YGF Malatang 杨国福麻辣烫

This is my first time here. At first, I thought it was a ramen place. But actually, it’s a hotpot restaurant where you pick your own ingredients from the fridges. You pay based on the weight of what you choose, and then you pick your favorite soup base. It’s a great place to visit, but it gets really busy! The only issue is that the main door is right next to the tables, so cold air keeps blowing on you, even on your face or back, while you're eating. I think they should do something to stop this cold air from bothering customers.

My boyfriend and I decided to go in blindly, and this place has a lovely chill vibe! My boyfriend put so much into his 1 bowl, and if you put too much they’ll separate it into 2 for you! He really enjoyed it, just be sure to not order more than what your tummy can handle like him :, )

The thick beef broth was tasty, but too muddy after boiling the meat. They put way too much garlic in it, and I guess it was to cover the smell. Great selection of veggies, but some leaves were spoiled badly. Luckily you picked what went into your soup. Very disappointed at the food quality here. I took the photos of spoiled leafy veggies like spinach and etc., but I decided not to show them here.

If you’re looking for a genuine taste of Northeastern Chinese cuisine right here in New York, YangGuoFu Malatang is a must-visit! Originally from my hometown of Harbin, this place brings authentic malatang to the city with a delightful DIY twist. You start by picking your own ingredients from an impressive selection: everything from various meats and tofu to veggies, fish balls, and noodles. They weigh your choices and charge $14.99 per lb. Next, you choose your soup base. I went with the beef bone broth at medium spice, and it was perfect, rich, flavorful, and just the right amount of heat. The tomato broth and the spicy mix are also fantastic options. What I love most is how customizable everything is. You can tailor your bowl to be exactly how you like it, down to the sauce and seasonings. It’s not only delicious but also feels wholesome and healthy with so many fresh ingredients to choose from.

The food is not that bad, but what happen is you don’t get what you pay for. The staff tried to steal the ingredients for some reason that I have no idea why. My noodles and beef ball just disappeared and every ingredient seems lost somewhere. I am sure not because of shrinking cuz 3 meat balls cant shrink into 3, noodles cant shrink to disappearing. Not recommended.

The food is so good and the variety is great. Ingredients were fresh. The restaurant itself was really clean as well. Also has tomato soup base for the tomato girlies!!!!!

Very fast casual, you pick your ingredients and they cook it for you. I’ve been here a few times and it’s always fresh and fast.

I came here with a friend, and the vibes are really nice. Customer service is good, broth is good and perfect for the cold weather. Topping selection is also good.

This is my first time here. At first, I thought it was a ramen place. But actually, it’s a hotpot restaurant where you pick your own ingredients from the fridges. You pay based on the weight of what you choose, and then you pick your favorite soup base. It’s a great place to visit, but it gets really busy! The only issue is that the main door is right next to the tables, so cold air keeps blowing on you, even on your face or back, while you're eating. I think they should do something to stop this cold air from bothering customers.

My boyfriend and I decided to go in blindly, and this place has a lovely chill vibe! My boyfriend put so much into his 1 bowl, and if you put too much they’ll separate it into 2 for you! He really enjoyed it, just be sure to not order more than what your tummy can handle like him :, )

The thick beef broth was tasty, but too muddy after boiling the meat. They put way too much garlic in it, and I guess it was to cover the smell. Great selection of veggies, but some leaves were spoiled badly. Luckily you picked what went into your soup. Very disappointed at the food quality here. I took the photos of spoiled leafy veggies like spinach and etc., but I decided not to show them here.

If you’re looking for a genuine taste of Northeastern Chinese cuisine right here in New York, YangGuoFu Malatang is a must-visit! Originally from my hometown of Harbin, this place brings authentic malatang to the city with a delightful DIY twist. You start by picking your own ingredients from an impressive selection: everything from various meats and tofu to veggies, fish balls, and noodles. They weigh your choices and charge $14.99 per lb. Next, you choose your soup base. I went with the beef bone broth at medium spice, and it was perfect, rich, flavorful, and just the right amount of heat. The tomato broth and the spicy mix are also fantastic options. What I love most is how customizable everything is. You can tailor your bowl to be exactly how you like it, down to the sauce and seasonings. It’s not only delicious but also feels wholesome and healthy with so many fresh ingredients to choose from.

The food is not that bad, but what happen is you don’t get what you pay for. The staff tried to steal the ingredients for some reason that I have no idea why. My noodles and beef ball just disappeared and every ingredient seems lost somewhere. I am sure not because of shrinking cuz 3 meat balls cant shrink into 3, noodles cant shrink to disappearing. Not recommended.

The food is so good and the variety is great. Ingredients were fresh. The restaurant itself was really clean as well. Also has tomato soup base for the tomato girlies!!!!!

Very fast casual, you pick your ingredients and they cook it for you. I’ve been here a few times and it’s always fresh and fast.

I came here with a friend, and the vibes are really nice. Customer service is good, broth is good and perfect for the cold weather. Topping selection is also good.