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    YGF Malatang

    4.1 (173 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Hot Pot
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    YGF MALATANG ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Emily T.

    Delicious malatang spot! Came with a friend and we customized our bowls. She got the herbal mushroom and loved it and I got the bone broth medium spicy. I wish they had given my a tad more broth with my bowl but other than that everything was very tasty. They give free ice cream with the receipt when you're done and there's plenty of seating available inside. They also have a sauce bar!

    Madison J.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE MALATANG. the food is so good and really fills you up, of course it is self serve. You grab a bowl and pick what ingredients you'd like in your bowl and then pick a broth. It takes about 10 minutes of cooking time to get your bowl back. You can bring your receipt to the front for ice cream. There is also a topping bar and water station. This location is pretty much always busy, so you may have to wait for a table to become available. Very casual dine in place.

    Bill X.

    We had been here before the renovation and honestly didn't have the best experience. The service wasn't great and the food was overly salty. After seeing that they had renovated, we decided to give them another chance, and this visit genuinely surprised us. The restaurant feels much cleaner and more comfortable now, and the food selection has improved significantly. More importantly, the food itself tasted way better than we remembered, with fresher ingredients and much more balanced flavors. The one thing that hasn't improved is the wait time. Even though there were only a few customers when we visited, we still waited around 20 minutes for our food. Aside from that, the renovation and improvements definitely changed our impression of this place for the better, and we're glad we gave it another try.

    Jeremiah M.

    Last time I was back at the University District location was before the renovations, but now that I found time to come visit again, it's looking pretty nice and updated! I really like YGF Malatang, they're typically consistent across all locations in the area, and the options they have are good. My usual order is a medium spicy beef broth with beef and lamb slices, variety of veggies like bok choy, pumpkin, etc, among other items. I always skip noodles though since I prefer to have more meat in my bowl. Quality overall is positive, can't complain at all. Only reason for not being 5 stars is that this location can get really packed, but that's like most YGFs around here. But I prefer the other locations better, and there are some other malatangs in Seattle/Bellevue that have even more options.

    Timothy H.

    A hotpot restaurant that charges by the pound that you should try! They recently renovated this place with their lighting and set up of their food. I had their beef bone broth with mild level spiciness, however, it definitely was near the medium level. I've went here multiple times and their mild spice level has never been that spicy. They now have a 1/2 mild spice level, so I'm going to try that next time because I don't enjoy the numbing/tingling feeling from the spice of the soup. They also give out free soft serve and I enjoyed it. The ambiance is better than previously after the renovation. There's definitely better lightning and the place seems more spacious. The service was okay. It's partly self served. The food didn't take too long to make.

    Misheel I.

    Got free labubu :-) The raffle is so cute and is a fun way to attract customers! Malatang is good! The selection of meat is good and the greens are always fresh! The noodles are also good! It was really hot and stuffy in the winter but the summer with the A/C it was pretty refreshing. Really wish they can make it a bit spicier tho... I feel like the most spicy is never too spicy for me.

    Danielle L.

    Busy on a weekday night, but was able to snag a seat luckily! I ordered the dry mix with the peanut and sesame sauce, it was not too spicy but did have enough mala/Szechuan flavor. They give us a small free ice cream at the end too!

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    Elisa L.

    Really yummy reminds me of the location I have back home but this location gives you an ice cream and oranges with your meal. I like the variety of ingredients here and the service was timely. Gets busy on Fridays nights.

    Jenna L.

    Questionable in terms of sanitation, many flies and gnats trapped in the sauces at the sauce station. Malatang itself was extremely oily, but the flavor of the broth was alright. An okay place for a quick and casual grab, not the place for quality though. Seating is somewhat limited.

    Beef bone broth with a mixture of vegetables and meat, and seafood.
    Jared W.

    MalaTang is one of the few self serve hot pot spots out there. For $14.99 a pound you can get whatever you want. I love the control you have over how much of what you want to get. They have so many options for noodles, vegetables, meat, and seafood. I do wish there was more seating somehow. It's not very large and it's always pretty busy (I guess so many other people love it too!). That being said they were pretty quick to buss tables. When sitting down to eat they bring by fruit for you too! All in all a great place to eat!

    Tammy L.

    The YGF Malatang at University Way (nearest to Sharetea, not nearest to the end of the Ave because it's not as flavorful compared) and near Southcenter are my favorite. The tomato and spicy beef broth is my favorite. I love being able to manage my portions and ingredients, perfect for days I want a little/bigger meal. The ingredients in the bowl are fairly weighed. The price is cheap and affordable! The service is friendly and welcoming. The place is clean with many seats, never having to wait to eat your food.

    khine l.

    Everyone was so nice at this restaurant. The food was excellent. One employee stood out. His name is Yao. He was kind, helpful and courteous. You are so lucky to have him working for you. We felt right at home. We are travelling to Seattle from Southern California. We recommend this place.

    Big Bowl of Tomato Broth and Ingredients
    Winn H.

    Pro Tip: Shake off water to shed some water weight, and note that frozen foods (esp meat balls) tend to weigh more. Additionally, note that the bowl is super big and may deceive how much you think you can eat. (Recommend filling 1/8th of the big bowl). - - - - - Visited YGF with a friend, and compared to similar concept restaurants, this YGF location definitely ranks at one of the smaller ones. The area for ingredients was quite, and the interior is not only a tad cramped (and hard to find seating during rush hour) but also fairly humid and stuffy. The staff that work here are efficient and nice, but communication was difficult for myself and a few guests that I observed in passing unless Mandarin was used for ordering and the condiments near pickup. I ordered their tomato broth, and it was not the most tasty. While it did have the taste of tomatoes, it definitely felt heavily watered down. Lastly for ~$15.99/lb, cost will really add up fast if you aren't careful. Some tips to stay on the lighter side: 1) Shake off excess water; almost everything is drowned in or has trapped water, especially frozen foods like meat balls. 2) This is one of those places where it's best to underestimate than overestimate; you cannot weigh until you pay! You can always add more, but it's harder to take away.

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    This place is so delicious! Must try! The service is good they give your oranges and ice cream!

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    been going to YGF since freshman year of uni, will always be a staple for me even post-grad. love it! their ice cream is sooo good

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    They have good food and great service here. The staff are so nice. They also give kids toys ;)

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    I forgot my soup here and so they gave me free soup after closing and the food is amazing here!! A must visit in udistrict

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