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    Yang Guo Fu Malatang

    4.6 (137 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Soup
    Open 10:00 am - 10:10 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Hawthorne BBQ pork bun
    Monica Z.

    Ive only went to this place twice and id say this place makes malatang simple and easy to understand. They offer dry pot (mixed ingredients without soup) or malatang (mixed ingredients with soup). Its very similar to hotpot style but the difference is that instead of cooking the food yourself in a soup base of your style, you tell them the soup you want and you bring your bowl of ingredients and they cook it and charge you based on weight of the amount of food you selected. They have a wide selection of veggies, meats, carbs, and there's a separate stall inside that sells dim sum, desserts, and coffee/teas, which gives it a nice variety if you're not feeling soup or angthing too big. This time, I ordered a chicken soup base and got my usual: seaweed, beef, lamb and rice cakes and some noodles. I ended up finishing the whole thing and the pumpkin cake they offered reminded me of what my mom used to cook for me when I was younger. The restaurant was lovely given that we went there right after attending anime NYC, so it was crowded but usually it is very quiet and spacious. The food did come really quickly and we didn't have to wait much. definitely try this place out! You won't regret it.

    Sharon L.

    I've always heard about the hype around YGF Malatang, and finally had the chance to try it. Options are plentiful with seafood, meats, veggies, fish balls, and noodles. My stomach was a bit sensitive so I opted for the medium bone broth. The staff here said that this would be similar to a shin ramen - I would say it's nowhere close. There was barely any spice! Overall, I thought the broth was not too flavorful. Prices were fairly reasonable for malatang. Sauce bar is available on the side but the spoons are ridiculously small. This midtown location gets to be suuper busy around dinner time. Highly recommend coming a bit earlier as seating fills up quickly.

    Hayden S.

    This place SLAPS! It's a little sketchy inside but the food is so good. You pick your own food for the bowl and then they cook it. It gets pricey quickly is the only thing. I got the dry Mala and it so good. Favorite dinner spot near MSG

    Iberian Ham soup dumplings
    Haley H.

    These ham soup dumplings were SO good. They also came out fast and fresh I just wish you got more than 4 for $8

    Danielle B.

    This was my first time going to a food establishment like this where they cook the hot pot/dry pot for you and it's all done by weight. When I got there, there was no line although it looked like they were set up expecting to have a big line The selections that you could put in your dish we're pretty vast lots of seafood meats, noodles, vegetables, fish balls, all the things that I love. I was really in the mood for a nice mala dry pot and they delivered just that I got mushrooms, some vermicelli noodles, beef slices, calamari, and they cooked it all very well. There was also a mini sauce station with a few options to dress up your dry pot or hot pot. The service was great. It was my first time there so they helped guiding me through the process. They were plenty of tables to sit in and wait for your food they give you a buzzer to know when it was ready. The space was nice and clean. And there was plenty of seating for the time that I was there. I ended up getting a little under a pound of food and it was plenty for me to eat that day with a bit of a leftover for the next day that heated up perfectly. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area!

    Lazy Signature Spicy Mala Dry Pot(3 Meats & 5 Vegg-()
    Wendy W.

    Solid malatang/dry pot place! Lots of freedom to customize exactly what ingredients and all - I will say I wish the spice flavor here was more complex and not just chili oil. Nonetheless, still a great spot for a quick bite to satisfy that the craving

    Damian X.

    A decent spot for quick hotpot, but definitely has room for improvement. Ambience (2/5): The place didn't feel that clean; tables and sauce station could use better upkeep. Food (3/5): The broth and toppings were fine but nothing standout -- flavors felt a bit muted compared to other mala tang spots Value (3/5): Slightly expensive for the portion size, especially since the quality doesn't fully match the price.

    Beef bone broth 經典骨湯
    Matthew H.

    Finally had the chance to try this chain of mala tang restaurants (I think there are a few locations in NYC already). As usual the ingredients are all self-serve, and I was impressed with the variety of different veggies, noodles, fish balls, and meats that they offered. It was a pleasant surprise how yummy the meats were in particular. There are a few choices of broths to get -- I was able to try the beef bone broth 經典骨湯 and the fish maw & chicken 花膠雞湯. Both were delicious. I loved the rich aroma of the bone broth, and I thought the fish/chicken soup base added nice depth to the meats. Price point is great ($15.99/lb) -- I got around 1.1 pounds which was a perfect amount of food.  Very happy I had the chance to stop by and will definitely try to come back soon!

    Extra spicy pork bone broth
    Jamie H.

    This location was very big and spacious - there was no problem getting a seat around 6PM and it's a self serve setup. There were lots of ingredients to choose from for the malatang which I appreciated, but unfortunately the meal did not come with a bowl of rice. Be sure to get enough noodles in your ingredients bowl! There was a deal to get a $2.99 drink or dessert/appetizer with an order of $20 and over so my partner and I were able to get 2 things extra which was great. My partner ordered the fish maw broth and I ordered the exrra spicy pork bone broth - note that if you enjoy spice, extra spicy is not killer spicy but still savory. I personally enjoyed the spicy broth over fish maw! Staff were overall friendly and service was quick. While I wish the meal came with rice, overall it fulfilled our spice craving. I would definitely stop by if I have a craving again and I'm in the area!

    Herbal beef bone broth
    Alan T.

    Exceeded expectations! It's pretty much a self-serve place (think buffet style). You grab a bowl + tong and then go pick up whatever food you like. They have most of the usual food you expect for a hot pot and a decent variety of protein - lamb, pork, beef, fish etc. I got the herbal bone beef broth, and the soup was pretty flavorful. Would definitely want to try the tomato broth next time! They also do give out free water which is much appreciated. But can easily be missed if not specifically paying attention to the water fountain

    Melissa S.

    Why did it take me so long to try YGF? This place is a gem! The restaurant is spacious, clean, and incredibly well-organized. I was impressed by the wide selection of fresh vegetables, proteins, and carbs -- all customizable with your choice of soup or dry base for $16.99/lb. It's easy to get carried away with so many delicious options! My bowl came out to exactly a pound, and it was totally worth it. Flavorful, satisfying, and fun to build -- I'm definitely coming back for more!

    Soup dumplings from the Ling Long kiosk inside
    Lailah J.

    Manhattan, NY (midtown west) - this weather is perfect for a hot bowl of soup, and YGF malatang is just what I crave. It's like a hot pot, but cooked for you. This is the second location in NYC (the first is in the East Village) and opened in September 2024. Pick up a large bowl and tongs, select the items you want for your soup from a long station of ingredients ($15.99/lb), choose a soup base or the sesame paste sauce, spice level, and they'll buzz you when your order is ready. The Ingredients are good and fresh, with pretty much everything you'd want. My favorite is the classic herbal beef bone broth, extra spicy. The mala chili flavor is on point. There is a separate area where you can order Ling Long soup dumplings and a few other dim sum dishes from a self-serve kiosk - the xiaolongbao is quite good! They are are even available in different flavors like truffle, crab meat, shrimp, chicken, salted egg, iberico ham, and spinach mushroom. It's all very quick and easy, and the space is clean. The staff are nice and cool, and the music is hip. Now if they can just add dry pot and boba tea too, I'd be here all the time!

    Yum
    Hannah L.

    First time having malatang and it hit the spottttt after a night out. Came upon opening on a Sunday morning and it was empty. Clean Grabbed a clean bowl and tongs, fresh out the dishwasher, and picked out a selection of veggies, mushrooms, and meats. Because it's weight based, meats are more bang for your buck than denser choices, like fishballs. Came out to $15 worth of food which was more than enough for me. There's also an included sauce bar with a wide variety (peanut sauce, green onion, chili oils) and a self-serve water station. Got the bone broth at very spicy. Maybe not the best choice for my first meal of the day, but it's not numbing like I expected, and definitely not as spicy as I'd like. Still yummy tho, and I'd def come back

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    Great food, selection, and service. Calm ambiance and clean seating area. Would come back.

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    3 months ago

    Outstanding. Not your typical Chinese food experience. I chose the Grind Pleasant Spicy Mix preparation for my vegetarian meal.

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    2 months ago

    great food, quick service, highly recommend! best malatang in the city in my opinion. the classic herbal beef bone broth is extremely rich

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    Great topping and soup options! They have dry pot and multiple soup bases. Sauce bar is also a nice option to have.

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    So delicious, hit the spot, will come back when i come to new york and visit !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Kame - Spicy Tonkotsu * Food IG: @eat_with_lily

    Kame

    4.4(973 reviews)
    0.4 miChelsea
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    We happened on this spot on the way to a show, and so happy we did. Such a cozy small dining room,…read moretastefully and simply designed. Everything was delicious! I had the classic Tonkatsu Ramen, with an egg - The pork ws seared and still so tender! The broth was very flavorful. My husband has a salmon rice bowl, and he loved it. He said the fish was cooked perfectly! We started with veggie gyoza, and they do them in a very interesting way. Very flat and all fried together. We were surprised when they brought them, but they were awesome! we were. fan of this style almost immediately! The waiter gently recommended the pork gyoza (his preference) but not everyone at the table eats meat, so we stayed with the vegetable. We really enjoyed our meal! everything was quick, the service was above and beyond, we would happily return!

    Overall: 3 stars…read more Small calm restaurant with lots of options for our vegetarian friends. As a non-vegetarian though, from my small sample size, I was not too eager to want to try more nor come back, although it doesn't taste bad. Gyudon - This bowl had more onion than beef, which is not ideal for a fulfilling main. The poached egg is impressively petite, and the bowl otherwise has a pleasant sweetness to it. Food: -1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

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    Friedman's - Shakshuka

    Friedman's

    4.0(3.4k reviews)
    0.2 miMidtown West
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    Don't always believe Yelp reviews--especially coming from a Yelp Elite--so let's set the record…read morestraight! First off, just a quick note for anyone looking: this restaurant is not halal. Aside from that, we had a fantastic experience here at Friedmans Herald Square near Penn Station. They were playing Hilary Duff music, which was such a fun touch since they often match the vibe of whatever is happening at MSG! They even had special Hilary Duff mocktails. The atmosphere is super sweet and cozy. The restaurant was empty when we first walked in, but the second we sat down, it completely packed up! The waiter was very friendly, and even though they weren't able to split the check at the table, they did provide an itemized receipt to make figuring it out easy. The food was great overall--the Mac & Cheese bites and the corn were especially good! We also tried the cheesecake and molten cake. Plus, the neighbors sitting next to us were so sweet. A wonderful spot with a fun vibe!

    Came on a busy Thursday morning at nine am. Got a decaf iced vanilla latte and a nova Benny and the…read moreMac and cheese. And lemme just say the food came out sooo quick. The Benedict was so delicious. I've never had it on a crispy hash brown type before. It was good and a massive portion. Mac and cheese was alright, though I would probably opt out of it next time. I was so full I totally forgot to drink my latte but the latte was good too. Ambiance was nice clean and very busy.

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    ICHIRAN Midtown

    ICHIRAN Midtown

    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    0.3 miMidtown West
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    I heard of this type of dining being common in Japan. When I was recommended this place in NY, I…read moreknew I had to check it out! Having your own little private booth made it feel unique compared to a typical ramen restaurant. I only waited around 5-10 minutes for dinner which wasn't too bad. I got the Classic Tonkotsu Ramen, and everything about it hit the spot. The broth was super flavorful and savory with the perfect amount of saltiness. It was rich without being overwhelming, and the portion was just right for me. The overall atmosphere was casual and chill. There is a self-serve water station and hand sanitizer available. You don't really interact with the staff. They would open the window and put your food on your table. There is a call button if you need to order more food, but overall, not much interaction. Perfect for solo dining!

    - Food was obviously amazing. I should've gotten the double serving of the ramen noodles, but I…read morewent against it because I knew I was walking a lot today and I didn't want to feel sluggish. - Forgot the pork name, but it was a fine addition on the side. I could've ordered the rice along with it, but I didn't want to do carbs on carbs especially with all the walking in the city. - Matcha beer was exactly what I thought it would be. Match + Beer. Refreshing and it was a good decision because it reached 90F that day. - Service was fast. We got our food within 5 mins of sitting down. - Place is exactly like those YouTube videos where they show what they eat either here in NY or Japan. Great lighting and I forgot to add the water dispenser is right behind you so you can easily refill yourself. I was expecting a hot water dispenser right next to you and matcha powder because I've seen it in some videos, but it's not the worst thing in the world. I'd go back, but I'm not much of a city person so I don't know when that would be. I will say, ordering from a kiosk takes away from the experience of writing on the paper you see on YouTube but again, not the worst thing in the world.

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    Host area with ichiran souvenir food and trinkets

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    Matcha Pudding

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    Excellent Dumpling House - 5 Pieces Steamed Shrimp Dumpling

    Excellent Dumpling House

    4.1(877 reviews)
    0.6 miChelsea
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    As the name implies, it really is an excellent dumpling house!…read more Me and my buddies were in Jersey and New York for some hockey games, and wanted to go to a deli, get some Chinese food, and a slice of pizza. Got off the E train and when we looked for Chinese food, this place popped up with good reviews and it was just a short walk from where we got off the train. My buddies ordered the special lunches and we also got two types of xlb's, beef chow fun, and some fried dumplings. The special lunches come with a little fried rice, cold garlic flavored noodle, choice of egg drop or hot and sour soup, and main side. My buddies all enjoyed their meals. The beef chow fun was also really good and beef was nice and tender. The xiao long baos were excellent and is comparable to any place in California like DTF. Nice and juicy and great with some ginger, soy sauce, and spicy chili. Friendly service and food comes out pretty quickly. Credit card is accepted. Bathroom was also very clean, which is sometimes rare in some Chinese restaurants I have been to. If you're looking for a good Chinese meal, stop here when you're in the Chelsea area.

    Decided to stop in this location as it was in the area where we were taking a class…read more Online stated they were open late so decided to see their options. Upon entering they informed that they are open late just that certain things aren't on the "open late" menu. Decided to keep it simple. Ordered the scallion pancake and a veggie bun. The scallion pancakes were good and the bun was nice and soft. The decor was cute as well.

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