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Located in a plaza with plenty of parking. There are a lot of other businesses in the plaza so don't be surprised if you have to park a bit further. On the bright side, I've never seen the complex full so there'll always be parking. The staff were very friendly about how to get started and grab the ingredients. Plenty of different meats, seafoods, vegetables, and noodles. They had options for with and without broth and I decided on the dry spice. The spice was very flavorful and added that nice numbing feeling to the food. Was on the spicier side and while it was bearable for me, was really spicy for the other person I was with. It's very busy and gets pretty packed no matter at dinner time, based on this experience as well as passing by. It's very lively with music in the background and the chatter from the different tables.
Great spot if you're craving a quick, personalized hotpot experience! You build your own bowl and pay by the pound, so it's essentially all-you-can-eat if you have the appetite. The bone broth was definitely the standout for me. The restaurant is spotless, and the service is incredibly friendly. A huge highlight is the sauce bar--they even provide sample recipes if you aren't sure how to mix the perfect dipping sauce. Highly recommend!
This is my new favorite spot right next to the south center. A few of my friends went and told me about it and I was finally able to try it out. It's a mixed of hot pot and pho. You start off with a big bowl and walk down and decide the meat you want the veggies and you can load your bowl up with as much or as little as you want. By the end you pay by the pound and pick your broth. I got the classic chicken fish maw broth it was delicious. Once your soup is ready they then escort you to the table and you can go to the sauce bar. It was delicious. You know a place is good when the line is wrapped around the building. Can't wait to go back!
The food was amazing, although the reason I am giving it a 2 stars is because when I was there I noticed the lady in the picture was being really rude to her employees something that I didn't like also other people noticed as well of her nasty behavior.
I love the selection of veggies, meats, seafood & other toppings. I got the beef bone broth medium and it was delicious & the perfect amount of spice. There is a sauce bar & I liked being able to create different sauces. Service was great, staff helped us find a seat & helped me packed me leftovers.
YGF Malatang definitely lives up to the hype! The restaurant was packed, but the atmosphere still felt clean, lively, and welcoming. I really enjoyed how customizable everything was, from the fresh ingredients to the different noodle choices, it made the experience fun and personal. The broth was the highlight for me: rich, flavorful, and comforting without being overly heavy. We got #1 which is classic herbal it's not that spicy as they say more on the light mild spicy. However, #6 has no spice at all, so it's perfect for the kids. We got the chicken broth for them with their favorite udon noodles (there's so many types of noodles.) We paid around $45 with two bowls, it honestly fed my family of 4 and my daughter can eat, eat! :P You can really taste the quality in the food. Service was also smooth and efficient despite how busy it was, and the staff kept things moving quickly. Overall, one of the best malatang spots I've been to so far. Great food, great ambience, and perfect for anyone who loves building their own bowl exactly how they want it. Ps. If you do a review here or Google they will give you a cute magnet or keychain in which my daughter got so she's very happy with her tiny noodle magnet.
Wow!!! Unique eating experience at thus place. I've been to restaurants with a similar concept of dining. Those that I went to didn't have much selection of ingredients to build my soup. My first ever visit to YGF changed the experience of this kind of eating to suit my taste and gastronomique mood. $14.99 per pound so for those watching their budget, make a mental weight of your bowl before having it weighed by the cashier staff. Selection of ingredients are fresh especially the vegetables for those looking for healthy options.
as a malatang connoisseur i would have to say this probably is the best i have ever had. the broth and selection is so amazing and they even give u bibs.
Oh YGF, how I love this place. No matter how packed it gets, I'm still coming back. Even though I visit often, I wanted to share one of my recent experiences because it really stood out. You get to customize your own bowl here, choosing whatever ingredients you like along with your soup base and spice level, which I absolutely love. I came with a party of six on a super busy day, and the place was absolutely slammed. When we received our food, I noticed my broth had been switched--I had ordered tom yum, but I received beef bone broth instead. I brought it up to the staff, and they immediately apologized and took care of it without any hesitation. Even though they were clearly overwhelmed with customers lining out the door, they handled everything so kindly and professionally. After they corrected the broth and brought my malatang back, the manager even came by several times to check on our table. It wasn't necessary, but it was such a thoughtful touch and really made us feel cared for. Overall, amazing food and even better service, especially considering how busy they were that day. Definitely one of my go-to spots.
Tldr: goto hotpot in the area. Tomato soup is my fave! They also have Boba Ambience: lots of seating but nearly not enough during the rush! Its very clean and organize. The seats are not my favorite, I prefer sitting in the booth. Service: super quick. Friendly, and helpful when you ask questions about anything! Food: I love the soup!!! I usually get tomato soup and I can't try anything else I'm stuck in tomato for now. It's 14.99/lb. Halal/veggie soup options if ur in a group and worried. You can also adjust the spice level.
YGF MalaTang is the perfect place to stop by during a quick lunch break. I love how easy it is to customize and order whatever you want here. This time around I brought my boyfriend to try it out. He isn't the biggest fan of pay by the pound, especially for hot pot places like YGF. However, we both did fairly well with how many ingredients we added in. I kept mine under a pound. His was under two pounds. It wasn't too busy when we visited, so we were able to snag a table without any issues. I will be coming back again!
My go-to is the #1 broth with a slight spice level. I love that you can customize your own bowl by choosing exactly what you want and adding as much or as little as you'd like. Everything is priced by the pound, which makes it easy to control how much you spend. It's been busy every time I've visited, but the line moves surprisingly fast and I've never had to wait long for a table. Great food, efficient service, and I'll definitely be coming back! read more
Food- awesome. Concept- great. Like that you choose your own ingredients and soup base. Service- efficient and friendly. One star deduction - everything that contacts the hot food is plastic. Sorry but more traditional metal utensils and ceramic bowls would be a great improvement. Also dry non soup option has $1 extra charge? Sorry but as good as the food was this will be my only visit. read more
2 months ago
Located in a plaza with plenty of parking. There are a lot of other businesses in the plaza so don't be surprised if you have to park a bit further. On the bright side, I've never seen the complex full so there'll always be parking. The staff were very friendly about how to get started and grab the ingredients. Plenty of different meats, seafoods, vegetables, and noodles. They had options for with and without broth and I decided on the dry spice. The spice was very flavorful and added that nice numbing feeling to the food. Was on the spicier side and while it was bearable for me, was really spicy for the other person I was with. It's very busy and gets pretty packed no matter at dinner time, based on this experience as well as passing by. It's very lively with music in the background and the chatter from the different tables. read more
1 day ago
Great spot if you're craving a quick, personalized hotpot experience! You build your own bowl and pay by the pound, so it's essentially all-you-can-eat if you have the appetite. The bone broth was definitely the standout for me. The restaurant is spotless, and the service is incredibly friendly. A huge highlight is the sauce bar--they even provide sample recipes if you aren't sure how to mix the perfect dipping sauce. Highly recommend! read more
This is my new favorite spot right next to the south center. A few of my friends went and told me about it and I was finally able to try it out. It's a mixed of hot pot and pho. You start off with a big bowl and walk down and decide the meat you want the veggies and you can load your bowl up with as much or as little as you want. By the end you pay by the pound and pick your broth. I got the classic chicken fish maw broth it was delicious. Once your soup is ready they then escort you to the table and you can go to the sauce bar. It was delicious. You know a place is good when the line is wrapped around the building. Can't wait to go back! read more
6 days ago
The food was amazing, although the reason I am giving it a 2 stars is because when I was there I noticed the lady in the picture was being really rude to her employees something that I didn't like also other people noticed as well of her nasty behavior. read more
I love the selection of veggies, meats, seafood & other toppings. I got the beef bone broth medium and it was delicious & the perfect amount of spice. There is a sauce bar & I liked being able to create different sauces. Service was great, staff helped us find a seat & helped me packed me leftovers. read more
5 months ago
YGF Malatang definitely lives up to the hype! The restaurant was packed, but the atmosphere still felt clean, lively, and welcoming. I really enjoyed how customizable everything was, from the fresh ingredients to the different noodle choices, it made the experience fun and personal. The broth was the highlight for me: rich, flavorful, and comforting without being overly heavy. We got #1 which is classic herbal it's not that spicy as they say more on the light mild spicy. However, #6 has no spice at all, so it's perfect for the kids. We got the chicken broth for them with their favorite udon noodles (there's so many types of noodles.) We paid around $45 with two bowls, it honestly fed my family of 4 and my daughter can eat, eat! :P You can really taste the quality in the food. Service was also smooth and efficient despite how busy it was, and the staff kept things moving quickly. Overall, one of the best malatang spots I've been to so far. Great food, great ambience, and perfect for anyone who loves building their own bowl exactly how they want it. Ps. If you do a review here or Google they will give you a cute magnet or keychain in which my daughter got so she's very happy with her tiny noodle magnet. read more
25 days ago
Wow!!! Unique eating experience at thus place. I've been to restaurants with a similar concept of dining. Those that I went to didn't have much selection of ingredients to build my soup. My first ever visit to YGF changed the experience of this kind of eating to suit my taste and gastronomique mood. $14.99 per pound so for those watching their budget, make a mental weight of your bowl before having it weighed by the cashier staff. Selection of ingredients are fresh especially the vegetables for those looking for healthy options. read more
5 days ago
as a malatang connoisseur i would have to say this probably is the best i have ever had. the broth and selection is so amazing and they even give u bibs. read more
Oh YGF, how I love this place. No matter how packed it gets, I'm still coming back. Even though I visit often, I wanted to share one of my recent experiences because it really stood out. You get to customize your own bowl here, choosing whatever ingredients you like along with your soup base and spice level, which I absolutely love. I came with a party of six on a super busy day, and the place was absolutely slammed. When we received our food, I noticed my broth had been switched--I had ordered tom yum, but I received beef bone broth instead. I brought it up to the staff, and they immediately apologized and took care of it without any hesitation. Even though they were clearly overwhelmed with customers lining out the door, they handled everything so kindly and professionally. After they corrected the broth and brought my malatang back, the manager even came by several times to check on our table. It wasn't necessary, but it was such a thoughtful touch and really made us feel cared for. Overall, amazing food and even better service, especially considering how busy they were that day. Definitely one of my go-to spots. read more
5 days ago
The food was amazing! The service was very quick as well. I love Malatang and this place is on the top of my list. read more
7 months ago
Tldr: goto hotpot in the area. Tomato soup is my fave! They also have Boba Ambience: lots of seating but nearly not enough during the rush! Its very clean and organize. The seats are not my favorite, I prefer sitting in the booth. Service: super quick. Friendly, and helpful when you ask questions about anything! Food: I love the soup!!! I usually get tomato soup and I can't try anything else I'm stuck in tomato for now. It's 14.99/lb. Halal/veggie soup options if ur in a group and worried. You can also adjust the spice level. read more
8 months ago
YGF MalaTang is the perfect place to stop by during a quick lunch break. I love how easy it is to customize and order whatever you want here. This time around I brought my boyfriend to try it out. He isn't the biggest fan of pay by the pound, especially for hot pot places like YGF. However, we both did fairly well with how many ingredients we added in. I kept mine under a pound. His was under two pounds. It wasn't too busy when we visited, so we were able to snag a table without any issues. I will be coming back again! read more
Perfect comfort food! This place is a gem for cold days. You pick your ingredients and pay by the pound, so there's zero waste and 100% satisfaction. They have a huge variety of ingredients from fresh greens to seafood and specialty noodles. The Sour & Sweet Tomato base is a must-try--the broth is so rich and flavorful. For those who like something a bit more adventurous and spicy, the Tom Yum is a great choice. The restaurant is spotless, the service is welcoming, and the self-serve sauce station is a great bonus. Highly recommended for a clean and delicious customized hot pot experience! read more
the food was fresh and there were a lot of options! lots of options in the sauce bar too. very clean inside. almost always busy. you can get all of your chosen ingredients in a soup base or stir fried. i definitely recommend trying both! you can't really go wrong here! i would definitely come again. read more
1 month ago
I love this place and it's my favorite out of all the YGF locations in WA. The service is consistent and efficient, the servers are also very nice. The broth is also great and I like how you can add spiciness to the Tom Yum unlike other locations. I also think they have a better selection of ingredients than other locations. read more
9 months ago
I love YGF. If you haven't tried malatang then give this place a try. It's always crowded, but we're always able to find a seat somehow. You pick out what food you'd like in your soup from the fridge and then you choose a soup when you pay. You pay by weight and the bowl is tared. I'd recommend getting the beef bone broth which is super flavorful and has a slight kick. read more
1 month ago
SO YUMMY! Great good, great selection, clean store, and nice staff. They also offer boba/teas at this store and they're so good. 10/10 recommend! read more
This is a malatang franchise located in a strip mall of Tukwila, close to the Westfield mall. It was packed when we visited, but we were seated right away. Malatang was essentially premade hotpot. You pick the items from the fridge and they boil it for you in the soup base of your choice. They have none spicy soup base and they will customize the salt level if you ask. Ingredients were fresh and costs $14.99 per pound which was a steal. Very family friendly and parking is outside. read more
food: can't go wrong with malatang! had it 3x in a span of a week LOL! i will say the soup portion is pretty inconsistent. it hit everytime though, super flavorful service: it STAYS PACKED. i'm not from the area, and malatang back home is never as busy. takes a while for your food to be ready, but not bad ambiance: plenty of seating, but sometimes it gets so packed that u have to wait read more
how nice would it be if this location had scales where u could test to see how much ur bowl weighs before each station so that u can anticipate how much u will be paying once u reach the cash register? Also, how neat would it be if the staff did not restock ingredients while people were in line to add ingredients to their bowl? Maybe if they had clear announcements of when restocks would be so everyone backs off the stocks and the staff does their job, the deed would go by faster. Instead, u get staff trying to push their way thru and knocking over guests and their bowls bc they do not have the etiquette to speak with customers. Also would be nice to have the sauces and some toppings be available in servingdfor each table so we not crowding in a line at the corner with all of those add-ons. Anyway, ate here for the first time with my family. Tasted good, but the steps to get the good were a lot. read more
Quick easy and delicious. Went here with some friends and it was really delicious. I got some noodles (udon), lamb (it was tender and less fatty), some veg. My wife had to get a bowl with soft food. She wasn't happy about skipping the veg. The son pretty much got a giant bowl of mostly meat beef, pork, crawfish, and meat...I think there was some noodles and he tried a bamboo shoot... read more
11 months ago
Great place for malatang - $14.99 per pound for your choice of broth or dry style, noodles, all kinds of veggies, meats and seafood. We usually go to another place in Renton which is pretty good but the selection of items here is much bigger along with more choices for the soup base. The sauce bar has handy recipes on the wall to follow. Everything is fresh and well stocked. The dining area is pretty big, well lit and open. It's a serve yourself but staff are ready to help, and were quick to ring us up. We'll definitely be back to try different combos! read more
4 months ago
Very good!! Boba and malatong. Join the waitlist for peak dinner. I didn't have a wait. Don't get too much. Pay by weight but lots of options read more
Good: 5/5 I love this place. I probably frequent this place once a week LOL The soup bases are delicious and the custom pick what you want is a fun concept! The sauce bar is also a huge plus too! And it's free!! I always get the beef bone broth, its always tasted good. They also have boba drinks, I've only had the oolong milk and Thai tea. They're both good drinks, definitely on the sweeter side but delicious nonetheless! No comment on the boba as I've never tried it. Service: 5/5 This place gets busy during dinner time and especially on the weekends. With the limited seating the staff helps coordinate so you get your table in a timely manner. Everyone I've interacted thus far are really kind and fun to talk to! Ambiance: 4/5 Definitely not your fancy dine-in vibe as it's DIY but it's a great place for a quick bite. Loads of parking too! Overall: 5/5 Delicious, that's it read more
When I first learned about YGF Malatang, it was in California. So I was excited when I found out WA finally opened one. Food: You get a bowl and grab whatever ingredients you want. Basically build your own bowl and pick the broth. I do really like that there are a wide range of ingredients from veggies, rice cake, sliced meat to seafood. I've tried both bone broth and tom yum soup base. Most of the time, I go with very spicy. But I feel that it's never really meeting the malatang hot I expected. Service: Friendly staff. After you paid for your food, they will check on your to see how many people in your party and assign a table for you. One thing I wanted to point out was that, I was getting sauces at the space bar. In the chili oil, there was a hair in the bucket of it. I had to notify the staff and I'm not sure if they replace it after. So it gave me an icky feeling about their sauce bar. Wait time: Weekends are often busy and you need to get on the wait list where there is an iPad at the door. I recommend going earlier like 5pm or after 7ish to avoid the rush. read more
Love going to this place! Fully customizable hot pot bowls! The classic beef broth is my favorite and I always make it like a souped up instant ramen. The broth is insanely rich. This place is a baseline of what all build your own hotpot places should be. The seating area is clean and the sauce bar is included. Service is attentive and the employees are very nice! read more
Very nice little spot. Fresh veggies and good quality proteins. Some items were frozen, so that adds unnecessary weight to the entire bowl. The heavier the bowl, the more you pay. The soup base was average and a bit salty. The YFG in California tastes better. I still enjoyed the meal. read more
3 months ago
Great options and lots of seating space compared to the other YGF locations! My partner and I love the malatang here read more
Service was very sweet, the lady guided us through everything since it was our first time. It's a cool concept of getting the food first and paying by the pound! I got the dry peanut broth one and it was delicious! There was a lot of different broths and all my cousins said they tasted good! The price surprisingly was not as bad as I thought. It was 107 I believe for 6 people, atleast for my family it was.. read more
My first visit! Built my bowl with greens and mushrooms and veggies. Had the classic herbal beef bone broth. Had it slightly spicy. While you wait for your order be sure to visit the sauce bar and also grab a bib. Highly recommend the bib. Wednesday night around 8 PM. Nice crowd eating. Line moved along well. Very helpful staff. Very friendly. read more
7 months ago
This is one of my go-to lunch spots - it's quick, easy, and has so many options depending on what you're in the mood for. I usually go for the beef bone broth, extra spicy, and build my own bowl with noodles, veggies, and plenty of meat. It's super customizable, which I love. Pricing is around $14 per pound, so it can be as light or as filling as you want. Perfect for days when you're either starving or just want something simple. The sauce bar is also a highlight - they even have recipe ideas if you're not sure what to mix. Service is always great. The staff are really helpful, especially when it comes to setting up tables for larger groups, and everything moves quickly. Depending on the time and crowd, it can be a quick in-and-out lunch or a more relaxed meal - but either way, you really can't go wrong with good soup and a great atmosphere. read more
I have been to a different location before, so I knew I was going to like it, but this location is special! I noticed right off the back how much bigger this location was! Plenty of tables for people to sit at. I liked the accents of orange color and the tasteful decorations on the wall that didn't do too much. I was also pleased with the variety of food options available to put into your bowl from the noodles, vegetables, meat, seafood, and some exotic options too! It was almost overwhelming! They did a good job of getting the food out pretty quickly, even if it was a weekend! Definitely a favorite! read more
The food is delicious, and they have made the process very efficient. First you line up along the right wall, where you can pick up a bowl and as you walk along you can grab all the things you want in your hot pot. The end of the line is the checkout counter, where you choose your broth and pay. Then you can go to your seat or wait for the next available as your brother and hot pot are being made. The sauce bar is on the left side of the shop, and have recipes for different kinds of sauce if you want inspiration. Note: you start with the fish balls & end with the meat, so keep that in mind as you add your ingredients! We ended up getting much more than we planned because the meat was at the end. Staff was helpful and service was quick! We enjoyed our experience. The first time, we each got our own bowl but the second, we just got one bowl to share, and it was much more reasonable in price and portion! read more
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