“ Been here twice and the food is amazing. I’ve gotten malatang twice and have no reviews, the quality is great. Servers are super nice and kind. Would highly recommend to anyone living in the DMV area to give this place a try. ”

“ This place has AMAZING mala and it is very enjoyable. The build your own is a very good idea and I had a lot of fun building my own mala bowl. This place has very good tasing mala and it’s very spicy! I will be coming again! ”

“ we have been searching for a mala inspired restaurant and we think we’ve found the place! all the ingredients tasted fresh. we got a mild mala xiang guo pot (stir fry)! there a lots of options to choose from for what you want in your bowl :) ”

“ Amazing spot. Very fun experience picking out ingredients for your hot pot or dry pot. Lots of ingredients and food was incredible. Very well seasoned and get to make your own sauces. Great personal service. Will come back again for good overall experience ”

“ A fun build-your-own Korean-style mala tang hot pot! The dishes are charged by weight which can make it pricier, but still a delicious and custom experience. Choose from very many ingredients to be cooked into your hot pot, and different sauces to wrap your dish together. All of the toppings are typical hot pot ingredients, and I love the variety of vegetables, meats, noodles, and fish balls available. You can also choose the spice level of your dish as well, even allowing people who are not good with spice to enjoy mala tang. The sauce bar also allows for addition dipping sauce, and servers will also take your order for addition appetizers you might be interested in. I recommend the pork guo bao rou. I have gone a few time and will be back again in the future to try different custom hot pot mixtures ”

“ Went here for the first time with a few friends to try this style of Hotpot, and was very pleased with the food here! The Food: I went with the dry hotpot, the Rose Mala Xiang Guo. After adding in all my toppings and proteins in the bowl, I had them weigh it and cook it. The Rose Mala sauce was absolutely delicious! Especially with the heat level of my choice. I went with level two, just to enjoy it a bit more. But everything was cooked nicely and it was just the way I wanted it, because I got to choose my toppings. The Service: Service was good. Was greeted upon entering and the staff were friendly. The food came out fast as well, so no long wait times here. The Atmosphere: Nice and spacious restaurant. Clean and well Organized when selecting your toppings Overall, a 5/5. Food was delicious here. Definitely worth a try. Just a little pricey in my opinion. ”

“ Absolutely loved this place! The mala tang was flavorful with just the right amount of numbing spice, and the mala xiang guo had that perfect wok hei aroma. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients — everything was fresh, well-cooked, and packed with bold Sichuan flavors. The customizable options were great, and the staff was super friendly and helpful. The broth was rich without being too oily, and the portion sizes were generous for the price. If you’re a fan of authentic Chinese spice and looking for a cozy spot to satisfy your mala cravings, this is the place to go. Will definitely be coming back! ”

“ So good that we come here twice a week! Can’t get enough. The mala spice is super hot, can’t find this taste anywhere else. A fun experience picking the toppings for the whole family. ”