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Although their past health issues raised some concerns and made me wait a couple of months before trying this newly opened restaurant in Rowland Heights, I am glad to report that I had no stomach issues at all, but just bold, spicy flavors that delivered a strong, satisfying kick. Most people know this chain restaurant because its owner is extremely famous across Asia, not only for the brand itself but also for his dramatic life. This spice focused restaurant specializes in Sichuan influenced small dishes, including noodles, vermicelli, spicy cold dishes, and mini hot pots. Many diners come here for a single bowl of noodles, which is already filling and satisfying on its own, as the side such as braised pork intestines, pork trotters, fried eggs, and beef, are all boldly flavored and pair well with the spicy base soup. Make sure to choose a spice level you can handle, as the heat mostly likely comes mainly from concentrated chili oil and can strongly hit both your tongue and your stomach. The side dishes and fried items are also worth trying. The country style crispy fried chicken is soft on the inside, with a sweet & sour sauce coating on the outside that makes it even savory. Overall, this is a comfort spot to enjoy spicy food, from noodles and vermicelli to mini hot pots, everything delivers a satisfying, spicy kick. It's a great addition to the area and adds more variety to the local food scene.
This new restaurant intrigued both mine and my partners taste buds. We love a good o'l bowl of Chinese noodles and rich broth so we had to try it. I enjoy Chinese hospitality. They are quick to serve. We were seated, presented with menus and were served water once we entered. The restaurant was spotless and had modern background music. We ordered the Noodles with Braised beef and the Noodles with Pickled chillies and Crispy trio. Just as we smelled it from the kitchen, we knew these dishes were going to be a 10/10. The noodles we chose did not disappoint! The braised beef was so soft and was packed with so much broth. The broth was rich and had the perfect amount of spice (in my opinion). I couldn't even ask my partner what he thought because he was so busy demolishing his Noodles haha. We also ordered their popular tea; Rose grape green tea and Lemon green tea. From the 2 teas, my favorite was the Rose Grape in terms of flavor preference. However, both were refreshing and light on the tummy. They had the perfect amount of sweetness and ice levels. The highlight of this experience was we were given 2 complimentary coins to play at their claw machine. We failed to claw a plushy haha. Overall, our tummies were happy and full. We'll definitely return to try their other dishes. :)
Restaurant was clean and service and food were great. Got the tofu pudding intestine and mini spicy hot pot with duck blood and both were flavorful with the perfect amount of spice. Prices are super fair and I would 100% come back to try other dishes. Noticed while we were leaving that they have green tea/milk teas that were under $4, so definitely going to try some next time!
Stopped by on a Saturday and it was not busy. Lots of tables inside. It was clean and service was great. They did not turn on the ac so it could get a little warm after eating some hot soup. The menu mainly had noodle dishes. We got the beef noodle and chicken wonton.
Came here for lunch with a friend. We both have never been here before. The service was great. The food was just ok. Nothing exceptional. It's kinda like the Mala noodle you can make at home with fresh veggie and meat.
One more day in LA and off I go to Jersey. So making good use of my time today, I volunteered to be the guinea pig at this new establishment; first and foremost. It is indeed the end of an era, where Ten Rens Tea Time used to anchor this location, so many thanks to them for giving us a place to study over the decades. Now back to Maluji Suanlafen, I honestly believe it has every right to have 4-5 stars; Clean, ultra modern, K-Pop music in the background, and solid noodles and rice bowls. I took the time to go through one of the one star yelp reviews, and ordered a Soft Tofu Chitterlings (Pork Intestines) Spicy Mala Braise, didn't find any issues with the pork. In fact Alot of folks don't know this, but pork chitterlings are double processed at all Chinese restaurants. They're thrown into a large Kettle, boiled for long periods of time, before they're taken out and cut into smaller slices and thrown into Braise Mixtures. And so I found myself enjoying the 肥腸豆花腦 tofu + intestine in Chilli sauce. I also took the opportunity to order their House Spicy Sour Potato Noodles, and the minced ground pork braise was very well made, together with the salted/ mustard veges, bean sprouts and various Szechuan spices, it was very enjoyable. And I contend this place is better than Mian by Chengdu Taste. You look around, sitting down and figure this place is probably some Chinese rich kid's path to Permanent Residency via some kind of investment to residency program so you'd think the food here probably will suck, but quite the opposite, this place has every right to become the go to place for Szechuan Street Style Noodles and having eaten at food stalls in Chongqing China, I can unbiasedly say this is on many levels equivalent to what you get in China. Definitely adding to my every-now-and-then category. #Fast-Casual-Solid-Clean-Modern-Chengdu-Szechuan
Tender beef and the spice was hitting the taste spot. Plenty of seat in the afternoon and the staff were very nice and attentive.
We came here over the weekend. Although there were some food safety concerns when the restaurant first opened, I had always wanted to give it a try. This time, everything went smoothly -- we were seated right away with no wait, and the food came out very quickly. All the dishes tasted great, and the prices were very reasonable. Special thanks to the male server with glasses -- super friendly and attentive. Will definitely come back!
I had a really unpleasant experience here. I ordered the SPICY VERMICELLI PORK INTESTINE,and unfortunately discovered that the intestine was not cleaned properly. There were visible lymph nodes / fatty lumps still attached, which is extremely unhygienic and honestly disgusting. This isn't just about taste -- it's about basic food safety and preparation standards. Intestines require thorough cleaning, and serving them like this is unacceptable. I lost my appetite immediately and could not continue eating. For a dish that relies so heavily on one main ingredient, this level of carelessness is very concerning. I won't be returning, and I strongly caution others, especially those sensitive to food hygiene.
Loved this place. The restaurant is clean, cozy, and has a nice modern vibe. I ordered the chicken noodle soup with fungus mushroom and it was amazing; rich, flavorful broth. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the shredded chicken with cordyceps made it extra delicious and hearty. The chicken wontons were also delicious. Service was quick and friendly, and the food came out hot and fresh. Highly recommend and will be back for more.
On the night of November 1st, I ordered a deluxe spicy vermicelli bowl. Around 3 a.m., I suddenly had severe stomach pain and started feeling like I needed to use the bathroom. I ended up spending almost the entire night on the toilet, on and off, having diarrhea until about 7 a.m. After took some diarrhea medicine, which helped a little, but by then I had already gone to the bathroom at least 8 times. In the afternoon, it happened another 2 times before it finally stopped. Even after that, my stomach still didn't feel right. I have no idea what went wrong with their food, but I definitely won't be going back to this restaurant again.
Service was very good and was able to accommodate our group of 16 people. We got a variety of dishes and everything came out quick. They have mainly noodle soup dishes of varying spice levels and there's usually a free refill of noodles for the noodle dishes! Both vermicelli and white noodles were good!
Went here with a friend who swore by their food, and wow, they weren't kidding! The 豪华酸辣粉 was legit--so flavorful, with loads of toppings. That tangy, spicy kick? Perfection. Also tried the pig trotters--super tender and paired perfectly with the sauerkraut and egg. Staff was super friendly, the place was spotless, and parking was super easy. Totally worth it, and honestly, so Instagram-worthy! :) Will def come back!
4 months ago
RIP Ten Ren's this was the spot for my HS/early college self. I always remember the nostalgic feeling of seeing it after turning into Diamond Plaza, so it's crazy to see after years, it's now a new business. Meaning that, Maluji Suanlafen is now at the old Ten Ren's location at the corner right when you turn in. If you go at an off time, I'm sure it's fine. It's a human nightmare during super fisted times aka the weekends and Friday nights. You're fighting other people for parking in the plaza or in the pit. People are not driving that well and people are walking all over. Understandable since there's SO many eateries, shops, etc. in Diamond Plaza (gonna be much worse when the next Chubby Cattle empire restaurant opens here, but I digress). Plenty of seating available and we were able to get seated and got our food super quickly. You order through the QR code at each table. For some of the dishes you can get rice/vermicelli refills, especially since you get a LOT of soup. Definitely easy to share, so order some extra small bowls and have the napkins ready since it is SUPER OILY (as spicy Chinese dishes usually are). For our dinner, we got the: 1) Spicy Quail Eggs: -Generous amount of quail eggs, 10+ at least. -Seasoned with chili oil, spices, and sesame seeds and some green herb garnish on top. -Easy to eat, yummy, and addicting. I love quail eggs, so this was a nice item to order. 2) Squid Skewer: -It is what's described. A squid skewer. Grilled and covered in a blend of spices. Not spicy at all, but super tender and not chewy at all. Not a bad snack item. 3) Deluxe Spicy Vermicelli Bowl: -Comes with a little bit of everything. Perfect item to order if it's your first time here. -Comes with a generous amount of vermicelli (though since there's so much broth you can always get a noodle refill - 1 per order I think), peanuts, minced pork, pig trotter, and some beef slices. -Love the peanuts in this, gives a nice crunch of texture when chewing through their noodles and the tender meat. 4) Spicy Tofu Pudding with Pork Intestines: -Comes with a side of white rice. The order itself is a malatang bowl/mini hot pot bowl. We also had this with the extra vermicelli noodles we got from our other order. -Plenty of intestines and tofu in the order. Tofu is soft and went smoothly with the broth. Intestines were tender as well. Super filling and definitely more than enough for 3 hungry adults. Despite how daunting the dishes are, especially with the chili bright red broth, it's not that spicy. Has a decent heat to it, but honestly, if you eat a lot of Hot Cheetos, that is spicier than the food that we had here. You can always add more chili oil that's available at each table though! read more
7 months ago
We visited Majuji Shuanlafen for lunch on Wednesday and were seated right away. There were plenty of seats inside the restaurant. We tried the Spicy Vermicelli with Pork Intestine ($14.95), which was pretty good. The taste was similar to the Sichuan spicy vermicelli I used to have in my hometown, Chengdu. The pork intestine was tender and well-cooked. The Braised Beef Spicy Vermicelli ($15.99) was also good and flavorful. The service was good. I will probably visit again to try some other dishes. read more
8 months ago
Although their past health issues raised some concerns and made me wait a couple of months before trying this newly opened restaurant in Rowland Heights, I am glad to report that I had no stomach issues at all, but just bold, spicy flavors that delivered a strong, satisfying kick. Most people know this chain restaurant because its owner is extremely famous across Asia, not only for the brand itself but also for his dramatic life. This spice focused restaurant specializes in Sichuan influenced small dishes, including noodles, vermicelli, spicy cold dishes, and mini hot pots. Many diners come here for a single bowl of noodles, which is already filling and satisfying on its own, as the side such as braised pork intestines, pork trotters, fried eggs, and beef, are all boldly flavored and pair well with the spicy base soup. Make sure to choose a spice level you can handle, as the heat mostly likely comes mainly from concentrated chili oil and can strongly hit both your tongue and your stomach. The side dishes and fried items are also worth trying. The country style crispy fried chicken is soft on the inside, with a sweet & sour sauce coating on the outside that makes it even savory. Overall, this is a comfort spot to enjoy spicy food, from noodles and vermicelli to mini hot pots, everything delivers a satisfying, spicy kick. It's a great addition to the area and adds more variety to the local food scene. read more
9 months ago
This new restaurant intrigued both mine and my partners taste buds. We love a good o'l bowl of Chinese noodles and rich broth so we had to try it. I enjoy Chinese hospitality. They are quick to serve. We were seated, presented with menus and were served water once we entered. The restaurant was spotless and had modern background music. We ordered the Noodles with Braised beef and the Noodles with Pickled chillies and Crispy trio. Just as we smelled it from the kitchen, we knew these dishes were going to be a 10/10. The noodles we chose did not disappoint! The braised beef was so soft and was packed with so much broth. The broth was rich and had the perfect amount of spice (in my opinion). I couldn't even ask my partner what he thought because he was so busy demolishing his Noodles haha. We also ordered their popular tea; Rose grape green tea and Lemon green tea. From the 2 teas, my favorite was the Rose Grape in terms of flavor preference. However, both were refreshing and light on the tummy. They had the perfect amount of sweetness and ice levels. The highlight of this experience was we were given 2 complimentary coins to play at their claw machine. We failed to claw a plushy haha. Overall, our tummies were happy and full. We'll definitely return to try their other dishes. :) read more
6 months ago
Restaurant was clean and service and food were great. Got the tofu pudding intestine and mini spicy hot pot with duck blood and both were flavorful with the perfect amount of spice. Prices are super fair and I would 100% come back to try other dishes. Noticed while we were leaving that they have green tea/milk teas that were under $4, so definitely going to try some next time! read more
8 months ago
Stopped by on a Saturday and it was not busy. Lots of tables inside. It was clean and service was great. They did not turn on the ac so it could get a little warm after eating some hot soup. The menu mainly had noodle dishes. We got the beef noodle and chicken wonton. read more
One more day in LA and off I go to Jersey. So making good use of my time today, I volunteered to be the guinea pig at this new establishment; first and foremost. It is indeed the end of an era, where Ten Rens Tea Time used to anchor this location, so many thanks to them for giving us a place to study over the decades. Now back to Maluji Suanlafen, I honestly believe it has every right to have 4-5 stars; Clean, ultra modern, K-Pop music in the background, and solid noodles and rice bowls. I took the time to go through one of the one star yelp reviews, and ordered a Soft Tofu Chitterlings (Pork Intestines) Spicy Mala Braise, didn't find any issues with the pork. In fact Alot of folks don't know this, but pork chitterlings are double processed at all Chinese restaurants. They're thrown into a large Kettle, boiled for long periods of time, before they're taken out and cut into smaller slices and thrown into Braise Mixtures. And so I found myself enjoying the 肥腸豆花腦 tofu + intestine in Chilli sauce. I also took the opportunity to order their House Spicy Sour Potato Noodles, and the minced ground pork braise was very well made, together with the salted/ mustard veges, bean sprouts and various Szechuan spices, it was very enjoyable. And I contend this place is better than Mian by Chengdu Taste. You look around, sitting down and figure this place is probably some Chinese rich kid's path to Permanent Residency via some kind of investment to residency program so you'd think the food here probably will suck, but quite the opposite, this place has every right to become the go to place for Szechuan Street Style Noodles and having eaten at food stalls in Chongqing China, I can unbiasedly say this is on many levels equivalent to what you get in China. Definitely adding to my every-now-and-then category. #Fast-Casual-Solid-Clean-Modern-Chengdu-Szechuan read more
5 days ago
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8 months ago
Tender beef and the spice was hitting the taste spot. Plenty of seat in the afternoon and the staff were very nice and attentive. read more
8 months ago
We came here over the weekend. Although there were some food safety concerns when the restaurant first opened, I had always wanted to give it a try. This time, everything went smoothly -- we were seated right away with no wait, and the food came out very quickly. All the dishes tasted great, and the prices were very reasonable. Special thanks to the male server with glasses -- super friendly and attentive. Will definitely come back! read more
8 months ago
I had a really unpleasant experience here. I ordered the SPICY VERMICELLI PORK INTESTINE,and unfortunately discovered that the intestine was not cleaned properly. There were visible lymph nodes / fatty lumps still attached, which is extremely unhygienic and honestly disgusting. This isn't just about taste -- it's about basic food safety and preparation standards. Intestines require thorough cleaning, and serving them like this is unacceptable. I lost my appetite immediately and could not continue eating. For a dish that relies so heavily on one main ingredient, this level of carelessness is very concerning. I won't be returning, and I strongly caution others, especially those sensitive to food hygiene. read more
11 months ago
Loved this place. The restaurant is clean, cozy, and has a nice modern vibe. I ordered the chicken noodle soup with fungus mushroom and it was amazing; rich, flavorful broth. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the shredded chicken with cordyceps made it extra delicious and hearty. The chicken wontons were also delicious. Service was quick and friendly, and the food came out hot and fresh. Highly recommend and will be back for more. read more
11 months ago
On the night of November 1st, I ordered a deluxe spicy vermicelli bowl. Around 3 a.m., I suddenly had severe stomach pain and started feeling like I needed to use the bathroom. I ended up spending almost the entire night on the toilet, on and off, having diarrhea until about 7 a.m. After took some diarrhea medicine, which helped a little, but by then I had already gone to the bathroom at least 8 times. In the afternoon, it happened another 2 times before it finally stopped. Even after that, my stomach still didn't feel right. I have no idea what went wrong with their food, but I definitely won't be going back to this restaurant again. read more
8 months ago
Service was very good and was able to accommodate our group of 16 people. We got a variety of dishes and everything came out quick. They have mainly noodle soup dishes of varying spice levels and there's usually a free refill of noodles for the noodle dishes! Both vermicelli and white noodles were good! read more
8 months ago
Went here with a friend who swore by their food, and wow, they weren't kidding! The 豪华酸辣粉 was legit--so flavorful, with loads of toppings. That tangy, spicy kick? Perfection. Also tried the pig trotters--super tender and paired perfectly with the sauerkraut and egg. Staff was super friendly, the place was spotless, and parking was super easy. Totally worth it, and honestly, so Instagram-worthy! :) Will def come back! read more
8 months ago
8 months ago
Crispy trio noodle was great! Jasmine milk tea was good too! Nice ambiance in the restaurant. read more
5 months ago
11 months ago
Thought that was good. But followed by 6 trips to the bathroom the next day. Similar experience with many others. read more
11 months ago
8 months ago
The ambiance was great and the service was decent, but the food can definitely be better even though it wasn't that bad. read more
8 months ago
The food is really good and even better than I was hoping, I just randomly ordered it from the menu but it's not making me disappointed lol read more
11 months ago
Unsafe food and zero responsibility. I ate here on November 2nd and the food made me seriously sick -- I had diarrhea the entire day. It was clearly caused by something spoiled or improperly handled. I reached out to ask for a refund, but they completely ignored me and gave no support at all. This is unacceptable. This place is unsafe, unprofessional, and I will never return. read more
9 months ago
Great service and tasty food! The staff were really friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience very pleasant. The food was flavorful and satisfying, and the wontons were especially delicious. I'd definitely come back again! read more
11 months ago
Really very authentic Sichuan-style restaurant. The taste, decoration and drinks are very good. Very clean and friendly service. read more
7 months ago
Food looks appetizing, but as soon as I took one bite I realized it was not as it seemed. I got the tomato noodles and expected a light tomato broth but instead, I got a thick broth that tasted like ketchup. Usually I like anything tomato, but this was genuinely a no for me. The group also got other dishes and after trying them all, this place needs to work on their food. The cucumber salad also was sweet, almost like sugar was just sprinkled on top. It wasn't like a regular cucumber salad you would get with vinegar and soy sauce. If you want a cucumber salad with very sweet pickley taste, go for it. This place was a pass for me. Service wasn't helpful about peanut allergy too. Employee told us he wasn't sure which dishes had peanuts and which didn't. read more
8 months ago
Delicious, bold flavors and great quality--authentic taste that really hits the spot. Will definitely come back read more
8 months ago
Stopped by this spot with friends after hearing them from social media --definitely didn't disappoint! The place is super clean, the staff were super friendly. Also, the food presentation was on point--totally Instagram-worthy. read more
11 months ago
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8 months ago
trying this new place with friends! ordered the chicken rice soup and it was really good & comforting :) read more
11 months ago
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11 months ago
Ma Liu Ji has a great atmosphere, the spicy and sour noodles are delicious and authentic, and the staff provide excellent service. read more
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