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A typical malatang place with a good selection of ingredients, we shared the buckwheat noodles, it's good. The highlight is their curry laksa broth, it is rich and creamy flavorful. I also tried their dry-style Sichuan mala mix. It was served on a hot plate, quite a choice. We arrived late around 9 pm on a weekday night, the staff was still very welcoming and happy to serve us.
Came after the gym on a Wednesday night. The parking gets a bit tough around 6pm as the lot is shared with the gym and many other local businesses. The service is quite good as you are greeted and asked how many and assigned a table. Inside is a bit cramped but it is a bit of a smaller space. The selection of ingredients is nice because they offer things that other Mala tang places do not like various tofus and some vegetables. I got the medium spice bone broth and it does have quite a kick if you prefer less spicy I would def suggest the mild. The price can be a bit high if you're not paying attention as they weigh your bowl after you picked all your ingredients. They have a sauce bar that offers the usual Mala tang sauces. As it was not too busy the food came out quite fast and kept its heat really well.
Parking in this plaza can be hit or miss depending on the time but we went on Wednesday around 7:45PM and didn't have that much difficulty finding parking. Me and my family like the meat here but we do prefer the broths at this other malatang place instead (mainly cause I can't handle any heat and even the mild bone broth had a kick to it so I was internally dying ). Service was friendly and quick since it wasn't that crowded for a weekday with about 1 hour before closing. Ambiance was nice, it wasn't too loud but definitely not a place for huge groups in my personal opinion due to the layout.
Solid malatang place! It's smaller and more minimal than others in the area, but still a great option to scratch the malatang itch. The bone broth is so delicious and flavorful, but definitely sodium-heavy. Their ingredient selection is decent, though I've seen larger in other spots in South Bay. They only had seafood and beef, no pork or lamb. They also didn't have too much offal like duck blood, intestine, etc. The sauce bar was also quite minimal - no shacha or sesame oil. I paid $32 for a 1.8 lb bowl. Very clean inside. Service was very quick and the food was ready within around 10 minutes. Parking in the lot can be a little tough when it's the City Sports' gym rush hours like weekday dinner.
I came here for lunch on a Saturday because I've been on a Malatang binge lately and have been looking to try out all of the various places to be able to choose a favorite to attend. I feel like this place is very comparable to the other "major" players - malatown & YGF. This place is definitely less busy than those locations which is a huge plus in my mind. I'm really glad that this location has more options than just the bone broths because I'm more of a fan of the Sichuan broth because I feel like that one is generally more light and spicy. There's a sauce bar but it's one of the more sad ones but they do have the essential chili oil, green onion, sesame sauce & garlic, I was hoping for some Sichuan oil. This is also the first malatang place that I've gone to where the plate that you gather your ingredients in is a tray rather than a bowl which isn't a bad thing, just different. I also appreciate the fact that their calamari isn't frozen. ~~Parking: Plenty of parking, but the parking lot can get quite busy! The restaurant is located in the corner closer to Oakland & Brokaw. ~~Service: Good. You're told where to sit upon entering and they provide you with your bowl once the food's been cooked. I like how they provide you with a pitcher of water compared to the other places where you need to go refill your own water at a dispenser or hail an employee for more water. ~~Best Part: The fact that this place isn't as busy as other malatang locations & the water pitcher. ~~Worst Part: No lobster balls lol. I'm not sure if they just never have them or if they rotate through their selection since this was my first time coming. ~~Tips: Don't be afraid to try this place! ~~Return: YES!
Not too busy on a Thursday evening. My party of 6 was able to get seated together right away. Interior is clean. They have a good amount of topping and noodle options, more than a few other malatang spots I've been to. I got the signature bone broth (mild spiciness level) for my udon, wagyu beef, quail eggs, tofu, veggies, imitation crab, fish roe balls, bean curd roll, etc. It's easy to overload your bowl since everything looks so tempting. My bowl ended up being around 1.6 lbs and was ~$28. Would come back to try the sesame & peanut dry mix.
My #1 malatang spot! I've been recommending miss gu to everyone I know because they really do deserve all the love. The store is spacious and clean. The staff is always nice and friendly. The parking lot is honestly kind of a nightmare since so many businesses are packed into that plaza but worth it for miss gu. Their classic bone broth is incredibly flavorful and tasty. The range of ingredients are diverse and fresh. I also think it's very thoughtful that they cut veggies to smaller sizes and put fried items in right before serving. We mostly eat there but when we did order to-go, everything was packed separately and neatly. 5/5 i don't have a bad thing to say about miss gu :) high recommend!!
I appreciate that there's a dry sauce option if you're not in a heavy soup mood!! I got the sesame and peanut option! it was delicious!!! as a peanut butter and dry noodle lover, i loved it!! the staff was nice. the ambiance was warm and inviting especially with the sunshine yellow decor. we went on a weekday but it still got pretty busy during lunchtime
First time at Miss Gu Malatang and it was a refreshing change from all the other hot pot places nearby. Miss Gu has more vegetable options than most of their competitors, along with a consolidated soup menu of traditional flavors. Most people order the Signature Bone Broth or the Sichuan Mini Spicy Hotpot, which is their most mala spicy flavor. Both broths are much cleaner and less oily and salty than YGF or Malatown, which seems to cater more to the traditional Chinese palate instead of the Asian American one. Some groups also choose to split a bowl of hot pot with a side of rice, which is an option for those who are less hungry. I tried the bone broth this time but will be back to try the Sichuan Spicy broth.
I came here with my wife and sister-in-law for the first time. Like most malatang places, the signs were helpful and informative. You pick your ingredients, weigh your bowl, choose your broth, and they bring your bowl to the back kitchen. The wait time for our food wasn't long, possibly 5 minutes, since we came at 5:30 PM on a weekday. One thing that was off was when I got my bowl, there were items that I did not put in my bowl. They were actually what my sister-in-law picked out for her bowl. Not that big of an issue, but something to mention. Overall, the broth was good. Everything was cooked thoroughly, and service was excellent.
When my partner first suggested this place as a chance alternative, I was a bit apprehensive..as my favorite hotpot spot (as mentioned in another review of mine) is Tasty Pot on Story Rd. But dang did this place pleasantly surprise me. This restaurant is nestled between a strip of other seemingly enticing restaurants and food places in a plaza on Brokaw. Another must-visit spot for non-locals coming to visit, if you ask me. They have outdoor seating too, but that night was chillier than a polar bear's butt so we opted to sit indoors. When you first walk in, the place is small and a bit crowded, but the entire process of picking out the little meat, veggie, and carb additions were so easy. They even had options that I had been wanting to try in a pot for so long. Checkout was fast and prices were pretty reasonable- but it honestly just depends on the weight of your pot. They let you choose your broth flavor, spice level, and they even offer dry malatang too. I got the spiciest level of broth, forgot what the name was called (I am very bad with names in general. SUE ME! LMAO) but I have been dying to go back to try the dry malatang. My food was delicious!!! They have an adorable little sauce bar too. The cashier ringing up our food was so cute lolll, very sweet and upbeat! 10/10 visit overall, and 10/10 would recommend.
Their toppings had a lot of variety but the meat selection was pretty basic. I got the bone beef broth and it was pretty flavorful but it was more on the oilier side.
The best Malatang spot in Sj! I found this place through Tiktok and wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was because I was never a big fan of malatang. This place is very clean, organized, with no wait time. The concept is very clear and the workers will explain it to you as well if you are a first timer. You just grab some tongs and bowl and throw everything that looks good to you inside. They charge about $15 per pound which is cheaper than most spots around the area. My favorite add ons included the tripe, enoki mushroom, bean curd, quail eggs, and their meat selections. Meat quality is very good and is the perfect cut. Not too thin and not too thick. My favorite part about this spot is their delicious bone broth with mild spice. It tastes so clean and has the perfect amount of flavor without numbing your mouth like most malatang spots do. Two bowls and a drink totaling to about $33. Came here two days in a row because it was so yummy and will continue to come back!
I got the signature bone broth extra spicy and my boyfriend got the dry mix mild. My bone broth was on the lighter side and even though it was on level extra spicy, I felt it was a medium at the very most. It felt like something was missing in the broth but I can't pinpoint it. Still tasty though! The ingredient bar was pretty standard and there wasn't anything missing that I really wanted. Maybe will come back to try the sichuan broth instead. The food came out super fast! They must have a super boiler or something. They did forget the rice we ordered and required a reminder, and it's quite hard to flag down a worker during busy times. The place is very casual, and like most malatang places, seats are pretty close to each other. Overall: 3.6/5 read more
3 months ago
A typical malatang place with a good selection of ingredients, we shared the buckwheat noodles, it's good. The highlight is their curry laksa broth, it is rich and creamy flavorful. I also tried their dry-style Sichuan mala mix. It was served on a hot plate, quite a choice. We arrived late around 9 pm on a weekday night, the staff was still very welcoming and happy to serve us. read more
2 months ago
Came after the gym on a Wednesday night. The parking gets a bit tough around 6pm as the lot is shared with the gym and many other local businesses. The service is quite good as you are greeted and asked how many and assigned a table. Inside is a bit cramped but it is a bit of a smaller space. The selection of ingredients is nice because they offer things that other Mala tang places do not like various tofus and some vegetables. I got the medium spice bone broth and it does have quite a kick if you prefer less spicy I would def suggest the mild. The price can be a bit high if you're not paying attention as they weigh your bowl after you picked all your ingredients. They have a sauce bar that offers the usual Mala tang sauces. As it was not too busy the food came out quite fast and kept its heat really well. read more
Parking in this plaza can be hit or miss depending on the time but we went on Wednesday around 7:45PM and didn't have that much difficulty finding parking. Me and my family like the meat here but we do prefer the broths at this other malatang place instead (mainly cause I can't handle any heat and even the mild bone broth had a kick to it so I was internally dying ). Service was friendly and quick since it wasn't that crowded for a weekday with about 1 hour before closing. Ambiance was nice, it wasn't too loud but definitely not a place for huge groups in my personal opinion due to the layout. read more
5 months ago
Solid malatang place! It's smaller and more minimal than others in the area, but still a great option to scratch the malatang itch. The bone broth is so delicious and flavorful, but definitely sodium-heavy. Their ingredient selection is decent, though I've seen larger in other spots in South Bay. They only had seafood and beef, no pork or lamb. They also didn't have too much offal like duck blood, intestine, etc. The sauce bar was also quite minimal - no shacha or sesame oil. I paid $32 for a 1.8 lb bowl. Very clean inside. Service was very quick and the food was ready within around 10 minutes. Parking in the lot can be a little tough when it's the City Sports' gym rush hours like weekday dinner. read more
I came here for lunch on a Saturday because I've been on a Malatang binge lately and have been looking to try out all of the various places to be able to choose a favorite to attend. I feel like this place is very comparable to the other "major" players - malatown & YGF. This place is definitely less busy than those locations which is a huge plus in my mind. I'm really glad that this location has more options than just the bone broths because I'm more of a fan of the Sichuan broth because I feel like that one is generally more light and spicy. There's a sauce bar but it's one of the more sad ones but they do have the essential chili oil, green onion, sesame sauce & garlic, I was hoping for some Sichuan oil. This is also the first malatang place that I've gone to where the plate that you gather your ingredients in is a tray rather than a bowl which isn't a bad thing, just different. I also appreciate the fact that their calamari isn't frozen. ~~Parking: Plenty of parking, but the parking lot can get quite busy! The restaurant is located in the corner closer to Oakland & Brokaw. ~~Service: Good. You're told where to sit upon entering and they provide you with your bowl once the food's been cooked. I like how they provide you with a pitcher of water compared to the other places where you need to go refill your own water at a dispenser or hail an employee for more water. ~~Best Part: The fact that this place isn't as busy as other malatang locations & the water pitcher. ~~Worst Part: No lobster balls lol. I'm not sure if they just never have them or if they rotate through their selection since this was my first time coming. ~~Tips: Don't be afraid to try this place! ~~Return: YES! read more
Not too busy on a Thursday evening. My party of 6 was able to get seated together right away. Interior is clean. They have a good amount of topping and noodle options, more than a few other malatang spots I've been to. I got the signature bone broth (mild spiciness level) for my udon, wagyu beef, quail eggs, tofu, veggies, imitation crab, fish roe balls, bean curd roll, etc. It's easy to overload your bowl since everything looks so tempting. My bowl ended up being around 1.6 lbs and was ~$28. Would come back to try the sesame & peanut dry mix. read more
My #1 malatang spot! I've been recommending miss gu to everyone I know because they really do deserve all the love. The store is spacious and clean. The staff is always nice and friendly. The parking lot is honestly kind of a nightmare since so many businesses are packed into that plaza but worth it for miss gu. Their classic bone broth is incredibly flavorful and tasty. The range of ingredients are diverse and fresh. I also think it's very thoughtful that they cut veggies to smaller sizes and put fried items in right before serving. We mostly eat there but when we did order to-go, everything was packed separately and neatly. 5/5 i don't have a bad thing to say about miss gu :) high recommend!! read more
7 months ago
I appreciate that there's a dry sauce option if you're not in a heavy soup mood!! I got the sesame and peanut option! it was delicious!!! as a peanut butter and dry noodle lover, i loved it!! the staff was nice. the ambiance was warm and inviting especially with the sunshine yellow decor. we went on a weekday but it still got pretty busy during lunchtime read more
3 months ago
First time at Miss Gu Malatang and it was a refreshing change from all the other hot pot places nearby. Miss Gu has more vegetable options than most of their competitors, along with a consolidated soup menu of traditional flavors. Most people order the Signature Bone Broth or the Sichuan Mini Spicy Hotpot, which is their most mala spicy flavor. Both broths are much cleaner and less oily and salty than YGF or Malatown, which seems to cater more to the traditional Chinese palate instead of the Asian American one. Some groups also choose to split a bowl of hot pot with a side of rice, which is an option for those who are less hungry. I tried the bone broth this time but will be back to try the Sichuan Spicy broth. read more
7 months ago
I came here with my wife and sister-in-law for the first time. Like most malatang places, the signs were helpful and informative. You pick your ingredients, weigh your bowl, choose your broth, and they bring your bowl to the back kitchen. The wait time for our food wasn't long, possibly 5 minutes, since we came at 5:30 PM on a weekday. One thing that was off was when I got my bowl, there were items that I did not put in my bowl. They were actually what my sister-in-law picked out for her bowl. Not that big of an issue, but something to mention. Overall, the broth was good. Everything was cooked thoroughly, and service was excellent. read more
When my partner first suggested this place as a chance alternative, I was a bit apprehensive..as my favorite hotpot spot (as mentioned in another review of mine) is Tasty Pot on Story Rd. But dang did this place pleasantly surprise me. This restaurant is nestled between a strip of other seemingly enticing restaurants and food places in a plaza on Brokaw. Another must-visit spot for non-locals coming to visit, if you ask me. They have outdoor seating too, but that night was chillier than a polar bear's butt so we opted to sit indoors. When you first walk in, the place is small and a bit crowded, but the entire process of picking out the little meat, veggie, and carb additions were so easy. They even had options that I had been wanting to try in a pot for so long. Checkout was fast and prices were pretty reasonable- but it honestly just depends on the weight of your pot. They let you choose your broth flavor, spice level, and they even offer dry malatang too. I got the spiciest level of broth, forgot what the name was called (I am very bad with names in general. SUE ME! LMAO) but I have been dying to go back to try the dry malatang. My food was delicious!!! They have an adorable little sauce bar too. The cashier ringing up our food was so cute lolll, very sweet and upbeat! 10/10 visit overall, and 10/10 would recommend. read more
The best Malatang spot in Sj! I found this place through Tiktok and wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was because I was never a big fan of malatang. This place is very clean, organized, with no wait time. The concept is very clear and the workers will explain it to you as well if you are a first timer. You just grab some tongs and bowl and throw everything that looks good to you inside. They charge about $15 per pound which is cheaper than most spots around the area. My favorite add ons included the tripe, enoki mushroom, bean curd, quail eggs, and their meat selections. Meat quality is very good and is the perfect cut. Not too thin and not too thick. My favorite part about this spot is their delicious bone broth with mild spice. It tastes so clean and has the perfect amount of flavor without numbing your mouth like most malatang spots do. Two bowls and a drink totaling to about $33. Came here two days in a row because it was so yummy and will continue to come back! read more
Absolutely underrated malatang spot. Miss Gu is located in the same plaza as Flaming Ox , i Taiwan Foods, and Bobaholics, where parking can be limited depending on time of day. When you walk into this place you are immediately greeted by their attentive servers. After collecting how many people are in your party, they will assign you a table number where you will be seated. Before sitting down you'll go to their DIY Malatang station where you'll pick out your assortment of veggies, noodles, and meats to put into your broth of choice or dry mix selection. I decided on getting a tomato broth for the second time I went there, but the first time I did get a bone broth that I really enjoyed. Like any Malatang place, you'll be paying by weight, so be careful not to go overboard. Note this place has a 0.8lb minimum that you'll have to meet in order to eat there. For me, mine weighed roughly .85lbs and I paid $14 for my bowl. After paying they do have a sauce bar to the left of the register. To be quite honest, their sauce selection is pretty limited compared to other places, but they have the classics such as soy sauce, vinegar, peanut sauce, chili, green onions, and a bit more. Now you're ready to sit and wait for your food to come out. The space itself has an ample amount of tables, so depending on the time you go you'll probably get seating right away. What I truly appreciate and like about this spot compared to others is the selection of vegetables, meats, and noodles that they provide. A lot of items that they offer here I have not seen in the popular Malatang spots like YGF or Mala Town. My favorite items to get here are the chewy sweet potato noodles, flour cheese fish cake, and cuts of Japanese pumpkin. Overall not only is the food selection varied, but the flavor of the broths and dry mixes are absolutely delicious and I would recommend coming over to try it. read more
4 months ago
For anyone new to Malatang or already a fan of hot pot, this is a must-visit spot. I highly recommend loading up on fresh vegetables, enoki mushrooms, tofu, noodles, and thinly sliced beef for the ultimate bowl. I'll definitely be coming back again and again! Also, their self serving chili oil bar takes your bowl of hot pot to another level of flavor town. Love love love their chili oil. The staff is friendly, the restaurant is clean, and the cooking time is quick considering how customizable the experience is. Every bowl feels unique, fresh, and satisfying. 10/10 would recommend. read more
On our way to groceries we stepped by Miss Gu Malatang for a quick dinner. We weren't too hungry so we thought malatang would be good given that you get to pick what you put in your bowl and how much. There's a minimum weight of 0.8 lbs. Compared to other malatang places, Miss Gu has less options but still has a good number of greens, toppings, and protein options. Everything you'd want you'll find here with other places having more unique options. There are 4 broth options. I got the tomato while my husband got the bone broth. The bone broth had good flavor to it. The tomato was very tomato forward and I wish it had a bit of sourness to balance it out. Establishment was clean, sauce bar was organized, and service was friendly. read more
YESSS!! Their tomato broth is on point. I am a tomato broth girly and Miss Gu definitely hit the spot. Plenty of toppings to choose from and they all seemed fresh! Lots of seating indoors and everything felt clean. Service was quick and friendly. Overall very delicious and I'd consider this over YGF in my opinion! read more
I was so surprised to hear that another malatang spot opened up in San Jose from my brother! He recommended me to try it because he really enjoyed it the first time he went. Quick warning to everyone that this area is near by multiple companies and during the lunch time the parking lot is extremely packed. We took the risk and went regardless on a Friday afternoon. Lucky enough we went early enough to beat the rush. The restaurant does have a good amount of seats but like all the other malatang spots, the tables are fairly close to each other. Right off the bat, I was extremely impressed by the selection of vegetables. They had such a wide selection of meat, seafood, carb items to include into your bowl. There are 2 broth options (bone broth and tomato broth) and a 3 dry options! I got the tomato broth and was fairly impressed with how sweet and savory it is. It was such a good meal and I would highly recommend to try this restaurant. read more
New malatang spot in SJ! Glad that I don't need to drive out to Milpitas or Cupertino for malatang anymore :) Employees are super nice and are more than happy to help and answer any questions. There are so many meet options compared to the other locations I've gone to, and I really appreciate that they offer fresh shiitake mushrooms and duck blood! I usually like to alternate between the mild or medium signature bone broth depending on what I'm craving. The mild is definitely mild, which I think could use just a littttle bit of a kick, and medium is definitely a stronger kick. Would be nice if there was an in between! So far, the place could get a little busy but I've never had to wait. Not sure how long that'll last though since malatang has been quite popular nowadays. Would highly recommend trying this place out if you're a fan of malatang! read more
This place is so good, came here 2x in a week. The staff are attentive and kind. The Signature Bone Broth is my favorite - mild or medium is ideal. Good selection overall. Broth is the most memorable at this restaurant compared to others. read more
DO NOT DOOR DASH FROM THIS PLACE. I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED WHEN I OPENED UP THE ORDER. I ordered on October 26th, the order alone cost me $25 (about $37 after tax). My jaw dropped in horror after seeing how much they gave you, I was so upset, I know very well whoever put my order together did not care and gave me very little. This is why ordering anything from a food app is never recommend, once it's delivered to you, it's not their problem anymore. For $25, if I had gone in person to eat, would have received way more. I had a good experience and enjoyed it when I dined in, but now after my failed DD order, it has left me feeling some type of way about how they do business. read more
Miss Gu Malatang takes over where VN Grill used to be. The parking is very challenging here, so be patient. We had dinner with some friends and then ran into my cousin and her family. That was cool! Ambience: It's a small place, but seats quite a number of people in here. Square trays and tongs to choose your ingredients. It's $14.99/lb with a minimum of .8 oz per customer. Cashier will weigh your tray and ask which soup you want. Pay, then go back to your table and they will bring your food out to you. The choices are decent and the wait is not as long as Malatown or YGF. Service: Very friendly and greeted us when we walked into the door. The cashiers also were friendly and polite. Our server constantly refilled our empty water carafe and was readily available to field questions or take some mains for us. Food: My wife and I enjoybthis type of restaurant because you CYOB. My wife and I got their signature Bone Broth. She chose non-spicy and I went with the Mild spicy. The broth was very flavorful and light. We will be back! Support your local business. read more
5 months ago
11 months ago
Delicious food at a reasonable price! I believe it was a minimum of .8lbs and only 14.99 per lb. The options from vegetables, noodles, soup to meat were decent! I ordered the mild soup bone broth. It was delicious! There was also sauce on the side which we made a concoction of sesame paste and chili sauce with cilantro. Overall, I recommend this place for its affordable price, and it was delicious! read more
1 year ago
Love this place! The food was pretty good too and I thought the pricing solid. The tomato broth had a nice fragrant and mild flavor; definitely something different to enjoy. I would definitely come back to try the bone broth. Also Note for people: They kept the ramen noodles at the very end when I came. Their selection is simple and they have a sauce bar with peanut sauce and the classics too. If you wanted to be spicier they have chili oil at the sauce bar. The service is phenomenal and the staff were super friendly. They gave us bibs, because we were wearing white. They were super fast with the napkins and water before ever needing to ask. The food came out quick too. Place is super clean and minimalistic aesthetic as well read more
Came here on Tuesday lunch n tables were almost full. It's is comparable to other known Malatang places (Same price, similar selection and quality) We only tried tomato based soup but the broth was rich and had sweet tomato taste. The sauce bowl is small and plastic so difficult to eat especially if you share a bowl.. Their service was friendly and the place is kept clean. Parking can be difficult as there are many other business in the plaza. read more
Ouch. I didn't know that I could have bad mala tang until I visited Miss Gu Malatang. Of all the mala tang spots in the South Bay, Miss Gu Malatang catches your eye, but in a rather deceitful way. The decor and presentation suggest ambition with its product, yet the execution misses the mark. It's comfy mala tang for the sake of being comfy mala tang, but it can't even do that part right. I ordered a 1.58 lb. bowl of Sichuan Spicy Mini Hotpot ($16.99/lb). For this particular base, the spice levels cannot be adjusted. This bowl was genuinely impossible to eat. The flavor itself? Amazing. Full of aromatics, spices, and seasoning. But the soup's flavor *ratios* are wildly unbalanced, leaving the dish extraordinarily salty and aggressively spicy. Salt-bomb alert. I took maybe five bites at most before feeling nauseous. I still can't wrap my head around the fact that letting the noodles soak up the soup at home made it more edible than eating it fresh. There were smaller nitpicks as well, like the youtiao being hard like a rock and the minced garlic lacking its usual punch (perhaps a result of the preparation method, unlike some other spots that turn it into a smooth, oily paste.) The sesame paste was the worst offender. Sesame should be rich and indulgent, the kind of thing you could sip straight from the spoon. (Believe me, I've done that many times.) Here, it's nearly undrinkable. Couldn't help but make the stank face every time. Did the sesame turn stale? Why does it taste like actual paint? You can hardly taste it with the rest of the malatang, so why even bother? Even the presence of sriracha and hoisin at the condiment table should serve as a warning. I don't mean to sound like a purist, and I want to clarify that I enjoy sriracha and hoisin normally, but they do not belong here. Unlike other malatang spots that let you self-serve prickly ash, here you have to request the oil. But also don't bother. It tastes watered down, like it was mixed with other oils. There were a few positives. The marinated lamb for one blew my expectations away. Supposedly a special item not available for online ordering, it's tender and flavorful, packed with curry notes that simply work. The service was fast and the interior was clean. Still... if you reduced the price of this bowl by a third, I would still not pay to eat it. Get your malatang elsewhere. Miss Gu was not it for me. read more
21 days ago
Came here on a Wednesday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised to see this place open! I'm excited that there's a self serve malatang place in the neighborhood now. It's located in a plaza, so parking is plentiful, but it gets busy since there's a gym and other popular restaurants in the same plaza. The second time I visited this place, there were definitely a lot more people eating here. When you first enter, the staff will ask you how many are in your party and assign you a table number. Then you can pick out whichever additions you want for your soup with the provided tongs and tray. I really like the variety of vegetables and mushrooms here compared to other malatang spots I've been to. You can choose between a beef broth and a tomato based broth, or dry style instead. You also pay by the weight of your tray like other places. They also have a small sauce bar next to the cashier. The staff also prepare your aforementioned table with some water cups and a water jug, but you have the option to buy tea or juice(?) by the front too. The food comes out pretty quick. I've only tried the beef broth, once spicy and once mild. The spicy one is a bit more oily due to the chili oil. I appreciate that there's an actual difference between the spice levels. The bowl comes out pretty big, but the restaurant provides to-go containers if you ask. The sauce bar also has little plastic to-go cups for sauce. Would definitely recommend if you love hotpot! read more
8 months ago
My friend recommended me to try out this cute little Malatang place and it is so good! The food is so fresh and the bowls are so cute! The place is very spacious and the food comes out pretty quick! I would definitely come back! read more
This lady Miss Gu sure knows how to run a delicious malatang spot! I heard this is a popular malatang chain from China and this is their first location in the states, so we were pretty excited to try it. The process is pretty standard -- you choose amongst a big selection of hot pot ingredients and pay by weight, with a minimum required weight of 0.8 lbs. There's a wide and eclectic selection of veggies, tofu, noodles, and meats to choose from. After putting all your ingredients into a bowl with tongs, you can choose amongst different soup bases. I got the Classic Bone Broth EXTRA spicy. The broth was wasn't too salty, which is really surprising given how salty other Malatang places I've tried are. It also wasn't too oily or spicy! The flavor profile was savory, meaty, and rich with a firey kick of chili oil heat. The ingredients all tasted very fresh, except the corn. Even the meat was very soft and not tough or chewy. I really liked the egg noodles which had an addictively firm yet bouncy texture! Workers here were also super nice and checked with us multiple times how things were going. The sauce bar was a bit underwhelming though, there's a limited selection of sauces and toppings. Overall, what a SOLID spot for malatang that has fresh ingredients and a broth that isn't that salty or greasy. Now my fav Malatang spot in the Bay Area! read more
Went on a Thursday evening and initially it was empty so it was sooo easy to get the food and no stress of people waiting behind you. They immediately assign you a table when you walk in and then you can grab your food. I like that their trays are flat and rectangular which is different from other Malatang places. I think there is only beef for the raw meats besides seafood options which is fine by me! It started getting busier as we sat and ate but we were chilling. Didn't feel rushed to eat or rushed to leave. Solid spot :) read more
1 year ago
My BF and I came to Miss Gu Malatang on a Wednesday night and it was pretty empty. We ordered the tomato broth and the sesame & peanut dry mix. It took about 8 minutes for our order to be ready. I didn't love the tomato broth, but it wasn't bad. It kind of reminded me of pasta sauce. The sesame dry mix was pretty good and not as heavy as other sesame mixes I've tried. It also came with a side of mala that you can add to your bowl. The side of mala wasn't too spicy and honestly could've been spicier! I also loved the large variety of tofu selections, especially tofu skin (my fav). They also have a lot of unique ingredients you don't usually see at other malatang spots, like frog legs, crispy rice, crispy pork, etc. I do wish they had more broth options, like chicken or tom yum. I also noticed other people getting the sizzling plate, which looked really good so I'll definitely be back to try that next time! read more
Came across this Malatang spot while in the Brokaw plaza. This is a brand new spot in the area and I think it is a serious contender to Malatown and YGF. It is your usual pick your own ingredients and its $14.99 per pound for soup and $15.99 for a dry mix. I ended up getting veggies, mushrooms, instant noodles, and lamb. I like the meats here because they're not tough. There's also a bar for condiments, green onions, and cilantro. The service here is really nice and gave us free appetizers for grand opening. We also got constant refills on water. The place is a bit small but plenty of seating. read more
Wandered into this place due to the captivating smell. Interior and all tools are very clean compared to other malatang places. Ingredients are all prepared well with only quality ingredients. The meat is not frozen and is very fresh. The sesame and peanut dry mix had a satay flavor, without the sesame being too overpowering. There's no option for spice level so it was a bit spicy for me. The beef bone soup was my favorite. It tastes like actual beef bone soup and was not too salty. The service was really good. They answered all our questions and was very welcoming. Very glad I gave this new restaurant a try! read more
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1085 E Brokaw Rd
San Jose, CA 95131
Fox-Ridder Park, North Valley
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