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    YGF Malatang

    4.3 (42 reviews)
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    Tom yum
    Nancy N.

    Malatang is perfect for those who love hotpot but don't have a huge appetite! The tom yum broth is sooooo flavorful and good. Will be back again and again.

    Mala Tang Original broth
    Kimberly S.

    At $14.99 per lb this is a great value with really impressive flavor. The ingredients are clean and fresh, and everything tastes thoughtfully prepared. I cannot wait to go back and this would definitely be a regular spot for me if I still lived in Katy. The restaurant is new and very well organized. The whole experience brings me back to China with how straightforward everything is. You get solid value and bold flavors that truly hit the spot. If you enjoy mala tang, I highly recommend checking this place out. I am also excited to try the other broths they offer. Do not worry about the spice level because they are able to adjust it to your preference. The service is decent and the concept feels similar to fast food, but the food quality is absolutely sit down restaurant level. After you weigh your ingredients and pay, you can sit and watch them cook your food, which is a nice touch. There is also a well stocked self serve water and sauce station that adds to the overall experience.

    Alan C.

    Was excited to see YGF finally open a location in Houston after being my favorite malatang spot in LA. The interior was well-lit and clean, and service was great The options were much more limited than what im used to but thats fine. I ordered the signature beef bone broth (mild) and enjoyed it while I was eating it. However, not too long after eating, my friends and I werent feeling great and think it was related to what we ate Anyways, hoping its just this one time

    Woo K.

    Considering that it's a customizable bowl of soup, it was pretty enjoyable. Staff was ok. Shop is small and may need a bigger spot. Custom options wasn't bad. I wish there was maybe more soup options? But other than that pretty good. Expensive. (Depending on weight)

    Thea W.

    This place is such a cool concept & easy business idea! Cons: -1st time here and the host did not explain how we order so we sat there confused for a few minutes - DO NOT EAT HERE IF YOU HAVE A SHELLFISH ALLERGY- there is tons of cross contamination as they don't clean the pots after heating up each personalized meal - Tom Yum soup was out on a Saturday evening (literally the only thing I wanted) - Some things you choose will become soggy bc they cook it all in a pot Pros: - Easy process to choose what you want - Someone cooks it for you - They charge by weight so choose wisely - Bone broth had great flavor -The staff restocked the empty bins as fast as they could - Have a sauce area

    Nhi T.

    We came for lunch on a Saturday and it was packed. Luckily, we only had to wait for 5-10 minutes for a table and then we were able to start packing our malatang bowls. It's like a chipotle for hot pot ingredients and the best part is that you get to choose your own broth or to get the dry style. I decided to get the dry style because I love mala dry pot. Something to note is that the dry style does take a little longer to prepare compared to those who opt for broth. Also, they charge you by the weight of your bowl so you have to be mindful of what you're putting in and how much. They also offer a free sauce bar like those at a hot pot restaurant which is a plus incase you are wanting more flavor. I really enjoyed my dry style. It had a great flavor and was super balanced. It was creamy while also being spicy and maintaining the authentic Szechuan spice. I liked how the spice wasn't over powering (8/10). I also got to try the tom yum and tomato broths and liked both. The tom yum is slightly sour and creamy while the tomato broth is much lighter. The service is quick and the ambiance is casual. The parking in this part of katy asian town can be challenging, but it was not an issue when we went. The best part is that there are plenty of boba places nearby for a sweet treat after. I would definitely come back for more.

    Alex W.

    You know this place slaps when in a full restaurant there's not a single non-Asian there! All jokes aside, this is probably the most flavorful broth of Malatang I've ever had. I got mild spicy and even that had a nice kick to it. Would not recommend going higher than that unless you're crazy for spice!

    Angelina L.

    Super solid spot to open up in Katy. I visited YFG on a Friday afternoon with a friend, and the restaurant was not very busy at all. We selected the vegetables and proteins for our bowls, and both selected the tomato soup base - which I think is definitely the way to go. I have yet to try all of their soups, but their Tom Yum soup does not taste how I was expecting it to. Rather than being a lighter seafood soup, it tasted and seemed more like a curry. Highly recommend as a fun spot to try with friends or grab a quick bite! The self-serve/selection makes it a fun and easy meal, and if you pack your bowls with more meats than heavier items, then it becomes a SUPER cost-efficient meal. Both of the bowls I got today were under $10 each.

    Classic Herbal Beef Bone Broth - Medium Spicy
    Michelle H.

    Houston finally has Malatang! I visited YGF for lunch on a Saturday and the restaurant wasn't busy. Upon walking in, the restaurant was really clean and an employee directed us where to start. For $14.99/lb and the wide variety of ingredients, I think it's definitely worth it. I got the *Classic Herbal Beef Bone Broth at Medium Spicy and the broth was light with a nice kick. As a soup girly, I could eat here everyday. Both my boyfriend and I's bowls ended up being under $10 and we were still stuffed! I appreciate that they charge for the udon separately because of how heavy a block of frozen udon can be. You can also see them weigh your bowl and it seems like they compensate for the actual weight of the bowl since the scale starts in the negatives. I would definitely come back! YGF Malatang is a good place to visit when you're craving hotpot but don't wanna spend AYCE money.

    Jessica N.

    I really like the concept of Malatang. Depending on the day, it's a casual, quick spot to eat hot pot and since it's weighted, it's entirely up to you. I do wish there were more seafood options like oysters. There's a bar for sauce and the soup bases range from their Original to Tom Yum. Overall, 8/10.

    Sauce bar
    Dena D.

    This place is one of those where you put what ingredients you want in your hot pot plus broth you want and weight it. I've only ever tried one place in bellaire like this but this place is definitely better. The quality of their ingredients is good and the meat quality isn't rubbery. The interior is a little bit small but enough if you come in a small group. The staff were super helpful and brought our hot pot to the table when it was ready. They also have a small sauce bar which was nice but I wish it had a few more options. We got their classic malatang mild spicy and it had just enough spice for me.

    Juliana C.

    Tried this Malatang spot for the first time and overall had a good experience. The ingredients selection was impressive and everything looked fresh. I went with the medium spicy classic herbal beef bone broth and it was super flavorful -- definitely the highlight of the meal. it's $14.99 per pound, but there was no clear sign or heads-up that udon is charged separately and not by weight. Would've been nice to know before checking out. Other than that, the restaurant was clean and the staff were patient while I was figuring out what to get. I'd come back.

    Malatang with classic herbal beef bone broth, medium spicy
    Anh D.

    If you're in the mood for a rich, comforting bowl of malatang, please check out YGF! You start by picking out your ingredients and putting them in a bowl. Bring the bowl to the cash register to choose your broth/spice level and pay. They'll hand you a number to hold onto while you wait for your food to be served. I chose the classic herbal beef bone broth with medium spice level, and it was delicious and flavorful. It had the right amount of spice for me. All the ingredients soaked up the broth really nicely. The restaurant was clean and had about 15 tables, which filled up pretty fast while I was there. There is also a sauce bar where you can make your own dipping sauce. Overall, I had a great dining experience at YGF. The malatang was excellent, and I'll definitely be coming back soon!

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    8 months ago

    Love the environment! People are super kind and the food is great! Thank you!!!!!!!!!

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    9 months ago

    Great soup. Highly recommend the herbal bone broth soup. The place is always full of people

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    the food came so fast and it was soo good 100% recommend. best customer service! so much variety, best spot for a friends date

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    Beef short ribs with fried rice, egg on top

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