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Not sure if I just came during rush hour. I know there are signs with instructions on what to do when you walk in but the placement of things could use some work. No seating after paying and no one bussing tables until I asked them to do it. 3/5 for service. I think in terms of tipping I would probably not have tipped my traditional amount for the service. Broth was just okay. Price wise, its okay. 25 with tip and only 80 % full.
It's a great set up. There are coolers filled with the most desirable ingredients from proteins like sliced beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, fried eggs and boiled quail eggs; plant ingredients like lettuce, Napa cabbage, spinach, watercress, bok choy, bamboo shoots, sliced lotus, bean sprouts, etc. There was also all manner of tofu skins, fried tofu, tofu cakes, as well as fish cakes, noodles that arranged from white flat noodles to clear vermicelli noodles and ramen noodles. After filling a large bowl with our desired ingredients we took them to the register to be weighed. At that time we could pick whether we wanted a vegan broth or one of the other beef, chicken, pork, etc based soups. We were served really fresh and delicious oranges alongside the soups that were being stewed. We were also able to get soft ice ice cream at the end of our meal. Appreciated the condiment area that allowed us to have access to fresh garlic, sesame oil, chili oils, cilantro, green onion chopped, peanut sauce, etc. The ingredient bowl is priced at $16 a pound. And the average bowl seems to generate about a pound and a half to 2 pounds. The amount of stew soup that comes out can easily feed one or two guests with an average appetite and at least three guests if you are not that hungry.
If you're looking for a casual meal for folks with varying tastes and dietary needs, this is your spot. A popular Chinese franchise; this is an easily accessible taste of modern Chinese fast food without leaving Lake Hills. If you have never been to a no-frills malatang shop, you go in, grab a bowl and tongs (by the entrance), help yourself to whatever ingredients you want from the cold case, and head to the counter to choose your soup bases, spice level, and pay. They charge by weight and will weigh your bowl in front of you. Next, take your receipt and order number, and grab a seat. The kitchen staff will call out your number when the order is ready, and you go pick it up yourself at the service window. While waiting, you should take a trip to the complimentary condiments bar to concoct your own custom sauce creation! You can also pick up utensils and napkins there. The staff also gave us complimentary sliced oranges and soft serve ice cream cones after our meal. I tried the curry soup as well as the spicy beef bone soup, and enjoyed both - the flavors were satisfying and the umami was rich. I'm curious about the stirfry option next time!
My friends and I went here and the service was quick and easy. The selection of food was decent, I just wish there was more variety like the other stores that have popped up. This store, however, serves fruits and has ice cream provided to you by the staff. In addition, they share the spot with a drink spot that you can order from as well. The spot is pretty so expect to wait for a big table. Thankfully there's a parking lot that's spacious.
I was excited to try this new "hot" spot (ha ha) as I've been to traditional hotpot restaurants before but not this buffet style. The location for this particular spot is in the Lake Hills part of Bellevue which I'd never been to before. I noticed they have other locations in the Puget Sound area also. When we went, it was super crowded. A kind person informed us of the process that you fill your bowls immediately, then pay, then get seated, then pick up your cooked bowl. There's an instruction sign up front for those who notice it (we hadn't). The buffet options are right up front and they have every kind of seafood, meats, noodles and veggies that you imagine. I loved the large variety offered as I got to try so many things I hadn't seen before. The mushrooms, for example, were super intriguing to me. I tried all of them! I also loved the sauce bar which allowed me to make my own sauce combinations with many options. It's pretty easy to go overboard on filling up your bowl as these items all look so good. My bowl ended up being like 2.5 pounds on the scale. It was cooked in a reasonable amount of time and I ended up taking home like half of my dish for later. The soft serve ice cream at the end is a nice finish to the hot and sometimes spicy meal. Our only negative experience here was the cold temperature inside as both sets of doors were constantly being opened and when closed, they still let in a freezing draft. Maybe they can add a windbreak outside of better insulate the doors or add a heater? This place was also very crowded everywhere and we almost turned around and left after seeing the big crowd standing and the overflowing tables of customers. However, we endured the wait and are better for the experience. Love trying something new!
I came on a Saturday night and it was busy. We stood in line for ~30 minutes before being seated. As we gathered our ingredients, there was a large variety of vegetables, seafood, and hotpot items. My partner and I tried the beef bone broth and the chicken broth. I personally really enjoyed the beef bone broth as it was more savory and flavorful. The chicken broth was more bland in comparison. The staff is super friendly and cleans the tables immediately to minimize wait times. It is a good place for a casual dinner, just have to be careful with how much you put in your bowl as they charge by the pound.
This has been my go to place for hot pot. We decided to go during dinner time and man it was busy. It took about 30 minutes from when we arrived to grab our food. There was a lot of people so it was definitely loud and bustling. We tried the chicken broth and the beef broth and both was very satisfying. It looks like they increased the price to $15.99 now instead of $14.99 which makes sense. They are offering melon and ice cream as well. And omg the ice cream was sooooo good. At first I thought it was just typical vanilla ice cream, but it was fresh milk ice cream which was less sweet but still creamy. And that cone was probably one of the best cone I had in a really long time. It was flaky but light. Overall, still continue to be my go to spot for hot pot
Overall a good option if your craving hot soup, but don't want to go through the work of cooking your food hot pot style. Don't go overboard though because your meal may be over $30 if your bowl is too heavy! Tons of noodle, veggies, seafood & meat options, but my main downfall is that the broth options are a bit salty, heavy for me and I feel like it made me super thirsty afterwards. I have a feeling the broth has MSG, because I had a pretty bad headache after our lunch. Pretty crammed inside, but we were able to find a table for our group of 5 adults and 2 small kids. Free watermelon at the beginning of the meal, sauce bar is self serve. The soft serve ice cream at the end is a perfect way to end your meal, super creamy and sweet. Service is great, staff is very friendly and helpful.
This one is located in Lake Hill village. Parking: free shared retail parking and also garage. Restroom: men and women restrooms Restaurant: clean and spacious. The people are nice. Steps: 1. Go get your empty bowl and tong as you entered the door 2. Pick all the stuff you want into your bowl 3. Go to cashier, weight $15.99 per lb regardless what items you got. 4. Pick your soup base - i got beef broth, nice flavour, has a little kick of spice. 5. Pay, and they will take your bowl to cook your stuff. 6. Get your receipt, wait to be call with your number written on your receipt, Pick up at pick up station near the condiments and sauce station. While waiting for your number, get your sauces and water from designated stations. Self seat. Ps: they restaurant is super cold, I think they keep it cold to keep the veggies and meat area cold. Once you got your seat, they gave you 2 slices of orange per person. They even offer you hot water if you'd like. Thats sweet. I saw more and more people start filling up the dining area right around noon. Oh wow. Got my food. The beef broth flavour is pretty nice. At the end, you can go to the ice cream station and ask for the ice cream cone. Yum. Overall, I kinda like it Will definitely come back
I come here about once a month but my experience yesterday just proves why this is such a great place. I came in with about 45 min before we had to be somewhere else which is usually a decent amount of time. It was a little busy so it took about 20 minutes before we were seated and my boyfriend's bowl came out. I noticed that my number was called but when we went up my bowl was not there. We asked the guy in the window if it was there or just a mistake and he said he had put it out and asked to see our receipt with the bowl number. He looked at our receipt and then went around the entire restaurant and found my bowl and the person who took it! (It was an accident, still frustrating). He told us that I could remake my bowl at no extra cost, but by that point we didn't have enough time to wait for it to cook and eat. They refunded us and brought over an extra side of oranges and gave us three drinks for free, which is extremely generous considering it was not their fault at all. I was bummed by not getting my meal but very grateful that they cared enough about my experience that they wanted to make up for a mistake that they didn't make. Now I'll have to come back again to get my bowl! TLDR: my bowl was taken by another costumer but I didn't have time for it to be remade so they gave me extra sides and free drinks **please don't take advantage of them, they WILL check your receipt and find your bowl
Came here after the little reorganization that went on, and it was nice! Usually I go for the regular beef broth but I've found it to be a little too salty the past few times so I went for the chicken. First time having it, and it won't be my last. I really liked the mild flavor and it was good with all the toppings. It was nice having all the items laid out and not having to squish up in those vertical sliding door fridges. Seating is always rough, tables are too tight and close together making it hard to get in/out of your seat to get things. Other than that, solid place with good malatang. And also, the ice cream is limit 1 per bowl.
My only comparison for Malatang is Zhangliang Malatang in the Bay Area, so I'm sure my review would be different if I had YGF first and then tried another place. You go in, grab your bowl and fill it as much as you'd like with ingredients (pay by weight). They seem to have a basic variety of seafood, and meats. The beef is very fatty. Veggie variety is also OK, but they're missing spinach! (Or maybe I missed it?) i really loved their potato starch noodles i think they have more noodle choices than ZM, which says a lot because even ZM has a lot of options! Decent variety of soup base flavors. I got the classic extra spicy (to which the worker was concerned for me, and rightfully so! But I wanted something super spicy and stomach-pain inducing, and I got just that!) You pay, then stand in another line waiting to be seated. They call your number at the service window next to the sauce bar, and go pick up your own food. It's basically self-service for water, utensils, napkins, etc. too. They have ice cream and give out melons, which ZM doesn't. -- A few things that make it 4/5 stars: - the food set up is actually a bit annoying... you have to slide the door over to grab what you want. Shorter people/shorter armed people might struggle with getting ingredients in the back or on top shelves. If someone else is getting something on one side, you have to wait until they're done to slide the doors over to their side and grab your things. It's like the same issue as the Lazy Susan at a Chinese restaurant. But patience is a virtue for sure! Just gotta be aware of those around you. I can appreciate their desire for keeping the food refrigerated and separated with the doors, though. - cramped space when it's busy! Actually, I went around 4:30 pm on Saturday, and it was still poppin! Waited to grab food, waited to pay, waited in another line to get seated. Turnaround time is decently fast though. - workers cut in front of you and move you aside (even when you're grabbing your ingredients) to refill. I appreciate quick restock, but I mean... I was reaching for something when I got cut in front of me ... multiple times... - feels slightly fast food-y with the whole order number, pick up counter, self service (not really a con, but consider this when tipping). -- This spot also shares a space with a boba shop, so I saw people getting dessert while waiting for their food and eating it together! Overall, I would definitely come again. Parking was easy (big plaza parking lot), food was as great as I expected it to be!
YGF offers a variety of options so that you can create your perfect bowl! This time I tried the tom yum soup base, and it was good. Unfortunately, the sauce bar was not my favorite compared to others. They offer a free plate of watermelon at the beginning of the meal as well as an ice cream cone afterwards. The ice cream was super rich and the cone tasted super crispy too. Will be back to try the other soups!
Quality of the broths at YGF is phenomenal. The tomato and the spicy beef are the best. The service is friendly and I'm not sure how they do it but every ingredient you put in the bowl ends up being cooked perfectly. All in all it's similar quality to what you'd get at a place like HiDiLao but at a fraction of the price and with more choice. read more
This chain restaurant has been on my list of establishments to try. Every time i pass one of these restaurants there is always a long waiting line. This particular restaurant has limited seating and was crowded, but there were a couple of tables available so we decided to finally try it. You get a really big soup bowl to fill w/ your favorite ingredients ( large assortment of : veggies, seafood, meats, mushrooms, tofu and noodles). Then you pick a soup broth. They charge $15.99 per pound for selection of food. Once your food is cooked in broth, they call your number and you pick up your bowl of delicious soup. (I chose "bone broth" and my dining partner chose mushroom broth) They have various sauces and dipping condiments, hot sauces, cilantro, scallions , etc to choose from too. They serve slices of watermelon while you wait for your soup and have soft serve vanilla ice cream to end your meal. Will definitely return to try more! read more
Not sure if I just came during rush hour. I know there are signs with instructions on what to do when you walk in but the placement of things could use some work. No seating after paying and no one bussing tables until I asked them to do it. 3/5 for service. I think in terms of tipping I would probably not have tipped my traditional amount for the service. Broth was just okay. Price wise, its okay. 25 with tip and only 80 % full. read more
It's a great set up. There are coolers filled with the most desirable ingredients from proteins like sliced beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, fried eggs and boiled quail eggs; plant ingredients like lettuce, Napa cabbage, spinach, watercress, bok choy, bamboo shoots, sliced lotus, bean sprouts, etc. There was also all manner of tofu skins, fried tofu, tofu cakes, as well as fish cakes, noodles that arranged from white flat noodles to clear vermicelli noodles and ramen noodles. After filling a large bowl with our desired ingredients we took them to the register to be weighed. At that time we could pick whether we wanted a vegan broth or one of the other beef, chicken, pork, etc based soups. We were served really fresh and delicious oranges alongside the soups that were being stewed. We were also able to get soft ice ice cream at the end of our meal. Appreciated the condiment area that allowed us to have access to fresh garlic, sesame oil, chili oils, cilantro, green onion chopped, peanut sauce, etc. The ingredient bowl is priced at $16 a pound. And the average bowl seems to generate about a pound and a half to 2 pounds. The amount of stew soup that comes out can easily feed one or two guests with an average appetite and at least three guests if you are not that hungry. read more
8 months ago
If you're looking for a casual meal for folks with varying tastes and dietary needs, this is your spot. A popular Chinese franchise; this is an easily accessible taste of modern Chinese fast food without leaving Lake Hills. If you have never been to a no-frills malatang shop, you go in, grab a bowl and tongs (by the entrance), help yourself to whatever ingredients you want from the cold case, and head to the counter to choose your soup bases, spice level, and pay. They charge by weight and will weigh your bowl in front of you. Next, take your receipt and order number, and grab a seat. The kitchen staff will call out your number when the order is ready, and you go pick it up yourself at the service window. While waiting, you should take a trip to the complimentary condiments bar to concoct your own custom sauce creation! You can also pick up utensils and napkins there. The staff also gave us complimentary sliced oranges and soft serve ice cream cones after our meal. I tried the curry soup as well as the spicy beef bone soup, and enjoyed both - the flavors were satisfying and the umami was rich. I'm curious about the stirfry option next time! read more
My friends and I went here and the service was quick and easy. The selection of food was decent, I just wish there was more variety like the other stores that have popped up. This store, however, serves fruits and has ice cream provided to you by the staff. In addition, they share the spot with a drink spot that you can order from as well. The spot is pretty so expect to wait for a big table. Thankfully there's a parking lot that's spacious. read more
I was excited to try this new "hot" spot (ha ha) as I've been to traditional hotpot restaurants before but not this buffet style. The location for this particular spot is in the Lake Hills part of Bellevue which I'd never been to before. I noticed they have other locations in the Puget Sound area also. When we went, it was super crowded. A kind person informed us of the process that you fill your bowls immediately, then pay, then get seated, then pick up your cooked bowl. There's an instruction sign up front for those who notice it (we hadn't). The buffet options are right up front and they have every kind of seafood, meats, noodles and veggies that you imagine. I loved the large variety offered as I got to try so many things I hadn't seen before. The mushrooms, for example, were super intriguing to me. I tried all of them! I also loved the sauce bar which allowed me to make my own sauce combinations with many options. It's pretty easy to go overboard on filling up your bowl as these items all look so good. My bowl ended up being like 2.5 pounds on the scale. It was cooked in a reasonable amount of time and I ended up taking home like half of my dish for later. The soft serve ice cream at the end is a nice finish to the hot and sometimes spicy meal. Our only negative experience here was the cold temperature inside as both sets of doors were constantly being opened and when closed, they still let in a freezing draft. Maybe they can add a windbreak outside of better insulate the doors or add a heater? This place was also very crowded everywhere and we almost turned around and left after seeing the big crowd standing and the overflowing tables of customers. However, we endured the wait and are better for the experience. Love trying something new! read more
I came on a Saturday night and it was busy. We stood in line for ~30 minutes before being seated. As we gathered our ingredients, there was a large variety of vegetables, seafood, and hotpot items. My partner and I tried the beef bone broth and the chicken broth. I personally really enjoyed the beef bone broth as it was more savory and flavorful. The chicken broth was more bland in comparison. The staff is super friendly and cleans the tables immediately to minimize wait times. It is a good place for a casual dinner, just have to be careful with how much you put in your bowl as they charge by the pound. read more
This has been my go to place for hot pot. We decided to go during dinner time and man it was busy. It took about 30 minutes from when we arrived to grab our food. There was a lot of people so it was definitely loud and bustling. We tried the chicken broth and the beef broth and both was very satisfying. It looks like they increased the price to $15.99 now instead of $14.99 which makes sense. They are offering melon and ice cream as well. And omg the ice cream was sooooo good. At first I thought it was just typical vanilla ice cream, but it was fresh milk ice cream which was less sweet but still creamy. And that cone was probably one of the best cone I had in a really long time. It was flaky but light. Overall, still continue to be my go to spot for hot pot read more
9 months ago
Overall a good option if your craving hot soup, but don't want to go through the work of cooking your food hot pot style. Don't go overboard though because your meal may be over $30 if your bowl is too heavy! Tons of noodle, veggies, seafood & meat options, but my main downfall is that the broth options are a bit salty, heavy for me and I feel like it made me super thirsty afterwards. I have a feeling the broth has MSG, because I had a pretty bad headache after our lunch. Pretty crammed inside, but we were able to find a table for our group of 5 adults and 2 small kids. Free watermelon at the beginning of the meal, sauce bar is self serve. The soft serve ice cream at the end is a perfect way to end your meal, super creamy and sweet. Service is great, staff is very friendly and helpful. read more
This one is located in Lake Hill village. Parking: free shared retail parking and also garage. Restroom: men and women restrooms Restaurant: clean and spacious. The people are nice. Steps: 1. Go get your empty bowl and tong as you entered the door 2. Pick all the stuff you want into your bowl 3. Go to cashier, weight $15.99 per lb regardless what items you got. 4. Pick your soup base - i got beef broth, nice flavour, has a little kick of spice. 5. Pay, and they will take your bowl to cook your stuff. 6. Get your receipt, wait to be call with your number written on your receipt, Pick up at pick up station near the condiments and sauce station. While waiting for your number, get your sauces and water from designated stations. Self seat. Ps: they restaurant is super cold, I think they keep it cold to keep the veggies and meat area cold. Once you got your seat, they gave you 2 slices of orange per person. They even offer you hot water if you'd like. Thats sweet. I saw more and more people start filling up the dining area right around noon. Oh wow. Got my food. The beef broth flavour is pretty nice. At the end, you can go to the ice cream station and ask for the ice cream cone. Yum. Overall, I kinda like it Will definitely come back read more
I come here about once a month but my experience yesterday just proves why this is such a great place. I came in with about 45 min before we had to be somewhere else which is usually a decent amount of time. It was a little busy so it took about 20 minutes before we were seated and my boyfriend's bowl came out. I noticed that my number was called but when we went up my bowl was not there. We asked the guy in the window if it was there or just a mistake and he said he had put it out and asked to see our receipt with the bowl number. He looked at our receipt and then went around the entire restaurant and found my bowl and the person who took it! (It was an accident, still frustrating). He told us that I could remake my bowl at no extra cost, but by that point we didn't have enough time to wait for it to cook and eat. They refunded us and brought over an extra side of oranges and gave us three drinks for free, which is extremely generous considering it was not their fault at all. I was bummed by not getting my meal but very grateful that they cared enough about my experience that they wanted to make up for a mistake that they didn't make. Now I'll have to come back again to get my bowl! TLDR: my bowl was taken by another costumer but I didn't have time for it to be remade so they gave me extra sides and free drinks **please don't take advantage of them, they WILL check your receipt and find your bowl read more
Came here after the little reorganization that went on, and it was nice! Usually I go for the regular beef broth but I've found it to be a little too salty the past few times so I went for the chicken. First time having it, and it won't be my last. I really liked the mild flavor and it was good with all the toppings. It was nice having all the items laid out and not having to squish up in those vertical sliding door fridges. Seating is always rough, tables are too tight and close together making it hard to get in/out of your seat to get things. Other than that, solid place with good malatang. And also, the ice cream is limit 1 per bowl. read more
My only comparison for Malatang is Zhangliang Malatang in the Bay Area, so I'm sure my review would be different if I had YGF first and then tried another place. You go in, grab your bowl and fill it as much as you'd like with ingredients (pay by weight). They seem to have a basic variety of seafood, and meats. The beef is very fatty. Veggie variety is also OK, but they're missing spinach! (Or maybe I missed it?) i really loved their potato starch noodles i think they have more noodle choices than ZM, which says a lot because even ZM has a lot of options! Decent variety of soup base flavors. I got the classic extra spicy (to which the worker was concerned for me, and rightfully so! But I wanted something super spicy and stomach-pain inducing, and I got just that!) You pay, then stand in another line waiting to be seated. They call your number at the service window next to the sauce bar, and go pick up your own food. It's basically self-service for water, utensils, napkins, etc. too. They have ice cream and give out melons, which ZM doesn't. -- A few things that make it 4/5 stars: - the food set up is actually a bit annoying... you have to slide the door over to grab what you want. Shorter people/shorter armed people might struggle with getting ingredients in the back or on top shelves. If someone else is getting something on one side, you have to wait until they're done to slide the doors over to their side and grab your things. It's like the same issue as the Lazy Susan at a Chinese restaurant. But patience is a virtue for sure! Just gotta be aware of those around you. I can appreciate their desire for keeping the food refrigerated and separated with the doors, though. - cramped space when it's busy! Actually, I went around 4:30 pm on Saturday, and it was still poppin! Waited to grab food, waited to pay, waited in another line to get seated. Turnaround time is decently fast though. - workers cut in front of you and move you aside (even when you're grabbing your ingredients) to refill. I appreciate quick restock, but I mean... I was reaching for something when I got cut in front of me ... multiple times... - feels slightly fast food-y with the whole order number, pick up counter, self service (not really a con, but consider this when tipping). -- This spot also shares a space with a boba shop, so I saw people getting dessert while waiting for their food and eating it together! Overall, I would definitely come again. Parking was easy (big plaza parking lot), food was as great as I expected it to be! read more
YGF offers a variety of options so that you can create your perfect bowl! This time I tried the tom yum soup base, and it was good. Unfortunately, the sauce bar was not my favorite compared to others. They offer a free plate of watermelon at the beginning of the meal as well as an ice cream cone afterwards. The ice cream was super rich and the cone tasted super crispy too. Will be back to try the other soups! read more
6 months ago
Great YGF location! Came on a Saturday for Valentine's day so it was busy but we got seated pretty quickly and happened to beat the line. I got the tom yum soup base and thought it was good but my partner got the beef bone broth - tried some and would definitely recommend and get it next time. Had a great variety of meats, veggies, noodles, seafood, etc. to pick from and add to your bowl. It's a really kid friendly place with cute bowls like the Hello Kitty one I used for my sauces. They also include free orange slices and an ice cream for dessert at the end. We also got free stickers. Thank you YGF! :) read more
this place is so tight because many tables, but it makes sense because the line was so long for this place. about a 30-minute wait and we were near closing time. Not sure if the orange is a suiting and welcoming color for this place, but I appreciate the menus being outside on the windows for customers in line to generate an idea of what they want once they near the front of the line. staff was very sweet and I am impressed by their ability to stay collected, despite the many customers coming from different directions. thank you for the smiling faces when politely telling us that the restaurant was closing and getting me a take-out box as staff was preparing to leave home. I am not the biggest fan of hot pot. I also had hot pot during the night before, but I was in awe of how yummy the broth...the meat...the everything was! a self-select hot pot spot is something that I have not yet tried. this restaurant cooked everything so well, especially because I was doubting if the ingredients that I chose for my bowl would go well together. this restaurant proved me wrong at my first impression when waiting in line and finally walking into the area. read more
I have been to this place a couple of times. Their staff is always very friendly and helpful. They make sure our table is clean before we sit down. Today, they also served watermelon to our table and told us we could get soft-serve ice cream at the pickup counter. One suggestion I have is that it would be even better if they served the malatang to the tables instead of having customers pick it up, to avoid errors with wrong orders. Parking is easy, as there is a parking lot. read more
1 year ago
Positives: The food is delicious, the amount of inclusions is great, and there's a soup base for everyone. The staff are on top of clearing table quickly and the sauce bar is not just generous, but helpful for families with its variety of bowl sizes for sharing. Negatives: The greens were huge. It felt like nothing was cut up, and for soup you don't really want to have to take a bite of just cabbage. The labels were small and light, so I had to read a lot of them for my mother. They use a system where they call your number, but on a Friday night the talking noise made it hard to hear if you weren't standing by the sauce station. Personal: We weren't a big fan of the system. On a slow night it wouldn't matter, but they have you get your food first and stand in line to wait for a table. I get in theory this helps quicken things since your food can cook while you wait, but what if it's done before I get a table? If you get a drink you're also standing there with a cold drink in hand. Most waiting spaces you can at least sit, so after standing for work all day this wasn't ideal. I'd go again on a slow night, but my favorite Malatang remains elsewhere. read more
I was craving for something soupy so decided to come here for lunch. This location is nicer with plenty of seatings inside. The concept is similar to their other YGF branches. You basically grab a bowl and a tong then you go to the refrigerators to grab your fixings. They have plenty of fresh meats, seafoods, noodles and Asian veggies. Definitely a great place to get all your nutrients. After assembling my bowl, I took it to the register and have it weighed. (FYI 15.99/lb). I also chose a broth and decided to try their chicken collagen broth since it wasn't spicy. After paying, I immediately went to the sauce bar to build my own dipping sauce. I noticed this restaurant is mostly serve service, which is fine so I don't have to worry about tipping. Once my order number was called, I went up to the pickup counter and retrieved the finished product. Overall, the broth was very flavorful and the ingredients I placed inside made it taste even better. The dipping sauce complimented well with the meats and veggies. I am obsessed with this concept so I will definitely come back again and take my friends here for them to try. I noticed there's a location in Tukwilla so will check that location out next time. read more
I love YGF! My first time here was at this location! Love at first sight, haha! I love the variety of options to choose from, the soup and the ingredients you can add. Love the portion size. The price can be a bit high depending on the weight but it's still good and worth it. Love the free ice cream at the end, if you show them your receipt. :) service is always quick and friendly too. Always busy and poppin! read more
11 months ago
This is going to be a new staple. It is so fun being able to add all the ingredients you want to your ramen. The broth was very flavorful and they don't skimp out on the amount either. It's weighted at $15 a pound and very easy to get carried away. They have a fresh toppings bar that is free to complete the dish. There is also a small ice cream that is free. read more
I had been meaning to try this for a very long and I'm so glad we finally did. I got the spicy beef broth and my wife got the tomato broth. Both were EXCEPTIONAL. It's pretty easy to get carried away with loading up on the bowl so just be careful to not over-fill because the portion an get massive. The noodles, veggies, and the meat were all fresh and high quality. The sides of melon slices are perfect to cool down if the heat and spice get a bit much and are also great palate cleansers. The service is very quick and the way they cook and present the bowl is fantastic. Small quaint shop adds to the charm. The open sauce bar and the ice creams make this an absolute winner. read more
If you're craving hotpot flavors without the full hotpot commitment, this malatang spot hits the perfect balance. It's casual, quick, and super customizable -- ideal when you want something warm, spicy, and satisfying without a two-hour sit-down meal. I went with the medium mala broth, and it was just the right amount of heat -- super flavorful, with that signature numbing kick that builds without overwhelming. The self-serve format is awesome: grab a bowl, load it up with whatever you're in the mood for (meatballs, veggies, noodles, all the hotpot classics), and they cook it up fresh. I loved the modern, open layout inside. It was clean, bright, and not too busy during lunch -- no wait at all, which is a huge plus. Pricing is reasonable at $14.99 per pound, but heads up: it's really easy to go overboard with all the options staring at you, so build your bowl wisely! All in all, a great go-to for a quick, satisfying hotpot fix. I'll definitely be back! read more
The weather outside was rainy & cold. Perfect weather for soup at our favorite soup restaurant. It's so fun being able to pick what goes into our noodle bowls. There are so many delicious options to choose from. My favorites are all the different mushrooms, vegetables & seafood. They have also added more yummy soup selections. It was hard to decide. A friendly staff member sat us quickly and even bought over a plate of cantaloupe. The noodle bowls we created were scrumptious. The cantaloupe was a nice way to end our meal but there was another nice surprise. A complimentary mini ice cream cone. The ice cream was so smooth and creamy. We enjoyed another delicious meal & really appreciated the complimentary surprises. read more
I was treated to a late lunch/dinner here today and loved it. I recommend going the first time with an experienced companion. You first are given a big empty bowl and then you add all the ingredients you wish. Many are not marked and there must be a 100. I was with Chinese friends and rhey helped me a lot. Then you pick the broth you want and they prepare it for you. I would not hesitate to return on my own now it is very popular. read more
This was my first time trying YGF. They are very busy and have few seating, so sometimes you have to wait depending on how lucky you are. You self-serve for the hot pot items and bring it to the counter, then get a ticket with your order number. The employees are friendly and very eager to help. I did not particularly like the sauce bad- the paste was not strongly flavored. The brother was mild and not particularly bad, but not incredible. They give you free watermelon spices and frozen yogurt. The frozen yogurt was very milky and creamy. read more
I have an addiction to yfg malatang and this location never disappoints! Broth is always rich and perfectly spiced. The selection of ingredients has increased giving you so many more options to put in your malatang! They recently added the fried bean curd rolls which are my boyfriend's and I's favorite. They give you watermelon before your meal now and ice cream at the end. I wasn't expecting much from the ice cream but I was surprised that it was pretty rich and creamy. It was the perfect sweet treat after the spicy malatang. Service is kind quick and efficient. read more
Popped in to this location and since I hadn't been in a while, was surprised to see you get watermelon now and ice cream...and they have rice! Glad there are more soup options and a "dry" one. Service was fine, super busy at 4pm on a Saturday afternoon. read more
Decent food! Their spicy beef broth is great, and it is not too oily. Not much mala from what I taste but it can be quite spicy. I wish they had a larger variety of ingredients (granted there isn't much space in the restaurant). Everything is self serve and you pay before your self a table. read more
The first warning sign was the food safety rating on the window. With an Okay rating. I checked the inspection history after and the last inspection was about 2 weeks ago where there's violation of cold temperature and some others. The staff was nice and food looked fresh, but after coming back, I started experiencing fevers and chills as well as some nausea / dizziness / headache. The other people with me were all fine. I'm guessing the difference was the oysters, since seafood tend to go bad quicker and that's the only things I had that other people didn't have. Other than that, I've had good experiences at this place, but I wish they would pay more attention to their food safety procedures. read more
6 months ago
Absolutely amazing. The beef bone broth is rich and super flavorful without being overly heavy. The wide noodles had great texture and everything tasted super fresh. This is easily one of my go-to spots now! read more
Ambiance: came around 12 o clock on a Thursday and there was still a lot of empty tables and seating but 30 minutes after everyone was lining up. Wide open space with a boba shop indoors also Service: mostly self-service, you start from right to left of the glass case so as to not contaminate the veggies after grabbing the meat. Everything is the same price, you pay by the pound (about $18.99/pound). When you go up to pay you also pick your soup base (they also have a dry mix option). They will clip your bowl with a number and write that order number on your receipt. When your order is ready, they will call the number overhead and flash the number at the pick up window. Near the pick-up window is a self-serve table to make your own sauces and for utensils. Food: for my proteins, I got mostly lamb and beef. The lamb was not gamey and meats were not overcooked. It was very easy to just grab things and put it in your bowl until you realize that cooked up it's a lot of food so bear that in mind! But it was a fun experience, but personal preference I would have chosen ayce hotpot for the price. read more
A classic self serve hot pot place! You pick your ingredients and soup and it's priced at $14.99 per lb of ingredients. Only downside to these kinds of places is that they count the weight of the bowl so that kind of sucks. They did upgrade their sauce bar though, it's more similar to one you'd find at haidilao. I would say the seating arrangement of the place is bad, very tight and tables placed close to each other to where you barely have room to walk by. Spicy beef stock spicy level 3 (I think): 10/10 nutty and aromatic. Very spicy but great for a cold day out Tomato base non spicy: 7/10 very tomato-y but hearty, not my cup of tea because i like my broth a little on the richer side read more
Had to take advantage of all the malatang places in Seattle while I was still in the area. Like most places, this restaurant has lots of different options to choose from. I got their signature tomato broth and filled my bowl with different noodles, brisket, mussels and more! Due to all the competition in the area, most spot try to give lots of options and keep the quality high so you really can't go wrong with any malatang place you choose. Another great option in the area! Be warned that this place does get busy and there is not a whole lot of seating. read more
3 months ago
This place is located in Bellevue and they have multiple locations such as Tukwila and Seattle. Personally, I went to their Tukwila location and absolutely loved it! Wanted to try their Bellevue one this time and see how it is. The food was very limited compared to Tukwila's, it was a bit unorganized and very unappealing to choose the toppings. If you didn't know, it's a place where you can pick your items and then pay for what you want in the bowl at 14.99/ a pound. Food overall was super cheap at just $10, and it filled me! It tasted delicious, however I asked one of the staff for an ice water without lemon because they only had lemons water from the dispenser. And I watched him grab my cups and fill it SINK WATER! I am not a fan of tap water or unfiltered, let alone its in a kitchen sink full of raw cut up meats. Which is where I rate this place 3 stars. Parking was extremely crowded and very tight parking in a plaza. I wouldn't come back to this location from the low quality of times and limitation, as well for their sink water. But I would recommend going to Tukwila's instead. read more
2 years ago
I am so happy that this restaurant and establishment is finally getting the recognition it deserves in the media. If you love soup, if you love hotpot, if you love picking your own portions and having your own individual bowl, you will LOVE YGF. YGF Malatang is the perfect winter getaway to enjoy your favorite hotpot toppings from enoki mushrooms, to tofu skin, to tripe, to woodear mushrooms, to napa cabbage, to tong ho, to sweet potato noodles, to your favorite slices of lamb, beef, and pork! 2024 has brought them with new interior updates, with now a full service sauce bar and a standard queue for table service. The price continues to still be very fair at $14.99 a LB with no extra charges to broths or additional sauces. Enjoy the photos here and treat yourself to the best bowl of soup on the east side. read more
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