Pixiu Mala Hongtang PDX

Excellent meal! We both had a stir fry, and they were both delicious. Bright, well-balanced spiciness. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommend!!

Wow I’m amazed at how thoughtful and flavorful this destination restaurant is. Opening scene: It’s a cool rainy Portland day and I just want something delicious to eat. I’ve driven by this place so many times and today I went in because I overpaid in my parking. “What the heck! I’m hungry.”
I was warmly greeted and given some orientation by the hostess. “… it’s like Mongolian grill but it’s hotpot.” I made my selections unsure of some of the ingredients. [I recommend every vegetable including the curly mushrooms and cheeses and taro fills rice cakes.] I was given the biggest bowl of brotha soup with everything I selected delicately cooked and steaming hot in my bowl.
“Ahhhhh, reminds me of winter.”
This broth was outstanding! I didn’t need to add a thing. A few bottles of Soju later and I am so ready to rest tucked in my bed on this rainy summer day. I’m definitely bringing my kids and don’t forget about the mouthwash afterwards! See for yourself.

Great flavors …. Essentially a salad bar for stir fry. I do wish they had chicken breast As an option to add to stirfry, I also didn’t see any water chestnuts. The price is a little bit high … Also, the music was insane. I felt like I was at a rave.

I enjoyed the experience of selecting ingredients, and the staff was really helpful! Level 1.5 spice was just the right amount of heat. I can't imagine how spicy the 4 must be! The broth was so hearty, like the kind of broth that makes you feel healthy. I'd totally eat there again!

Hot pot restaurant that let's you choose your ingredients. It's a bit like a Mongolian grill. You take a bowl and put in the vegetables, noodles and some meat. Although the main protein is added when cooked. It reminds me a lot of Pho, but better. Street parking is catch as catch can. Check out me profile for more great eateries and craft cocktail bars. -VanPort Insider ✌🏻

Really good broth. Plenty of add ins. Decent sauce tray. And friendly staff. Can't wait to go back and dial in my add ins. There are plenty of reviews that mention the price and mine came in around $16 plus my soju. My response is that the food is good so build the bowl you want and don't worry about the price. If you want a cheap bowl then just add noodles and about a cheap bowl.

Loved the food!

So good!!! I live in Alaska and I have been craving it for a long time, we don’t have it there. I have a 17hours layover in PDX and found out that there is Mala not too far from the airport. I’m so happy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My Mala life is started from here and no regrets.
Always, good food from here. Guobarou is always served with fresh without old burning oil fumes. Not too salty, not too sweet. Fresh pork deep was fried crispy but also chewy texture. Just right with Goldilocks rule, just perfectly served.
Mala Xiang Guo could be not authentic like Chinese way, but That’s why I like it just perfect food for me. Especially, on hard day, the place could be rewarding.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Mmmm Pixiu Mala my beloved

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Highly recommend their Xiang Guo (spicy pot) and fried rice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Malatang, Mala Xiang Guo, Yangzhou Fried Rice

Yum. My first time here. Delicious!

I have been on a quest to find new hotpot adventures since the permanent closure of my favorite PDX hotpot staple, Hotpot City. While it's a little pricey if you are hungry, it's a terrific choice and I am thrilled to have it as an option. My son loved it and he's been eating hotpot since he was able to sit in a highchair.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mala Xiang Guo

Food is really good, portions are up to you and is reasonably priced. I love hotpot and their broth is really good in my opinion. I went for a nice level 2 spice and it wasn’t too overwhelming, a good fit between spicy kick and flavor. If you like more taste than spice, I would go with a spice level 0 or 1.

If you go for the highest level spice, be warned there is Szechuan so it is kind of numbing, but if you like that, go for it!

I generally find myself getting less in terms of portion size, but with more variety to enjoy the diversity in my bowl. Definitely ask for help if it is your first time for a smoother and more enjoyable experience.

Plan on coming back and getting a level 0-1 hotpot with their instant noodles and more fishcakes.

Friendly reminder to get sauce AFTER filling your bowl! Their sauce bar is fire and I LOVE peanut sauce!! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Killer broth wow!! Lucky I found this place. Try them out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5