I'm going to be honest - I've had better. Came on a weekday night for some soup and it was so busy (doesn't help that the restaurant itself is tiny). You could tell the staff wanted to rush everyone out to make more tables available (they weren't rude, but would hover/watch you and come back to ask if you're done eating). Very exciting to have malatang in the Bay though. Malatang is essentially a DIY hot pot, so you choose your ingredients and noodles, choose your soup base, and pay by weight (of ingredients). While I do think they have a good selection of ingredients and soup options overall, I've had better in other cities/U.S. states. Let me explain why: - Food quality here is good. No complaints there. Nothing incredibly special though, unless you consider the malatang concept as unique. - Because this space is so small, the ingredients are stacked vertically, making it hard to see and reach (I've been to other restaurants that are larger and can lay everything out horizontally). - I like that they offer a lot of broth options, but I ordered the mild spicy beef bone broth and it was definitely medium level spicy, not mild. (See how red/orange it is in my photo.) -You can also see how my fried bean curd rolls are soggy, right after coming out of the kitchen! I've had other restaurants take care to make sure it stays crispy and doesn't get drenched in soup. So this was a little disappointing. Overall, I'm not coming back here. But if you've never had malatang before, it's definitely fun to try out and customize your hot pot. Just be aware it gets busy and parking can be difficult. read more

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Been here several times. Nice and neat dining environment.Best spicy food in town and always crowded. read more

YGF Malatang - Nice and neat dining environment - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

This place is one of my go-to spots--I'm here at least once a month. I almost always get the beef bone broth, spicy or mild depending on the vibe. The food is solid: fresh ingredients, cooked just right, and the wait is usually pretty reasonable. I will say, they're not super consistent with how much soup you get--some days it's a full bowl, other times it feels a little... stingy. And yeah, I've had the occasional stomachache after eating here, but not every time, so I'm guessing it's just a hit-or-miss ingredient thing. Either way, I keep coming back--clearly, the good outweighs the weird. read more

YGF Malatang - Medium spicy beef bone broth - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

My favorite! The restaurant is in a huge plaza, but admittedly, parking can be tough at times. The shop itself is small with about 10 tables, but service and turn around is quick. I recommend checking the Yelp waitlist but as other reviews mention, they don't necessarily always follow the check-in order depending because some people will randomly start lining up. It's good to add yourself as reference but I would check in with the worker if you see people lining up without checking in. As for the food, it's delicious! I am a huge fan of malatang so this is my heaven! They have varieties of option but they don't have many meat options. They have lamb, pork belly, beef, and marinated beef. Overall, it is still really delicious and personalizable! I would definitely come here regularly. One thing is the inside does not have good ventilation and it can get really hot, even when it's cold out. I sometimes opt to sit outside because of course I don't want to be sweating while eating. This is just personal preference, but just a heads up! read more

YGF Malatang - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I think I have gone here 3-4 times now and I always leave satisfied...This hot spot place is the best to satisfy your noodle and meat cravings. My other fave hot spot place is ayce so this is a great alternative if you're not SUPER HUNGRY. Everything is weighed by a bowl full of your toppings and choices. Then you choose your soup base. Pay and it's brought to you at your table! I am not a huge fan of malatang/numbing spice but this place changed my tastebuds. I always go for extra spicy beef bone broth and it's soooooooooooooo good. The broth is very milky like tonkotsu but rich in beef flavorrrr. Also there's plethora of toppings, so much to choose from. One thing I'd have to note is the space is quite small and compact (not great for large groups unless you seat outside!) and it's very busy and loud inside. The service is good! Anyways, I'll be back again and again... read more

YGF Malatang - beef bone broth - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Final Thought: 4.22/5 Second visit here - First time at lunch and second time for dinner. Seems like a good option for when you have a group of people with different appetites and preferences for dry or broth bases. Initially, I was quite concerned with the cross contamination happening here, but they do arrange their items from fresh to fully cooked to raw items, so we manage some of that. This does become somewhat of an "issue" if you don't achieve their minimum of 0.8 lbs though because then you have to go back in line and pick more items to reach that minimum. I haven't observed this yet, but perhaps a reminder to always get a clean pair of tongs should be provided. With that said though, they cook everything and add in your choice of broth/sauce prior to serving. Food: Udon with Mellow Spicy Mixing: 4.2/5 As this place allows for full customization of the bowl, you can choose all the items you would like to eat and leave the ones that you don't want. Fair variety is provided from their "grocery" of noodles, veggies, seafood, meats, etc. Today, I got udon with a mix of mushrooms, napa cabbage, 3 seafood items, 2 quail eggs, 1 fried egg, a variety of fishcakes. My choice was the Mellow Spicy Mixing sauce as I wanted dry noodles. *Allergy Warning - There are peanuts included.* The flavor of the peanut and sesame really come through. It's a rich and creamy sauce - very umami flavor. Peanuts are sprinkled on top as a garnish and provides a nice crunch for texture. One concern I had was the amount of sodium added to this sauce. The first time I came, it was balanced well. Today, while the flavor, creaminess, and slight kick was good, it was just so salty for me to even finish consuming it. Other than that, all of my food items were fully cooked (my cabbage was slightly overcooked, but not a big concern for me here) and worked well with the sauces. - Appearance wise...hmm suboptimal. Perhaps I should've sprinkled some greens or garnished it with something before my pictures because my bowl did not look appetizing. I really tried to get a nice picture here, but ultimately, the results are in the picture. --------- Quality: Optimal While I went for a seafood bowl today, I did observe all the foods provided in the tray line. The vegetables were a nice color, crisp, and no oxidation or wilting was observed. The cooked items were alright. My one note is that the fried egg is quite overcooked. My preferences are for a softer yolk center. Raw foods looked quite nice. The seafood looked fresh - Bright color and not seemingly gray or dull. Meats have a nice red color to them with some marbling observed. Items were also replenished as needed. Price: Fair **11/2024 Prices** - Beef Bone Broth Base: $14.99 per pound - Sweetness and Sour Tomato Flavor: $14.99 per pound - Mellow Spicy Mixing: $15.99 per pound Price will range depending on what you get. I got a fair amount at 0.91 lbs and paid $18 (food, tax, and tip included). One note about this though - I'm unaware of how they tare the scale because everything is measured in the bowl. This means the bowl contributes to the weight unless it's zeroed out. They do have a minimum weight (0.8 lbs) and the price is fair, so I'll digress here. Service: Optimal This place is a mix of self-service and waiter service. The process goes: 1) Get your table, 2) Fill your bowl, 3) Pick your base at the cashier, 4) Pay, 5) Get your dipping sauces and water, 6) Wait at your table for the server to bring your bowl out, 7) Enjoy. Nothing significant to report. They were quite nice - the process was quick and smooth. Ambience: Optimal Fair space for this restaurant. There's a nice assembly line and flow happening in this area, which makes the process efficient and go very smoothly. It's a full square - Enter and go to the left to fill your bowl, pay at the end, get your dipping sauces/water, walk to your table. Location/Parking: Fair to optimal Location wise, ideal. This plaza is in a U-shape, so you can walk and see the storefronts. They have a good amount of stores, restaurants, shops, and even a supermarket here. I've even observed a car meet happening in this parking lot too, so the parking area seems optimal for the amount of traffic they get. Unless your preference is to park very close to the spot you're going to, the parking shouldn't be too big of a concern. read more

YGF Malatang - Udon with Mellow Spicy Mixing Sauce (Dry Base) - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Keep in mind that it's $14.99/lbs, so when you grab that clear bowl at the start of the line, just get what you know you can eat. Don't be like me and get everything and having your order come to be around $40. Every time...but it's so good! If I have leftovers, that's fine! I can reheat it in a pot at home later and still taste just as great! It's a tiny restaurant but don't worry! It seems that every time. I've come by so far, the line moves quickly, people are always in and out. If you haven't had malatang, I say try it!! read more

YGF Malatang - $120 later...check out the heart ;) - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Great choice for malatang! Loved the different options they give in soup base as well as the wide variety spread of meats, veggies, fish balls, and noodles. The wait can take a bit but it moves along fast. Appreciated the servers for helping us out with our larger party and being patient while seating us as well. Be careful on the amount of stuff you put into the bowl because it definitely adds up! I got the tomato broth which was pretty good and some others got the mild and medium spicy - they weren't too spicy but my friends were definitely feeling it by the end of the meal. Make sure to take your leftovers to go and go for a good walk around the plaza to help with the post-meal bloat! read more

On a cold day, Malatang is a go-to. I've also tried Zhangliang in Mountain View, and I'd say that Zhangliang is better only because there's more soup base options. BUT, I'd say you couldn't go wrong with either, I like both. Food: 4/5 I've gone to pay per pound malatang places fairly often, and yet, it still surprises me how easy it is to weigh out more than expected. If you're the type of person who just wants soup and meat, the pay per pound deal will give you the best bang for your buck. But, if you're like me, I can't have soups without noodles and veggies because I feel like the broth would be a little too salty without them. Veggies are a lot heavier than I thought, so you may reach the 1lb minimum faster than you think. I got the classic bone broth medium spicy and it wasn't that spicy. I do have a higher spice tolerance, so take that as you will. I only give this a 4/5 because of the variety of bases that Zhangliang has that YGF doesn't, but this doesn't take away from the quality of the broths here. Staff/Service: 5/5 The only real interaction you have with the staff is when you pay and when they bring out your food. So, I don't really have much to say about it. Food typically comes out quickly, we really only wait for like 10 minutes max for our food to get to us on a busy day. Space: 4/5 It's a fairly small space with not a lot of seating, so if you're a party larger than like 2 or 3, expect a wait. They have to combine tables or they'll add a chair wherever they can find space, so that person may be in an aisle or kinda in the way of a clear walking path. The parking is a large shared lot with all of the businesses around, so you don't really have to worry about not being able to find a space. You just might have to walk a bit depending on where you end up parking, but it's really not that bad. read more

YGF Malatang - All beef bone broth base but varying spice levels - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Owner listen: I used to like your place especially the tomato broth, it is used to be dense, flavorful and perfect balance of sweet and sour tatse. I like your broth and prefer them to the competitor next door MALA house. But the last 3 times were disappointing and i might reconsider coming to you as a regular now: First when i came at late lunch: tomato broth was bland and diluted, ok maybe i came after the lunch rush so you ran out of broth Then, came when you just opened the restaurant: broth still bland, why? Today I came right at the lunch hour, 12:30pm still no improve in broth, very bland that i ate my partner's soup instead The coupon is also shorten to 1 week as opposed to 2 weeks before. No pea sprout I like it because the competitor dont offer it. Overall it felt like you no longe carry the quality that keeps you from being different from ur neighbor. And maybe that is why your store is not as crowded as before. Time to change before it s too late! read more

Went with my bf and we thought it was okay. Good selection of food, but the sauce bar could be better.

Came here for lunch on a Saturday and have to say that I enjoyed the experience! Upon entering you're asked how many people are in your party and if you're a party larger than 2+ know that it might be a longer wait for them to wait for the current eaters to finish for them to combine the tables. You then pick up a bowl with tongs and start choosing all of the items you want in your noodle dish from the noodles, veggies, to the protein. Then you pay for your meal based off of the weight of the bowl and the broth that you want. There are additional confidemtns that youc an add into a cup afterwards--which is nice that they don't take that into account prior to the weighing --this is for all those green onion lovers out there! ~~Parking: Located in the Milpitas parking lot across from Cisco with the 99 Ranch and a bunch of other restaurants/stores. Parking can be found depending on the time you arrive ~~Service: Fair! There's not much service to be done here, which is nice --most of the things are self serve and you pay prior to seating. ~~Best Part: You're able to choose what items you want in your noodle dish, so you can only blame yourself if there are things in the bowl that you won't eat or be able to finish. ~~Worst Part: Can be a little tight in the restaurant, but there's still enough space for you to be able to enjoy your meal. ~~Tips: Come with a party of 4 or less. ~~Return: Yes! read more

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Pretty worth the wait, and right next to a nice hello kitty store. Only dock is that they don't let you use coupons same day. The drinks were quite nice selection too. Food tastes good, and watch the spicy level. read more

YGF Malatang - Beef Lover Malatang - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Always a treat to come on a cold day. They had Tiger prawns this time and this looked exciting. But they get super overcooked in the broth and doesn't absorb any flavor. read more

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Pictures of the dishes don't do this place justice. If you're a fan of mala tang, then YGF is the go to place. You select how much of each item you want and get priced by the weight. The ingredients are all really fresh and the broth comes out tasting great. Definitely been a fan and have been coming on a frequent basis. Only thing to note: parking lot can be busy and there'll be a wait at peak dining times. You can reserve a spot on yelp in advance. read more

YGF Malatang - Mild bone broth - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Malatang spots seem to be all the rage these days, as quite a few have popped up around the area, though this is one of the first that I have been to personally. For the less informed, it's basically a Chinese pay-by-the-pound noodle pot style that's very customizable to individual preferences since you just grab a bowl and fill it with what you want cooked. YGF Malatang seems to have a pretty clean and smooth setup for the process as we went very fast from picking out our fixings to the sauce bar, to getting seated and getting our food. Pricing was reasonable for the amount of food you can practically get (not to mention a watermelon freebie), but it's also very easy to overdo it since the bowl is rather big (and there are *so* many options). Since it's a fast-casual style place you don't get much service interaction, but staff were polite and cleared out bowls when we were done without much delay. Their basic beef bone broth at "hot" had a pretty good sichuan-style kick to it and the additional sauces were pretty solid options to adjust it further as desired. It's not going to knock your socks off, but it's a very cozy eat. Everything I picked seemed quite fresh and generally cooked to a "just right" degree (A-choi, beef balls, fresh tofu strips, fried tofu bits, and ramen noodles were good picks). Pretty tasty no frills meal that's quite flavorful if you take advantage of all the additional fixings (like satay, soy sauce/vinegar, cilantro, green onions, etc.). read more

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I love this place! My first time here was last week with a couple of friends. It was hella busy on a Thursday night but we only had to wait 10 minutes. I haven't been to a restaurant where you pick out your own topping for your and now I'm addicted to these hot pot places! The meat and vegetables were stocked up, organized, and looked clean aside from how busy it was. When they weigh and sit at your table, you can grab salt, oils, sauces, cilantro, green onions, garlic, and chili oil at the bar and they also have a clean water dispenser next to it. The food was great! The mild spicy wasn't too spicy and I still got to enjoy my hot pot. Unlike this location, The Cupertino location offers more flavors like Tom Yum and non-spicy classic bone broth. Parking does suck on weekends, but you could always park far and walk. What both locations have in common are that the staff are super polite and friendly. read more

Very friendly workers , service was great the guy brought out our soups really quick, everything seems nice and clean, except the restroom it needs a bit of work but overall it was a good experience. Food tasted great, sea food was good. read more

YGF Malatang - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Just like many others, I ordered more than I should have and paid the price. The staff here is very attentive and they provide great service. There's a sauce bar where you can create your dipping sauce. I got the beef bone broth mild and I thought it was perfect. My girlfriend got the next spice level and you can definitely feel the heat. They provide plenty of food options even though the serving area looked small. The ingredients were all fresh and they would constantly refill the trays whenever they were empty or running out. The soup was very flavorful. Definitely would come here again. read more

YGF Malatang - Mild Beef Bone Broth - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Came here with a family after a morning meeting conference and beat the lunch crowd I guess but still had to wait a bit as we did not want to sit outside since folks were smoking. The host was able to get us in within 10 minutes of waiting which wasn't too bad. As we got our table, we went into the line to place our ingredients into the bowl. There were just folks not understanding how to be patience and just wait their turn without being in your bubble. Got cut by an old man who also didn't want to wait and no one stopped him. Another staff just shoved us out of the way to refill the stands. By now the mood was just anger and wtf. As we sat, it was quite snugged where it wasn't too comfortable but if you're eating quick, it shouldn't matter. The mushroom soup base was pretty good and the signature beef broth so so. The msg on it was too much for us and the kids couldn't handle the mild spice. Meat was limited and wasn't as fresh as we hoped for. Compared to Tang Bar and Zhangliang, this place is a but limited on what I can get. Overall not a good first impression experience in which I will probably not go back as there's 4 other similar spots in the plaza. read more

Their service attitude is horrible! They are like 60% full but insisted on seating us either the table in front of the restroom or by the door bc we are only two person (me and my 80 year old) mom! I asked to be seated at the table lesser cold and got declined. There are many more mala Tang restaurants in the Bay Area. Highly recommend NOT to go to this one. read more

Parking in this plaza is always a pain. Before you find parking, make sure to sign up on the waitlist through YELP. I wish I knew about that before walking up and signing in. The wait was a bit long and I would say it took about 30-45mins for us to get a table. They have some outdoor seating available. Thankfully I watched some reviews and looked at Yelp when we got a table. They did not ask us if we been here before so no instructions were given on what to do. This is a build your own pot. Think of it like hot pot. You grab a large bowl on the side with the tongs and start picking what you like. I did not see anywhere how much it cost per pound but for 2 people, it ended up being $80. I went overboard by eating with my eyes which is such a bad idea. I think if you shared a bowl with someone then it would be much more worth it. The food option and soup base were solid and can't complain. There wasn't much service since everything is self serve but some information would be nice. Thankfully we can take things togo cause I could not finish my portion. I was more embarrassed than anything. I wouldn't come back because of the price but if you do share a bowl, it would probably be worth it. read more

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Think Great Khan's, but HOTPOT style! Wednesday 5pm: NO wait, about 25% full -by the time we left around 5:45pm, the place was about 75% capacity A TON of ingredients to choose from, noodles, vegetables, meat, tofu.. they got it all! Soup base was flavorful, there is not a lick of blandness in there. I can see why this place is popular. Keep in mind it's ~$15/pound and the weight adds up fast, so be wary of how much you're piling on beforehand!! I'd say it's worth trying for the taste but overall a little too pricey for me. Nonetheless, service was great and food came out fast. read more

YGF Malatang - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I came here for lunch out of convenience in the area and oh it did not disappoint! It was my first time here at this YGF Malatang. Now I get why some people like it so much. You get to pick your own ingredients, choose the broth at the counter, and pay. There is a minimum of 1 lb per bowl so you'll likely end up paying close to $20 after taxes even with the minimum weight. I saw a lot of people eating here alone out of convenience. It's a casual dining spot. There isn't much service other than serving you the food. There is a self-serve sauce bar with sauces, garlic, green onions, and cilantro. Water is also self-serve. Overall good experience, it's a bit expensive for what you get, but gotta love the convenience. read more

Love! I wish my neighborhood malatang had as many tofu/bean curd options as this place does. It gets super busy here & crowded here too even on a random monday but worth itttt read more

Pretty crowded around noon on a Sunday. We were able to get a seat right away outside for 2. It's a self-serve type restaurant where you can pick as many veggies, noodles, meats, and other items as you want and you pay by weight at the end. They had a good variety of vegetables (not as many greens) and noodle variations. There were a few types of tofu offered as well. They had a few meat options and most of them were good. I preferred the thinner cuts of beef. There's different broth options (as well as a dry spicy mix) and spice levels you can pick from. My friend and I had a little under 2.5lbs together and it came out to around $40. I'd come back to try their other options. read more

YGF Malatang - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

Long line but moved relatively fast. Compared to other restaurants with similar set up, this place has less variety of meat and other add ons. The soup base was okay. The choice for broth was also limited. Idk if it's worth to come back if they provide more options. read more

YGF Malatang - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

taste very good. I order gold and sour flavor, it tastes like pickled cabbage. The environment is also very good. Service is good. read more

YGF Malatang - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

A good spot to go to if you're craving something soupy and warm. Came here a couple times. It's nothing very special but the concept is cool. You get to pick and choose the ingredients; they have a ton of options to choose from. They would take your bowl and weigh it with a scale. Something to keep in mind tho. You'd be surprised you don't need that much. You wouldn't want to go overboard if you're not really a big eater. read more

YGF Malatang - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

i was really craving malatang but I was kind of disappointed by this place. They were low on a lot of ingredients, weren't many options and the ingredient bar wasn't the cleanest. The service was average, wasn't impressed by much during my lunch here. At the end of the day, it did satisfy my craving though. read more

YGF Malatang - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

The concept of building your own hotpot! I can never finish my bowl of hotpot from either tasty pot or boiling point, and it's really nice being able to pick and choose what I like to eat & can finish here at YGF. The quality of veggies and toppings are great, and meats are well worth it! I got my bowl with beef broth base,it was soooo tasty!! Price depends on the measurement of your bowl after selection, going at $14.99/lb! You can also ask for them to cook it as a dry version of malatang too (malaban)! PSA! Did you know that they're opening another location in Cupertino too? read more

YGF Malatang - Selections! -- IG: @phuoodwithvicks - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

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We came for lunch and there were no seats available, but we were told which table would be ours and were allowed to start filling our bowl with ingredients we wanted for our hotpot. They have a variety of ingredients to choose from and they charge $14.99/pound, which is a pretty good deal for what you get. After doing a self-serve by putting your desired ingredients into you big bowl, at the cashier, you put your bowl on the weight scale and choose your broth and spice level, then pay. Moving down the line, you can make your own sauce and pour your own cup of water before sitting down at your designated table. The interior has been clean all the times I've been here and although it's kind of loud given the amount of people dining and waiting, it's not bad. Ambiance overall is okay. I like how they have a pretty good amount of ingredients selections, their broth is quite tasty, and the price is very enticing. Next time you stop by Milpitas Square, check them out! read more

YGF Malatang - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

I kept seeing this spot on Instagram and really wanted to try since I love soup! It was surprisingly really good! Depending on how much food you get, you could easily make 2 meals out of one! I got the tomato soup base and it was soo good, it reminded me of a Taiwanese sweet and sour tomato and egg dish! The servers were friendly and attentive and I liked the sauce bar in the back! Would love to try bone broth next time! read more

YGF Malatang - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

I came here on a Saturday night with a friend around 6PM it was suuuper busy but we were still able to get seated within about 20 minutes. The atmosphere inside is more of a eat and go style and not a sit down and chat place which is perfect if you're grabbing a quick dinner. It's self serve style like a frozen yogurt line where they weigh your bowl with the ingredients at the end so make sure you're choosing things you like and be mindful of the weight! (I ended up with a little too much food LOL) But they do have take out containers if you can't finish your food which is nice. The broth I chose was the beef bone broth mild spice and it was a little tingly but very doable spice level and very flavorful. read more

YGF Malatang - beef bone broth - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

If you are a fan of hot pot this is a place you 100% must come to. Very simple nothing fancy = amazing food Make sure to join the waitlist before hand! It is a small location that will fill up very quickly! Upside is that the waitlist moves pretty quickly since this is a sit down eat and go kinda place. Plenty of parking - it is in a shopping complex - great place to walk around while waiting for your table to be ready. Once you get in it is a true place where you pick what you want in your bowl - many options for protein, veggies, and carbs. Really appreciate that they have everything that you would want in your hot pot. Once you pick what you want in your bowl you go to the front and you pay based on the weight of everything (minus the soup part). Lastly you pick which soup base you want - I really wish they had more to pick from. You can make your sauce and sit down and wait 5-10 minutes for them to bring your cooked food! I appreciate that you can take everything home as leftovers including the sauce. read more

YGF Malatang - Many options for the perfect soup - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Selfishly want to give a bad review so then less people would show up lol. It's too late for that though and want them to succeed. If going during lunch time be sure to arrive earlier. The line can get long after noon. When you walk in on the left hand side is refrigerator cabinets full of hot pot options for filling. So lots of veggies, proteins, noodles, etc. you can a bowl to fill up. Which they will cook in the back and bring out you bowl. You are charged based of the weight before it gets cooked in the hot pot broths. The currently have a limited number of broths but they are tasty. read more

YGF Malatang - Noodles Near Me - Milpitas, California

This place gets very crowded on weekends, particularly in the afternoons, with long queues. The dining environment isn't ideal--it's cramped and noisy. The food is priced by weight. They offer a variety of raw ingredients; you select what you want, place it on a plate, and have it weighed. Then, they'll cook it for you and serve it. There are both soups and dry mixes available, so you can choose based on your preference. read more

A friend introduced me to this place and now I want to go back! Add yourself to the Yelp waitlist before heading over. We dined in on a Thursday and still had to wait about 15-20 minutes to get seated. Once you're given the go signal and a table #, wait in line, grab a clear bowl & some tongs to customize your soup/dry bowl. It's like a grocery store up in here. Here's what I got: Quail eggs Beef ball (like the ones at pho!) Fishball Shrimp Clams Tofu puffs Beef slices Rice cakes Wood ear mushroom Shredded tofu noodle Clear yam noodles Wide potato noodles Bean sprouts Pea sprouts Napa cabbage Romaine lettuce (ugh best eaten as a salad lol) Chinese donut I should've gotten the wider egg noodles too. Once you get to the cashier, they'll ask what broth you want and whether to add garlic & numbing sauce. I went for the beef bone broth mild with garlic. No numbing for me! They'll clip a colored number tag on your bowl and provide a receipt. There's a small sauce bar to mix what you like. I just got some peanut sesame paste and garlic. The place is filled with 2 & 4 seater tables. Basically in and out with the food arriving pretty quickly after they cook it in the kitchen. The staff is so nice though and attentive. We didn't feel rushed but knew other patrons were eager to start their meals as well. Water dispenser is next to the sauces. The beef broth was really good! I was worried I wouldn't like it but it definitely hits the savory soup craving. It was mild but hot enough to make me sniffle a bit. The bowl is hot with steam rising. I got too many noodles but they were delightfully chewy. The shrimp was fresh and had perfect texture. I'll be sure to add the Chinese donut last because they ended up mixing mine in and it was all soggy. They put my friend's donut pieces on top of the bowl so it looked visually appealing AND was still somewhat crisp. I'd skip the beef next time because it got all rubbery. They have lamb for those that like it. I'll stick to seafood and beef ball. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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The food at YGF Malatang is a comforting mix of fresh ingredients and customizable flavors. So, hotpot place with great options of veggies, noodles, meats and variety of broths to choose from. I loved being able to pick my own meats, veggies, and noodles, and the beef bone broth (very spice) packed a satisfying kick without overwhelming the other flavors. The sauce bar added a nice touch, especially the sesame-chili mix. Portions are generous for the price, and everything came out hot and flavorful. Overall, a fun and tasty way to enjoy hotpot-style dining. read more

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I would give this place 3.5 stars if that were an option. We came on a busy Sunday afternoon but since we had checked in on Yelp were able to get a table quickly. Parking in this Milpitas plaza is quite atrocious so be prepared to circle a bit if you come on a weekend. Overall, though I love the concept of build a bowl, I didn't find the ingredients here very fresh, especially the fish fillet or spam which has just tasted so much better elsewhere. I'm not sure if it's how they prepare it or if it was just a mediocre batch, but they just didn't taste the way I expected (and it's pretty hard to mess up spam in soup). The broth choices were also OK. For the pricing, I appreciated the friendly service and vibes but the food didn't live up to expectations. If you like hotpot and have a big stomach, going to an AYCE location would be money better spent. read more

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