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    Mala Mala

    4.3 (10 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jasmine G.

    This place feels like a cross between YGF and Malatown! The interior is very cute and spacious and everything is so clean! The food comes out hot and the service is very quick! I like how there wasn't a line when we came and the food is equally as great as other popular malatang spots. The only thing I wish for is probably a larger selection of items and better parking! We took a while to find parking because this plaza is so popular with so much great food!

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    Decent selection. Flavor is pretty standard. I kinda like YGF more but this is ok if you're in the area and want mala

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    Great good and great service. The server offered the children jelly while waiting for the food, I…read morepersonally think that is such a kind act that excited the kids and looking forward for the meals. The servers are very attentive and the wait time for the food is barely 10 minutes. Very efficient. The meals are great, the baguettes came with refilled. The whipped butter is light and creamy. I kept wonder if a drizzle of honey could amplified the taste. Pizza and pasta are obviously very taste and chewy. The restaurant is very nice and cozy as well, a mixtures of Japanese and Italian cuisines. It's a cutesy and vibrant, perfect for date. Overall, I think it's a wonderful experience and meals. Very unique concept!

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    Ordered a bottle of Biru 101 Rice Lager from Sugoi to go with our food and honestly it was such a…read moregood combo The stir-fried pork and steamed fish here are super flavorful and the beer's light clean finish pairs perfectly without killing the taste of the food. Plus it's brewed with Taiwanese rice and oolong tea Definitely order a bottle next time you come!

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    We had a wonderful experience at Gochi in Cupertino! The food is creative, interesting, and a fun…read morechange of pace from the traditional sushi experience. We usually go to Tanto, which is owned by the same group, so it was exciting to try Gochi's fusion-style dishes and explore a different side of their cooking. A big highlight of our visit was our server, Samira. She was incredibly competent, friendly, and attentive. She knew the menu inside and out and could explain exactly what was in each dish, including how many pieces came with each order. Her recommendations were thoughtful -- instead of encouraging us to over-order, she suggested ordering a few dishes first and then adding more depending on how we felt. We really appreciated that advice because fresh sushi and many Japanese dishes are best enjoyed right away and don't reheat or travel well. Great food, excellent service, and a team that genuinely cares about the dining experience. We'll definitely be back!

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