Broth is overall great. Unlike most of the hot pot places in orlando, it's not AYCE. They charge for the broth, skewers, sauce bar, and a la carte plates. The skewers concept is cool but sometimes it backfires as some ingredients have more than one skewer in it. Service is okay, it was a bit confusing my first time there. i've also asked multiple times if the broth had pork as my friend cannot eat pork and I never got a clear answer. read more

Ma Lu Bian Bian - Hot Pot Near Me - Pine Hills, Florida

What a coo find. I like the skewers concept which is $0.35 per skewer and $3.99 per dish from the fridge. Also the salad and sauce bar is an additional $2.99. Some items only had 1 piece on the long stick - either 1 piece of small meat or veggie. The 4 spoons of shrimp paste was the best thing there. Sauce bar was definitely necessary. Quail eggs and beef with cilantro skewer was a must Place was practically empty upon arrival and was watched quite a bit by employees which made it a lil uncomfortable but it was still a fun experience Broth was strong smelling but flavorful. Got the ox super spicy broth along with the mushroom broth. The ox broth was super heavy on the dried chilis and oil but was actually spicy and a bit numbing. Had to fish out so much chilis and herbs to actually enjoy cooking in it. Mushroom was subtle and good. Took the remaining broth home to repurpose into ramen later on in the week. Ox broth has a lingering smell way after being cooked The place is pretty big. Wished the seating was a bit more spread out to get in and out of more easy The extra long skewers were a bit too long and kept poking and getting caught on things which they were close to being dropped a few times But definitely would come back again. Good value and just the right amount of food to feel satisfied and able to take items home unlike AYCE hotpot places read more

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We heard they recently switched to AYCE (all-you-can-eat), so we decided to give it a try. We ordered the pork bone broth and the Level 4 spicy traditional beef butter broth (and wow, that broth was spicy! ) All of the traditional hot pot proteins were included, similar to other AYCE hot pot spots, and everything tasted fresh and delicious. One thing you absolutely have to order is the lamb skewers. We also tried a few add-ons. My friend was intrigued by the pork brain, so we ordered both the uncooked and cooked spicy versions. We cooked the uncooked pork brain in our broth for about 10 minutes and it turned out surprisingly delicious--rich, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth, with an almost mousse-like texture. Another interesting item was the goose intestines. They were slightly chewy, somewhat similar to tripe. We also ordered the seafood platter, which was a great addition. The abalone was especially good! Service was fast, friendly and attentive throughout our meal. The AC was blasting, which made enjoying hot pot in the middle of a Florida summer much more comfortable. read more

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They got rid of the price per skewer. It's now 39.99 each AYCE. Which really sucks since I never ate $40 worth of skewers to begin with. And everyone had to get the same thing which means I can no longer come here with my husband. Big L. Cherry on top is when they ignored us for 10 mins just to be seated. read more

My wife and I loved this place. Super authentic Chinese hot pot experience. If you like Szechuan food you'd love their broth. You can order 1 or two flavors of the broth which they'll give a bowl with a divider. Disclaimer* hot pot is a rather communal experience so you'll be cooking out of the same pot but it's all about the experience of enjoying your food and conversation together. You can also ask the server for recommendations on what sauce to make at the sauce bar because your sauce can make or break your experience as well haha. At .35 cents per skewer it was honestly a great deal and we spent less than when we go to other local hot pot places that have all you can eat options. They've got a rewards program and a huge drink menu as well. I got their passion fruit refresher with popping yogurt boba and it was delightful! We're definitely adding this to our list of hot pot places in Orlando area. read more

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This was one of the best hot pot places I've been to in Orlando. The food tasted well and the price was reasonable. They had a good amount of options. Only wish they were labeled better. Definitely prefer this over an All you can eat! read more

Ma Lu Bian Bian - Seating area - Hot Pot Near Me - Pine Hills, Florida

Really cool and new concept to eat hotpot in Orlando. The restaurant is clean and fun decorations, has a lot of space for seatings as well. They have selections of broth, and you can select the spicy level (mild is pretty spicy too imo). Lots of sticks options (meats/ veggies/ fish balls) and you can order more on the menu too. 35 cents per stick! Services were good, they came to refill the broth couple times, and the check out was quick. No wait when we entered the restaurant read more

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This place is very nice inside! There is truly no other hot pot place that has the same atmosphere and look as this place. It is very modern looking and has a futuristic aesthetic. It is not AYCE but instead it is a la carte where you get a basket and choose the skewers yourself would like. I had a similar experience in NY and this reminded me of it. I will say the broth here can be very spicy, like mouth numbing & eye watering spicy, therefore I would keep that in mind when ordering. The waitress told us it was mild and our group can handle spicy but it was definitely not mild. On the other occasions I have been here and ordered other flavors, I did enjoy my experience and thought it was a fun activity! read more

Initially, we went to go to Walala next door but the wait was so long. We told ourselves, we'll just go next door instead to try it out. And wow, what an amazing accident! We absolutely loved it here. The service was top notch and all of the meat and sauces were so fresh. Everything was just so tasty that we can't stop thinking about it. The ambiance is so cool too, the decor looks like a busy Chinese city. We are already planning our next time here. read more

Oh man, this place was definitely a great experience. I am so happy they finally brought this type of dinning here. Some of my favorite items are the cilantro and beef. I definitely liked the mushroom broth and the ramen. It turned out amazing. I did try the buttery beef broth too. It was spicy so please be prepared for the spice. read more

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I didn't get a chance to take a picture of their skewer fridge nor the food as it was that good! This place is a Chinese hotpot that is semi-self serve. You pay for the broth options (which were all I believe 14.99-16-99) and the meat and veggie skewers (which is .35 per skewer and 2.99 for each plate of noodles, veggies, or dumplings -these are all store in the fridge and can choose at your own pace). They also have special meat options on their menu as well as hot items like glass noodles, chicken feet, etc (those menu items were around 9.99 each) They also have a self-serve sauce station at 3.99 per person but I honestly think the broth flavors the meats enough! It is a little bit of a learning curve having to choose meats in the fridge and cooking them on your own and making sure everyone's sticks don't tangle. However, once you get the hang of it, it was super fun and tasty! The servers mainly spoke limited English but can understand so it wasn't an issue personally for us. They walked by and kept an eye on our broth levels and making sure we didn't need a water refill. The restaurant itself has plenty of space! I never felt like I was right by a person or having to squeeze through. Overall, would definitely come back here! Their pickled pork and mushroom beef skewers were AMAZING! I would also recommend their House Special Beef that you mix with an egg yolk before cooking, so super tender and takes the flavor of the broth well! YUM! read more

Ma Lu Bian Bian - Half Traditional Ox Butter and Bone Broth combo pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Pine Hills, Florida

Absolutely love Ma Lu Bian Bian! Located in the West Colonial Chinatown Plaza. Tons of parking. Upon walking up to the restaurant, I knew I was in for something big. The restaurant was bright, open, clean, fun, and had an overall really nice vibe. I knew my meal was going to be amazing! Service was phenomenal! They are very engaging and helpful. They appear to be happy to be there which makes all the difference in the world. The menu options were plentiful. Definitely something for everyone to love. I opted for a half butter and half spicy base. This was awesome to be able to try two different bases. They offer a large variety of skewers to choose from and the cool part they are all just $0.35 each. Take as much or as little as you want. I loved the variety and quality of all the meats, soup base, sauces, and noodles. Ask your server to guide you with making their signature house dipping sauce. Its so good and goes with everything. Everything was absolutely fresh and delicious! Definitely my new go to for probably all of 2025 read more

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I honestly love this place. Servers are kind, place is clean, and the food is excellent. It's pretty straightforward, just pick your broth and pick out the skewers. Be careful though, the broth is actually spicy. I usually do medium spice, but I wouldn't be able to handle any more. Each meat is good with strong flavors. My favorites are personally the cilantro beef rolls, peppered beef, and beef tendon. If you are particular, you may not enjoy this place as much. Since it's al la carte, you will be charged with things that would be free at AYCE. Skewers are $0.35 and other plates (tiny plates in the fridges $3.99, fruit and sauces $2.99) are charged as well. This isn't explicitly said by the servers either, but I'm not gonna complain since it's on the menu and the prices are small. Also, the service is more passive. Most of this is do-it-yourself, so the servers will let you be most of the time. Just notify them whenever you need something, they're always willing to help. read more

The flavors of the soup were good as well. Food was great but charge for dipping sauce and fruits.

great service and best food in town, highly recommenced, very authentic mama hot pot with clean environment

Ma Lu Bian Bian is our new go-to for hot pot. We love hot pot, but most places are AYCE, which is not a good fit for our family since our kids never eat the price of an AYCE spot. The pay-per-piece setup here solves that. We can order exactly what we want, keep portions sensible for the kids, and still try a bunch of items. The selections are tasty and fresh, and the broth is flavorful without being overpowering. Service is friendly, the pace is quick, and it all feels like good value. If you like hot pot and want flexibility for families, this place is perfect. read more

Cool looking place with awesome decor, but missed the mark on service and overall. We tried a few items including the butter broth which was tasty and had a very good kick, but it was very greasy and we ended up switching it for the chicken broth. Not much was explained to us, and although my dining partner and I have both had hot pot many times, before, the whole process here seemed confusing and awkward. We were not told how to adjust the heat (it's below the table) and the setting was so high it was boiling over. We had to ask for spoons and were given plastic spoons. Also, we were not given proper bowls, just the same tiny rectangular ones from the sauce bar that held maybe 1/2 cup, which made eating the noodles difficult. The ladles had a cage and were awkward and cumbersome to use. I did enjoy the variety of skewers and different add ons available in the self serve fridges. The idea is cool, and the options are really great, but this missed the mark for us. read more

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Different style of hot pot place that utilizes bite sized pieces of food on skewers. We got two different broths, both of which were rich and infused a lot of flavor in the ingredients. Service was good. The restaurant appeared clean and organized. read more

Great flavor soup bases! Skewer options that are different than your typical hot pot place in Orlando. The shaved short rib meat is very good and has nice marbling. Authentic taste. read more

Ma Lu Bian Bian - Hot Pot Near Me - Pine Hills, Florida

The idea of this place was fun and I was so excited when I saw it on Instagram, but we went for dinner on a weekday, there was nobody there at normal dinner time (which was a little strange), and to be honest the meat tasted really "off" like it was old. My hubby and I both agreed. Also I can get all-you-can-eat bbq and hot pot at Volcano for the same price we paid here for the per-skewer method, so if you want to eat more than just a little bit, it's not so cost-effective. The servers were excellent and kind but food not great unfortunately. I hope they were just having an "off" day. read more

If you like your hot pot with constant rap music. This is your place!! Total ear torture for me.

The food is just okay but it can be really pricy. And there is like zero service. You help your self with everything, but they ask for a default tips for 20% which is none sense read more

I'm so happy that Orlando finally has a really good authentic hot pot place! We ordered the traditional ox spicy butter soup and tomato soup, both were delicious. There were so many different types of skewers you could choose and the food was really tasty and fresh. Will come back frequently for sure! read more

Ma Lu Bian Bian - Hot Pot Near Me - Pine Hills, Florida

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Finally, they are open! I have been waiting for this place to open forever, and it's definitely worth the hype. At last, there's a legit good hot pot place in Orlando. Everything tastes just like it should. I've already been there almost 10 times. For all those hungry 10 p.m. cravings, I just drive up here and indulge in some delicious Malubianbian. read more