feifei zhou
The place felt clean, which set a good tone right away. The self-selected ingredients were a fun touch—I liked being able to pick exactly what I wanted, and the broth was flavorful without feeling heavy. Service was laid-back but attentive, and they didn’t push for tips, which I appreciated. Parking? Way easier than I expected, super convenient. Ingredients were plenty and fresh too; it didn’t feel like they were skimping on anything. Overall, simple but solid food with a friendly vibe.
… moreMarucs Zhang
Great experience overall. The ingredients are fresh and there’s a wide variety of options, including vegetables, meats, and noodles, so you can easily customize your bowl to your own taste. The broth is flavorful with a well-balanced level of spice, not too oily or overwhelming.
The restaurant is clean, service is efficient, and food comes out pretty quickly. It’s a solid choice for a quick, satisfying meal whether you’re eating alone or with friends. Definitely a reliable spot when you’re craving something warm and comforting.
… moreManChing Li
Delicious and fresh! The broth is rich and flavorful, and they have a huge variety of ingredients to choose from. The DIY sauce station is a great bonus. Highly recommend!
… moreBenny Yiu
YGF Malatang in Chino Hills is a fantastic spot for customizable Chinese street-food style malatang. You build your own bowl with an impressive array of fresh ingredients—meats, veggies, noodles, seafood, and more—then choose your spice level and broth or dry mix. Priced at around $13.99/lb (with a 1 lb minimum), it’s easy to pile on and still feel like a great value. The flavors are bold and authentic, especially the numbing mala spice and rich beef bone broth options. Standouts include the flavorful dry mix and perfectly cooked items. Service is quick, portions generous, and the casual vibe makes it ideal for groups or solo meals. Highly addictive—definitely a go-to in the area!
… moreJudith Pi
Clean establishment, reasonably priced, and FRESH ingredients! I come here when I’m missing my time living in Shanghai. The soup bases are delicious and I highly recommend the medium spicy beef bone broth if you can handle a bit of heat. And if you’re don’t have a big appetite, sharing one bowl should be enough, or you can just have a ton of leftovers!
… moreqiao mi
The food here is solid. Tried the tomato soup and the bone broth spicy hotpot—both flavors are distinct and hit that craving spot. Self-selecting the ingredients felt easy, and there’s decent variety to pick from, which I liked. The place seemed clean overall, and the staff was chill, not pushy at all. Parking wasn’t tricky either, so that’s a plus. Not much more to say, just good food that works when you want something flavorful and straightforward.
… moreShixian Gao
The food here is genuinely delicious. The grilled skewers? Packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned. I tried the bone broth mala tang too—it’s rich, a bit spicy, and just unique compared to others I’ve had. Love that you can pick your own ingredients; there’s so much variety, really fun to customize. The space felt clean, and the staff were friendly without hovering—nice balance. Parking was easy, which honestly makes life so much simpler. Oh, and no tipping pressure—it’s refreshing.
… moreShiliang Gao
The food here is really flavorful, and the spice level feels balanced—it doesn’t overpower but still has that kick. Tried the bone broth ma la tang, and wow, the depth of flavor in the soup? So good. Also had some skewers—crispy edges, smoky aroma, super satisfying. Portions felt generous too. Everything just hits that comfort-food vibe, you know? Prices seemed fair for what you’re getting, and the staff were on it—quick and friendly without being pushy. Overall, solid spot for when you crave something bold and comforting.
… moreJeffrey Liu
The place felt really clean, which is huge for me when it comes to food. Everything was self-serve, from picking ingredients to choosing the broth—kind of fun tbh, like building your own perfect combo. The variety was impressive, and portions were generous, so you won’t leave hungry. The flavor? Worth every penny—rich and satisfying without being too heavy. Service was friendly but not pushy, and parking was easy, which always helps. No mandatory tipping policy too, which felt refreshing. Overall, a good spot if you’re craving something hearty but not overly complicated.
… moreVadin Xu
The food here was legit good. The bone broth mala tang? Flavorful, rich, and kind of addictive—the spice hits just right without overpowering. And the skewers? Smoky with a great char, super satisfying. Service was friendly, like genuinely happy to help but not in your face, which I appreciated. Oh, and the tomato soup—a bit sweet, a bit tangy—was such a nice balance. Overall, cozy vibe and really solid flavors; you leave feeling full and happy.
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