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    Moderate noise
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    Dry noodle
    Tomo S.

    I recently visited Zhangaliang Malatang for my very first malatang experience, and I'm so glad I went with an expert friend because I would have been completely lost otherwise! I loved the concept of building your own bowl and choosing exactly what you want. I loaded mine up with lots of fish balls, picked dry noodles, and went with spice level 3. It was delicious. The numbing Sichuan spice was just right--enough to make my lips tingle without overwhelming the flavors.

    Kimberly H.

    Still a solid decent place for malatang in the area! Condiments and ingredients are great, compared to other spots. My only complaint is that they put the Chinese donut at the very bottom where it was entirely too soggy to eat. Please keep it separate or at least on top for those that choose that option!

    Wendi K.

    Delicious! I had the dry mix noodle and it was super salty and tasty, almost too much so. You build your own bowl (the variety of items is super impressive), weigh, pick a broth or topping - and they cook for you! There is a 1 pound minimum which was slightly annoying because I for one, struggle to eat an entire pound of food in one sitting. Plenty of seating inside and outside. The staff were polite.

    This was about $15 and medium-spicy soup
    YJ L.

    They have a new soup! Sichuan spicy soup, which is less "creamy" than the classical, and more like medium/mild spice. It might be my new favorite, and it will for sure be my favorite if they can make it really spicy!

    Malatang medium spicy
    Hailey K.

    Yummy malatang~ have lots of selection with variety of veggies and meat and noodles and mushrooms! Usually packed during lunch and dinner with quick service. The place is not very spacious and pretty packed all the time so prepared to wait if you are going on the pick hours.

    Classical Broth

    Super yummy! Free lunchtime weekday drinks! Great service and quality ingredients. I always go here with my friends

    Malatang
    Rei K.

    We've been obsessed with this malatang (麻辣湯) spot ever since we discovered it about two years ago. I know there are thousands of malatang shops around the world , but this one is still our go-to. There's usually no wait, but the place is almost always full and lively. Like many Chinese-style malatang shops, the price is based on the weight of the ingredients you choose. For me, it usually comes out to around $17-25, depending on how much I put in my bowl. Leftovers can be packed to go. I'm a huge cilantro lover, so I always add a lot to my bowl--and if you ask for chopped cilantro, they'll add extra for free, which I really appreciate. This location is closed on Tuesdays, so we often go to the San Mateo location instead, but my partner thinks this location seems to have a wider variety of ingredients. You can choose the spice level from 1 to 10, and even level 3 is already pretty spicy.

    Anny O.

    Good option for malatang with lots of ingredients to choose from. I wish they cut up the Napa cabbage thought so it's not one big piece. Soup broth has more peppercorn flavor compared to other places. They get busy so plan ahead

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    Kim l.

    Back again for more malatang. Got the bone broth medium spice. More chili flakes in the soup doesn't make it more spicy...tone it down. Broth temperature could have been hotter. Good selection of toppings as usual. Everyone in my party enjoyed their soup. Everyone except for one young gentleman. Here is his honest review ""Loved the food, the bright clean ambiance, good noise level even at peak lunch hour, and very fast service. However, staff is inadequately trained in guest photography. 3 stars."

    Lina C.

    Lots of variety to choose from. Sadly there was tiny fly in mine.... Soup base was so so. Would not recommend going if you are cautious about food safety and sanitation. Super crowded like you'd need to be super skinny to not feel claustrophobic.

    Anna B.

    $14.99 a lb, diy ingredients bar. You pick what you want to eat and bring it to the cashier. Let them know what kind of sauce you'd want, and they give you a number and take your bowl and seat you. I picked out lots of veggies and different types of tofu with some low carb shirataki noodles, cooked in dry pot Mala style. The sauce was vegan. The complimentary condiments bar is amazing for additional toppings. They seat you in an organized timely fashion - managing the chaos nicely. Will be back!

    Classic bone broth
    Farhana M.

    Busy on a sunday evening, but malatang is perfect when the weather is cold Broccoli is a no go for this, it kind of takes over the mushroom broth taste.

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    Jade L.

    I way outdid myself here. I came here for the first time with a friend who recommended the place and told me about the self-serve and per pound pricing model. She said if the contents of my bowl didn't equate to a pound, I would be sent back to add more fresh ingredients to my bowl for the dry pot stir fry or soup. Upon entry, I received a large bowl to add uncooked dry pot/hot pot items into and when I saw the selection of ingredients, I started heaping all of my favourite into the bowl. They didn't have a station to weigh my bowl at the food bar, so I didn't know how much I got, and even when I went to the checkout station, I for some reason only saw my friend's item. When my dry pot bowl arrived to my table, it was massive and looked like it could feed a family of 4 in comparison to my friend's very reasonably sized bowl for one person. It wasn't until we got the check at the end of the meal that I was able to see I got 2.82 lbs worth of food, almost triple the weight my friend ordered. Let's just say I have leftovers for probably a day's worth of food, which is great because I love all the flavours and textures.

    Classic bone level 10

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    How much per lb is the malatang soup and dry version? Can soup have no of mild spice broth? Thx

    Drypot mala style?

    Yes, exactly!

    Are there any gluten-free broth or flavor options?

    Is there any mild/non-spicy option? friend wants to go to this place but I don't really enjoy spicy food.

    Yes, they have several non-spicy options including tomato and mushroom broths. Also, you can go mild for the "spicy" options and it's not really hot.

    Do they do take outs?

    They do. You pay by the pound.

    Hi do you use MSG in your food ? I'm allergic to MSG but okay with chicken powder. wanted to check before I go check it out thank you.

    Msg is a type of salt. Salt allergies don't exist. If you noticed it after eating mushrooms(mushrooms have msg naturally), then it might be more a mushroom allergy. If its headaches, msg itself doesn't cause headaches, but since it is a salt you… Read more

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    Imperial Treasure

    Imperial Treasure

    3.9
    (195 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$$
    Speaks Mandarin
    Kid friendly

    Food and experience is closer to 4.5 but rounded down bc it's so expensive…read more Was curious to try this new restaurant specializing in Peking duck. Reservation was easy to make over the phone and you have to preorder duck ahead of time. We also got pan fried buns, bok choy, and mandarin fish. Dishes are expensive but good quality. I read mixed reviews about the duck but I thought it was great - crispy skin and relatively tender/juicy meat. It is the first time I've seen an extra charge for the duck pancake wrappers; it was not a pleasant surprise but at least they were thin and delicious. We opted to have a soup made from the leftover duck and that was delicious. Service was also pretty good; they even packaged the leftovers for us. Highly recommend for a special occasion or to impress friends but too much of a splurge to go to regularly.

    We are huge fans of their sister location, Treasure in Belmont, so we were really excited to try…read moreout Imperial Treasure for dinner. Unfortunately, it just wasn't as good overall as the Belmont spot. The space itself is older, and the seating feels pretty tight and not as comfortable. As for the food, we ordered the Peking duck, which came with a lot of meat, but the duck itself didn't taste fresh at all. It had that distinct, stale "old meat" taste to it, and the texture was completely off and mushy rather than having a nice, fresh bite. The xiao long bao missed the mark too--the wrappers were too thick and the filling wasn't nearly as savory or delicious as what we're used to. Even the basic steamed rice tasted like a cheaper, lower-quality grain. For the other dishes, the stir-fried scallion lamb was way too salty, even though we specifically asked them to go light on the salt, and it lacked that deep umami flavor they get so right at the other location. On the bright side, the Treasure's signature beef honeycomb tripe was actually really good, though the spice level is definitely on the higher side so beware if you're sensitive to heat. For dessert, I finished with the sesame glutinous rice balls in sweet rice wine because it's one of my absolute favorites, but it fell short since there was barely any wine or osmanthus flavor. The service was also pretty lacking throughout the night. They didn't even bother to clear our dirty dinner plates off the tight table after we ordered our dessert, so everything was incredibly cramped. They also completely ignored the rest of our Peking duck instead of proactively asking what we wanted to do with the carcass bones and the remaining meat. We had to specifically flag them down ourselves to ask about it and explain what we wanted done with it, which should really be standard practice for a proper duck service. Compared to the sister restaurant, the execution, environment, and service here just aren't quite there yet.

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    Ambiance. That indoor gazebo looks pretty cool for group diners.                  @siecysdiary
    Ambiance. That indoor gazebo looks pretty cool for group diners. @siecysdiary
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    Red Hot Wok

    Red Hot Wok

    4.4
    (104 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Went for Weekday Lunch Special…read more Food - 5/5. Soup was sweet and sour with a bit of umami, mostly from the tomato. Its consistency was standard with a good mouthfeel. Pork chops were savory with a nice bite. The seasoning was just enough to elevate the rich flavor of the pork. The cabbage side dish had a delicious umami flavor that came from shrimp and the potato side dish was soaked in a soy-based sauce that gave it a strong taste. I was amused by the fact that the potatoes were actually french fries, meaning they are being creative with whatever they have on hand. The results were yummy side dishes, so in a way, it showcases their culinary skills. Rice was fluffy and the pickled mustard greens were a great palate cleanser. Service - 4/5. Quick and courteous service. They served the soup before I even ordered; I must have a 'orders lunch special' look to me. Value - 5/5. They have a good selections for their lunch special, all ranging between $15-$17. Each comes with your choice of entree, soup, rice, pickled greens, and two sides. I really enjoyed the variety and the portion sizes were substantial. Great lunch special! Parking - Street (Free)

    My wife and I took my mom here and we absolutely loved it. My traditional Chinese mom instantly…read morebecame a fan and went out of her way to save a menu to share with my dad for their next lunch date. We enjoyed the Moon Shrimp cake, hot sour soup, sizzling beef with black bean sauce, sautéed green beans and kung pao salmon. They quickly took us in, ordered and served food. You can really taste the delicious wok flavor in their cooking. You. Must. Order. The green beans. They're sooo delicious and you'll instantly be a big fan. Bonus is that they're not spicy so it's perfect for kids. They'll love to eat their veggies after having a bite of this. Parking is confusing, they have a lot behind that's easy to miss. I recommend parking at the end of the block and walk over.

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    Address  3345 El Camino Real, Palo Alto CA 94306
    Address 3345 El Camino Real, Palo Alto CA 94306
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    China Wok

    China Wok

    3.7
    (243 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    What's this? Gigantic sign outside. Chinese restaurant. Next to a busy intersection…read more Stand-alone building, who knows how many decades old. Must check it out; looks dated, but still open so, food should be decent? C1 lunch plate consists of barbecue roast pork fried rice, chicken Chow mien and an egg roll with the sweet sour dipping sauce. All greasy but tasty. Stir fry beef with bitter melon in black bean sauce and white rice that my friend got was healthier and pretty good; she liked it. For dinner at China Wok, another pal and I enjoyed the almost scalding hot Westlake soup to start, and then dug into the house Chow mien, then fish fillet with snow peas. Noodles were great texture with excellent wok hay flava and contained shrimp, pork, chicken, onions and bean sprouts. I really enjoyed the delicate white fish sautéed in opaque sauce with snow peas, carrots and water chestnuts. I found everything very tasty. Service was brusque and adequate at lunch, slightly more welcoming at dinner. Oh and if you need to use the loo, don't expect much. There's a key you take outside.. yup, exit the building, and it's in the rear. Serviceable toilet and sink.. dim lighting makes everything appear dingy. Exactly like oldie gas stations and rest stops. Maybe this building was a fueling station for trucks before someone turned it into China Wok. Still, the Chinese American food here is legit; basic but tastes good. Value, amenities, atmosphere and service, though, could stand to improve. Upping a star just for being a place that has stuck around for some decades and is still standing.

    My first time at China Wok in Mountain View…read more We were there around 5:30pm on a Friday. I asked my Yelp Elite friend to suggest a simple, family style Chinese restaurant. So she suggested China Wok. This place has an extensive menu of Americanized-Chinese food. We ordered: - Westlake Soup, $17.95 - Combo Chow Mein, $17.95 - Fish Filet w/ Snow Peas, $18.95 All the food was good and tasty. I thought the portion size for the Chow Mein was a bit small for the price. Service was abrupt and not super friendly. When it was time to pay, you have to step up to the cashier. Notes: - the mens room is outside, in the back of the building. It's not very tidy, and had graffiti on the walls. Key required. - table setting was a fork, napkin, and water. - lots of tables - Mexican food truck doing business in the back parking lot Overall, a fair experience. Would I return? Maybe

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    Dining room
    Mixed vegetable fried rice
    Mixed vegetable fried rice
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    Mr Bao Kitchen Chinese Cuisine

    Mr Bao Kitchen Chinese Cuisine

    4.4
    (154 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Ey Mister Mister, yo missus missus, you must must to come see see and to eat eat at the kitchen of…read morefood master Mister Bao. Yes, yet another excellent restaurant joins the vibrant scene of downtown Mountain View. Mr. Bao Kitchen's streamlined menu yielded great gustatory rewards. We started out with Tomato Egg Drop Soup. Really nice and comforting, to prepare us for the delicacies to arrive next. Pan-fried Dumplings (Shen jien Bao) were terrific and almost molten hot inside. Surprise of hot soup awaits inside the hefty dumpling wrapper, therefore: Bee very careful when biting into the Shen jien Bao. Meantime, Vegetable Mushroom Steamed Dumplings arrived in a big tall steamer basket with dipping sauce side. Vibrant green wrappers on these were hearty thick, delightful and delectable. Pork Cabbage Dumplings are a solid recipe with nice filling. Fried Rice is top-notch in freshness, ingredients and execution. That's one of the best versions of the rice dish that I've enjoyed in awhile. We opted for shrimp in the mix, and those were plump and juicy. Happily, everything I selected was a hit. Staff who worked the lunch hour and accommodated our outside table were gracious, helpful, also patient with my lacking and mangled attempt at Mandarin. Everyone at the table enjoyed the food, company and weather. All in all, I heartily recommend Mr. Bao kitchen for scrumptious Chinese cuisine.

    Not sure why this place has such a high review. Went on a weekday, only two server. Technically…read moreonly one, because I'm not sure what's the other server role is. Never seen her taking order. We raised our hand for a long time the server said "umm.." then walked away to take water from the back not for us but to refill for others. When she walked passed I told her again we can orders she walked away and deliver food to other table. It is beyond frustrating. We waited for 15 mins before anyone give us water and take our order. The service here is too slow. We got the string beans, kale, both are tasteless and small portion. Never had I feel like it does not taste like anything. The XLB supposedly their speciality', is overrated. Is really nothing special. The worst dish is the hot and sour soup, is not authentic is spicy not sour. I won't be back

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    Dumpling-making in action!
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