always busy. The whole place is very clean and the food is fresh. Honestly the malatang soup tastes authentic like the one you would have in Korea or China. read more

We went in party of 5 and definitely would NOT be back!! They mislabeled the item option and when asked about it they stated that they don't know what the item is...? What? They actually put the items out for picking and they don't know what the item is??!! All the meat was chewy with hard tendons. The pay process was so confusing after consumption we pay which then we have to remember which bowl was which from the number given. Avoid this place. Go elsewhere. Don't make our mistake and save yourself the hassle. read more

Came for a weekend dinner with a group of 6 friends. They got their own parking lot(so no stress finding parking spot!) and the restaurant was spacious. We were able to seat right away and the service was excellent. We shared rose/ black mala xiangguo, malatang, shrimp/pork guobaorou. All of them were DELICIOUS and portion was very generous. Black mala xiangguo was my favorite and shrimp/pork guobaorou is a must! 100% recommend and I will come back! read more

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Did my birthday here. Food was delicious. I recommend the tomato dry flavor. 2 is spicy enough for me. Do not go higher or else you will suffer the consequences. Definitely will go back again. After cooking the food, it becomes a lot. Just grab enough. read more