I came here once before for one of their combo meals, and the hospitality was honestly beyond my expectations. Before I left, I promised I'd come back once they started serving malatang. Well, I finally made it back, and I'm happy to say the malatang did not disappoint. I still can't believe how much they pack into one bowl for the price. With tax, mine came to about $15. For that, I got shrimp, beef, tripe, crab, fish balls, mushrooms, bok choy, potatoes, onions, tofu, broccoli, bell peppers, sweet potato, and ramen noodles. The variety and value are incredible. I wasn't sure what combination to choose, so I simply asked the incredibly kind lady behind the counter to make it the way she would eat it. She absolutely nailed it, it was flavorful, comforting, and exactly what I was craving. If you're looking for delicious, affordable malatang with genuinely friendly service, this place is definitely worth a visit. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Spicy Bowl - Malatang, her recommendation (spicy) - Chinese Near Me - Corona, California

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A Mother's Day win, thanks to my husband and daughters -- and Spicy Bowl made it easy. This was our first time ordering from Spicy Bowl, and they came through in a big way. My family placed a catering order a day in advance -- trays of fried rice, Kung Pao chicken, and orange chicken -- for my Mother's Day dinner. I wasn't there for the pickup, but from what I heard, the experience was just as good as the food. They were given an 11am pickup time and arrived a little early. The staff let them know the trays weren't quite ready yet, but rather than leaving them to wait empty-handed, they offered them Thai tea while they hung tight. My family raved about it -- apparently it was delicious. That little gesture said a lot. By the time dinner rolled around, the food had been kept warm for a while -- but you wouldn't have known it. Everything was still flavorful and satisfying. The Kung Pao chicken had just the right amount of heat and this was my personal favorite. The orange chicken was crispy with a nice tangy kick. The fried rice rounded it all out perfectly. Honestly, nothing but good things were said about that meal. Spicy Bowl turned a simple pickup order into a genuinely memorable part of my Mother's Day. We'll definitely be back. read more

I just tried the place based on the reviews. I really liked it. The owner was very friendly and explained that they don't put out too much food in the trays so they're freshly cooked. I ordered by the pound and it ended up being less than $8. The food was plenty. I was full. The food was really good too. I'll definitely be back. read more

Sarah was a great host during our visit. Enjoyed a first visit for some lunch with a friend. Inside seating available clean and organized. As of now it's pay by the lb. Fill your to go container with as much protein as you'd like. If ordering by the lb you can fill your plate yourself. If ordering a combo plate staff will fill tray for you just let them know which entrees and sides you'd like. Single, double or three item combos also available. Try all the entrees and find your favorite. Thai tea was great not overly sweet having just the right balance. Located right off the 91fwy exit McKinley North. Make quick right into shopping center head straight back. Same shopping center as 85° bakery. Plenty of parking right in front. read more

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First time coming here and it was absolutely delicious. The lady greeted us right away and served us an enormous amount of food. We got the chow mein, orange spicy chicken and the kung pow chicken. She even served us a side dish to taste the different varieties they offered. Absolutely delicious. All of it. I'm definitely going to be coming back. read more

Stopped in for some lunch and been wanting to check this place out since they opened not long ago. Love the options you get such as pay by the weight. By that option, you get to pick and choose what you want at the bar and how much u want as well! They also have bowl and flavored drinks options as well. Definitely a hidden gem and a place to check out! Say hi to Sarah that works here and explained all the ordering options you have. Very nice lady! read more

Spicy Bowl - Chinese Near Me - Corona, California

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I recently came across this small Chinese spot and was honestly pleasantly surprised. It's run by a husband and wife team. I spoke with the owner Sarah and you can tell right away how much love and effort they put into their restaurant. The food is made fresh daily and you can taste the difference. Nothing was overly sweet, salty, or oily. The flavors reminded me of simple home style cooking, the kind of food your mom would make. The broccoli was bright green and still had a nice bite to it, the chow mein noodles were soft but not soggy, and the shrimp had a light crisp texture. They have a hot bar where you can pick exactly what you want. There were options like chow mein, fried rice, broccoli, shrimp, mushrooms, and different chicken dishes. When I came around 5pm right before the dinner rush they had just run out of orange chicken. Sarah offered to make a fresh batch if I wanted some which I thought was really kind. Of course I said yes and it came out hot and crispy. The pricing is very reasonable. Food is charged by the pound at $6.29. Mine came out to around $9 and the portion is big enough that I can easily split it into two meals. I already have rice at home so this works out perfectly. You know those days when you don't want to cook but still want something warm and comforting and not fast food. This is that kind of place. The restaurant is clean and looks newly remodeled compared to the previous owner. I like that you can choose exactly what you want and only pay for what you actually take. Another really sweet gesture was Sarah giving me a Thai tea on the house. It was creamy and refreshing and honestly made my day. For anyone wondering about location, it is in the same plaza as Carrot and Daikon and there is plenty of parking which makes it easy to stop by. Sarah also mentioned they are thinking about adding malatang in the future which would be exciting if it happens. She plan to add more items to the menu Overall this place feels like a little hidden gem. Good food, fair prices, and very kind owners. I will definitely be back. read more

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Bumping this place for the tasty and cheap food, good protein options, and potatoes! Potatoes are the so delicious and theyre a great source of complex carbs. Literally the sweetest lady that helps you out as the owner. Very clean and very chill place to eat after a long day at work! If you want, bring cash to support them with tips too! read more

Spicy Bowl - Chinese Near Me - Corona, California

By pound or plate, anyway prices are good! Food is great. Thai tea delicious. I got the rice noodles as a base and everything else went well with it. Healthy option with food flavor options. Customer service 10/110 read more

Spicy Bowl - Thai tea and food plates - Chinese Near Me - Corona, California

Was really craving Chinese food, and came across this location. I loved that they had amazing options of food and that their other option was either to pay for a plate w/ choice of sides or by pound. What an amazing idea I went with paying by the pound and wow I was able to have a lil of everything with that option. My craving was totally satisfied. Customer service was amazing really friendly, the location is clean and organized. I will definitely come back. I'll be recommending to family and friends. read more

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We decided to stop by & try this place out & was not disappointed. It's a fairly new place & it was absolutely delicious will most definitely be back. The restaurant is very clean & well put together. The owner was very nice & welcoming & explained the menu you can buy a combo plate or by the pound. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! I wish they were a little closer but it's worth the drive. read more

I don't think I've ever been so excited about trying out a new restaurant! This place is awesome and I hope it does well. We were hesitant to come here at first because we thought it's just spicy food, but they have a little of everything, even seafood. It looks like a buffet, you select the food you want, as much or as little, and then you get charged by the pound. This is great because sometimes I'll want to order something but try other items. The owners are so friendly, Sara even said if we wanted to try something she would give us samples. Sara and her husband Yang just opened this restaurant 17 days ago. We had been to this location before and the new owners have cleaned up very nicely. It is so bright and spacious. I like that there is not much on the trays, that tells me the food is fresh and they're constantly cooking to replace the food. Our two orders came up to 2.50 lbs which was a little over $15, what a steal! Our favorites were the curry chicken, coconut shrimp, salt and pepper shrimp, potstickers, kung pao chicken and sesame balls (fresh and steaming hot!) You can even order "Special Bowls" with 1 side and 1 item. I don't ever think I've written a review this long, that's how much I like this place! read more

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Do not go there! Food dose not taste good at all. We went for lunch & it was empty, had a very small center island that had the food on it. I got a stomach ache after, didn't even eat my food. Feel bad for the owners since it's a small family business read more

As soon as you walk in you are greeted, the place is super clean and the food smells amazing! All of the food is fresh and hot. The price was GREAT! Think of it as a bufffet to go! You choose how much you want & you can mix and match everything! Food was delicious. Andddd let's not forget the thai tea & milk tea we were gifted. Definitely will be back! read more

Spicy Bowl - Chinese Near Me - Corona, California

Brand New Spot opened up in Corona off McKinley. This is not your ordinary Chinese Fast Food restaurant. You serve yourself from an open buffet of food items. Pay by the Pound. They have a great assortment of freshly cooked Shrimp, Chicken, Fish, Beef, Rice, Noodles and Vegetables. The food was so fresh, hot and flavorful! They also have Boba Tea and Freshly made Passion Fruit Tea, it was so good and refreshing. Please stop by and enjoy this unique fast food experience and support this new small business. Say hi to Sarah the Owner she is very happy to serve you and your family. read more

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best customer service and supper good food, got a plate and everything was very flavorful so good

The newly opened Chinese restaurant is cheap and offers free water, the interior is clean, and they sell by the pound. My daughter said the food was delicious. read more

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Really enjoyed this place! The food was delicious and a great value. Chow mein, orange chicken, jalapeño chicken (my favorite), and teriyaki chicken were all really well done. The owner helped me and she was terrific - great service! We will definitely be going here often. read more

Family run business which I like. In summary, this place is excellent across the board. Food is hot and fresh. Price is by the pound, so you can stuff it as much or as little as you want. This makes for a very good experience as you control your portion based on your hunger. I picked a small portion of 5-6 items and love them all. Very good for people on the go like me who can come in real quick and grab just enough so I can finish it without taking it home. Restaurant is nice and bright. There're some seating for single individuals and couple of tables for small parties. Got lucky that this place is so close to me read more

This was my first time there and What a wonderful experience. I took advantage of the pay per pound option. I got lots of food(5 plates) for about $31. As Soon as you walk in you're greeted by not only the delightful smell of the food but also the warm welcome of the sweet lady(forgot her name). All the food is fresh and tastes delicious. The lady told me to give her my honest feedback because she wants to do whatever she can to make the customers happy! That's a great proactive attitude from an establishment that you don't see these days. She also gave me a complimentary Thai tea with boba and some extra fried rice! read more

This place was amazing! From the customer service to the food-Spicy Bowl is a work of excellence! The owner offered to make me fresh food on the spot, gave me free wontons and egg drop soup. We loved the orange chicken, chow mein, rice, broccoli beef, potatoes and kung pao chicken. Also the facility was clean and organized. I will definitely make the drive back here! You won't regret giving them a try, it'll be sure to be your favorite spot! Sorry no pics, once I started eating I couldn't stop lol. read more

My only complaint is that they didn't allow me to offer this place more stars smh...can't wait to come back for the quality service and good food! read more

The food is absolutely delicious!! Place is clean and food is made fresh. Most importantly, the customer service is excellent. Sarah is a sweetheart. Highly recommended read more

I love this place! Pay by the pound $6.29 lb. Trying everthing and anything you want. I had pot stickers, two kinds of shrimp, mushrooms, spicy chicken wings, egg rolls, teriyaki chicken, broccoli. Very good! I will definitely be back. Husband and wife team very friendly. What a great concept! read more

I was scared because of the name. But it's a good place. I just paid 4.00 a box of appetizers. Definitely coming back as my go to place to go read more

The food was absolutely delicious and so affordable. The woman working gave my 2 year old son a free egg roll to keep him busy while I was getting our food. She was so beyond sweet. It is obvious the love is in the service and food! Will recommend and will be back! read more

Spicy Bowl - Chow mien, orange chicken and black pepper chicken. - Chinese Near Me - Corona, California

My grandmother lives in Corona and we I visited last week we tried Spicy Bowl for the first time and we both were impressed! she had the red pepper lemon tilapia which was spicy and flavorful. I had the salt and pepper wings. I loved the crunch as you bite into them. when your in the area don't miss this spot! read more

It was my first time there and it will be definitely my last sadly to say. The lady was nice, but the food taste was horrible. I should have known by the looks of it. Anyone with good taste, should not lie to say that the food was great, because I am sorry to say it was horrible. None of my family members liked it and I apologized to them for getting such mediocre food. Sorry Spicy, but you got to change the looks and the taste. I am not sure frankly if the food was old or overcooked and barely any taste. read more

Great place to get great Chinese food. Good selection. My test of a good chinese food restaurant is to order a house special chow mein. They have to make it fresh. Their House Special Chow Mein is great. Lots of food for just $12. read more

I've been here twice and I would say that the food does the job. There is great amount of options, the owner is very nice and always attentive. My only issue would be that there usually isn't much left as they would cook everything in small batches so that there is always fresh food, which shouldn't be a complaint really, but if you just want to go in and out, your options can be limited. I do also like the concept of paying by weight, since I usually have rice at home and I can just fill up on everything else. read more

Ever since I moved out here I have been struggling to find a good asian food restaurant. Not only was the food absolutely delicious, but the service is the best! Loved it so much we went twice in one week. Love love love it! Will be back read more

Our second time here and this place is GREAT. Food is delicious the service is immaculate. Will definitely be coming again. Fresh food always they go above and beyond. Customer service was GREAT. The inside is very clean and well maintained read more