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YGF Malatang in Edmonds shares a strip mall parking lot north of 99 Ranch. Very convenient! I've only had shabu shabu back in college. To date I've never experienced hot pot or malatang until this particular opportunity (12/22/25). I was really excited to truly savor something new on this blustery day. I noticed how bright and clean the interior was, including all the serving stations. The counter staff were welcoming and helpful, especially towards this novice. Upon entering, start with a clean bowl and tongs. Select your preferred ingredients from the assorted noodles, fresh vegies, mushrooms, tofu, wide variety of proteins like sliced beef, sliced lamb, fish/shrimp balls, fish cakes, fish, seafood, and shellfish. Proceed to the main counter to have your individual bowl(s) weighed. Select your broth of choice and spice level. Both of us chose the beef bone broth (me w/half star, The Homie had one star spice levels, respectively). Each finished bowl is very generous, easily two servings. I ate my fill and still had a full takeout container to bring home. Very flavorful and satisfying meal! It was also a great treat to start the meal with orange wedges and end the meal with fresh milk soft serve in a cone. We both agreed that this is a worthy addition to the lunch/dinner rotation. Convenient location in Edmonds with its proximity to home and free parking in the shared lot. This is also accessible via Metro Rapid Ride E to Shoreline/Aurora Village Transit Center and then Community Transit Blue Line adjacent on Hwy 99. Highly recommended for a satisfying, hearty meal!
Love the idea of "shopping " for ingredients for your own meal. There are a lot choices, proteins, vegetables to make your own soup. Picking your choice of broth also is exciting. You can get carried away and not realizing the weight of your choices. But it's really a cool idea. The soup comes out really hot in a reasonable amount of time. The taste of my Tom Yum was good. My wife enjoyed hers, as well and my son loved his curry. The service is quick and efficient. They're also helpful in showing diners how to navigate the ordering. Those girls that work there are very good and speedy. I just wished they had put a bit more of an effort in the restaurant design. The place looks more like a cafeteria than a restaurant. It's not as an enticing restaurant, and It wouldn't draw me in if I happened to walk by. But the food is good enough and the place is clean.
My wife and I are honestly regulars here at this point, we show all our friends this spot and it's nice to have more hot pot options north of Seattle. You can easily have plenty of leftovers to make as much as 2 more meals after for only $20-30 depending how much you load up your bowl. Concept is simple like other hot pot spots opening up, you fill up a bowl with the ingredients. It gets weighed, and then you tell them what broth you want, and you pick it up after a short wait when they mix it all together for you. My favorite is the beef bone broth at level 3 spicy (not too spicy but enough to make you feel alive). Lots of great ingredients, the sliced lamb is delicious but even the beef and pork belly are great too. Plenty of options for the classic staples including vegetables, mushrooms, noodle types (including potato noodles), various meat/fish balls, and even some uncommon ones I don't see often like pig ear. If you're dining in, they give you a small plate for a cut of seasonal fruit and an ice cream cone. The staff is very friendly every time we come here and they deserve continued success with their business. Thank you YGG Malatang!
I really recommend this place. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 total stars is because the music in there (while nice music) is too loud but that's not a big deal. Sometimes the music is more loud so folks don't eavesdrop on each other. Lol. OUTSIDE of that, the food was absolutely delicious! I got the beef bone broth with 2 stars of spicy. It was super yummy! You walk around to a salad bar set up of noodles, vegetables, meats and more good goodies -- make your own soup contents aka The Solid Stuff. Once they weigh it; they are the ones who add the piping hot, soup base/broth. It was a rainy day so perfect soup weather. How can U go wrong ? You're picking what you want for your meal -- they just add the liquid soup to it. You're in charge of your tummy's pleasure and food destiny. Very good broth! Next time I might try the curry soup. You can create your own dipping sauces as well. The lady was very friendly, helpful and efficient. I liked her. In other Asian places sometimes the service is either lacking or abrupt. She was great. Other benefits? ?? Good parking situation! We were there like 1:15pm; no big crowds but all the tables were full up with happy customers! Bathroom was very clean and smelled nice. You're nearby other places you can shop at as well. Great, Central location. Please go eat at YGF! You will have zero regrets! Bon appetite!
A great comforting meal in which you pick your favorites. I love that this is a pay per weight sort of place where you can get exactly what you want (the only danger is if you are not used to this type of place, your bowl can be too big and too pricey). When you come in, there are bowls and tongs for you to grab meats, veggies, noodles, etc. There's actually a pretty good variety for how small this place is and everything is very neat. I will say, if you have particular food allergies/intolerances, there may be a chance of cross contamination since each person uses the same tongs for all different containers, just something to keep in mind. You then pick your broth and they make it fresh for you. They have really delicious broth (we tried two types last time and ended up getting the same ones I believe this time, the tom yum and the beef broth). The beef broth is really rich and very good. You can make your own sauce while you wait and most things are self serve including water. You also get a slice of watermelon for dessert and there's a mini cone machine if you feel like going up and asking at the end! Each time, our total came out to around $45-50 (including tax and tip) though we aren't big eaters and are somewhat conscientious in what we pick which is super reasonable. (Of note, the last time we came, our friends loaded up and one bowl ended up being $80 and the other bowl ended up being $40 alone for them!) This will become a go to staple for us.
Honestly it's a little scary how much I'm obsessed with this place. I'm increasing my spice intake gradually with every visit, so right now I'm at a 3 but will work to a 4. The service is great as well. You don't need to ask for much because it's pretty much self serve except for when you pay, but they are often friendly and welcoming. Of course I am still hoping they will eventually expand- it gets super busy here!
This is my new favorite spot when I'm craving something soupy. I love their rich beef bone broth and the wide selection of vegetables, meats, noodles, and sauce bar! I prefer this over Boiling Point because you can choose exactly what toppings you want in your broth, but I must say that Boiling Point's curry broth is better. The staff is super friendly and even gave us watermelon and ice cream at the end, which was such a sweet way to wrap up the meal. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a quick and satisfying soup fix!
Wow this place is so good! Worth the hype in my opinion. This location has ample parking and seating - you go in, grab your bowl, and grab whatever toppings you want; at the end you weigh the bowl and select how you want it to be made. I opted for the level 3 beef bone broth, if you like spice I think it's the perfect kick and not too spicy. The beef bone broth is super flavorful without it being too salty. My husband has gotten both the tomato broth and curry broth (good for those who want a non-spicy option). He enjoyed the tomato broth more than the curry broth. He loves curry and said the curry broth wasn't super flavorful (prefers the curry broth at boiling point for a point of context). My husband and I each got our own bowl and total cost ended up being ~ $50 including tip, which I would say is very reasonable. You can even take the soup home afterwards if you don't finish (for hotpot round 2).
YGF keeps getting better each time I visit! The selections of food to choose from are so much bigger now, as well as the broth options! I stuck with my favorite, the tom yum. My friend got the curry broth since we had never seen it, and it was surprisingly tasty! Staff is always so nice and they even brought us orange slices.
I've seen YGF in U district but tried this location in Edmonds when running errands. I came at an off hour where there was only one table. It's a cool spot where you grab whatever you want, pick the broth, and then have it hot and ready. There's also a sauce station for dipping. Although it's great to have it right as it comes out, my dish was still delicious togo.
I've been a YGF fan since my time in China and have visited their locations in Bellevue and the U-District, so I was very excited when they opened a new spot up north! The facility was clean and spacious, and the staff were friendly and efficient. They also offered free fruit, which was a nice touch. The ingredients were fresh. I'll definitely come back again for their delicious malatang! Parking was easy thanks to the parking lot.
LOVE this place that I ate here once a week for a month. You walk in, grab your bowl and start to add things that you want to include in your noodles. Lots is selection (noodles, veggies, meat, seafood.
I don't want to give four stars, but it's really unfair to the employees and those dining when an establishment is really understaffed. The food was five stars. This is the second Malatang I have tried. The food was great! Unfortunately, they were severely understaffed. One person, restocking, busing tables, weighing food, and at the register etc. She was working hard, but poor lady was spread thin. I love the concept and the selection is great. I have tried their spicy Malatang, curry and beef bone broth. All very different and flavorful. The plain beef was honestly surprising how tasty it was. Everything at the self-serve bar looked fresh (or frozen). Very easy to create a massive bowl of soup
5 months ago
There's a reason YGF is always crowded and for good reason. They are a quick and good malatang spot. Theres nothing else to say. The downside to being crowded is there's often a wait to get seated. They move quickly to accommodate everyone, but expect to be sitting close to others. read more
YGF Malatang in Edmonds shares a strip mall parking lot north of 99 Ranch. Very convenient! I've only had shabu shabu back in college. To date I've never experienced hot pot or malatang until this particular opportunity (12/22/25). I was really excited to truly savor something new on this blustery day. I noticed how bright and clean the interior was, including all the serving stations. The counter staff were welcoming and helpful, especially towards this novice. Upon entering, start with a clean bowl and tongs. Select your preferred ingredients from the assorted noodles, fresh vegies, mushrooms, tofu, wide variety of proteins like sliced beef, sliced lamb, fish/shrimp balls, fish cakes, fish, seafood, and shellfish. Proceed to the main counter to have your individual bowl(s) weighed. Select your broth of choice and spice level. Both of us chose the beef bone broth (me w/half star, The Homie had one star spice levels, respectively). Each finished bowl is very generous, easily two servings. I ate my fill and still had a full takeout container to bring home. Very flavorful and satisfying meal! It was also a great treat to start the meal with orange wedges and end the meal with fresh milk soft serve in a cone. We both agreed that this is a worthy addition to the lunch/dinner rotation. Convenient location in Edmonds with its proximity to home and free parking in the shared lot. This is also accessible via Metro Rapid Ride E to Shoreline/Aurora Village Transit Center and then Community Transit Blue Line adjacent on Hwy 99. Highly recommended for a satisfying, hearty meal! read more
Love the idea of "shopping " for ingredients for your own meal. There are a lot choices, proteins, vegetables to make your own soup. Picking your choice of broth also is exciting. You can get carried away and not realizing the weight of your choices. But it's really a cool idea. The soup comes out really hot in a reasonable amount of time. The taste of my Tom Yum was good. My wife enjoyed hers, as well and my son loved his curry. The service is quick and efficient. They're also helpful in showing diners how to navigate the ordering. Those girls that work there are very good and speedy. I just wished they had put a bit more of an effort in the restaurant design. The place looks more like a cafeteria than a restaurant. It's not as an enticing restaurant, and It wouldn't draw me in if I happened to walk by. But the food is good enough and the place is clean. read more
My wife and I are honestly regulars here at this point, we show all our friends this spot and it's nice to have more hot pot options north of Seattle. You can easily have plenty of leftovers to make as much as 2 more meals after for only $20-30 depending how much you load up your bowl. Concept is simple like other hot pot spots opening up, you fill up a bowl with the ingredients. It gets weighed, and then you tell them what broth you want, and you pick it up after a short wait when they mix it all together for you. My favorite is the beef bone broth at level 3 spicy (not too spicy but enough to make you feel alive). Lots of great ingredients, the sliced lamb is delicious but even the beef and pork belly are great too. Plenty of options for the classic staples including vegetables, mushrooms, noodle types (including potato noodles), various meat/fish balls, and even some uncommon ones I don't see often like pig ear. If you're dining in, they give you a small plate for a cut of seasonal fruit and an ice cream cone. The staff is very friendly every time we come here and they deserve continued success with their business. Thank you YGG Malatang! read more
15 days ago
I really recommend this place. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 total stars is because the music in there (while nice music) is too loud but that's not a big deal. Sometimes the music is more loud so folks don't eavesdrop on each other. Lol. OUTSIDE of that, the food was absolutely delicious! I got the beef bone broth with 2 stars of spicy. It was super yummy! You walk around to a salad bar set up of noodles, vegetables, meats and more good goodies -- make your own soup contents aka The Solid Stuff. Once they weigh it; they are the ones who add the piping hot, soup base/broth. It was a rainy day so perfect soup weather. How can U go wrong ? You're picking what you want for your meal -- they just add the liquid soup to it. You're in charge of your tummy's pleasure and food destiny. Very good broth! Next time I might try the curry soup. You can create your own dipping sauces as well. The lady was very friendly, helpful and efficient. I liked her. In other Asian places sometimes the service is either lacking or abrupt. She was great. Other benefits? ?? Good parking situation! We were there like 1:15pm; no big crowds but all the tables were full up with happy customers! Bathroom was very clean and smelled nice. You're nearby other places you can shop at as well. Great, Central location. Please go eat at YGF! You will have zero regrets! Bon appetite! read more
A great comforting meal in which you pick your favorites. I love that this is a pay per weight sort of place where you can get exactly what you want (the only danger is if you are not used to this type of place, your bowl can be too big and too pricey). When you come in, there are bowls and tongs for you to grab meats, veggies, noodles, etc. There's actually a pretty good variety for how small this place is and everything is very neat. I will say, if you have particular food allergies/intolerances, there may be a chance of cross contamination since each person uses the same tongs for all different containers, just something to keep in mind. You then pick your broth and they make it fresh for you. They have really delicious broth (we tried two types last time and ended up getting the same ones I believe this time, the tom yum and the beef broth). The beef broth is really rich and very good. You can make your own sauce while you wait and most things are self serve including water. You also get a slice of watermelon for dessert and there's a mini cone machine if you feel like going up and asking at the end! Each time, our total came out to around $45-50 (including tax and tip) though we aren't big eaters and are somewhat conscientious in what we pick which is super reasonable. (Of note, the last time we came, our friends loaded up and one bowl ended up being $80 and the other bowl ended up being $40 alone for them!) This will become a go to staple for us. read more
Honestly it's a little scary how much I'm obsessed with this place. I'm increasing my spice intake gradually with every visit, so right now I'm at a 3 but will work to a 4. The service is great as well. You don't need to ask for much because it's pretty much self serve except for when you pay, but they are often friendly and welcoming. Of course I am still hoping they will eventually expand- it gets super busy here! read more
1 year ago
This is my new favorite spot when I'm craving something soupy. I love their rich beef bone broth and the wide selection of vegetables, meats, noodles, and sauce bar! I prefer this over Boiling Point because you can choose exactly what toppings you want in your broth, but I must say that Boiling Point's curry broth is better. The staff is super friendly and even gave us watermelon and ice cream at the end, which was such a sweet way to wrap up the meal. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a quick and satisfying soup fix! read more
1 month ago
1 year ago
Wow this place is so good! Worth the hype in my opinion. This location has ample parking and seating - you go in, grab your bowl, and grab whatever toppings you want; at the end you weigh the bowl and select how you want it to be made. I opted for the level 3 beef bone broth, if you like spice I think it's the perfect kick and not too spicy. The beef bone broth is super flavorful without it being too salty. My husband has gotten both the tomato broth and curry broth (good for those who want a non-spicy option). He enjoyed the tomato broth more than the curry broth. He loves curry and said the curry broth wasn't super flavorful (prefers the curry broth at boiling point for a point of context). My husband and I each got our own bowl and total cost ended up being ~ $50 including tip, which I would say is very reasonable. You can even take the soup home afterwards if you don't finish (for hotpot round 2). read more
3 months ago
9 months ago
YGF keeps getting better each time I visit! The selections of food to choose from are so much bigger now, as well as the broth options! I stuck with my favorite, the tom yum. My friend got the curry broth since we had never seen it, and it was surprisingly tasty! Staff is always so nice and they even brought us orange slices. read more
I've seen YGF in U district but tried this location in Edmonds when running errands. I came at an off hour where there was only one table. It's a cool spot where you grab whatever you want, pick the broth, and then have it hot and ready. There's also a sauce station for dipping. Although it's great to have it right as it comes out, my dish was still delicious togo. read more
I've been a YGF fan since my time in China and have visited their locations in Bellevue and the U-District, so I was very excited when they opened a new spot up north! The facility was clean and spacious, and the staff were friendly and efficient. They also offered free fruit, which was a nice touch. The ingredients were fresh. I'll definitely come back again for their delicious malatang! Parking was easy thanks to the parking lot. read more
7 months ago
LOVE this place that I ate here once a week for a month. You walk in, grab your bowl and start to add things that you want to include in your noodles. Lots is selection (noodles, veggies, meat, seafood. read more
I don't want to give four stars, but it's really unfair to the employees and those dining when an establishment is really understaffed. The food was five stars. This is the second Malatang I have tried. The food was great! Unfortunately, they were severely understaffed. One person, restocking, busing tables, weighing food, and at the register etc. She was working hard, but poor lady was spread thin. I love the concept and the selection is great. I have tried their spicy Malatang, curry and beef bone broth. All very different and flavorful. The plain beef was honestly surprising how tasty it was. Everything at the self-serve bar looked fresh (or frozen). Very easy to create a massive bowl of soup read more
2 years ago
Was looking forward to YGF opening up north for the longest time and of course went the moment I heard they were open for business. That being said, I did go during soft opening and am aware that they are still figuring some things out before the grand opening. I will probably go again in the future and see if anything has changed from now. The taste of the soup is the same as the other YGF locations in Washington. The ingredient bar is kept very tidy and changed frequently. The quality of the items is good and fresh. I did notice they have a few less items than the Southcenter location. Not sure if they will have more things in the future or if they are limited in the space. The sauce bar noticeably had fewer options to choose from to make your own sauce, so I was disappointed in that aspect. The counter to make your sauce is pretty small so I am not sure how they will expand this (or if they will). The only thing that was a little bit of an issue when I dined there is the queue to get a table if you are dining in. If you are waiting for a table, you are supposed to wait in a line next to the one for the cashier. This was really unclear and many people were confused (including myself). It would be nice if there was one of those separaters and signs pointing to which line was for what. read more
2 years ago
This location, which opened on March 5, 2025 for soft opening is already BUSY. Busy for a good reason, as YGF Malatang has already captivated a HUGE fan base that now has access to a North Seattle Location. The food bars are clean, neat, and the ingredients look fresh as always. If you have never tried hotpot or Malatang before, you will be in a great surprise of how quality the ingredients are and how it will satisfy any noodle soup cravings and fixings. This location is on the smaller side, smaller than their South Center location and MUCH smaller than their Bellevue/Crossroads location. The bar flow for collecting ingredients through the tongs in your bowl needs to be revamped. I came right before the dinner rush around 4:20 pm and as I am leaving at 5:10 pm it is PACKED. Be sure to get here early to AVOID crowds and the packed dining area. 5/5 for quality, taste, and experience. read more
2 years ago
Soft opening March 5-7th with 15% off. Parking lot was full the day of and the line was insane. About a 35 minute wait from order to feasting. YGF is expanding everywhere and I'm for it. With locations in U-District, Tukwila, Bellevue, and now Edmonds, this spot is a perfect stop for a bowl of hot soup on any cold Washington day. This one is located in the Plum Tree Plaza that once burned down. There's ample parking especially while new shops are slowly rolling in. YGF is a build your own malatang shop, pay by weight and pick a broth. Still $14.99 per pound at this time. There is no Lucky Cube yogurt or drinks, that's just in Bellevue for now. Two all gender restrooms inside. No OG fish ball with roe, unfortunately, but all other favorites were available. For those unfamiliar, you walk in, grab a clean plastic bowl and tongs. Then you're free to fill your bowl up with any raw items. Everything is the same price except for the abalone which is clearly labelled. Afterwards, head towards the cashier to weigh your bowl, select from one of their broths (or stir mix), and pay. If it gets crowded, the staff is pretty good at cleaning tables and seating the earliest paying party, as we saw people try to snag a spot before self serving and they were discouraged from doing so. Lastly, create your own sauce, grab utensils and napkins, and wait for your order to be called. read more
9 months ago
This is my favorite malatang spot in the Seattle area! We come here almost every Friday and have always had the best experience. The bowl and sauce bar ingredients are fresh, and the staff refresh and clean very frequently. Even on the busiest of days, we get our food relatively quickly and it's ALWAYS good. The staff are so friendly and great, big shoutout to Yan for always remembering us and giving bibs!! You're the best! read more
Interior was clean and well lit (although many tables were packed into the small space). Staff regularly checked on self serve ingredients and were nice. Liked that there were many non vegan and vegan options, broths as well. Our party tried a curry base (tasted like the cubes), beef broth (creamy as if soybean paste were added), and the 'spicy mixing' which tasted mostly of salt and cumin with some chili oil. Although it seems pricey we had lots leftover for which they gave us big containers. read more
6 months ago
Love this place! The beef bone broth with 1/2 spice is something I think about a lot... I usually get about a pound of food and can easily finish but end up feeling very full and satisfied. I love the udon noodles, tofu skin, tender beef, and veggies! Love that they have so many options and are quick! The ambiance is simple and clean. read more
6 months ago
Tasty authentic Chinese food, I have been here for dozens of times. Only issue is it might be crowded sometimes read more
1 year ago
The choices of things you can put in your soup is exceptional. Great value as well Self service is always the best service Cozy clean bright dining space read more
2 months ago
This place is super clean, plenty of seating and parking! You serve yourself then choose a broth at checkout. We were super full! They also gave us free fruit and chatted up the customers, very sweet couple that is running the place. read more
1 year ago
I've been to this YGF three times since they opened a couple months ago and this is my new favorite malatang restaurant in the area. The service is so helpful and nice. If I request something to be refilled they do it promptly. It's busy, but somehow there is always somewhere to sit. They have a good sauce bar and so many broth/mix flavors and for the same price of 14.99. I always get the 4 star beef bone broth. My spice tolerance is really good so I I find it enjoyable. They give free fruit for your meal (oranges and melons) Their to go containers are very nice and they even let you take sauce home too. I have come with a big group and they made sure to save tables so we could sit together. read more
9 months ago
New to the malatang scene. This is a cafeteria style where you pick your ingredients and soup base and an open table yourself. Pay by weight so it's easy for the price to get high so be careful. I got med spicy bone broth which was pretty good. Service was very friendly and they gifted orange slices to each table. It was pretty quick. They also offered icecream but was too full to try it this visit. Will be back to maybe carry out a stir fry version. read more
2 years ago
Excited to see that YGF Malatang has now come up north! The location is small compared to their Bellevue location and they don't have everything that you would find at the Bellevue Self Service bar such as quail eggs and some veggies however that could be because they just opened. The space does feel a little cramped but overall great experience and clean. Both the broths were great but a little bit salty side. read more
10 months ago
As if the food wasn't amazing enough - the incredibly kind and friendly staff made the experience sooo special for my family. As we walked out of the restaurant my six year old said, 'that lady was so nice wasn't she'. We agreed. What a lovely experience and incredible food! read more
5 months ago
5 months ago
Loved this place! The hotpot was so good and the staff was very friendly and attentive. Definitely coming back! read more
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