Jamie L.

So sad... this place had so much potential with its large space and late hours.. If youve ever had malatang anywhere else, youll know Sorimmara isnt the same (and not in a good way). CONS: 1. They close earlier than their posted hours, so dont even bother if youre going about an hour and a half before closing time. The doors will be locked and lights off 2. There are table numbers. Make sure you remember/look because youll walk all the way back to look for it 3. They dont tare the bowl weight?? I was shocked to see on the scale that they weigh everything INCLUDING the weight of the bowl. Any other place does not include bowl weight. 4. Its expensive compared to competiton in the area 5. The service is average. Just a typical place that sits you down and thats it PROS: 1. Ingredients were fresh and there was a good variety 2. Rose mala! Definitely not found anywhere else

Eva L.

This malatang spot is different from the Chinese/Taiwanese malatang chains like Yintang/YGF/Zhangliang! The flavors are super different as they don't have a strong beef bone broth taste, but I absolutely loved the selection and little stovetop hotpot style they had with the jelly fluid. I thought the sauce bar was very extensive as well, but I prefer the sauce bar at other malatang spots better. There were a lot of Korean toppings that other places didn't have, like sweet potato starchy glass noodles, Korean sweet potato rice cakes, etc. I opted for the regular malatang soup base although I was eyeing the rose flavor that looked really good as well! It seems that they boil everything on the side and then add the broth in to let it cook. I got the medium level and it had a really strong mala taste and is actually numbing. I honestly don't know if I like this kinda flavor as much as the other mala chains, but would come back here solely for vibes and late night mala! Next time I will try the rose malaxiangguo and the fried foods like guobaorou! Those looked good as well. I really enjoyed the vibe as it reminded me of Korea, and the service was very nice as they checked up on us once in a while. It's nice to have a restaurant that opens late near the OC area as everything here tends to close pretty early. They do last call for hotpot at 11pm and close their sauce bar an hour before they actually close, so watch out if you're trying to come in near closing!

Jessica N.

When I went, idk if it was not during the rush but it was sooo empty. It was my first time at a place like this & the host was kind enough to walk me through the process. It was easy. The flavors were rich & flavorful, but you can probally skip out on the appetizers as they weren't eye grabbing. The atmosphere was bumping with music, not too bright not too dark. Also, there is a custom sauce bar so you can get creative!

Bonnie S.

We love the mala heat yet it's hella spicy but the best ways to cool ourselves down is with their appetizers and refreshing @milkisusa and Melon Korean Milk! I got the Rose Mal Tang level 1 plus cheese but no numbing added! I know I am boring but it's the best way for me to get thru mala tang. I love their creamy shrimp and that white sauce reminds me of a walnut shrimp sauce. The sweet and sour pork is actually red instead of the yellow sweet sauce we are used to at Chinese Korean restaurants. My son devoured the spam fried rice and it was filled with lots of spam. I love how Sorimmara is so spacious and bright with a ton of toppings selection and sauce bar.plus the service is very helpful and friendly.

Cindy N.

If you love Malatang and want something a little different, this place is worth a try and offers Korean Malatang! Same as most Malatang places, you get a bowl and choose from a variety of ingredients, they had a pretty large selection! And then you go to the front register, they weigh your bowl, and you select your choice of broth. Instead of it being in big bowls, I loved that they came out on the individual stoves! 'Malatang': Got the mild/lowest spice level, but the broth was still pretty strong in the numbing and tingling flavor, if you're into that! 'Rose Mala Xiang Guo': This is a non soup version and I really liked it because it was very creamy and spicy! Price per pound is a bit higher than some of the other malatang places I've been to though. Place is really spacious and has a good ambiance.

Mary Ann C.

Tons of possible variations to choose from at Sorimmara. Highly recommend if you're craving malatang or mouth numbing szechuan pepper. This location is situated in what used to be the Fuddruckers. A couple of nods from the burger joint were the gasoline pump and an area towards the center where the table is slightly raised. The menu may appear a bit confusing at first but it all will make sense as you go. They have a couple menu items you can order on the side like rice balls, rice cake side dishes, etc. The main star of the show is the malatang. The center of the restaurant looks like an all you can eat but the price is based off of the weight of the ingredients. So make sure to shake off any extra water from your vegges and noodles! ;) They have an excellent amount of ingredient and sauce options. The staff is friendly but they will not come and check on you so if you need a water refill or have a question, they've conveniently placed digital pads at the tables. You can place additional orders and call for assistance there.

Brian P.

If you want something super different or want Korean Chinese fusion this place is it! Coming it looked pretty retro and calming. You come into the front area where they weigh your food and to the right you see all the toppings and sauces which were plenty. You get your table number then you get your food and weigh it. You also pay after. Rose Mala Dry Pot ($18.99/LB)- this was very different than other dry pots I try. Normally they only offer Mala in these types of dry pot places but they have the Rose which is creamy and delicious. I got my food and it came out to look cute and nice. The rose Mala was great in flavor and it had a nice tang to it. You taste the creaminess of the sauce and it blends well instead of the full numbing flavor. I added rice with this which came out to $2 more. Worth it I might say. Overall, this place is good! The service was nice and the ladies came by to ask us if we need anything. They smiled and talked to us in a calm way despite it being close to closing. They made the process quick and easy. I would definitely come back and eat there again. It lowkey is kind of expensive but everything is expensive.

Tammy N.

We came here on a Friday night and there was no wait. They seat you first, and then you can go make your bowl of malatang. I liked that all the ingredients looked and tasted fresh. There was a decent variety of seafood and veggies, although I think the meat section could have had more items like intestine or tripe. They serve the malatang over a flame, which is different from other spots I've been to. While I think the fire is cool, I prefer going to the spots that don't have that since it makes the soup evaporate faster and the broth refill (free) dilutes it. We also ordered the wings and fries. For the price, I was thinking the portion would be larger, but they were tasty at least. I'd probably go to other places if I wanted just malatang or just fried chicken, but it's nice that this place offers a variety of food. It's a great option for groups, and even better that they're open late! Parking is easy and the servers regularly checked in on us.

Shirley L.

my first time trying korean malatang!! once you're seated, you can make your way to the self-serve station where you pick items of your choosing that range from noodles, meats, vegetables to seafood products and more! depending on the base you get, you'll get a different price point -- for rose mala xiang guo, it was $19.99/lb. after it gets weighed and you choose a spice level, you are given a number and wait at your table until they bring it out to you! the rose flavor itself was creamy and rich with a slight kick of the mild spice. catering your dish to items you like make it enjoyable, but it's also quite filling if you pick out a lot more than you can consume! overall, a solid meal but definitely quite pricey!

Josephine T.

I went here with a friend the other day. I was craving some soup. They have a wide array of toppings to add on your broth. After you make the selection, you go to the cashier. You let them know what broth you would like and what spice level. I get the mala one which is pretty good. I prefer the medium flavor. We also like to get the Korean rice cake - rose flavor which is similar to carbonara. We always get the cheese on top which is pretty tasty. This is a great place to get a nice bowl of soup. They also have a huge sauce station where oh can dip your meats into different sauces. They also have recommended combinations.

Jamie S.

Yes it's pricey but honestly no complaints. My bowl was about 2lbs so maybe 35, my friend's was a bit more so about 50. It was our first time here so it was a bit hard to gauge how much we should get, but for an average bowl I think it would generally come out to $30-40 which is comparable to ayce kbbq or shabu. The selection of ingredients were good, the cuts of meat were definitely frozen but not tough, lots of variety for vegetables, and I especially loved all the noodle options (recommend all the wide glass noodles). The broth was flavorful and the perfect amount of spicy (I got level 5 bc i really like spicy, imo its a tiny bit less spicy than the original buldak but the mala adds a kick that makes up for it) For me it wasn't too salty or too oily, but keep in mind the dish is originally a saltier and oilier dish so if you don't like that you might not enjoy it. Also, the portion for my $35 bowl was honestly big enough for it to be 3 whole meals for me. I ate so much there and had so much left to take home. The workers were kind and friendly, especially the one up front when we went, and I really liked the late night pocha vibes. Would definitely come again!

Andy V.

1. The sauce in the dry pot was really delicious! The pork goubaorou were meaty and had a nice crispy texture! The highballs were strong! 2. The spot had fun casual vibes with bright decor! 3. The staff were friendly and timely with our order! 4. Front parking lot is medium sized, but there is more parking in the back corner! 5. There are plenty of indoor seatings! Note: You get seated by the host first, remember your table number, go to topping bars to fill your bowl, and then get it weighted at the front! You can also add more dishes and drinks to the order at the front, and then they will bring everything to the table! Photo: Rose Mala Xiang Guo, Malatang, Powerpuff Girls Highball, and Pork Goubaorou

Jacinda X.

Service was odd. We were directed to a table then we asked to get a booth, and at first the server said yes and proceeded to walk forward, then stopped before the entrance of the room and said "uh, actually...." Then allowed us to sit there. Odd because there were plenty of occupied tables in that dining space. Anyways, when we got seated we got no explanation of how to get our food and no water served. So we got up to ask the front cashier. The food was good and had a fun concept but I think is overpriced. My hotpot came out to be $32. I got the level 3, and I eat Thai spicy, and it was SPICY. I recommend level 2 and below if you want to enjoy the flavors and meal.