i visited this location yesterday and i was delighted by the experience. once you enter the restaurant you get assigned a table and there is a cart where you choose your ingredients. i selected the beef broth mild and it was refreshing. the service was also great as the servers were very attentive and quick to bring orders. read more

Found this cute gem by randomly scrolling and had to see what it is about! Glad I did because the flavor here is sooooo good! This was my lunch after a rough hang over and it brought us back! Think this is going to be my spot for a while but wooow it's so good!! read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

Once a table opens up, you grab a bowl and tongs and pick out whatever you want. There were plenty of vegetables, fish and meat balls, noodles, and sliced beef and lamb. I liked the noodle selection since there were quite a few different kinds. We got the spicy incense pot and the classic bone soup. The spicy incense pot was too salty and could've used more chili oil. I expected a stronger numbing chili flavor too, but barely got any. The classic bone soup had good flavor, but also wished it was spicier. The service was quick. There's also a small sauce bar, which was nice, but the peanut sauce was empty. They were also very quick to clear things away and I got the impression they wanted us out ASAP so they could free up the table. read more

Seriously 5 stars? It's good for a quick meal and I like it, but a bit crazy for 5, sorry a 3 for me, not anything bad but as expected. Malatang is a Chinese staple food, it is like pizza, chicken wings or bbq, you have to try to make it bad. The main differentiating between them is ingredients and broth. The main broth (Tomyum) is pretty tasty, I thought it would be thick and heavy but it is more like a soup (I did drink a bit and it was delicious). Ingredients vice it is just what you eat at buffets that has hot pot or malatang section. I found the lamb to be a bit better quality than buffets, fried egg old and stale (the only disappointment), green veggies quite a surprising delight (I usually don't eat that). Pig intestines, beef tendon are well cooked and seasoned, which were also delightful. read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

Have not been here in a while. Service was still very attentive. Soup came out as speedily as before. Tasty broth and I loved the sauce area. Simple, bright and comfortable seating. read more

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I came here for lunch with the wife for our biweekly Friday lunch date. Zhangliang Malatang takes the concept of Asian "hot pot" with a DIY noodle bar. You literally pick your own ingredients from their huge ingredient bar using this gigantic salad bowl. You'll be charged $15.99 per lb of dry weight, and then they'll cook everything in the broth of your choice. Virtually every food group is represented: various fish balls, greens, root veggies, sliced beef and lamb, tofu, octopus and squid, eggs, and even exotic items like cogealed pork blood, braised intestines, and yes even frog legs. Their noodle options are also diverse - ramen (regular and purple-colored ube ones), soba, egg noodles, udon, and thin rice noodles. I enjoyed my Tom Yum soup with mild spiciness and got about 1.5-lb worth of ingredients: * 2 helping of fresh noodles - I like them thick and chewy * Slices of lamb - excellent, I would get more next time and less fish balls * Crown Daisy ("tong po") - an excellent green vegetable for hot pot * Bamboo Shoots * Lotus Roots * Various fish balls - note these are filling and some have additional ingredients like sea urchin inside. As you can see, the permutations are endless. Since its DIY, the healthiness, calories, and tastiness are all up to you. Maybe we can try using A.I. to optimize all three for you, LOL! read more

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Picked up some food to go and it took a little longer than expected (15-16 min- I was in a hurry). You walk in, pick a bowl and tongs and select proteins, veggies, and carbs. They weigh your items and you make your broth selection. You are given 2 sauce containers (slight cost if you want more) per bowl and they pack everything for you. I appreciate that they cook the food and separate the broth from your cooked items so noodles don't get soggy. Since food is weighed, it can easily add up. My bowl was about $26 with tip. Considering that some items were frozen, I feel this is a little steep. Overall, taste was fine and service was good. Inside of restaurant was clean and water is self serve. read more

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I have tried the Berkeley and San Mateo location, so I think the Dublin location is the smallest. It has a medium selection of meats and vegetables and a similar sauce bar set up. The toppings were being replenished slowly, but it was quite busy when we came for dinner. It doesn't have free fruit or as much variety as sister locations. The bone broth is always solid though, so Pleasanton is lucky to have a Zhangliang for any malatang cravings! read more

4.5 stars. Came here on a Friday night and waited about 5 minutes, but a lot of people came after us and had to wait, so it definitely gets busy. Located in a plaza with plenty of parking, which is super convenient. It's not a big restaurant and the tables are pretty close together, so it can feel a little cramped when it's full. Love the self-serve setup! You pick your ingredients, choose your broth and spice level, and they cook it for you. There's also a sauce bar on the side to mix your own dipping sauce. I got the bone broth (mild) and it was super flavorful and comforting. read more

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food ok. over priced. service is none. they have 15% surcharge for no service at all. and they have a dam policy of 1lb minimum which doesn't make sense. place is crowded, narrow and disorganized. the management always tries to cover up (order you to be quiet, offer u cheap drinks etc.) first, rather than act properly. read more

Came to this location in Dublin and it was good. I believe mine was $15.99/pound. Note you do have to have a minimum of 1 lb which actually is a decent amount. My husband had to add an udon to get over the 1 lb. You can choose a dry pot szechuan option or a soup option. FOOD - I got the beef bone broth which was super milky/white, which surprised me. It wasn't overly salty and had decent flavor. My favorite toppings were the lamb, the rice cake, the wide yam noodles, the potato noodles and udon. I wish they had a non spicy dry pot option, because I think I wold have liked that better than the soup. We came on a Sunday around 6pm and when we were leaving around 6:40 there was a bit of a wait. Overall, if you like this type of cook for you hot pot/dry pot then you should definitely come to try this. read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

Lots of malatang in the area this is one of the chains Solid choice has great options and good flavor DIY sauce is in the corner and seating is quite limited here Parking is ample Service is easy and helpful. Pay at the end We got the nonspicy soup and it was very flavorful and great fishballs read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Seating - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

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While the food is still great, I don't support being charged 15% fee that isn't gratuity but rather to help them run their restaurant. Wages, benefits, etc read more

I have been to Zhangliang Malatang in Berkeley and wanted to try this location since it is so highly rated on Yelp. When you walk in, they assign you a table and then you grab a bowl and tongs to pick your ingredients. After that they weigh your bowl, with a one pound minimum at $15.99. This location actually has a bigger variety of food options compared to Berkeley. I noticed items like fried egg, marinated soy egg, and a wide selection of noodles. I ordered the tom yum broth and asked for medium spicy, but it came out very mild. The flavor was still good and overall just as tasty as Berkeley. Service was friendly and efficient too. The downsides are mostly about the space itself. The restaurant is about half the size of the Berkeley one and it gets really warm inside. They did not seem to have the AC on and I was sweating while eating. I was relieved every time the door opened because the outside air was cooler. The sauce bar setup is also cramped and feels awkward. At the end they gave out watermelon, which was a nice touch, but unfortunately it was not sweet at all. I will definitely be back because the food is solid, but I really hope they turn on the AC next time. read more

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Great broth. Soup for the soul. Self serve hot pot. What can get better than this and the prices were pretty affordable at minimum $15.99 a bowl when weighed in at 1 lb. LOTS of options. You choose your broth (tomato, tom yum, classic beef, and bone broth) and spice level (mild, medium, spicy). Mild already did the job for me as someone who cannot handle that much spice. I cannot even imagine what that spicy tastes like LOL. But, I can definitely see how a bowl could easily weigh more than a pound... My friend and I were able to get a good amount of meat and toppings (udon noodles, tofu puff, cabbage, fish ball, Napa cabbage, mushroom), but if I had anything to comment on it would be to bring in more sliced meat roll options! There were only angus beef and lamb. Clean environment and I like the concept of you sitting down to wait for your soup after weighing it in and the mini sauce bar available. You also pay after your meal! read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Medium Beef Broth and Mild Beef Broth with side of rice - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

Been here many more times since my last review. It's my favorite malatang in comparison to all other malatangs, even in comparison to other ZL locations! I love this place because they have the white beef broth! I good if you can't handle spicy (especially for kids). I love that I control how spicy I can make my bowl by putting my own chili oil. After much reflection, I really appreciate and love that they proportion your soup and bowl size to your food selection. I now make sure to get enough food to last me at least two meals. read more

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My first time here--and definitely not the last! I'm beyond satisfied! The restaurant is small, so we waited about 15 minutes to get seated. After choosing our ingredients and weighing our bowl (2.46 lbs), it took another 10 minutes for the food to be served. Totally worth the wait! My husband and I shared the bowl with the mild Beef Broth. It was perfectly seasoned--we didn't even need any extra sauce or condiments! After a long day at work, we came in starving, but the portion was so generous we couldn't even finish it. Huge bowl, amazing flavor, great value, and good service all around! read more

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We had a great time at Zhangliang Malatong. They have an amazing selection of toppings to choose from. Perfect for folks with dietary restrictions and "picky eaters". Lots of fun for kids. Everyone can be happy and get just what they want! They charge you based on the weight of the toppings, $15.99/lb. There is a minimum of 1 pound of toppings, but they waive this requirement for kids. Little one got just under a pound - lots of seafood and two types of noodles. He said, "I liked everything!" He loved the beef broth, which was rich and creamy, "nice and hot" (temperature). They do have 3 non-spicy broth options: tomato, beef, or mushroom. But their most popular are the spicy "classical bone soup" bases. I selected the mild, which still has quite a bit of heat! If you're unsure, pick a non-spicy one and add chili oil at the end. All of the veggies are fresh and delicious. I loved their hand pulled "fresh noodles". Mushrooms are awesome! The tea eggs are great and I wished I got 2. DH is a fan of their lamb and soft tofu. They even have frog legs, although we didn't try it this time. The beef tendon is a little chewier than we would like. They have a variety of hot pot staples, like dumplings, fish cake, and blood cake. Check out the photo for the sauce and toppings you can add after the soup is done cooking. I put garlic and green onions in my soup. "Mild" was plenty spicy and flavorful for me! The ambiance is casual, but the staff were constantly working to keep the place clean. Everyone was welcoming and sooooo friendly! Really a fantastic dining experience! read more

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There is plenty of parking in this plaza. This place is on the smaller side so there isn't too much seating. The staff is friendly and the service is really good. I went during opening time, but I can imagine this place getting real busy. There was a variety of hot pot ingredients with different types of meats, noodles and vegetables. It had some unique food items such as the noodles here compared to other spots. My favorite soup was the classic bone broth. The Tom Yum soup was solid. If you can't handle spicy, I would get your soups mild. The hot pot here is very good quality and I would definitely come back again. read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Tom Yum - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

I came here right at 5pm on a Thursday evening, and it got busy pretty quick. I got the tomato broth,$15.99/lb. Overall, this place has a variety of options for you to choose. Something intriguing I haven't seen before was the colored noodles, but I gave udon a try. Ambiance was nice, tables were a bit close, especially when it gets crowded. One thing I didn't like much was the consistency of the soup; it was really thick which kind of made me feel full. Flavor was great, and they also have a sauce bar. read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

Wanted malatang and didn't want to go Fremont or more south for it. Decided to try Zhangliang. It was pretty decent. The broth isn't as strong or as flavorful as MalaTown. But I still like it. There's a 1lb minimum. What I like about this place is the variety of noodles and ingredients. Mostly the noodles! Place was packed! So try to go before or after the dinner rushes. Still, a solid Pleasanton malatang location with ample parking! read more

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Came to this place to try malatag for the first time because my friend recommended. My girlfriend and I tried the bone broth soup base and their ingredients are 15.99/lb Overall the cleanliness and variety of this place was rather good. The broth was very flavorful, but even mild will be too much for someone expecting it not to be spicy, but was still very good regardless. I feel like their sliced meats were the best option for the hot pot, lamb and the tenderized beef were good and the fish ball selection was very plentiful. We had 5 pieces of the fish in our broth, but somehow when we were eating it we maybe counted 1? Not sure where the fish went, maybe they cook the fish and it disintegrates, but don't expect whole fish to be in your fish when they're done. Overall 4/5* for me, can't really say much about service because they bring you soup and the check and that's all the interaction you're going to get. read more

We loved all the soup this place offers! Station to grab food was neat and had many options. Service is kind and attentive! Place has plenty of seating. Love that this place has self serve sauce bar. read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

It's my first time trying Malatang and my first impression was that the broth was very tasty. My daughter and I weren't that hungry so we basically shared 1 big bowl with lots of goodies in it. For the price $15.99/lb, it's pretty decent. Now, I'll have to find it in Southern California so I can compare the broth. read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Bone broth (mild) - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

This Zhangliang Malatang is located in the Fallon Gateway. This plaza may get a bit busy, especially on weekends, so parking may be hit or miss, but there is plenty of parking further away. I used to have a difficult time finding them, but now that I know they are by Starbucks, I just go towards that direction. I felt like on my last recent visit, they have even less food ingredient choices than last time, and last time was already limited as well. Not sure why they have less of a variety compared to their other locations though. I am confused about the soup base because I asked the employee if the Classic Bone Soup and Beef Broth Soup were two different soups, and I was told the Classic Bone Soup was different, so I asked for the Classic Bone Soup, but was given the Beef Broth Soup. Anyway, some of the food items looked a bit off, but I still got it despite my better judgement. Not sure if they cooked it all the way because some of the food looked half overcooked and half raw, especially the meatballs. I stopped eating it and only ate about half, but I still got pretty bad food poisoning after that. read more

This spot is very authentic and super good! They have a wide selection of toppings, I really like their cheese fish balls. The broth I got was the beef one with hot level spice. What I liked it that the spice was a numbing type of spice. It was really yummy. The service was great, the worker brought me a cup of ice because I love cold water. The space is small, tables are small but it was worth trying. read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

First time we ever had this style of hot pot was here. The Ingredients that you pick form are large in their selection and seem to be back filled quickly. The soup comes out super super hot, so be careful. Delicious. read more

I happened to find this place because it was near a malatang spot I like, so I decided to stop by. I liked that they had a wide variety of noodle options. The food was delicious. The atmosphere felt calm and relaxed, and the service was average. read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

Malatang would be great on a cold rainy day, but Sun is out....LET's GO!! I always to try to go off hours, so its not so crowded. When you walk in, you are immediately assigned a table. Then build your bowl with fresh ingredients to help yourself to-Veggies, meats, dumplings, etc! While some other malatangs are like a Cafeteria line, this one is like a "kiosk box" where you can go back and forth, without getting out of the "cafeteria line" to go back, cuz you forgot to add something! (always happens to me!) Find your table and don't pay until the end of meal. I get the creamy broth....Hot, delicious, and comforting!! Don't forget the "Sauce bar" to dip your ingredients-soyu, green onion, sesame, chile oil, etc We'll be back soon! read more

One of the best malatang places I've been to. Loved the selection of options they have - I found myself getting a tiny bit of everything since there was so much I wanted to try. Additionally, sometimes I get the feeling at malatang places that the ingredients aren't kept in the freshest, cleanest containers, but I didn't feel any ick towards the hygiene here. I also felt like the service here was quite high quality compared to any other malatang place I've been to. Please note that there is a minimum weight you have to meet here (1 lb). However, I never had the slightest issue of reaching that weight :p read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Classical Bone Soup Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

Wifey is so happy that they opened a Malatang in Dublin. In our opinion, this tastes better than the malatang in Milpitas. You get assigned a table number first. Then you grab a bowl with a new tong and grab all the fillings you want. Once filled, go to the counter and give them your table number. It's $14.99 for 1lb with 1lb minimum. If your bow is full like half way, I would say that's about around 1.5 lbs. Don't let your eyes be bigger than your stomach! Pro tip. They are very generous with the soup. So feel free to pour some soup out in a Togo container before you dive in. The Asian in us didn't waste a single drop of delicious broth. The beef broth is very flavorful. The Tom yum broth was lacking in "Tom yum" if you know what I mean. Overall, a must try if you love hotpot and don't wanna do it yourself. Very crowded inside, feels exactly like I was in China! Not good for large parties. read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

This is such a nice change up over soup places like pho. I created a beautiful potato starch noodle bowl with their mild beef bone broth that was excellent. Got to add my favorite ingredients like tripe and tendon. You pay by the pound with a one pound minimum at $16 per pound. Figure $20 for your custom made soup bowl which I thought was fair for what I got. read more

This is actually one of my favorite Malatangs in the East Bay. I came here with my friends yesterday at 11:30am, so right when it was opening. It was kind of busy/crowded so it took a while to get through the line to get our food. Chill vibes though. I think they need more seating/bigger restaurant. You grab an empty bowl and pile in all the different ingredients you want. They weigh it. 14.99/lb. After some experience, I have learned not to pack my bowl so much because it can add up when you go weigh it. This place did not have as much variety as the other ones, but it was still a good amount. Mostly everything I wanted/needed. Baby bok choy, cabbage, potatoe wide noodles, fish balls, meat balls, squid, meats. The sauce bar is great! They had lots of variety of things there for us. I do wish they had peeled shrimps and peeled crawfish though. My favorite part of this place is the soup base. I got Classic Bone Soup Base - Spicy. The flavor of this soup was amazing!! I had left overs and just ate it right now for dinner, the soup was still just as delicious!! read more

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I was excited to try this Zhangliang Malatang since we went to the San Mateo one a few weeks ago, and it was so delicious that we were thinking about the delicious broth. As we walked in, one of the staff told us to sit down first. So we did, then another staff member asked us to stand up and get our food which is what we would normally do at other malatang restaurants so maybe the first guy was a new employee? Anyway, they were still nice. Oh how disappointing today's meal was. I was happy to see egg tofu - yum! Also, the selection of greens were ample, but the cabbage looked less clean than the other choy. The meat was too hard to chew. The thinly sliced meat is what I was looking forward to, but it really took a lot of chewing and wasn't enjoyable. I was hoping to rave about the broth today, but it's a miss for our family. read more

This is a popular pay by the pound hotpot place in Dublin. Located in a small plaza with some other restaurants and cafes, the parking lot can fill quickly and there seems to be a lot of foot and car traffic at all times. We arrived a little before dinner time on a Saturday evening and by the time we placed our order and sat down, the place was brimming with diners, with a line slowly forming out the door. So come early if you don't want to wait! Note that this isn't AYCE and instead joins the growing popularity of hot pot joints where you first select your ingredients and sauce, then go to the counter to weigh your bowl and actually place the order. You don't pay until the end, so be aware of everything that can add up. The staff seemed friendly and efficient, and our food came out in a short amount of time. There are two sections with a plethora of veggies, protein, and carbs for you to select from. I got spam, some greens, beef tripe, lamb, and quail eggs and ended up with a bowl that weighed about 1 lb. You have several soup bases to choose from, and the bone broth I selected was very tasty, with a mild kick to add a bit of flair (you can customize spice level to your liking). Anything you don't finish you can take home in a to-go box, so this is a great choice if you're newer to hot pot and want to be able to sample different things. I enjoyed my bowl and would come back if I'm ever in the area. read more

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This place is a make your own malatang place. It takes a little while to have your food cooked and there's minimal interaction with staff, but somehow the ingredients transform into an amazing malatang! Mine wasn't spicy because I got the beef bone broth, but amazing! Definitely would want to bring back my other friends and family as well next time. Small place with lots of seating but can get packed quickly. read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Beef bone broth soup with personal favorite ingredients - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

With the propagation of hot pot restaurants in the Eastbay Zhangliang Malatang is the newest one. Located on Fallon Road in Dublin it's just one of two in that retail center. ZLM is a pick your ingredients and pay by weight. The ingredient choices are plentiful stacked orderly. There are about 5 broths to choose from. Just a normal size bowl after weighing comes out to be average $20 to $25 which would almost get you AYCE at the other hot pot restaurants in the area. We've been to ZLM a couple times and they still have some improvements to their service to be made. ie. They close in the afternoon but because they wanted to leave 40 min early they asked if I could take out. I refused and they relented. (Minus Star) Parking is hard in the busy center at peak hours. read more

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I love soup and I love my vegetarian options so this restaurant was perfect meeting up with my friend for lunch. She loves soup and loves all the meats so this worked great for both of us! I got the Tom Yum and she got the classic bone broth. Be careful, there are two sections! She foolishly filled up on the first station lol and then had to add from the second of course, so her soup ended up being $32 haha while mine was $15. You make your selections, drop off your bowl, take a number, find a table, then they bring it out piping hot and delicious! Then you pay before you leave. I'm so glad that we came right when they opened at 11 for lunch, this place fills up quickly!! read more

Zhangliang Malatang - Tom yum and classic bone broth soups - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

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Delicious food, I'm glad it is self service for building your bowl. Bone broth medium spicy is pretty good but beware, pretty spicy as well. My friend got the dry bowl and wouldn't recommend it, as it was more expensive as well. There are discounts for posting reviews and following and sharing on social media so take that as you will. Still my go-to mala spot in the area. read more

Zhangliang Malatang - classical bone soup mild spice, classical bone soup medium spice, and dry mix on the right - Chinese Near Me - Dublin, California

Zhangliang Malatang offers such a fun and unique dining experience! You get to choose all your own toppings, protein, and noodles, and they charge by weight--which makes it really enjoyable and easy to customize exactly what you're craving. Being able to build your own hot pot is part of the fun. I especially love their bone broth, and the dry mix noodles are so good--full of flavor and incredibly satisfying. The food is consistently delicious. The staff is always so kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even better every time we visit. This is one of our favorite spots to go when the weather is rainy and cold--it's the perfect comfort food. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more