Big Way Hot Pot (Monterey Park)

I come here almost weekly and I have been enjoying this place since it was opened. I liked the variety of food they have and then I really like the Sacha broth. The free ice cream after the meal is always a bonus and they always give out free drinks which is nice. Checking out can be a little bit slow here and it’s always a bottleneck because sometimes they only have one cashier working but the other good parts outweigh this so I always come back. But today I noticed my meal is more expensive than usually because I usually just get the same thing every week. I was so confused and then I realized they changed the price. I found it a bit sneaky that they were doing it the unit of 100g instead of lb so you can’t convert it quickly at the spot. And the price is next to the cashier so I didn’t even notice until I checked out. By the way, it’s roughly a 20% increase. It used to cost $13.99/lb which is not cheap by any means but I guess still reasonable and suddenly it became ~ $16.74/lb which is pretty expensive even for LA. And of course, finding out with a surprise it’s not a pleasant experience either. I think because of that I might have to reduce my visit here.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Rarely do I ever leave reviews for restaurants but this place impress led me a lot. The thought of a self serve hot pot place never occurred to me but now I’m glad it exists. It’s reasonably priced, the food quality is good, and the people are great. Will definitely return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place, lots of variaty to choose for your hot pot. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere feels clean and comfy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very lively and clean place. Food was great and staff went above and beyond to make our dinner memorable!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Big way had wide selection of different toppings, meats and veggies. The broth was flavorful and good spice for hot. One of the staff, Steve, was very nice and helpful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had a great experience at Big Way Hot Pot in Monterey Park! I love that you can choose exactly what ingredients you want — everything was fresh and delicious. The pricing is very affordable, and the servers were friendly and helpful. I came on a Saturday around 3pm and there was no wait at all. Plus, free parking is a huge bonus. Highly recommend if you’re craving hot pot!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Free ice cream.lots of variety food by weight. Spices. Water. Liked this place a lot.
To be able to select what you want and pick broth is nice. It's got that Mongolian BBQ feel to it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

We tried Big Way Hot Pot at the Atlantic Times Square last month, and it's located next to the AMC Theatre. The ambiance was modern, brightly lit, and clean. Just like any Malatang place, you first grab a pot and choose the ingredients you want. The price is $14.99 per pound for a DIY style hot pot, where you pay by weight. There is a minimum purchase of a half-pound. They have a lot of ingredients to choose from, including meat, seafood, vegetables, and noodles. (They even have abalone to choose from.) For the broth choices, they have a total of 10 choices, such as the signature spicy malatang broth, a slow-simmered collagen bone broth, Tom Yum (with coconut) broth, tomato broth, miso broth, and they also have mushroom broth for Vegan, etc. I picked the top #2 collagen bone broth. The broth was on a lighter side and could be more flavorful. My hubby prefers the pot to be super hot; however, the temperature was not that hot, though. We also ordered a few drinks, and the flavor was very light.
They provided water on the table, and we got a free soft-serve ice cream cone at the end.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

If you thought hot pot meant sharing one big, messy pot, get ready for a surprise! Big Way is way better because everyone gets their own hot pot. No more fighting your friends for the last noodle or trying to agree on the spice level. You get to be the boss of your own bubbling bowl!
The best part, hands down, is the huge selection. Do you want beef, chicken, or every kind of seafood? They have so many choices, it feels like a fun challenge just picking your toppings. It takes a while to choose, but it's worth it! And seriously, the sauce bar is crazy—you can mix up any kind of dipping sauce you want. Just go easy on the garlic, unless you really love garlic.
Go to Big Way when you're super hungry and ready for a good time. It’s a lot of food and a lot of fun. Five out of five stars! This is the only way to do hot pot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious pot based on weight and good variety for the sauce bar! I love the soft serve that they serve at the end. They are generous with it if you want two. (Trust me you’ll want two.)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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The service here is amazing! The staff are always friendly, patient, and attentive, which makes the whole dining experience so enjoyable. And the ice cream? So good! It’s the perfect sweet treat to finish the meal. I always look forward to it. Highly recommend this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time trying Mala Tang. This place had many broths to choose from. My boyfriend tried tomato broth which was really rich and good. I got signature broth and Yuzu Green tea. The drink had a sweet taste but it’s refreshing. We liked the service and food. May be next time we will come with more friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Me and my family went there this Sunday afternoon. There was no waitlist surprisingly! The host explained the new broth Saukerut promotion. We ordered collagen bone broth and dry pots. It was fast and the service was excellent. We got ice creams.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely love this place! The ingredients are always fresh with plenty of options to choose from, and the broth is flavorful without being too heavy. The restaurant is clean and well-organized, and the staff are friendly and attentive. The free ice cream at the end is such a nice touch! Definitely one of my favorite spots for a comforting meal. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5