Nice experience at YGF Malatan. I think this is new open here, everything looks new and more options than other locations. read more

YGF MalaTang - Nice experience! - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

I was thoroughly impressed by my first visit to this Yang Guofu. The interior is modern, bright, and the food selection area is kept spotlessly clean, which makes dining here very reassuring. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, especially in guiding newcomers through the ordering process. The flavors are consistently amazing. If you are shopping around Southcenter and craving some comforting Chinese comfort food, this is the place to go! read more

YGF MalaTang - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

the food was fresh and there were a lot of options! lots of options in the sauce bar too. very clean inside. almost always busy. you can get all of your chosen ingredients in a soup base or stir fried. i definitely recommend trying both! you can't really go wrong here! i would definitely come again. read more

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food: can't go wrong with malatang! had it 3x in a span of a week LOL! i will say the soup portion is pretty inconsistent. it hit everytime though, super flavorful service: it STAYS PACKED. i'm not from the area, and malatang back home is never as busy. takes a while for your food to be ready, but not bad ambiance: plenty of seating, but sometimes it gets so packed that u have to wait read more

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YGF Malatang definitely lives up to the hype! The restaurant was packed, but the atmosphere still felt clean, lively, and welcoming. I really enjoyed how customizable everything was, from the fresh ingredients to the different noodle choices, it made the experience fun and personal. The broth was the highlight for me: rich, flavorful, and comforting without being overly heavy. We got #1 which is classic herbal it's not that spicy as they say more on the light mild spicy. However, #6 has no spice at all, so it's perfect for the kids. We got the chicken broth for them with their favorite udon noodles (there's so many types of noodles.) We paid around $45 with two bowls, it honestly fed my family of 4 and my daughter can eat, eat! :P You can really taste the quality in the food. Service was also smooth and efficient despite how busy it was, and the staff kept things moving quickly. Overall, one of the best malatang spots I've been to so far. Great food, great ambience, and perfect for anyone who loves building their own bowl exactly how they want it. Ps. If you do a review here or Google they will give you a cute magnet or keychain in which my daughter got so she's very happy with her tiny noodle magnet. read more

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I've been to YGF malatang in Bellevue before but I'm more excited that there's a location in Tukwila. I came here around lunch time and oh my, it was packed! This location is much smaller but the setup is about the same. You first grab an empty bowl and tongs then you pick your raw veggies/meats/noodles from the fridge that will be weighed and taken to the back for cooking. After paying at the register, we seated at an open table. There is a sauce bar at the back corner where you can diy your dipping sauce. There were popular sauce recipes on the wall for easy sauce creation. Overall, the ingredients were fresh and items are fully restocked to meet demands. One thing I wish this location includes self-serve ice cream at the end of your meal. But oh well, there's boba and dessert shops next door that I'm not complaining about. I will definitely come back again when I'm craving for hotpot. read more

I've been here a few times now and it has always been very delicious. You start off by grabbing a bowl and adding everything you could possibly want in it, from different noodles, meat, and seafood. Once your bowl is full, you take it up front to get weighed and there you'll have your option to choose which broth you'd like, I believe there are 4 different options. They also have a variety of boba to choose from. Service is good, noodles come out quick and there is always plenty of seating. read more

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YGF MalaTang - 5.2.26 Choose your style and ingredients - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

Oh YGF, how I love this place. No matter how packed it gets, I'm still coming back. Even though I visit often, I wanted to share one of my recent experiences because it really stood out. You get to customize your own bowl here, choosing whatever ingredients you like along with your soup base and spice level, which I absolutely love. I came with a party of six on a super busy day, and the place was absolutely slammed. When we received our food, I noticed my broth had been switched--I had ordered tom yum, but I received beef bone broth instead. I brought it up to the staff, and they immediately apologized and took care of it without any hesitation. Even though they were clearly overwhelmed with customers lining out the door, they handled everything so kindly and professionally. After they corrected the broth and brought my malatang back, the manager even came by several times to check on our table. It wasn't necessary, but it was such a thoughtful touch and really made us feel cared for. Overall, amazing food and even better service, especially considering how busy they were that day. Definitely one of my go-to spots. read more

YGF MalaTang - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

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This is a malatang franchise located in a strip mall of Tukwila, close to the Westfield mall. It was packed when we visited, but we were seated right away. Malatang was essentially premade hotpot. You pick the items from the fridge and they boil it for you in the soup base of your choice. They have none spicy soup base and they will customize the salt level if you ask. Ingredients were fresh and costs $14.99 per pound which was a steal. Very family friendly and parking is outside. read more

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Tldr: goto hotpot in the area. Tomato soup is my fave! They also have Boba Ambience: lots of seating but nearly not enough during the rush! Its very clean and organize. The seats are not my favorite, I prefer sitting in the booth. Service: super quick. Friendly, and helpful when you ask questions about anything! Food: I love the soup!!! I usually get tomato soup and I can't try anything else I'm stuck in tomato for now. It's 14.99/lb. Halal/veggie soup options if ur in a group and worried. You can also adjust the spice level. read more

YGF MalaTang - Tomato soup - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

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YGF MalaTang is the perfect place to stop by during a quick lunch break. I love how easy it is to customize and order whatever you want here. This time around I brought my boyfriend to try it out. He isn't the biggest fan of pay by the pound, especially for hot pot places like YGF. However, we both did fairly well with how many ingredients we added in. I kept mine under a pound. His was under two pounds. It wasn't too busy when we visited, so we were able to snag a table without any issues. I will be coming back again! read more

YGF MalaTang - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

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Perfect comfort food! This place is a gem for cold days. You pick your ingredients and pay by the pound, so there's zero waste and 100% satisfaction. They have a huge variety of ingredients from fresh greens to seafood and specialty noodles. The Sour & Sweet Tomato base is a must-try--the broth is so rich and flavorful. For those who like something a bit more adventurous and spicy, the Tom Yum is a great choice. The restaurant is spotless, the service is welcoming, and the self-serve sauce station is a great bonus. Highly recommended for a clean and delicious customized hot pot experience! read more

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Very nice little spot. Fresh veggies and good quality proteins. Some items were frozen, so that adds unnecessary weight to the entire bowl. The heavier the bowl, the more you pay. The soup base was average and a bit salty. The YFG in California tastes better. I still enjoyed the meal. read more

YGF MalaTang - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

I love YGF. If you haven't tried malatang then give this place a try. It's always crowded, but we're always able to find a seat somehow. You pick out what food you'd like in your soup from the fridge and then you choose a soup when you pay. You pay by weight and the bowl is tared. I'd recommend getting the beef bone broth which is super flavorful and has a slight kick. read more

YGF MalaTang - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

I have been to a different location before, so I knew I was going to like it, but this location is special! I noticed right off the back how much bigger this location was! Plenty of tables for people to sit at. I liked the accents of orange color and the tasteful decorations on the wall that didn't do too much. I was also pleased with the variety of food options available to put into your bowl from the noodles, vegetables, meat, seafood, and some exotic options too! It was almost overwhelming! They did a good job of getting the food out pretty quickly, even if it was a weekend! Definitely a favorite! read more

YGF MalaTang - Two bowls of good food! - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

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This is one of my go-to lunch spots - it's quick, easy, and has so many options depending on what you're in the mood for. I usually go for the beef bone broth, extra spicy, and build my own bowl with noodles, veggies, and plenty of meat. It's super customizable, which I love. Pricing is around $14 per pound, so it can be as light or as filling as you want. Perfect for days when you're either starving or just want something simple. The sauce bar is also a highlight - they even have recipe ideas if you're not sure what to mix. Service is always great. The staff are really helpful, especially when it comes to setting up tables for larger groups, and everything moves quickly. Depending on the time and crowd, it can be a quick in-and-out lunch or a more relaxed meal - but either way, you really can't go wrong with good soup and a great atmosphere. read more

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how nice would it be if this location had scales where u could test to see how much ur bowl weighs before each station so that u can anticipate how much u will be paying once u reach the cash register? Also, how neat would it be if the staff did not restock ingredients while people were in line to add ingredients to their bowl? Maybe if they had clear announcements of when restocks would be so everyone backs off the stocks and the staff does their job, the deed would go by faster. Instead, u get staff trying to push their way thru and knocking over guests and their bowls bc they do not have the etiquette to speak with customers. Also would be nice to have the sauces and some toppings be available in servingdfor each table so we not crowding in a line at the corner with all of those add-ons. Anyway, ate here for the first time with my family. Tasted good, but the steps to get the good were a lot. read more

YGF MalaTang - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

Quick easy and delicious. Went here with some friends and it was really delicious. I got some noodles (udon), lamb (it was tender and less fatty), some veg. My wife had to get a bowl with soft food. She wasn't happy about skipping the veg. The son pretty much got a giant bowl of mostly meat beef, pork, crawfish, and meat...I think there was some noodles and he tried a bamboo shoot... read more

YGF MalaTang - My soup - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

Great place for malatang - $14.99 per pound for your choice of broth or dry style, noodles, all kinds of veggies, meats and seafood. We usually go to another place in Renton which is pretty good but the selection of items here is much bigger along with more choices for the soup base. The sauce bar has handy recipes on the wall to follow. Everything is fresh and well stocked. The dining area is pretty big, well lit and open. It's a serve yourself but staff are ready to help, and were quick to ring us up. We'll definitely be back to try different combos! read more

YGF MalaTang - Curry soup base with all the goodies! - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

Good: 5/5 I love this place. I probably frequent this place once a week LOL The soup bases are delicious and the custom pick what you want is a fun concept! The sauce bar is also a huge plus too! And it's free!! I always get the beef bone broth, its always tasted good. They also have boba drinks, I've only had the oolong milk and Thai tea. They're both good drinks, definitely on the sweeter side but delicious nonetheless! No comment on the boba as I've never tried it. Service: 5/5 This place gets busy during dinner time and especially on the weekends. With the limited seating the staff helps coordinate so you get your table in a timely manner. Everyone I've interacted thus far are really kind and fun to talk to! Ambiance: 4/5 Definitely not your fancy dine-in vibe as it's DIY but it's a great place for a quick bite. Loads of parking too! Overall: 5/5 Delicious, that's it read more

YGF MalaTang - Top: tom yum broth Bottom: beef bone broth - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

When I first learned about YGF Malatang, it was in California. So I was excited when I found out WA finally opened one. Food: You get a bowl and grab whatever ingredients you want. Basically build your own bowl and pick the broth. I do really like that there are a wide range of ingredients from veggies, rice cake, sliced meat to seafood. I've tried both bone broth and tom yum soup base. Most of the time, I go with very spicy. But I feel that it's never really meeting the malatang hot I expected. Service: Friendly staff. After you paid for your food, they will check on your to see how many people in your party and assign a table for you. One thing I wanted to point out was that, I was getting sauces at the space bar. In the chili oil, there was a hair in the bucket of it. I had to notify the staff and I'm not sure if they replace it after. So it gave me an icky feeling about their sauce bar. Wait time: Weekends are often busy and you need to get on the wait list where there is an iPad at the door. I recommend going earlier like 5pm or after 7ish to avoid the rush. read more

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Love going to this place! Fully customizable hot pot bowls! The classic beef broth is my favorite and I always make it like a souped up instant ramen. The broth is insanely rich. This place is a baseline of what all build your own hotpot places should be. The seating area is clean and the sauce bar is included. Service is attentive and the employees are very nice! read more

YGF MalaTang - Classic beef broth - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

A friend of mine introduced me to a hot pot restaurant in nearby Tukwila called YGF MalaTang. YGF is short for Yang Guo Fu. They have locations all across the country, but the one in Tukwila has only been open for a little over a year. This restaurant offers a very unique and fun experience. They offer a build-your-own hot pot concept. You pay by the weight and get to customize your bowl by selecting from countless ingredients. They offer an array of noodles, meats, seafood, and vegetables. They also have a sauce bar where you can customize your own dipping sauces, or sauces to add to your bowl. If you want to check this place out for the first time, I outline the process for you below. THE PROCESS: [1] Grab a clear bowl and your own tongs. The tongs stay with you until you pay at the counter. [2] Fill said bowl with as much as you want. Remember that you pay by weight. [3] Approach the counter. There's a bin to drop your used tongs in. They'll weigh your bowl and ask you which soup base or dry mix you want, as well as which spice level you want. You'll then pay and they'll assign your order a number. [4] Get creative at the sauce bar as your food cooks. They have little bowls to make your own sauce in. They even offer popular sauce recipes. [5] Grab your table and wait to hear your number called out. There is also a light display behind the counter so you can see what orders are complete. [6] When you go up to the counter to grab your bowl, don't forget to grab your napkins, spoon and chopsticks. They also offer bibs because part of the experience is slurping. INSIDER TIP: This place is ALWAYS busy. They do not take reservations. They opened at 11 AM and I got there at 10:30. By the time they opened, there was a line behind me. By the time I left, the line was almost to the door. I was told that by about 3 PM until they close, the line is oftentimes down the sidewalk. Be prepared to get there right when they open, or be prepared to wait. read more

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I really like this place and concept. Never seen this before. I m a hot pot lover. This is great the service is great to. I will come back to this place for sure. Its very clean and they super fast. read more

YGF MalaTang - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

My first visit! Built my bowl with greens and mushrooms and veggies. Had the classic herbal beef bone broth. Had it slightly spicy. While you wait for your order be sure to visit the sauce bar and also grab a bib. Highly recommend the bib. Wednesday night around 8 PM. Nice crowd eating. Line moved along well. Very helpful staff. Very friendly. read more

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The food is delicious, and they have made the process very efficient. First you line up along the right wall, where you can pick up a bowl and as you walk along you can grab all the things you want in your hot pot. The end of the line is the checkout counter, where you choose your broth and pay. Then you can go to your seat or wait for the next available as your brother and hot pot are being made. The sauce bar is on the left side of the shop, and have recipes for different kinds of sauce if you want inspiration. Note: you start with the fish balls & end with the meat, so keep that in mind as you add your ingredients! We ended up getting much more than we planned because the meat was at the end. Staff was helpful and service was quick! We enjoyed our experience. The first time, we each got our own bowl but the second, we just got one bowl to share, and it was much more reasonable in price and portion! read more

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It's too hot, no AC. Too many people in a small space. It's pretty clear what to do but there's no real signage so I'm sure people can get confused. Lady at check out counter was super nice! Basically you come in, stand in line, grab a bowl and tongs and fill up. Then you weigh and check out (and choose your broth). Then you step to the right of the counter and join another line for tables, a staff member will flag you when a table is ready. Then you are seated- grab an apron and your own customized sauce. And wait for your order to be called at the front. It's a pretty quick and smooth process but def not worth it if you don't like crowded places! $14.99/lb. My friend's mound came out to $60+. Broth is flavorful - I got the classic herbal beef bone broth. Even at it's base level it's mildly spicy. read more

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LOVE YGF. I don't know how many times I have been here. This is my go-to spot for malatang and I don't go anywhere else. Their dry mix is my absolute favorite but everything else is amazing. My partner always get the broth one, however, it was not that spicy even though we got mild. Either way I absolutely love this place and I will always go back. read more

YGF MalaTang - Dry Mix - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

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By the pound! Curry and Tom Yum broths are my favorite. I also enjoy the variety of mushrooms. Instead of having a prefix ingredient soup, we like coming here to get as many veggies as we want. It can busy, so I try to go during off-peak meal times. The servers clear your tables for you. It's a nice touch. read more

YGF MalaTang - Curry broth - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

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Great for cold and rainy day! It was our last day in Washington so we wanted to have lunch before heading to the airport. Today was New Year's Day and very limited restaurants were opened. However, they happened to be one of the few restaurants that were opened on New Year's Day of 2026! As soon as they opened, a fleet of people kept coming in. The restaurant was full. They asked to make your bowl first before getting a seat. $14.99/lb for all kinds of protein, veggies, and noodles. We had beef broth with mild for spice level. Broth was very tasty and everything was very good. Definitely a great way to start a hearty meal especially it's raining outside. read more

I love how they opened up a malatang place down south and it's so close to where I live. It can get fairly busy during peak hours, but the workers help you sit at a table which is nice! I would go here every time I want a quick lunch or dinner. I get the beef bone broth and it's so good. I love how the soup isn't overly spicy. I also love that they have more selection here than the Bellevue location. My bowl usually averages around $14 ish and I'm super full most of the time I also love how they have a sauce bar where you can make your own sauce read more

YGF MalaTang - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 What I ordered: I have been here at least ten times since discovering this place. I usually customize my own bowl and have tried both the broth version and the spicy oil stir fry. Highlights: YGF Malatang is open late, which makes it a great option for late night meals. The malatang experience lets you hand pick all your ingredients, and everything is charged by the pound at $14.99 per pound. I really enjoy how customizable the bowls are. I prefer the spicy oil stir fry over the broth, and even at the highest spice level, I did not find it overwhelmingly spicy. The food is prepared quickly and usually comes out in about ten minutes. The location is very clean, and I have not noticed any issues with hygiene or produce quality. What fell short: The biggest downside is the parking situation. The restaurant sits in a large lot, but the immediate parking area is often full on certain nights. There are alternative parking options nearby, but it can still be inconvenient. The drink service is just okay. They do have a tea bar, but items are frequently sold out. Overall: This is a spot I keep coming back to because it is consistent, customizable, and satisfying. Despite the parking and drink availability issues, it is still one of my go to places for malatang in the area. read more

3.5/5 rounding up to a 4/5. I love hotpot, and YGF Malatang is a great spot if you like customizing your bowl. You get to pick and choose all your own toppings, and they have a pretty wide variety to choose from. One thing to note--if you have strict dietary restrictions (no meat, certain allergens, etc.), be aware that all the ingredients are picked with the same set of tongs, so cross-contamination is definitely possible. If that doesn't bother you, then you're good to go! Pricing is by the pound, and it adds up quickly--don't be surprised if your bowl ends up costing more than expected. My go-to is the bone broth with zero spice. It's super comforting and clean-tasting. I'm not a huge fan of the other broth options--they tend to have a lingering spice or coating that's just not my thing. This place gets busy, so I'd recommend coming before peak lunch or dinner hours if you want to avoid the crowd. read more

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The restaurant was packed when we got in but the line to grab the ingredients went by quick. There was a lot of variety when it came to ingredients and everything looked really fresh. I was worried we wouldn't be able to get a table but we were able to find one once we payed as there was a lot of seating and staff were quick to clear the tables. I ordered the classic beef bone broth medium spicy and it came out within 10 minutes of ordering. I also love the addition of the sauce bar now. It had everything I needed to make my sauce and more! I usually get medium spicy at other ygf locations and noticed that while the broth was still good, it wasn't as spicy as when I've had it at other locations. The food was yummy and delicious on a cold day and I was glad I got to check out this location. The staff were also very friendly and checked up on us often! read more

YGF MalaTang - classic beef bone broth malatang - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

I have been here a couple times. This is a solid malatang experience and I am a fan of the bone broth. The higher levels of spice on the bone broth get very oily so I recommend choosing mild and doing a dipping sauce if you want it more spicy. Good variety of toppings to choose from and service is pretty quick. This place is always pretty crowded but there's a decent amount of turnover. The food preparation can be hit or miss. One time the noodle was overcooked, another time, there was barely any broth but when they do it right, it's good! read more

YGF MalaTang - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

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Great food love the options and simplicity. The broth is the best. Usually come here once a month but wish I was closer to go more often.

Love YGF!! Always hits the spot. The DIY bowls, the $14.99/pound, spacious self seating. Amazing! The broth is always delicious, cooked nice and hot. The cashiers are friendly & quick! Always a great spot to go to! Love that it's in Tukwila now! read more

YGF MalaTang - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington

Sooo good! It's fun to pick out the ingredients and it's nice to be able to customize to however I like. The broth is so rich and flavorful. Would definitely come again! read more

Tasty food, broad soups to choose from (7 options), great price also - $14.99 / lb. Would definitely come again! read more

YGF MalaTang - Chinese Near Me - Tukwila, Washington