We did the AYCE option on a Sunday afternoon. Not terribly busy, so it was very relaxing. The…read more90-min time limit seemed like unnecessary pressure but it's about all we needed anyway. First time for me, and hopefully not the last. Unfortunately, I live in DC but this will definitely be on the list of favorite restaurants to return to. FOOD: Holy Shabu-moly! The fish cake, veggie, noodle, dumpling, sauce selection was too much. Seriously, I mean that literally. Patrons are paralyzed by the paradox of choice. Fewer options would help me focus on the essentials and allow me more time eating than deciding. Lol. Honestly I wish I would have just focused on ordering the meats. SERVICE: We had a young waiter who was very attentive, professional, accommodating, and understanding. Also, an older gentleman who I can only imagine was a manager, stopped by to fill our water glasses and ensure we were happy with everything. FACILITY: Not exactly what I would call spacious, especially if this restaurant was packed, but it was very comfortable, especially since we had a large wheelchair. The bathrooms were immaculate. VERDICT: Can't wait to come back. Highly recommended.

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Great variety of hot pot foods to select from! + Excellent food quality - ALLLL of the meats (e.g., pork belly, pork shoulder, rib eye, prime fatty beef, etc.) and seafood (e.g., clams, shrimp, octopus, etc.) that we ordered were verrrrrry fresh and delicious. + All of the non-meat/seafood items to choose from (e.g., green veggies, fish balls, dumplings, corn, etc.) were also very good. + Everything that you can select from the self-serve refrigerated area to cook was well-organized, maintained and replenished when low. + The number of sauces to choose from will make your head spin ... which is a good thing! + They have 2 self-serve ice cream machines. One that serves vanilla and green tea ice cream and the other that serves vanilla and mango sorbet. And alll of the ice cream and sorbet were SUPER refreshing. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Friendly and cordial waiters. + Waiters consistently visited us to see how we were doing and to check on if we needed more meat or seafood. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Spacious interior with lots of tables. + Private parking lot in the front and to the side. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- + Even on a Monday late morning to early afternoon, there were 4-5 tables occupied, including us. Considering how good the food is here, I can totally see this spot getting very busy on weekends. + As of April 2026, the all you can eat pricing is very reasonable with it ranging from $18.95 - $35.95, depending on the time of day (lunch or dinner), day of the week (weekday or weekend/holiday) and whether you want to include meats and seafood (which I TOTALLY recommend).

Service and selection was excellent Lots of items at buffet…read more Wait staff fills water consistently Food is fresh and delicious Kimchi is to die for This is best Shabu place I have ever been to

The place is always packed and you might have to wait if no reservation was made…read more The food is good, they have a wide selection of different vegetables for you Hot Pot, meats. They have really good appetizers, the tempura appetizers were really my personal favorite. They have staff is on point and fast with your orders. They place is adequate for kids as well with a variety of sweet treats and ice cream. Definitely recommended for big groups, celebrations and family gatherings.

First of all, great parking. Food is good, you have plenty of options and a small side bar with…read moresauces, sides and cooked food such as chicken wings, fried rice, etc. you cook it yourself, so you can't blame the chef lol

I ordered the seafood ramen, and if I were to rate it on a scale of one to ten, I would give it a…read moreseven. It can serve two meals. Thank you very much, and I hope to visit you again soon. Blessings to the team

They had to close for a couple weeks this summer due to a sprinkler break in the back, and…read morere-permit and re-inspect. Fortunately not closed for the two months that they were initially quoted! Food is great, menu is slimmed down a bit, and service is just as friendly as before. Appreciate it - and fortunately with the sensitivity of my fellow diners, their food was solid and hasn't caused any trouble (it is oily and salty, but their rice is good!). Gift cards - you can get an extra $30 for $300 on the card, and other increments more (as you go up). You can also get a dish up to $35 for free on your birthday (+/- 2 days, I think) - (ID required)!

If you're in the Hackensack area and craving authentic Southern Chinese cuisine, Hot Fish is…read moreabsolutely worth a visit. It's conveniently located in the large plaza alongside Home Depot and 99 Ranch. I've stopped by a few times for lunch, and their midday specials are incredible. For just $11.99, you get a main dish, rice, and soup. The portions are very generous--I always leave completely stuffed! My absolute favorite is the Basa Fillet with chili oil; it's packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The lunch menu is vast, so there are always plenty of different options to choose from, ensuring you'll never get bored even if you visit frequently. Beyond the food, the overall experience is consistently great. The dining room is clean and comfortable, and the service is exceptionally fast and friendly. They also offer discount days for teachers, seniors, and first responders, which is a wonderful touch for the community.

Went to Bomdama Shabu Shabu for their all you can eat hotpot on a Thursday night. It's not as large…read moreas the nearby Garden Shabu, but they do have a similar selection of meats and veggies. I like that for $3, you can get their split broth. I also like that they have beef broths available, instead of just pork or dashi. Service is quick, you have to place your meat orders with the staff. The rest of the items like noodles, fish cakes, and vegetables are self serve from the buffet. Dessert options include chocolate/vanilla ice cream, as well as some pastries. I especially liked their rice cake type pastry, which they even allowed me to take home! It's only street parking, and the place is smaller, but I'd go back.

Don't come here if you're not Korean because there's an obvious difference in service by the Korean…read morewaitstaff, particularly ahjummas. The fish balls, fish cakes, fish tofu, and bean curd rolls also tasted of freezer burn, which was nasty. The fact that these items tasted "old" says a lot about the low quality and food safety at a restaurant that's been running for years. The sushi also tasted like it sat out for a long time with its extra firm rice grains. We had two Koreans within our group and one of them flagged down a Korean server to request tongs. She responded abruptly in English as she pointed to the sauce area, "You get up." Mind you, the restaurant was not busy, and we saw her later walk towards other tables full of older Koreans and talking to them politely in Korean. We don't mind getting items ourselves but the ahjummas spoke condescendingly and brushed us off as if we were bothering her. You might have noticed that many 5-star reviews are from Koreans and the people complaining about bad service are consistently non-Koreans. Interesting.

My favorite sesame chicken! It is crunchy and flavorful but juicy on the inside. I would recommend…read moreit to everyone. Love the dry pot! Staff is very kind.

ShangHai Restaurant+ZhangLiang Spicy Hot Pot 张亮麻辣烫 Fort Lee, New Jersey…read more One of my favorite local spots for authentic Chinese comfort food just got a new twist. Located in the heart of Fort Lee, this longtime favorite recently changed hands and expanded into ZhangLiang Malatang (张亮麻辣烫) and hot pot. While I absolutely love hot pot, I still have a hard time passing up the classics that remind me of the food I enjoyed in China. The Shanghai soup dumplings 小笼包 were exactly what I was craving, along with beautifully sautéed bok choy 青菜, and a comforting bowl of wonton noodle soup 馄饨面. Everything was washed down with a refreshing sour plum drink 酸梅汤, a perfect balance to the meal. What I especially appreciate here is that the menu feels much closer to the Chinese food I actually experienced in China rather than the Americanized version many of us grew up with. 好吃! Delicious, comforting, and definitely worth a visit when you're in Fort Lee. 493 Main Street, Fort Lee, NJ

Ambiance: love the ambience and great seating…read more Service: I love the customer service and super kind Food $$: the food is good and I tried normal hot pot with medium spice and it was spicier than shin ramen I would say I got my veggies, quail egg, and meat Audience: Solo Trip [X] Family Friendly [ X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tips: I highly recommend will come here again

As a non mala lover, this place was amazing for having a zero level for their mala soup. There were…read moreso many options for toppings for vegetables and meat that I didn't feel like I was missing out on the experience. Their other dishes were really good too!

My friend selected Yakitori 39 for a Thursday night dinner. We've been to so many places that it…read moreslipped his mind that we had been there before. (I did that recently for a holiday dinner) To his credit it was probably 8-10 years since we had been there. I remembered it favorably and was looking forward to trying it again. Doesn't feel like it's aged particularly well. We were the only diners a bit after 6 on a Thursday. Waitress was pleasant. We started with 5 skewers. Various parts of the chicken, mostly pretty bland. Nothing was bad but nothing was noteworthy. Tried another round of 5 skewers, the one with the plum filling was a bit more enjoyable. In Yakitori 39's defense, we probably did it wrong. It's probably fun with a bunch of sake but I don't drink alcohol. The ingredients seem quality. Probably won't be rushing back.

The place is pretty tiny. Probably not the best for groups. I imagine it could get packed quickly…read more Overall I liked the vibe. Kind of cool seeing the chef tending to the grill. My dining partner and I were seated rather quickly. Our server took our drink orders and came back promptly so we could order our food. The menu is pretty extensive but we ordered an assortment of skewers and a bowl of ramen to share. The skewers came out little by little; about 3 skewers per plate. They didn't come all at once so I assume they bring them out as they finish getting grilled. The chicken heart was some of the best I've ever had. I'm not sure if it's the way it was sliced, the seasoning, or just everything about it but I wish we ordered more. The tail skewer was another standout. It had so much crunch that it was almost like it was fried. The flavors were rich and varied. Each skewer cost upwards of $4 so that's a bummer. Unfortunately the ramen wasn't so great. Not terrible, but not great either. Especially not great for $19. Not my first choice for ramen. Is it the most bang for your buck? Certainly not. But I did enjoy my meal and in the end, that's what matters.

TLDR: Wok Bar is still one of my favorite places in the Fort Lee area. In fact, one of my favorite…read moredry pot places - period. I remember when Wok Bar had first opened, this was before COVID but I'm glad they're still going strong. Not too much has changed, it's still self-service with a good selection and by the pound. What I like about Wok Bar is how clean everything tastes. Not nearly as greasy as most of the ones you'll find in Flushing or Manhattan. The spice can also get actually spicy as well. On my most recent visit, the meatballs in the vegetable section were really good! You also get a complimentary ice cream at the end to help tame the heat.

Came here for the first time with my husband and had a fun and tasty experience. We came…read morespecifically for the diy wok bar and wanted stir fry/ dry pot. The staff was super friendly and greeted us right away. They helped explain the price and process before we got started. All if the options looked super crisp and fresh. The area was very clean. The whole restaurant was spotless when we visited. Staff brought our food to our table. It was ready after 5-10min. It came out nice and hot, cooked perfectly. The flavors blended well. The complimentary little icecream at the end was a nice touch too. Overall very pleased and will definitely come back!

We were planning to go to Soup Dumpling Plus, but the line was way too long, so we decided to check…read moreout this Malatang place upstairs instead. Honestly, I'm so glad we did--I ended up loving it! The ingredients were super fresh, the place was clean and bright, and the staff were really friendly. And the tanghulu? Oh my god - it's so good! They uses fresh fruits coated in sugar syrup, and it totally made me feel like a kid again. That juicy, crunchy bite was such a fun little treat. I will be back soon !

My family had dinner in Palisades Park and couldn't find the Palisades Park location of Rahongbu…read moreMalatang. Since we wanted to try tanghulu for dessert, we headed to the Fort Lee location. Nice lady working behind the counter. Restaurant was clean and bright. We picked the skewers with orange, grapes, and strawberries on it. Fruit was very fresh and cool, the sugar syrup made a great coating! Grapes were my favorite. It was a perfect light dessert after a filling dinner.