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Came here with friends to try it out . My bowl isnt 1lb . I got food poisoning and this make me end up to the ER. Got a bowl of chicken broth with lamb, fishballs, and also noodles. It wasn't as fresh as you thought it would be. Everything is pay by weight. It's $15.99 per lb. It's famous in China . It came out within 5 minute and ring a buzzer. always wanted to try malatang, but got allergic to some Ingredient in this. It's a hit and miss .
Got the medium bone broth, and it didn't have much flavor. Wish they had a pork option. I feel like there are other better malatang places like tang bar in stonestown
Much like when poke bowls were all the rage a little while back and started sprouting up all over the Bay Area, it feels as though malatang joints are now having their turn in the spotlight. Understandably so, given how good they both are, but it's also kind of funny - with each, you can customize your order to your heart's content, but one is served raw while the other is fully cooked! Although, given how cold and rainy it's been as of late, poke bowls just aren't hitting the spot as hard as malatang bowls these days... Compared to other malatang places that I've seen, the selection here isn't as extensive as others out there, but it still covers pretty much all of the staples. In particular, there's a pretty good variety of meats and seafood, which includes beef, lamb, chicken, fish, bacon, squid, shrimp, clams, Spam, sausages, etc.) and I liked how many different types of noodles they have (egg noodles, vermicelli, ramen, instant noodles, flat noodles, and udon, to name a few). They also have a decent mix of vegetables, including enoki mushrooms, seafood mushrooms, lotus roots, bean curd, tofu, and corn, to name a bunch, but it did feel a little light on leafy greens (I only saw Shanghai bok choy, tong ho, and Napa Cabbage). For my bowl, I opted to get slices of Beef and Lamb, chunks of Sole, Lobster Balls, Crab Balls, Tofu, Shanghai Bok Choy, Tong Ho, Konjac Noodles, and Egg Noodles in their Classic Herbal Beef Bone Broth with Medium Spiciness. All together, this was surprisingly satisfying. The lamb wasn't gamey, the beef was flavorful, the egg noodles were really tender, and the veggies tasted fresh. That being said, the highlight for me just might have been their broth, which was terrific. Although it ended up a little oilier than I prefer, it packed a lot of flavor and had the perfect amount of heat - enough to tickle your tongue, but not enough to set it on fire. Even though I enjoyed my meal overall, I wouldn't say everything about YGF Malatang was perfect either. While it was nice how the beef and lamb were still semi-frozen, it was harder to tell how cold some of their other offerings were, like the raw chicken and fish. What's more, the coloring of some things wasn't all that appetizing, especially the bacon, and the cuts of beef were pretty fatty (though, this largely depends on the exact cut). That said, the bowl comes out ridiculously hot, which is reassuring as to whether the food is cooked through, and the quality of the produce looked great. Since the exact price you pay is determined by the weight of the items you grab, your meal can get pricey quickly if you're not really paying attention to what you're grabbing. That said, YGF Malatang's rate isn't too bad ($14.99/lb) and they have some combos that seem to be a bit more budget friendly. Either way, I'm glad to see a malatang spot in the food court at Serremonte now, even if there are better alternatives out there. THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded up.
Came here a while back for a quick dinner before heading over to D&B (which is next door). Pots go for about 14.99/lb and include limited vegetable, meat, and noodles options. Ordered the tomato soup base. Food came out pretty quick, but to my disappointment, was not very good. The soup broth was mostly sour, but was not sweet nor very salted. Imagine drinking a sour tomato juice - this is what the broth tasted like. The meats were fairly basic, and pretty fatty, so a bit disappointing since I felt like I was paying for mostly fat (which I don't eat). I've been quite a few malatang style places in the Bay, and by far this one of the worst in terms of taste, quality, and item offerings. Doesn't hold a candle to places like Tang Bar in Stonestown. Probably won't be back. If you're at Serramonte Mall, I'd skip over this place and eat else where.
I was super shocked to see a YGF in a mall! I'm really happy that malatang is taking off and becoming more popular in the US. I filled my bowl up, this place is a deal! For 14.99 a pound you can get protein, fiber, and carbs. I got their tofu, some Chinese cabbage, potato slices, ramen noodles, and thinly sliced beef in their nonspicy tomato broth. Overall really pleased, the broth is very savory and the food here is filling and good quality. Just wish that the sauce bar was more expansive like their stores in Cupertino and Milpitas, but I know that it can be difficult to make do and have the full experience in a mall. I hope that they continue to thrive at Serramonte Center!
Wow! That was my first opinion when I sampled the bone broth. Bold deep flavor with a hint of spice. I filled my bowl with fish, squid, fish roe, and a heaping of fresh veggies, spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, bok choy, sprouts, and egg noodles. Never ever have I experienced such flavors from a vendor at a food court! Definitely will be visiting this establishment again!!
YGF Malatang in serramonte shopping center food court has the essentials to choose from for 14.99/ lb. Grab a bowl and pick your favourite veggies and meat from the lineup, then choose your soup flavor. Our bowl came to around 20. We chose the bone broth with medium spice level, which wasn't too spicy. Good umami flavor and a hint of numbing spice.
Good food, good service, and absolutely delicious! I've lost count of how many times I've been here. It seems like they've added even more menu options, and everything looks so tasty!
This is really good for mall food! So much better than all the crappy pizza, burger, tacos, and other junk that they have at standard food courts. I would highly recommend their dry bowl -- super flavorful, without the soup. I tried to hold myself back from filling up my bowl too much and just stuck to meats mostly. Their selection is small but it's got all the basics you would need. I filled my bowl with lamb, beef, bacon, quail eggs, frog legs, some vegetables, beef tripe, aorta and kelp. So good -- I can eat 3lbs! Service is average but can't expect much from mall food. Wait was about 5minutes on a Saturday around 5pm. Grab yourself a food court table nearby and refill your energy for more mall madness. $14.99/lb All 3 bowls were flavorful. Mild can be a little spicy for some people but I thought my spice level was perfect for the hot level because I love all spicy things. Give this a try!!
Just found out Serramonte Center has Yang Guo Fu in the food court Perfect spot for a hot bowl of malatang on a foggy Daly City lunch break. $14.99/lb with fresh veggies, meats, and three soup bases (beef bone, tomato, spicy dry). Loved the beef & lamb rolls, mushrooms, lotus root, and konjac for a lighter option. Their red oil wontons ($5.99) are freshly made and so tasty--can't wait to try the dim sum they're adding soon!
Super happy with this option at Serramonte! Walk up to the buffet bar and grab a large plastic bowl and some tongs, and then try not to go hog wild with the items. I just wanted a small meal but got too excited at the fresh-looking lamb slices, and all my favorites like roe-filled fish balls, quail eggs, duck blood, tofu stick, konjac noodle bunches, chrysanthemum greens. I opted for the broth option rather than the dry option, so it was more like hotpot than a true malatang. I asked for hot and the cashier asked if I had been here before, and said I should go with medium if it was my first time. Next time I'm definitely getting hot because medium was warm but definitely not spicy haha. Maybe my bowl was a fluke? I know Tang Bar in Stonestown is truly spicy even at a medium. I appreciated the toppings bar after getting my bowl, so I could add more chili paste, cilantro, and green onions. The bone broth was super rich and absolutely delicious. I was so happy with my bowl. A bit less happy that my "light" dinner ended up being $22 but that's my fault for getting excited and adding too many items. Will definitely be back, especially on a rainy day, when I'm craving hotpot and want something fast to scratch that itch.
This place is actually pretty good that i went there three times within two weeks. First time, i got the mild broth. It was so flavorful. 2nd time, i got the tomato broth, which was perfect for me since I'm not a fan of spicy food. The third time it was tomato broth again! When you get there, pick up a bowl and a tong to select your ingredients u want for your dish. I selected fatty beef, enoki mushroom, fish balls, lobster balls, and spinach for all three times that i went there. Next you bring your bowl to the cashier, and the cashier weighs your bowl... The weight of the bowl is not counted into the weight, so dont worry about that. You will be charged 14.99$ per pound... My total cost each of the three times that i went was around 20 to 21$. Next the cashier takes your bowl of ingredients and ask you what broth you would like. The cashier brings your bowl of ingredients to the back kitchen and they cook the bowl for you. Overall i enjoyed the experience and food. Recommend it if you like hot pot!
5 months ago
My favorite spot for YGF Malatang at Serramonte Mall! I love the wide variety of ingredients you can choose from --multiple different types and cuts of meat, fishballs with different fillings, leafy greens, and noodles made from different ingredients! The food is prepared quickly and comes out piping hot. I love their hot & sour soup base, and I always adjust the spiciness down because, without adjustment, it comes with a good amount of chili. Got too excited and added too much to your bowl? No worries because they have take-out containers available! Highly recommend if you like Malatang read more
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I love Tang Bar so I was excited to give YGF Malatang a try, but unfortunately it was a huge letdown. You can pick your own ingredients and choose a soup base. There were only two other people in line when I went for dinner on a weekday, and I was told it would take about 10mins for the food to come out. I ended up waiting 35mins - the staff was at least apologetic about the delay. The food was really disappointing. I got the dry mix with medium spice, but there wasn't enough sauce to coat the noodles & other ingredients. The noodles were overcooked and extremely mushy. It was honestly so bad that I could only manage a few bites and ended up eating somewhere else right after. read more
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Came here on a Friday afternoon , the line was short and barely crowded. I got their tomato broth. It was sweet and tangy as it is the name. The ingredients that I chose was ok. I got their egg noodles, squid,fishball, and beef. However some stuff was undercook since it was cold when I bite into it which I have to throw away my meal right after. The food has come out at 10 minutes. It have a buzzer when your food is ready. read more
9 days ago
Came here with friends to try it out . My bowl isnt 1lb . I got food poisoning and this make me end up to the ER. Got a bowl of chicken broth with lamb, fishballs, and also noodles. It wasn't as fresh as you thought it would be. Everything is pay by weight. It's $15.99 per lb. It's famous in China . It came out within 5 minute and ring a buzzer. always wanted to try malatang, but got allergic to some Ingredient in this. It's a hit and miss . read more
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Yu S.
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience, especially that you…
2 months ago
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Yu S.
Thank you so much! We love that you both have your own favorites —…
Much like when poke bowls were all the rage a little while back and started sprouting up all over the Bay Area, it feels as though malatang joints are now having their turn in the spotlight. Understandably so, given how good they both are, but it's also kind of funny - with each, you can customize your order to your heart's content, but one is served raw while the other is fully cooked! Although, given how cold and rainy it's been as of late, poke bowls just aren't hitting the spot as hard as malatang bowls these days... Compared to other malatang places that I've seen, the selection here isn't as extensive as others out there, but it still covers pretty much all of the staples. In particular, there's a pretty good variety of meats and seafood, which includes beef, lamb, chicken, fish, bacon, squid, shrimp, clams, Spam, sausages, etc.) and I liked how many different types of noodles they have (egg noodles, vermicelli, ramen, instant noodles, flat noodles, and udon, to name a few). They also have a decent mix of vegetables, including enoki mushrooms, seafood mushrooms, lotus roots, bean curd, tofu, and corn, to name a bunch, but it did feel a little light on leafy greens (I only saw Shanghai bok choy, tong ho, and Napa Cabbage). For my bowl, I opted to get slices of Beef and Lamb, chunks of Sole, Lobster Balls, Crab Balls, Tofu, Shanghai Bok Choy, Tong Ho, Konjac Noodles, and Egg Noodles in their Classic Herbal Beef Bone Broth with Medium Spiciness. All together, this was surprisingly satisfying. The lamb wasn't gamey, the beef was flavorful, the egg noodles were really tender, and the veggies tasted fresh. That being said, the highlight for me just might have been their broth, which was terrific. Although it ended up a little oilier than I prefer, it packed a lot of flavor and had the perfect amount of heat - enough to tickle your tongue, but not enough to set it on fire. Even though I enjoyed my meal overall, I wouldn't say everything about YGF Malatang was perfect either. While it was nice how the beef and lamb were still semi-frozen, it was harder to tell how cold some of their other offerings were, like the raw chicken and fish. What's more, the coloring of some things wasn't all that appetizing, especially the bacon, and the cuts of beef were pretty fatty (though, this largely depends on the exact cut). That said, the bowl comes out ridiculously hot, which is reassuring as to whether the food is cooked through, and the quality of the produce looked great. Since the exact price you pay is determined by the weight of the items you grab, your meal can get pricey quickly if you're not really paying attention to what you're grabbing. That said, YGF Malatang's rate isn't too bad ($14.99/lb) and they have some combos that seem to be a bit more budget friendly. Either way, I'm glad to see a malatang spot in the food court at Serremonte now, even if there are better alternatives out there. THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded up. read more
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1 year ago
Came here a while back for a quick dinner before heading over to D&B (which is next door). Pots go for about 14.99/lb and include limited vegetable, meat, and noodles options. Ordered the tomato soup base. Food came out pretty quick, but to my disappointment, was not very good. The soup broth was mostly sour, but was not sweet nor very salted. Imagine drinking a sour tomato juice - this is what the broth tasted like. The meats were fairly basic, and pretty fatty, so a bit disappointing since I felt like I was paying for mostly fat (which I don't eat). I've been quite a few malatang style places in the Bay, and by far this one of the worst in terms of taste, quality, and item offerings. Doesn't hold a candle to places like Tang Bar in Stonestown. Probably won't be back. If you're at Serramonte Mall, I'd skip over this place and eat else where. read more
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Yu S.
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We’re…
I was super shocked to see a YGF in a mall! I'm really happy that malatang is taking off and becoming more popular in the US. I filled my bowl up, this place is a deal! For 14.99 a pound you can get protein, fiber, and carbs. I got their tofu, some Chinese cabbage, potato slices, ramen noodles, and thinly sliced beef in their nonspicy tomato broth. Overall really pleased, the broth is very savory and the food here is filling and good quality. Just wish that the sauce bar was more expansive like their stores in Cupertino and Milpitas, but I know that it can be difficult to make do and have the full experience in a mall. I hope that they continue to thrive at Serramonte Center! read more
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Yu S.
Wow, thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re so glad you…
10 months ago
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We…
Wow! That was my first opinion when I sampled the bone broth. Bold deep flavor with a hint of spice. I filled my bowl with fish, squid, fish roe, and a heaping of fresh veggies, spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, bok choy, sprouts, and egg noodles. Never ever have I experienced such flavors from a vendor at a food court! Definitely will be visiting this establishment again!! read more
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Yu S.
This made our day! We’re so glad you loved the bone broth and your…
7 months ago
Wow such a disappointment, the chicken broth legit taste like it's a cup of noodle. So generic... Peanut sauce is also watered down. Just go to tang bar at stonestown . Do not recommend. read more
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Thank you for your feedback—we’re sorry to hear the broth and sauce…
YGF Malatang in serramonte shopping center food court has the essentials to choose from for 14.99/ lb. Grab a bowl and pick your favourite veggies and meat from the lineup, then choose your soup flavor. Our bowl came to around 20. We chose the bone broth with medium spice level, which wasn't too spicy. Good umami flavor and a hint of numbing spice. read more
5 months ago
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear…
1 year ago
Good food, good service, and absolutely delicious! I've lost count of how many times I've been here. It seems like they've added even more menu options, and everything looks so tasty! read more
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Yu S.
Wow, you’re truly part of our family now! Thanks for coming back…
3 years ago
This is really good for mall food! So much better than all the crappy pizza, burger, tacos, and other junk that they have at standard food courts. I would highly recommend their dry bowl -- super flavorful, without the soup. I tried to hold myself back from filling up my bowl too much and just stuck to meats mostly. Their selection is small but it's got all the basics you would need. I filled my bowl with lamb, beef, bacon, quail eggs, frog legs, some vegetables, beef tripe, aorta and kelp. So good -- I can eat 3lbs! Service is average but can't expect much from mall food. Wait was about 5minutes on a Saturday around 5pm. Grab yourself a food court table nearby and refill your energy for more mall madness. $14.99/lb All 3 bowls were flavorful. Mild can be a little spicy for some people but I thought my spice level was perfect for the hot level because I love all spicy things. Give this a try!! read more
9 months ago
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Thank you for sharing your concerns. We’re sorry to hear that the…
1 year ago
Just found out Serramonte Center has Yang Guo Fu in the food court Perfect spot for a hot bowl of malatang on a foggy Daly City lunch break. $14.99/lb with fresh veggies, meats, and three soup bases (beef bone, tomato, spicy dry). Loved the beef & lamb rolls, mushrooms, lotus root, and konjac for a lighter option. Their red oil wontons ($5.99) are freshly made and so tasty--can't wait to try the dim sum they're adding soon! read more
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This review made our day! Thanks for sharing all the details—you’ve…
3 years ago
Super happy with this option at Serramonte! Walk up to the buffet bar and grab a large plastic bowl and some tongs, and then try not to go hog wild with the items. I just wanted a small meal but got too excited at the fresh-looking lamb slices, and all my favorites like roe-filled fish balls, quail eggs, duck blood, tofu stick, konjac noodle bunches, chrysanthemum greens. I opted for the broth option rather than the dry option, so it was more like hotpot than a true malatang. I asked for hot and the cashier asked if I had been here before, and said I should go with medium if it was my first time. Next time I'm definitely getting hot because medium was warm but definitely not spicy haha. Maybe my bowl was a fluke? I know Tang Bar in Stonestown is truly spicy even at a medium. I appreciated the toppings bar after getting my bowl, so I could add more chili paste, cilantro, and green onions. The bone broth was super rich and absolutely delicious. I was so happy with my bowl. A bit less happy that my "light" dinner ended up being $22 but that's my fault for getting excited and adding too many items. Will definitely be back, especially on a rainy day, when I'm craving hotpot and want something fast to scratch that itch. read more
This place is actually pretty good that i went there three times within two weeks. First time, i got the mild broth. It was so flavorful. 2nd time, i got the tomato broth, which was perfect for me since I'm not a fan of spicy food. The third time it was tomato broth again! When you get there, pick up a bowl and a tong to select your ingredients u want for your dish. I selected fatty beef, enoki mushroom, fish balls, lobster balls, and spinach for all three times that i went there. Next you bring your bowl to the cashier, and the cashier weighs your bowl... The weight of the bowl is not counted into the weight, so dont worry about that. You will be charged 14.99$ per pound... My total cost each of the three times that i went was around 20 to 21$. Next the cashier takes your bowl of ingredients and ask you what broth you would like. The cashier brings your bowl of ingredients to the back kitchen and they cook the bowl for you. Overall i enjoyed the experience and food. Recommend it if you like hot pot! read more
11 months ago
Food was very good for a food court setting. There were a lot of varieties of meat, seafood, vegetables etc to pick. And the service was very quick too. read more
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Thanks a lot! So happy you liked the variety and fast service—it…
I hate to do this to a new business. However, this place need to work on their broth consistency. Today was my 3rd visit. I notice the tastiness of the broth were varied. Somedays, the bowl was soooo tasty I dreamed about it for days. Today, it was a bowl of Meh-ness. I added green onion, cilantro and soy sauce to make the broth more enjoyable. Sorry, YGF Malatang. I wont come back until much later. Good luck! read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
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Yu S.
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re so happy to be your…
YGF Malatang in Serramonte Food Court was a junior Tang Bar, with the same selection of meat and veggies to choose from in a big plastic bowl. When it comes to hot pot buffets like this one, I definitely had to have jue root noodles. Hopefully the noodles I chose weren't starchy, but they're never gluten free. Plus, I chose the blood tofu to show I'm brave enough to consume what's exotic, not fully vegan. Since I had to avoid any spicy levels, I chose the tomato soup (sweet and sour). The price for my hotpot bowl depends on how much I fill up the big plastic bowl I'm holding, which is a fair price. The service was pretty decent as well as the small but cute space. Wonder if my whole family will do the same the next time we visit the food court. read more
1 year ago
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This made our day! So glad you enjoyed the beef bone broth and had…
2 years ago
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We’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at YGF…
3 years ago
1 year ago
The combo sets here are a really good deal -- much easier than picking everything one by one. They also have dim sum like shumai, wontons, and shrimp dumplings, which was a nice surprise. Great spot if you want something filling and tasty. read more
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Yay, so happy you enjoyed the combos and dim sum! We added those…
3 years ago
Located insider the serramonte mall food court so parking was no issue. Got a bowl and went thru the food tray areas to pick what I liked. Quail egg, tripe, fatty beef, bamboo, filled meatball, veggies, noodles, etc. Afterward the bowl is weighed, $14 per lb. You pick the way you want it cooked and pay. I chose the "mellow spicy mixing" which has a little numbing pepper kick to it and more dry as i did not want soup. After my order was called, I get to add cilantro, green onion, garlic, sesame sauce for free. I thought the flavor was great, would be nice if they mixed the sauce better. Overall not cheap but a fun place for lunch. read more
1 year ago
Dishonest sick business disappointing. They switched the meat. I put lamb(majority), beef, lotus root, mushrooms and wood fungus in my bowl but after cooking I could not find any lamb . All other materials are reserved. They switched lamb with chicken in backstage. The back kitchen seems operated by a short guy. I understand they want to save money since lamb is more expensive than chicken. But this is cheating. They charge $15 per pound but they could not be honest. So shameful! will never eat here again! I talked to the cashier server, he just apologized but he does nothing. Buyer beware! read more
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We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you…
1 year ago
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Fresh food and kind service—that’s what we’re all about! Thanks so…
The vibe is kiosk style hot pot place right smack in the middle of the Serramonte Mall food court! Stephen warmly greeted me and went over the protocol! I thought YGF meant young GF; not YangGuoFu. Oops! Deftly picked the ingredients like a seasoned professional hot pot black belt. Beef, Lamb, Quail, Bok Choy, Egg Noodle, green parsley healthy looking thing. Shazam! Authentic flavors, perfectly spiced! And proof that I am black belt is...not one drop of delish soup base on the Zegna or Ferragamos! Would order everything again! Xie xie, Stephen! Woohoo read more
1 year ago
Best malatang nearby. I work in serramonte so it's so close by and perfect during my lunch break!!! read more
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Yu S.
Lunch break goals! We're so happy to be just around the corner when…
3 years ago
First time trying this newly opened place from Serramonte Food Court. Pretty good for a food court food. You use their tongs and bowl to pick whatever toppings you want to put on your noodles. There's 3 different soup choices. The service is very fast since they just mix all your toppings with the soup choice you pick. They weigh your toppings of choice. The price range for this place is $14.99/lb. I like it since you get to pick exactly what you want on your soup without any additives. They then serve your food really hot, and their soup is SUPER tasty. I'm not really a fan of noodles, but would totally go back to this place. read more
1 year ago
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Thank you so much! It means a lot to us that you and your boyfriend…
10 months ago
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Thank you so much! We’re really happy you enjoyed the dry…
2 years ago
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We’re really sorry to hear that your second visit didn’t meet your…
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