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    4.7 (57 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Rajeev L.

    This is an interesting place where you can build your own hotpot by picking your own ingredients. There are a ton of them to choose from and it can be a bit overwhelming. The servings with the broth are enormous! I liked what I picked, but it was a bit hard to eat. I think I will try it again as the concept is neat and I probably have to figure out what to include to make my experience better the next time.

    Crystal S.

    The food and concept are great. Pick your own ramen ingredients. Food comes out piping hot, almost boiling. There is a condiment bar, and you can make your own recipe. Order ahead unless you get an hour and a half for lunch. You will be standing waiting for 30+ minutes to get your food. A little odd considering its instant or already cooked noodles. Overall I definitely like this place but it's not exactly conducive to having for lunch.

    Sofyan S.

    Food (4/5): We got the dry hotpot stir fry with sliced beef, fish, and a variety of vegetables and meatballs. The food was decent but they didn't actually mix the sauce of the savory dry mix but it ended up being quite good still. Service (4/5): You mostly just self serve by selecting your own ingredients and then they will stir fry it for you. Ambiance (5/5): It's inside a brightly lot and upscale nice mall. There are plenty of seats in the food court and overall looks quite nice

    Kaz G.

    4 words to describe my experience: I WILL BE BACK! I loved the concept of building my own hotpot bowl from scratch as someone with particular taste. They had a variety of meat, noodles, veggies, etc to choose from. We both chose the beef bone broth after getting all the ingredients together. The bowls came out piping hot, and were super delicious and flavorful. We didn't even need to add any extra sauces, but they had them on the side just in case. Pro tip: get the medium if you want spice but still want to enjoy your food. The price is based on how much you put in the bowl. I had just enough food, but my friend got a bit extra because she was trying new things. Now I know exactly what I want in my bowl for my next visit too. 1000/10 for my first hotpot experience!

    Judy T.

    My Go-To Malatang Spot! They have a great selection of fresh, high-quality ingredients - you handpick everything, and pricing is by weight (which is why I shake off all the water like crazy lol). - - - - - - - - Malatang $14.99/LB ~ Beef bone broth 招牌牛骨湯 ~ My fav broth! Always medium or extra spicy, depending on my mood. Super flavourful & delicious when all the ingredients soak up the broth! Pair it with Nissin Ramen for the best experience! ~ Sweet & sour tomato 酸甜番茄湯 ~ Tangy, sweet, and super satisfying. Love it with udon, but it's a bit oilier than expected. ~ Chicken broth 金牌雞湯 ~ Rich, umami-packed, and slightly herbal. The least oily option, perfect if you want something lighter! ~ Spicy mix (dry pot) 麻辣拌 ~ Tastes great, but way creamier than I expected. It's drenched in sesame sauce, so if you love a nutty, creamy flavour, this is for you! My 6 Must-Order:1/ Crispy Grass Carp (脆鯇魚)2/ Crispy Pork (小酥肉)3/ Sliced Beef (肥牛)4/ Beef Tripe (牛柏葉)5/ Seaweed Knot (海帶結)6/ Black Fish Fillet (魚柳), Sub with Marinated Garlic Beef (蒜香牛) if unavailable Why 6? Because if you order takeout on UberEats/DoorDash, you pick 6 ingredients by default! I've ordered several times from the Jersey City location, and they never skimp on portions! - - - - - - - - - Will I be back? Yes! As a malatang lover, and with a shop so close to home, I've already been back multiple times.

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    Alex M.

    (Overall: A) - Self-serve hot pot to go at $16/lb is a welcome addition to Jersey Copious Asian vegetable options and protein cuts to offer. The self serve sauce bar is a great opportunity for flavor development, which I feel the soup already does a good job with. Their packaging is very secure as well, making this a very safe takeout option. Highly recommend! Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Overall: 5 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

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    Shefali A.

    We recently stumbled upon this newly opened Ramen place in our neighbourhood and handpicked all the veggies and meat we wanted with our noodles. The portion size was good and the soup and condiments were delicious. We will definitely be visiting soon. The hotpot however has very limited base options for vegans and vegetarians.

    June-Young C.

    It's a convenient spot for a mala bowl and it's open surprisingly late. We stopped by past 9pm when the actual mall is closed but the food court was still open. You can pick your own ingredients and soup base. They'll cook it and a beeper will notify when it's ready. I recommend getting the fattier beef options so it isn't as tough. They charge by weight, so tofu and veggies will be expensive. There's a lot of sauces and dipping toppings on the side to add on. I got sukiyaki broth which is very umami and basically didn't really need a side sauce, but you can still dip the meat in chili oil, garlic and scallions.

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    麻辣烫很好吃!骨汤鲜香浓郁,入口很舒服,喝一口汤就能感受到用料很讲究。菜品种类特别丰富,蔬菜、肉类、丸子、豆制品一应俱全,可以根据自己口味自由搭配。夹菜区域保持得很整洁干净,给人很放心的感觉。 出餐速度也非常快,基本上点好菜没多久就能拿到,适合中午或者晚上时间比较紧的时候来吃。环境宽敞明亮,桌椅干净,整体氛围轻松舒适,不会觉得拥挤或者吵闹。服务人员也很热情,会耐心解答问题。 整体体验非常满意,无论是味道、环境还是效率都很好,是我近期吃过最喜欢的麻辣烫之一。强烈推荐给喜欢麻辣烫的朋友!

    If you are vegan/vegetarian or have any food allergies I would highly recommend to avoid this place at all cost. My "vegan" ramen included various slices of meats. That was neither a part of the item nor a selection. I was mentioned repeatedly that this was a food allergy. Spent the evening in the bathroom. Order elsewhere, it's not worth risking your wellbeing..

    Michelle Y.

    A new hot pot spot that had opened up a couple of days ago. It is by weight for 14.99lb. You can pick out different meats,vegetables, fish balls, fish cakes, tofu mushrooms and noodles. They will weigh it ans ask you what soup base so you want. I picked the beef bone medium spice. It was delicious and very filling. I will definitly come back and try their other soups.

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    11 months ago

    harbor side venue - two in Jersey city. quiet area, lov'it. Less crowded and more healthy options. cleaner area and more seating options.

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    10 months ago

    After coming here a few time, I can say that the food is always fresh and staff provide a good experience. Would recommend!

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    11 months ago

    Amazing food and staff! A lot of choices of vegetables and meats. My must go spot whenever I am in Jersey City

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    2 years ago

    Taste is great. Foods are chosen on my own taste. The bone soup tastes really good. Friendly to non-spicy lovers.

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    11 months ago

    good place,will come again , first time here really love The place will come again nice people nice food

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food, great ambiance, and excellent service! A must-visit spot for a fantastic dining experience.

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    Food was good. Staff were helpful and friendly. There were a variety of options available. Would come again!

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    2 years ago

    Great serve urself hotpot! Basically chipotle version of hotpot with a lot of veggies and meat options

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    2 years ago

    Really good food wait time during lunch can be long, but wide variety of stuff to choose from

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    2 years ago

    Good food taste, good location, they have very nice selection of ingredients, like fish fillet and abalone

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    2 years ago

    Very good and yummy Mala tang restaurant in Jersey city, the environment is very good a well

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