Chinese DIY Hot pot battling it out in an area dominated by Korean restaurants. Small plaza parking available - watch out though as some of the spots are limited to 30 minutes / pretty transit friendly as location is a short walk from Lougheed. Place was very clean and color scheme was a lot like "Fish with You" (fish pot restaurant at crystal mall ). Service was very quick - got a table on a weekend afternoon instantly. They do have a minimal order weight of 1LB/19.99 / so this might be the reason why some stated this place is expensive, and it could be if you're a small eater seeking the $10-15 pots. In terms of selection - I don't think they have that large of a selection compared to say Big Way - I felt like there was less of everything. The Fried Egg here was a disaster and don't recommend / it was very dry. Broth selection was mid , tried the #1 spicy broth , apparently most popular among customers - the medium level spicy was alright - you can taste the gentle numbing of the peppercorns, however it still lacked intensity , maybe I should got max heat. They were having a happy hour - so the drink was on the house, no option of type of drink. It tasted pretty good. Did not get the ice cream at the end, believe they had basic Vanilla. read more

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First time at YGF Malatang, a Chinese chain with over 6000 stores worldwide. Upon first glance, this outlet is very clean, with all their items kept very cold and their sauce bar was pristine. I liked their selection of items as they had more interesting options like cooked razor clams and buckwheat noodles. The staff were friendly and helpful in answering any questions we had about the spice levels or beverage options. I found their broths to be on the creamier side, and my husband got his malatang mild as per the staff's suggestion, but found it too mild for his liking. Just a note that there is a minimum of 1 lb at $19.99, which can be a deterrent for smaller appetites. I did end up packing my leftovers to go so I could have room for their complimentary ice cream, which was more of a froyo texture. I'd come back if I'm in the area, but it's not a must for me, maybe 3.5 stars? read more

YGF Hot Pot Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

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Love coming here for a DIY hot pot experience. I can get everything that I want and nothing that I don't. The only change I would make is to have a scale near where we fill up our bowls so I can get a sense of how much mine weighs so far. The spicy seasoning is actually spicy, which I appreciate. And you can't go wrong with the free ice cream! read more

YGF Hot Pot Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

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I heard they have over 6000 locations across the world! Going in it felt really comfortable with the bowl and tongs in a clean separate fridge. There was a wide range of fresh ingredients to choose from. For soup bases they had a variety of spicy and non spicy. I went with the classic spicy, originally I thought of ordering the medium spicy level but was advised it was really spicy so I went with mild instead. The service was exceptionally good. After ordering you get seated and they bring your water and food to the table. I was quite disappointed to find my soup was not spicy at all for mild. The soup is more of a creamy broth which was not what I was expecting. Flavour wise it wasn't bad, just wished it had a bit more spice. read more

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We decided to stop by here for dinner. We did not make any reservations, but were able to be seated right away. There is a large section of meat, seafood, noodles and vegetables to pick. Staff weighed the pot and charged accordingly after you pick your broth flavour. There is an art to picking and choosing what to order to not be charged $40-50 a hot pot. There are YouTube tutorials if you have never been to such a restaurant. Sauce bar section is adequate and free if you want some sauces to go with your meal. I found it nice to not have to cook my own food. There is a time and place for this compared to cooking your own food at other hot pot options. I enjoyed my hot pot which came to $24 and I found the beef broth quite flavourful. Lastly, there is ice cream after you finished your meal. Service was fast and efficient. Staff stopped by regularly to refill water and clean up. Restaurant was busy, but I felt staff were great at keeping up with the pace. My only complaint is the parking. The plaza is very busy and parking can be very challenging during peak meal times. read more

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Hot enough to be Bigger? Passing by and noticed this place opened up not long ago in replacement of a previous Chinese restaurant. Curiosity sparked and decided to give it a try. It is located at the corner of Lougheed Hwy and North Road, same plaza as Insadong and Pho 99. The interior layout and setup is very similar to Big Way Hotpot, but I would say a lot less busy and less options. I went through and chose my meat, carbs and veggies. As for the soups, here were the soup bases I ordered; 1. Beef bone soup (non spicy). It was somewhat bland with a light sweet taste. I personally find the pork bone soup base to be always more flavourful. 2. Sichuan pepper broth. Besides the light spicy taste, the broth tasted a bit weak. Overall, the place was pretty clean with a casual vibe. The service was decently good and the server was quite attentive. As for the food compared to Big Way; less food and drink options here, the broths were weaker and more bland, and I don't know if it's me or what but appears to be slightly more expensive? Never got the free ice cream at the end like the cashier said I would get lol. P.S. I believe if the boss stop being so busy acting like a boss and let his employees attend to the customers, it might help score a few more repeat customers. read more

YGF Hot Pot Malatang - Sichuan pepper broth + my selection of food - Hot Pot Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

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Gave this place a try knowing that it was up against a strong and favorable local competitor. Pros: More options to add to your bowl, clean, ample seating and friendly service. Cons: Limited broth options, Limited sauce options, Limited flavors and didn't see any options to get a side of white rice (should be illegal, imo) and pricey. My bowl costed $40. If you're not picky and looking for something quick without stressing for seating or caring about the cost, give this place a try. read more

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My favorite restaurant I come here every single week! Amazing quality of ingredients and amazing customer service! read more

YGF Hot Pot Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

The food choices ate amazing and fresh & well stocked. The staff are friendly and efficient. The ambiance is bright, clean, airy, and we were able to get a table quickly. Our cooked hotpot's came out very quickly as well read more

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I always hang out with my friends here whenever we want hot pot. The service is also great! read more

YGF Hot Pot Malatang - Hot pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

Fresh food with a lot beverage choices. Friendly staffs. Perfect place for party and family get together. read more

YGF Hot Pot Malatang - YGF Hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

The staff are very friendly and the location is very accessible especially the car park. The food is so delicious and the service is superb! Excellent!!! read more

YGF Hot Pot Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

I like the malatang spicy broth, the service is good and serve is friendly. I will come back to try their tomato broth next time. The ice cream at the end is good. read more

YGF Hot Pot Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

I'm living nearby and I'm really happy about that! I can have clean and fresh vegetables. All the staffs are friendly and very kind!

Several broth options! Variety and fresh food choice, also come here for quick eat. Good service as well, also looking forward for the ice cream after eating. Overall great restaurant for friend hang out and family too! read more

YGF Hot Pot Malatang - Hot Pot Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

I have tried this place twice now. First time, the soup had no flavor and I ordered no. 1 . This time, I thought I would order something spicy so I ordered no. 2 soup. I couldn't even eat it because there was so much pepper in the soup. I took it home and mixed in my own sauce in order to finish the dish. Very disappointing. I think I will still have to travel to burnaby to go to Big way and just wait for the Big way to open in Coquitlam center. One star is for the food selection and one star because the place looked clean. read more