Still the best Hot Pot place in town!…read more Love the service and lots of selections of ingredients and food choices. Ambiance is nice and clean. WIll come again.

I was looking for a restaurant for our group of 8, and I thought hot pot will make things simple as…read moreeveryone can customize their own pot and I don't have to worry about what dishes to order. After reviewing a few hot pot places on Yelp, I chose Shabu King based on the positive reviews. I called to make a reservation. On the day of our visit, I was glad to find our table was ready at the appointed time. One of the staff explained that each person first pick a broth type, then you can request side dishes or type of meat(different cuts of beef, pork and there is also lamb). For vegetables and seafood, they have a bar area for each and you can pick from the generous selections of fresh seafood and vegetables. I was really impressed with the variety. For seafood, they have whole small octopus, sliced calamari, fish fillets, clams, mussels, whole large prawns, as well as small crab. They also have a condiment bar for you to make you own dipping sauce. Each person get their own pot, and we enjoyed many helpings throughout the evening. Sometimes it may be difficult to flag down a server, but when you do they are friendly and eager to take your order. I think their operation can be improved by having customers scan a bar code and order online as I have experienced in other AYCE places. Everyone in our party enjoyed their own customized hot pot, and we walked away with a very full belly. Will be back again when I have the craving for AYCE hot pot!

Great experience! Tomyum base with sauces enriches the tastes and enhances the flavors. Vegetarian…read moresingle combo was a great hit! 30 mins wait time Saturday evening!

It's been ages since I've had hot pot, and tbh, I haven't been a fan of it because a lot of items…read morehave been bland to me. A couple workout buddies + kids and I went here for dinner on a Friday night, put our name down on the wait list, and waited for around 20 mins. During the wait time, we went nearby to the bakery and got some stuff there. Absolutely love the single pots here so you can enjoy your own flavor soup/broth to drink and to cook the items you choose. We were seated and everything looked so clean. Ordering was done via QR code and the items accumulate on the order page where if multiple people scan the table QR code, whatever each person adds gets added so don't check out until everything in that around is definitely in. The soups and items came by sooooo quickly. I was impressed! They have a make your own sauce combo and we did that between ordering and getting our stuff. I got a singles combo with tom yum soup base. It was a good amount of food. I chose one of the Wagyu, and the side items I chose were tendon, fish, and if I also chose something else, I forgot. It came with a lot of veggies such as greens and mushroom. Guess I mixed and "created" my sauces right cause they went well with the stuff. Cooking the meat was so quick, so pretty much not much wait time to enjoy some food. Others chose some different cuts of beef, some lamb (?), quail eggs, and more. A bit pricey, but the stuff was super fresh and things were really quick so it was worth it to me.

Found this cute gem by randomly scrolling and had to see what it is about! Glad I did because the…read moreflavor here is sooooo good! This was my lunch after a rough hang over and it brought us back! Think this is going to be my spot for a while but wooow it's so good!!

Seriously 5 stars? It's good for a quick meal and I like it, but a bit crazy for 5, sorry a 3 for…read moreme, not anything bad but as expected. Malatang is a Chinese staple food, it is like pizza, chicken wings or bbq, you have to try to make it bad. The main differentiating between them is ingredients and broth. The main broth (Tomyum) is pretty tasty, I thought it would be thick and heavy but it is more like a soup (I did drink a bit and it was delicious). Ingredients vice it is just what you eat at buffets that has hot pot or malatang section. I found the lamb to be a bit better quality than buffets, fried egg old and stale (the only disappointment), green veggies quite a surprising delight (I usually don't eat that). Pig intestines, beef tendon are well cooked and seasoned, which were also delightful.

Like that they are open late and service is great. Lots of veggie options for vegetarian with…read moreveggies and real food - not veggie meats. Tomato soup is also excellent and my sons get to have BBQ. while my wife and I get to enjoy some soup. Also really like their new beer from China - Snow Opera made from rice was refreshing and floral on the nose. Really great beer for someone who doesn't like beers.

YGF Malatang & Hotpot opened 2 years ago where 101ShabuShabu was. Assumed interior has been…read morecustomized to accommodate a self serve hot pot eatery. Got a plastic bowl & a tong to choose amongst a large selection of shaved meats, seafood balls, seafood portions, and lots of veggies in a L-shaped display case. selected a broth among 6. Hearsay dry mala pot not spicy. Got medium spicy classic herbal beef bone broth @15.99/lb. Just a bit of Szechwan spiciness, not too hot. Weight: 1.09 lb. At register. Broth et al ready in 10 minutes. Always had constant refills of water. The spiciness may have disappointing but not the broth. 8 hours of boiling bones had an impact on the soup. Drank it all eventually. 4.5 stars: Worthy:YMMV. Quantity: .8 lb. Minimum. Usual weight. Quality: big assortment to choose from. All fresh. Some Seafood may have been previously frozen. Service: very good. Payment on mobile handsets, not counter. Parking close by difficult. More parking spaces at back of building.

Why is the price tag even three $ on Yelp? It's super affordable and GREAT value. You not only…read moregetting the hotpot with premium meat, but also peiking duck, lamb skewers (best in and around the Bay), and those walnut shrimp are the bomb too, all you can eat! Service is also great, zero complaints. I will go again for sure

honestly broth and meat were just mid quality, but for the price what do you expect. their sauce…read morebar was quite interesting and they offer some small "appetizers" you can grab there as well. it also includes fried rice, chow mein, and other dishes. which I thought was very interesting and different! but I should've known when I came to this plaza for a different spot, and since I didn't wanna wait I saw top pot was the only restaurant without a crowd.. I've had much better experiences at other AYCE hot pot restaurants including meat quality. I wouldn't really come back again

I was in town because of a family photoshoot and afterwards we wanted to eat! This place was…read morerecommended by our photographer and it did not disappoint! It was early dinner time on a Friday evening and it wasn't overly crowded. All 6 of us got different items and overall it's a matter of preference for what kind of broth and protein you'd like that depicts the meal, the toppings are generally all the same. Consider this place to almost be a "make your own ramen" type of thing, in that you're given a platter of toppings to add to your bowl of steaming hot broth, mix it and let it sit, then voila! It's ready to eat. For a rainy winter evening, it was perfect to have some tasty noodle soup!

Loved this place and was so excited to try it out! I really love the environment inside as well…read moreit's super laid back but also looks pretty well kept for a nice outing with loved ones. The service was really good, they are super on top of cleaning and serving so my food came out in about 15-20 minutes. I got the combo with an appetizer, drink, and noodle soup. The portions were pretty generous. -grapefruit tea: thought it was pretty yummy! I also tried out the super fruit tea and i really liked it but personally found it to be a little too sweet. Not too much to displease though! I mixed some water and it was perfect for me. -tomato beef brisket noodle soup: i was surprised by how tender the meat was and how much they actually give you. If you love tomato soups as much as i do then it's definitely a great option! -takoyaki & lamb skewers: my sister had one dish from her combo order and i has my own but was able to try both! The lamb skewers were a bit smaller than expected but were flavorful with a fragrant aroma. The takoyaki came in about 5 balls and while they didn't include all typical takoyaki toppings it was still pretty good considering it came as a combo! Overall, i really loved coming by this place, my main concern is that it's actually in a pretty busy plaza so parking can be a little difficult during peak business hours. Otherwise it's located in a really great area relatively close to some shopping areas such as the Livermore outlets or even other smaller shopping plazas. Give this place a try if you're in the area and looking for a good eat without breaking the wallet!

Came here with friends and honestly didn't expect the spice level to be this legit We ordered the…read more"big spicy" broth and it actually had real Chongqing hotpot flavor -- rich beef tallow aroma, numbing spice, and that kind of heat that slowly builds up the longer you eat. The ingredients were fresh overall. We especially liked the beef tripe, shrimp paste, and handmade beef balls. The 4-grid pot was great since everyone could choose different soup bases. One thing that surprised me was how many free snacks they offered -- fried chicken legs, shrimp chips, fruit, peanuts, etc. They kept refilling them throughout the meal. They also had free mung bean soup and ice jelly dessert, which were perfect after eating spicy hotpot. The restaurant itself has a fun retro HK / anime vibe with Slam Dunk posters everywhere, and the atmosphere felt lively and cozy. Definitely one of the more memorable hotpot spots I've tried in the Bay Area and I'd come back again.

Great hot pot spot in Fremont! Great hot pot spot in Fremont! The ingredients were fresh, the broth…read morewas flavorful, and the beef quality was excellent. Service was friendly and attentive, and the ordering process was very convenient.