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    4.3 (163 reviews)
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    Rose Mala Xiang Guo
    Ming C.

    Unique korean twist to malaxiangguo, I've been wanting to try this for a while and I think I expected to be more like buldak ramen with extra but it was much creamier and much richer. At the end, I was only able to get a few bites in before it got too overwhelming for me. If you are someone who can't handle too much richness at once, maybe stick to a malatang or the traditional xiang guo. My partner got the jajang malaxiangguo and it was less rich but also too much for us to eat in the end. I think if you love rich, creamy food, this might be for you but I don't think it was my cup of tea. Also it was one of the most expensive malatang per weight I've been to. For our two plates + cream shrimp, it was over $100. Cream shrimp was massive and my favorite out of all our dishes. The restaurant is a little hard to find, hidden on the second floor of a small building. Staff were nice although it did take a while to get our food.

    Rose Mala Xiang Guo
    Alvin W.

    Delicious! Super friendly staff and wide selection of options to add to your bowl. Don't let the entrance deter you -- it's a little odd, but the restaurant is a gem. Literally hiding in the hole in the wall. We ordered the rose malatang, which I didn't realize was actually a creamy curry like malatang. This was extremely delicious. Bad for the heart but good for the soul. We stuffed in everything we could think of from their wide selection: two servings of beef, mushrooms, veggies, noodles, and more! Very price effective place, and I wish I had ordered rice, as it got a bit salty towards the end -- even the noodles (of course) were covered in sauce. Hilariously enough, because this place is DIY, that's more so my own fault than theirs. So rest assured, if you're on the fence, go check it out! I'm really happy I went.

    Jajjang pot (black mala)
    Mike Z.

    Came here for an early dinner and was pleasantly surprised! For a mala dry pot or malatang place, the choices were pretty normal but decent quality. A tip would be to add the shrimp from the self select area, as they are delicious and peeled/deveined already! This spot also makes for a good drinking place, as they offer several specials and a good variety of soju/beer. Service was mostly going up to the counter but was prompt. Would return when in the mood for mala pots!

    Malatang
    Jonghan L.

    Yummy food. Weigh by pound. Barely any wait on Saturday night. Cool place to hang out. Recommend the malatang

    Nancy H.

    I visited sorimmara while vacationing in New York and was so glad to see that they had a location near my hotel. I used to frequent the one in Carrollton, TX before they closed down, it was one of my favorite places to get malatang. This restaurant is located on the second floor so you have to take an elevator or stairs to get to it. There appeared to be one person working the front but she was nice and helpful in explaining how the ordering worked for those who have not tried it before. The way this restaurant works is that you can pick the items you want and they weigh it before adding the sauce or soup of your choice. Personally, the malatang soup at a level 2 spice is the best because it is still spicy but not painful. I wish they had a sauce bar where you can make your own sauce like the one back in Texas, but this was still great!

    Rose Mala Xiang Guo
    Mary N.

    I love dry pot and it's always fun to see different flavors. I got the rose mala xiang guo (level 3 spicy) which was perfect. There was plenty of creamy sauce and the ingredients soaked in the flavor really well. I'd recommend eating it with plain rice so the creaminess doesn't get too overwhelming.

    Josephine L.

    I guess this is a national chain, but it's definitely not up to NYC standards. The Rose Mala Xiang Guo (level 3) wasn't bad at first bite, but got too heavy and rich after a while--not exactly something you want when you're processing Szechuan peppercorns. The Malatang (level 2) was downright disgusting. Meat and veggies drenched in oily chili water with a no blending of flavors--it's like someone took the trash water from a Szechuan restaurant and poured it over my ingredients. I couldn't finish it. Korean mala sounds like an interesting combo, in theory. Too bad Sorim Mara doesn't know how to make that theory a reality.

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    Mia H.

    I came here with friends after seeing it on TikTok and thought that it was okay. The interior of the restaurant is pretty casual and there's lots of table seating. They also have chairs with a space under for you to store your jacket and/or bags are you eat. The menu here offers your own DIY mala or entrees/appetizers that you can order. All of my friends and I decided to do their DIY mala xiang guo. They have a good assortment of different toppings, proteins, and veggies for you to put into your mala. I thought that while the variety was decent, it was less than I've been used to and the ingredients didn't seem as fresh and/or well-stocked. You also order your beef/protein on the side (aka you don't get to add it in yourself). My friends and I got their black mala as well as their rose mala, and both were pretty solid. The only thing that was disappointing was that both of my friends rose mala xiang guo was mixed up with another table. So, they both got orders that wasn't their's. Overall, the food was alright but I just wish the service was a bit more attentive.

    Tiffany L.

    Meh... if you're a huge malatang fan, I would recommend somewhere else. I was really excited when this place opened because I used to get the grab-your-own-malatang from Flushing but Flushing is just tooo far. Although the place was clean and the food looked fresh, I thought the whole experience was underwhelming. I got the mild mala xiang guo flavor and my tongue was on fire. I thought the spice was way too overpowering for me to enjoy the food. The lamb was tough and the meal was pretty pricey (I paid ~$30 for my bowl).

    Sandar S.

    I don't remember how many times I have been here. Korean style Mala Soup is their famous soup. You have to pick up meats, veggies, tofus, and noodles then decide which spicy level you want. They will weigh and charge accordingly. A bit pricy but you will not regret. They also have other dishes like Korean Rice cakes, fried rice and other yummy dishes. Relaxed and casual vibes which is good for groups and solo. The restaurant is at the second floor. You can take elevator or stairs. One of the must try if you like Mala.

    Jenny P.

    Mala is one of my favorite foods but this was a very underwhelming experience unfortunately. Interior is great and I love the korea old-school pocha aesthetic but the food was subpar at best. I love adding lots of vegetables in my mala, especially the lotus root because they soak up all the broth but my vegetables tasted very bland and undercooked. The broth itself was good but nothing memorable.

    Ann S.

    I thought the food here was ok. I went a bit out of hand w/ the selection (meat, noodles, vegs, etc) and ended up w/ a little over 2 lb bowl of things which is a lot of food. We were only able to eat 1 lb. Our bowl of malatang items cost around $60 which was not cheap. The rose sauce after awhile became a bit overwhelming to eat. I like the cream shrimp appetizer & would reorder it. Staff were friendly and nice. Tons of indoor dining.

    Malatang
    Stephanie Huang ..

    Was craving malatang while visiting New York City and decided to come by! We shared a malatang mild and a rose mala xiang guo. Both were super yummy and flavorful! It was a bit pricier compared to other malatang places I've been to, but I would come again if I'm ever in New York City again!

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    Super good!! Yummy! I enjoyed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The atmosphere was really cool as well!

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    We were recommended Fish Creeks by a relative. After celebrating a wedding the night prior, we…read moreneeded something delicious. Upon looking at the yelp reviews and pictures, Fish Creeks was it! We made a reservation, which is highly recommended. When we arrived, the restaurant was packed but there wasn't a line. We were seated immediately. The place was nicely lit, not too crowded. It was just my wife and I, so we were seated at a small table. We were greeted by our server. The menu was fairly simple, not too many choices to debate over. That's always a good sign imo. We decided to go with the fried rice (recommended to us), the fried pork belly and the morning glory (veggie). All I have to say is.. WOW. Even being pretty hungover, the food was absolutely amazing. The fried fish was fried to perfection, the herbs really added a nice touch. The fish was so meaty, no bones. The pork belly was a little over fried, but was still delicious. It was a little chewy but the flavors and fried garlic was excellent. The morning glory was cooked perfectly, just like how my mom made it when I growing up. Overall, the meal was 5/5! We couldn't have asked for a better meal, it exceeded all of our expectations. The service was great. The place was booming and it didn't take long to get our food or anything. The staff was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back next time! We can't wait to try the rest of the menu.. or even getting the same thing because it was that good!

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