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    Wok Bar

    4.1 (116 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Hot Pot
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Spicy Hot Pot Soup
    Jasmine C.

    Ive been here several times and tried spicy hot pot soup and also spicy dry hot pot. It is a casual spot to grab hot pot I like how you can choose your own ingredients. I love both their hot pot soup and dry hot pot. It is priced per weight and you can choose your spicy and numbness level. The service is decent.

    Gerico S.

    If you love spice, you gotta check this spot out! Wok Bar specializes in build your own malatang hot pot or dry pot. You start by picking your proteins, veggies, etc into a bowl then you pick your spice level. The staff weighs out your bowl and cooks your pot for you! They also have other non-spicy items that help cool off the heat like their dumplings, sweet & sour pork, and their fried bread.

    Malatang

    Food was so good and customer service was great. You need to get minimum of 1 pound worth of stuff in ur malatang bowl but was soooo good and filling. I got spice 2 and normally im not too good with spices but was just the right spice for me. Comes with free rice and food came out really quick. Food came out ti around 24 dollars for one bowl.

    Yuri J.

    Delicious spot in Ktown for malatang or dry pot - i like how you can adjust spice levels. According to server, Level 2 is hot cheetos & Level 3 shin ramen :"). Level 1.5 was a good spice for me and not too numbing, but too much oil. Love the choice of ingredients - including tripe, fish balls, briskets, variety of mushrooms, and don't skip the wide noodles (it's the best)!

    Spicy Hot Pot Soup Level 3
    Harrison T.

    Wok Bar is a unique spot in K-town where you build you your own dry pot or hot pot bowl. I love this concept and you basically start off at the ingredient bar and pick whatever proteins and toppings you want and then take it to get paid for where they weigh it and ask if you want soup or no soup. Your food comes out quick and it comes with rice, coleslaw, & radish as sides. I got level 3 for my spice level and it had a good amount of heat. They can make it even spicier if you ask them nicely. It was fairly busy when I went and service was good with staff checking tables often. Parking is $3 and there's plenty of spaces even on a busy night! Overall, a good spot to check out on a cold day and the the vibe just feels cozy inside and laid back.

    James H.

    The food and service was great. The male owner or manager working there is always nice. Similar taste to ones in Korea so if you're looking for that this is the place. The parking is a bit tricky if the lot is full.

    $40.00+ for this noodle mass
    Lesley X.

    $40+ with tips and tax for this freakin too-soft-of-a-noodle-but-formed-a-hard-mass type of dry pot. Just go to 626 area for a more authenticate and 25% cheaper malatang or chinese dry pot. This type of restaurants are clean no matter where you go. You'll not be having this rip off experience I promise you that. Please also be aware that they might remove some expensive items from your dish. I put 2-3 squid in the pot, but they were missing when the dish was served!

    Dry pot, medium spicy, 1.85 lbs
    Sarah Y.

    My favorite dry pot place so far! Flavorful, spicy, and perfect mix of textures of noodles, greens, protein over rice. Other mala places make it spicy but lacks the perfect balance with salt. Wok bar, however, knows the exact balance of spicy and salt level, enhancing the experience. Service was great! Comes with free Korean pickled white radishes and mayo salad on the side. Solid 4.9/5

    Best malatang in town ! With a fresh ingredient to their house style cooking & sauce got me interested. Highly recommended & best service in town

    Soggy noodles and soggy spam
    Gina J.

    My friend brought me to this place because I love Malatang. While I'm loyal to Pixiu (my current favorite Malatang place), I decided to give this place a try. However, when I saw the noodles, I could tell they were overcooked. They were so soggy and heavy, almost like rice cakes, and the spam was also overcooked and falling apart in the broth. This wasn't that much of a problem - the broth itself was good, and I might have enjoyed it if the noodles weren't overcooked. I won't be returning because when I asked the waiter about the soggy noodles and showed him the overcooked spam, he said he didn't see anything wrong with it. When I asked if it's always like this, he simply said yes, without further explanation. I guess I was hoping he'd say "sorry for the overcooked noodles, its usually not like this", I honestly would've came back and recommended the place. Despite finishing my meal and paying $31 for my bowl, I'm disappointed that they intentionally overcook their noodles like this. That means it's like this all the time. Pixiu always cooks their noodles perfectly, so I won't risk paying over $30 for soggy noodles and spam intentionally prepared that way.

    Spicy Hot Pot Soup (broth packed separately)
    Noelle G.

    i have never had malatang before and Wok Bar just made me realized i LOVEEEE this dish. i have always been a big hot pot fan, but havent explored too far outside of boiling point / tasty pot. The flavors in malatang is rich, spicy, and so so good. Wok Bar specifically packs the broth with so much spices. I've only ever gotten takeout from here - you walk in, grab a bowl, grab what you want in your soup from the side, they weigh your bowl, and then you say if you want soup/dry and how spicy. I tried level 2 the first time, then level 3 after. I think level 2 is a better spot to still enjoy the dish but still get a lot of spice/burn. Service is super warm and welcoming, and there are a few tables to dine in at. There's a small parking lot up front, you can park on your own instead of doing the valet for the kbbq spot.

    Sweet and sour pork
    Jessica K.

    My favorite mala tang place ever!! I've been scouring the LA/OC/626 area for the best mala tang place and Wok Bar is definitely my favorite! You get to pick your own ingredients and there's a good variety of them. I love that they have the wide Chinese noodles and corn noodles since I've seen those in lots of mukbangs from Korea. My friends and I got a bowl each and loaded up with ingredients, but try not to go too overboard because it does add up! I think we all got a pretty standard amount (I did get a lot of noodles because I love noodles) and our bowls all came out to about $12-15. I picked level 3 spice because my friend who recommended this place was getting 3.5 but it was actually way too spicy for me! Even spicier that Yupdduk original so the next time I go, I'll probably order a 2 or 2.5 to be safe. The soup was super flavorful with a good amount of numbing sensation from the mala, but not overwhelming. We also ordered the sweet and sour pork (or chicken?) and the portion was huge! I would love to try the dry hot pot next time and they have other menu items as well, but definitely coming back again for the mala tang!

    Andy K.

    I've found my new comfort food spot! Whether I go for the mala soup or dry option, both are delicious. I usually opt for the #2 spice level, and it's just right. Also, their sweet and sour pork is a standout, better than any other Chinese restaurant I've tried. One thing to watch out for here is the way they charge by weight. You have to gauge how much you pick up the ingredients because too much means leftovers and a higher bill, while too little might leave you hungry lol. The perfect weight for me was 1.2 lbs

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    Some call it comfort food, others might call it fine dining on a budget. That evening we went-- it…read morewas simply an amazing dinner. Anything you can eat you any night you don't have to cook is usually a great night out. This evening was no exception. Our waitress was kind and accommodating. Positive energy, drinks filled and smile that felt genuine. The ambiance of the restaurant was bar like, but with adequate seating for dining in. Everything was prepared wonderfully and had tremendous flavor. I recommend trying their Hui Tou, stuffed with pork or beef, pork and leek pancakes, they also have vegetarian options. Their pork shumai was delicious, xiao long bao's soup dumplings were flavorful. Delicious. I definitely need a second trip here to try their soups and more of their variety of dumplings.

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    Woon is one of those spots that just hits differently - homestyle Chinese food with such a good…read morevibe to match. The pork belly bao is an absolute must-order. The braised pork belly was so incredibly soft and melt-in-your-mouth, and paired with the pickled carrots and cucumbers tucked into that steamed bao bun - so juicy. We also got the scallion pancakes which were crispy, chewy, and came with a soy ginger dipping sauce. The wood ear mushroom and bean curd stick salad was a nice lighter contrast to the heavier dishes too. We tried the beef noodles as well. The noodles were a bit on the tougher side, which is kind of expected with this style, but the flavors were solid overall. But do NOT sleep on dessert. I had to order the deep fried bao bun with ice cream scoop inside and it was delicious. Absolutely worth saving room for if you're looking to end your meal off with a sweet treat! Parking is easy with plenty of street parking nearby. Love that there's both indoor and outdoor seating - the patio outside is perfect for bigger groups at night, and the inside has its own aesthetic vibe that's equally great. Great service, good vibes, and delicious food. I'll be coming back!

    Woon actually wasn't on my radar but a friend visiting suggested it. I was pleasantly surprised to…read moresee it on a corner of a street I've driven hundreds of times. It's a very small (but super aesthetically cute) spot. There is a tiny parking area (I believe 3 spots) but we found street parking on temple. Menu is small and everything sounded great. (I learned they used to be a food pop up/cart, so makes sense!) You order at the counter and then pick a spot. The dining room inside is small with a handful of tables, but they also had many tables outside on their patio and alongside Reno street. I loved the photos of the family of the creators sprinkles through the dining room. Food was yummy. I had no expectations and I enjoyed it. The wings were nice and crunchy with tender chicken inside. Beef noodles were great, too. My only tiny qualm was staff, tho helpful, all looked very serious and I saw no smiles. It was a weird contrast to the charming spot.

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    My kiddo is a big fan of sichuan food especially fish fillet in chilli sauce so we came here for…read morelunch out of her recommendation as this is her favorite Chinese restaurant in town. The reception wasn't warm as the girl was on the phone and she just waved at us to get in. Food was scrumptious. Their basa fish fillet in chilli sauce had to be the best I've tasted. The fish was tender, sauce yummy, veggies fresh! It was excellently prepared. Husband and Wife beef and tripe slices was another outstanding dish. It was so good I had to order more rice to eat with it therefore happily broke my diet again. Steamd eggplant with pickled condiment on top tended to be on the salty side, it was soft and tasty. I loved it! Service was lukewarm at best. The girl performed her service in a convincingly nonchalant way. But at least I got lemon infused water refilled twice. :) Well decorated with Chinese cultural elements. Very spacious, clean and peaceful ambience. We had a lovely time and will return.

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    Went to Firstborn yesterday. Overall foods are really good, but their Ogen Melon dessert is out of…read morethis world.

    My husband and I dined here for the last night of DineLA and had a spectacular meal. It was a last…read moreminute decision so we didn't get a seat inside where it's dark and vibey, but sitting on the patio outside in the plaza was still really nice on a warm summer evening! Our server was very friendly and helpful in what we should order, and we felt very well taken care of during our visit. Over the course of the evening, we ordered the peach cocktail, strawberry goat cheese jasmine cocktail, Tommy's margarita, and kumquat apricot cocktail. My favorites were the first two - you could really taste all the components in them, so complex and interesting!! The kumquat apricot was also fun and refreshing for a hot night. The margarita was fine. Full disclosure - I ordered this drink because the ingredients looked really unique and interesting but I don't like Mezcal because it usually overpowers a drink, and that is kind of what happened here (couldn't taste any guava or green tea notes), so take my opinion with a grain of salt. For food, we got the following: Course 1: - Lamb terrine (5/5 great if you like lamb, it is delightfully gamey - in a good way) - Tomato Tartare (3/5 I think I wasn't into the trout roe with this but it was fresh and nice) Course 2: - Pork sausage in crepinette (4/5 fun presentation but this didn't blow me away) - Ragu of wild mushroom with tofu gnudi (5/5 the sauce on this was so good) Course 3: - Fried chicken (5/5 perfectly fried and loved the pickles on the side) - Mapo tofu with sweetbreads (4/5 good but I've had better mapo tofu, not a big lover of organ meats but the sweetbreads were great) Course 4 (best course): - Beef cheek (5/5 so incredibly tender and flavorful) - Spiced lamb saddle (5/5 so many flavors going on and the meat was cooked to perfection) For dessert, we ordered the corn sabayon and the roasted strawberry desserts but they brought us the strawberry and melon desserts instead. We realized we didn't get the corn dessert until we were halfway through eating what we received. We mentioned it to our waiter jokingly but he actually brought us out the other dessert too, which was such lovely service. Honestly, even though we didn't order the melon dessert, it ended up being the sleeper hit because it was served with a an amazing creamy honey mousse underneath the melon shaved ice. It was really something special, and I'd highly recommend it. Overall, I'd recommend this for a nice date night or a splurge dinner with friends. It's not cheap, but the quality was definitely there both in their fare and their service. It was a great exploration of Asian fusion done in a fine dining/tasting menu-style.

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