Moving from Colorado to Dallas and a week later found this place so makes me feel like this is gonna be my comforting food to keep me from missing Colorado :) read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Moving from Colorado to Dallas and found this place, and it is so worth it. - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

The options are very limiting, and their sauce bar is a disappointment. There were very few meat options. I got quail egg, beef in a bag, squid, shrimp, and sausage. Sadly there was no lamb. The sauce bar only had soy sauce and white vinegar. If I want a build your bowl hotpot, yin tang has way more options and they don't have a 1 lb minimum, and they have sauce options. They had many noodle options, but no low carb noodles. No shirataki knots, sadly. I'm doing keto, so this was disappointing because yin tang has shirataki knots. I got spicy level 1. The soup tasted good and I liked what I added to my soup. The sauce bar was extremely disappointing. read more

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I love malatang and found this place in Carrollton to try. It's kind of tucked in a smaller shopping block, but it's there and open for business. It's a self service restaurant, but enough tables to also sit down and eat. The staff was really kind and helped me throughout the entire night, guiding me through the process. It's similar to other malatang places, where you pick your own ingredients. The only thing is any meats you'd want is already in a smaller bag on the side, with a fixed weight. I'm assuming it's for sanitary reasons. The per pound price is a bit higher, but it's justified- the flavor of the stir fry was really flavorful, all the ingredients are very fresh. They also give you a loyalty card where you can get free items if you order X amount of times. read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Stir fry spicy hot pot/dry pot (마라상궈) - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

4.5/5 Food 5/5 Service Came for the malatang soup, and it was good. I chose level 2 spicy and think I would try level 3 next time for a stronger kick. The broth was good overall, though I think it could use stronger aromatics or depth. The ingredients were fresh, and the dish was served quickly! read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Malatang soup level 2 - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

This is an amazing place to customize a bowl of malatang. The broth is very flavorful with a peanutty base. They recommended 0.3/0.5 spice level instead of 0 or 1 and it was perfect for someone who can't handle much spice. I liked all the toppings you could choose from. I chose the tteokboki, bok choy, fish balls, glass noodles, mushrooms and sliced beef. You then weigh it and there does seem to be a 1 pound minimum for each bowl. They cooked it very fast and it was great! read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Customizable malatang - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Have you ever thought about trying something new for lunch/dinner? I recently visited Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang, the delightful experience, along with that, makes me excited to share it. Malatang is not only a tasty dish but also fun because you can enjoy a warm soup filled with many ingredients. It is becoming popular because of many good reasons. Imagine the simple pleasure of enjoying a tasty bowl of soup that warms you and brings you joy. The broth at Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang has an amazing flavor. Because I wanted to be careful with the spiciness, I asked for a level 1 spice when I tried it. The taste, to my complete surprise, proved that It was not particularly hot; however, a truly good kick made me genuinely smile. The flavors mixed well together, making every sip of the broth enjoyable. It felt like a completely warm hug during every chilly moment. A number of people would likely enjoy the broth, as it has wonderful flavor that is not too strong. Even if spicy food is not usually something you eat, this is a great option. One of Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang's best features is that you can customize each bowl. The experience becomes more fun when ingredients are hand-picked. There is a selection of fresh vegetables, multiple seafood options, and flavorful noodles available. Each bowl can be prepared to individual preferences by any person. Want more mushrooms? Yes, add them! Prefer extra noodles? No problem! You can make something special and just for you by creating your personal bowl. This is quite a bit more than only a meal; it is an entire experience that permits anyone to be original and savor all things anyone loves to eat. read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

This was my first time trying out this concept! I love the idea of being able to pick your ingredients and then picking how those ingredients would be cooked. They have two options: Hot Pot or Dry Pot. I chose the hot pot option and it did not disappoint! Also, the spice levels vary. I ordered mine at a level 3, while my friends ordered their bowls at level 2 and I was able to taste a significant difference in how spicy it was. The pricing is also extremely reasonable. I put a lot of food into my bowl, and it only came out to $19! I will definitely have to come back soon. :) read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Hot Pot / Spice Level 3 - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I had the stir fry, friend had the soup. Tasted awesome!!! I was surprised how flavourful the stir fry was and it's something different it came with rice surprisingly. Ordering was pretty simple ans you pick your food at the counter after your beeper beeps. Service was friendly at checkout and he cleaned our table without asking. Will be back!!! read more

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I recently visited this cute malatang restaurant in Carrollton and had a great experience! This place has a truly special no-tipping policy. That is something unique for this place. Malatang comes in two styles. It can be made either with broth or stir-fried. We chose to try both to make a comparison, as every single one had its appeal. We picked spice level mild (#1) to know how hot it would be before we ordered something with more spice. The broth version offered ample flavor, large size, and wide-ranging comfort, differing from the stir-fried version, which featured both a satisfying wok-kissed aroma and a noticeably more intense flavor and even spicier even if we both asked for mild. I found that the amount of ingredient options was great, as there was enough variety to customize your bowl, but not too many choices, especially if you do not know much about malatang. Picking ingredients was easy because everything was clearly labeled. Because the service was both quick and efficient, the whole process was smooth. Overall, it is a great place for people trying malatang for the first time or those who already love it. I would certainly return at some point to sample a considerably hotter spice. read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Stir fried malatang. - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

If my girlfriend had to pick between me and Tanghuo, I'm afraid she would probably pick the latter. We were in town for 3 days, and we went twice, that should tell you everything you need to know. The food is so good, especially the dry pot (mala xiang guo). If you like malatang, this is the place to try. No tip because it's self service, too. The pickled sweet radish also paired nicely with the malatang. Service was fast and the lady was very nice. read more

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So yummy! You grab ingredients that you want and they cook it for you in the back. It's pay by weight and you have to get 1lb. They had a good variety of ingredients and I really liked the broth they cooked with. Very peanuty. Workers were really nice and the food came out quick. It was clean inside and there were quite a bit of people but no wait. read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Soup - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Good, fresh & clean! Can't wait to come back and eat it again! Friendly staff. When you come in, wait to be seated if it's busy. If not, grab tongs and a silver bowl. Add your fillings: noodles, veggies, protein decide if you want broth or stir fry. Minimum 1lb & we can weigh our bowls as many times as we like. There is only one type of broth but we get to pick the spice level. The stir fry will be Spicier just FYI. The level 1 for the broth has a nice little kick of spice already (there is a subtle taste of peanut in the broth so if you hate that skip the broth). If you do not like spice at all opt for 0 spice. Everything was tasty and I loved that the fillings like the veggies were so fresh and crisp!!! read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Addicting every time! - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

This build your own malatang place is super yummy. I got the soup which is a little peanuty--I do wish it was a little spicier--but would definitely return to try the dry version. I went close to closing on a Monday night so it wasn't too busy, and everything is self-service. You pick out all your ingredients then take your bowl to the counter and pay. They cook your food for you while you wait and let you know when it's ready. read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Fun and Delicious experience!It's a small space but when you go in you grab your bowl and start piling on all your favorites. They charge by the pound of ingredients you choose, with a minimum of 1lb/$14.99. Since it was my first time there I wasn't sure where to start but I definitely wanted cabbage and shrimp. All the ingredients that were laid out were fresh and crisp. I got quite a bit of ingredients and handed it over to the extremely kind workers in the front. They were so sweet!! My bowl was about 24.99 and was worth every penny. The broth was rich and delicious. The meats were grilled before cooking in the broth and added extra umami taste to our bowl. My shrimp was perfectly cooked and savory. A nice hot soup with a crispy coke was the perfect scene for our group get together. read more

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Excited that another Malatang place is here in DFW. The restaurant is bright and really cute. All the silverware is self service and you have to put your tray back as well. I love being able to pick my own toppings. The toppings area is kind of small compared to the other malatang places but still has a bit of everything. The broth is good and if you are spice lover like me, definitely can get the highest level. Can't wait to see how this restaurant progresses in the coming months. It def gets pretty packed, even on a weekday. read more

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Great place! Came here on a cold and wet Valentine's Day, pretty easy check out process, wish I knew how much it was per pound. I got the medium spice (2) it was good but I should've gotten a 1 if I wanted to taste my food at the end lol read more

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This place recently opened up and my experience was great. The place was inviting and the service was spot on. This spot is pretty popular in Korea but it's the first US location. We got our favorites from the food bar and got the highest spice level 3 and it was pretty spicy. They had options of noodles/sides that aren't available in other malatang spots. They gave us the guabaoro (sweet & sour pork) as a free service and it was perfect with the malatang. It was pretty bright and spacious inside and would be a great place to go when craving malatang. read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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love this place! service was great, this was my first time going and (i think) the owner was extremely cheerful and kind. food was great too no complaints. read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

The soup was actually spicy and packed with flavor! They have a peanut free broth option for those who have a nut allergy, and their broth is also shellfish free. They require you to select out a minimum of a pound worth of toppings/ingredients (which I had no issue accomplishing). The service was excellent. There's plenty of seating inside, making this the perfect spot to catch up with a friend. I loved my experience here. read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Spicy Hot Mala Soup - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I like this place. I'm more of a texture person so I put in a lot of textured ingredients such as lotus root, wood eat, fried tofu, bamboo shoots and bean sprouts. Next time I'll order a serving of rice or noodles to eat with because the broth itself is a bit salty and spicy. read more

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The broth here is incredible! It was rich and flavorful. They offer a solid selection of fresh ingredients at affordable prices. The veggies were fresh, which made a big difference. I tried the spicy mala soup at level 2 spice, and it was perfect for me. The food came out super fast, and the restaurant itself is clean and well-maintained. Overall, a great spot for a quick and satisfying meal. I'll definitely be back! read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

The only reason I give it 4.5 is because the only additional meat you can add to it is beef. They checked with me on my allergies and she looked at me with such a sad face as I told her I was allergic to beef, shellfish and peanuts lol. I can't take a lot of spice, so I opted for level 0. My broth was clear, so I was a little skeptical on how flavorful it was going to be and boy was I surprised! The broth was sooooo good. They have plenty of things to add to your bowl. I wish I would have added more sausages to mine because I quite liked them. I had a lot of stuff ; it costs $27. My friend got the stir fry. She didn't have as much in her bowl and hers was $30. I guess stir fry is more expensive. They provide free water and there are bottled drinks to purchase, teas and sodas. The place was smaller than expected based on videos I had seen, but it was still room. They had a small tv playing Start Up. The music varied. They played Hip Hop and K-Pop. I will return because I want to try the stir fry read more

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Ingredients are super fresh but the soup amount was lacking .., it was just ok but we love lots if soup .. had to ask for more soup. Like other ppl were saying , they don't sell fresh meat but beef. The thing that I don't understand is why the dry version cost $4 than the soup version. read more

It's a typical $14.99/lb mala place. They have a small selection things and the meat comes in 100 gram bag(s). The broth was good and the service is good. It is self-service so you don't have to leave a tip. You pick up your food when it's done and put it away when you're done. I think the only downside is I wish they had a wider variety of sauces. Their sauce bar was very minimal. read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Absolutely delicious. I ordered the dry base, my friend ordered the soup. The flavors are exceptional, the variety of ingredients is amazing and so so good. Only downside is the price, it's a little pricey (especially for the dry) per pound. The guy who owns this place is super nice and kind and gave us free sweet pork as a welcome for the soft opening, which was very tasty. He's pretty funny too, making recommendations on toppings and seemingly always underestimating how much we can eat. Nice clean interior. Easy parking read more

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I really wanted to love this place but out of all the Malatang places that I tried in the area this is my least favorite. The Malatang itself was good with flavorful broth, but the other two dishes that I consider are also important were just meh. Especially the pork dish was a bit disappointing for both of my visits. The batter was dry and hard and it kept coming off of the meat. The mala xiang guo was also a bit dry. I would not not go back to this place if my friends wanted to, but just won't be my first choice for Malatang. The restaurant itself is very clean and well maintained and the service is great though! read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Tried Tanghuo Malang Tang and it was absolutely delicious! Super flavorful and packed with fresh ingredients. It's self-serve and priced by weight, which I love because you can customize it exactly how you want. I went with spice level 2 -- just the right amount of heat without being overpowering. Definitely planning to go back soon. read more

1000/10 this is my favorite malatang restaurant!! the owner is very nice and the food is delicious. i love bringing my family and eating some good soup. we are all obsessed with this place and come every chance we get! :) read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - hot mala soup spice level 2 - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Too expensive. Visited for the 1st time. They don't speak English. They don't have chicken. The Shrimp are not peeled. I request a 2 spicy but I am sure she didn't understand and it was more like a 5. She req. I add beef and it was like an extra $10. Although great Concept, I'd prefer they the just do Stir fry or soups on a standard menu. It's a lot simpler, and less expensive for the customer. And it's wasn't even that much beef. Not worth my hard earned money of $30. Good luck. read more

The broth was sooo flavorful. They were friendly and very helpful with explaining how the self serving process went and the different options they had available. Definitely going to be coming here again! read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Hot pot spicy level 2 - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I absolutely love this place and it's my top malatang restaurant in Dallas. I've been here about 4 times so far. Service is consistent and always very kind! Staff is always helping and asking if it's your first time so you can easily understand how to order. I always get the lvl 1 soup and it's the perfect amount of spice! The soup is flavorful, rich, and filling, while the selection can be a little bit smaller compared to other places in the area, they personally have everything I like to order when I go to Malatang places. Overall I'd reccomend this place to anyone looking for a nice place to eat & I'll continue to be a loyal customer! read more

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This restaurant was tucked away in the back of the plaza, but the interior was very spacious and clean. You pick up a bowl and start picking out ingredients that you would want in your malatang, and then they weigh it at the counter and ask if you want a dry pot or soup pot. I opted for the soup, as it was cold outside, and I loved it! Everything was delicious and straightforward, but I do think that the beef slices were a bit overcooked. It also can get pricey relatively quickly because it's hard to gauge how much your food will weigh, so on average the bowls that my friends and I got were around $20-25 read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Decent and affordable place for your malatang cravings! Tanghuo Kungfu specialize in only three things- spicy hot mala soup, spicy stir fry hot pot, and sweet & sour fried pork. Everything is self-service except for the check-out. Walk yourself over to the toppings, grab a bowl and a tong, and start picking your toppings to put in your bowl. They have limited toppings as compared to other malatang establishments I have been to. I would say that if you're a picky eater or a westerner, they may not have many toppings that fit your taste. What I found pleasant is that they had a large selection of types of noodles which is a bonus for me. Even when it comes to wide glass noodles, there were at least three different types of different width of noodles to choose from. Corn noodles were something I found interesting as I've never seen that before. Once you pick your toppings you can make your way over to the circular storage where they have beef already pre-portioned in small plastic bags which were convenient. I'd recommend at least grabbing two bags if you are wanting lots of meat. At this time they do not have any other option of protein besides beef and some shrimp and squid tubes that are in the topping bar. Once you are done crafting your bowl and picking up some beef, you make your way to the cashier and choose whether you'd like a soup version for stir fry, and choose your spice level. I picked level 1 for soup as I didn't feel like having heart burn, but I did think it was too mild for me so I will go for level 2 next time. My husband ordered stir fry version at level 2. The broth in the soup was mild and had a nice nutty and savory taste with a hint of spice. Although I enjoyed the broth, I did find the flavor just a tad bit mild and wished it had a little more flavor. I definitely prefer Yin Tang's broth personally. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his stir fry and I thought the spice level was perfect in that dish. The sauce had a spciy kick yet nice Schezuan herbal flavor. I also noticed that the doneness of the noodles were much more well-done in the soup version and a little more al dante in the stir fry version. I thought the price point was very fair for a malatang place and the food took very well in my stomach and was easily digestible without making me feel bloated, which may speak to their quality of ingredients. I wouldn't be opposed to coming back here again and trying their sweet & sour fried pork next time as I've read good things about them. They would gain one more star from me if they increased their options of toppings/meat, and increased the flavor in their broth a little more. read more

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We picked numerous restaurants to try on NYE and we are stoked that we found this little gem! The owner is very nice and helpful! I wanted to try rice cakes and they did not disappoint! Fresh ingredients, fast service, and we will definitely be back! The food is so yummy, but pick your spice level wisely! I did a 1 and will probably do a 0 next time! My husband picked 2 and although he was swearing while eating it, he said he would do 2 again next time! Overall very clean restaurant, fun overall vibe, and great experience! Highly recommend! read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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So good! We love both the soup and stir fry options. Friendly staff. Restaurant is clean as well.

Family owned place, food was very delicious and you had 2 options, soup or dry. We both got the soup base level 2, and it was an adequate level of spice. (0-3). It may seem a little confusing when you walk in at first, as I've glanced at other people walking in confused, but you're supposed to grab a clean metal bowl and tongs, fill it with the toppings you desire and at the end, they pre-portion out some beef for you, and you pay for everything by the LB. Everything is self service too, and no tips! (Signs posted) so look to unintentionally save 15-20% off your check here! read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I'm drooling again looking at the picture of what I ate earlier today. I can only do a little spice due to my acid reflux, but the level 1 spice was no problem. Broth is so good without feeling too oily, salty, or heavy. Yes. read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Smells bad. Food not fresh. Service is good quite friendly though.85 characters.....................

I just tried this place today and I'm eating my leftovers right now. This place was amazing and the guy that helped us was so kind even though we came like 30 minutes before close and was very helpful because we had never been there. He gave us a free lemon tea drink to help with the spice which was very kind of him. The store was very clean and the music was good and the vibe was very chill. 10/10 would definitely go again. read more

Ambience was amazing but the toppings bar didn't have a lot of options and it was a minimum of 1lb per order and $14.99 per lb. The staff was very polite too read more

Tanghuo Kungfu Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Carrollton, Texas