YangGuoFu YGF MalaTang

I love malatang and this place does it well

Build your own bowl of malatang! You come in, grab a bowl and tong, pick your veggies/protein/carbs, get it weighed ($14.99/lb as of 6/2025), and then pick your broth/sauce and pay. For me 1-1.5 lbs is plenty. Lots of broth and spice levels to choose from. They now also have the option for a dry pot sauced option with 3 spice levels to choose from, which was delicious. They call your number when your bowl is ready. Staff is friendly. Thanks for having us!

Absolutely love YGF Malatang! This is my go-to spot whenever I’m craving something spicy, comforting, and customizable. The ingredient selection is always fresh — from veggies and tofu to meats and noodles — and the soup base is rich, flavorful, and perfectly spicy (you can choose your spice level!).
The self-serve style makes it fun and easy to build your own bowl, and everything is weighed fairly at the counter. Service is quick and friendly, and the place is always clean. Highly recommend if you’re into hot pot or spicy Asian food.

Amazing soup. Its such a fun place to have hot pot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Malatang, Spicy Miso Ramen

One of my favorite spots! My mom and I usually share a bowl of soup (since I pack it up!) and I can come here throughout the year, I mean I do already! Would highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Too privy. Like insanely expensive. Same portion of food would cause 7 times cheaper in China compared with USA’s YGF. Not worth the price

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Love YGF Malatang in the University District! As someone who wants to try more hotpot, but is easily intimidated, this casual spot has become a family favorite. The nature of their design makes it easy to try something new, without having to commit to an entire bowl of it.
Upon entering, you’re invited to pick up a bowl and tongs and select from a wide selection of veggies, seafood, and meats. Fill your bowl with what you know you’ll love and then select a piece or two of something new to you. Your bowl is weighed and you’re asked to choose a broth and spice level. You pay and are given a number.
You are able to watch them prepare your soup or find a table. When your meal is ready, an automated voice twice says your number. Even at super busy times, it’s easy to hear. Pick up your bowl and take it to the finishing station to add your personal touches. We’ve done both dine in and take-away and it’s always good!
Parking is street and usually available. It’s also just a quick walk from U-Dist Light Rail.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is my favorite place to eat in Seattle! I prefer this one over the Bellevue one. The broth is so flavorful and delicious, I get the number one beef. It’s very quick and I love the pay by weight process. They just updated their restaurant and there is a new sauce bar and cute bags! I definitely recommend this place for affordability, taste, and atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good, it's the flavor I like. There are many new varieties and a small gift. I love it.

Vegetarian options: 特多

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: yang guo fu 1 5lb mala tang set customized 自选 杨国福1 5lb麻辣烫套餐

Good taste of food, good service, surprised for small gift in Thanksgiving day.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

good food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent mala tang with good ingredients and reasonable price

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Good food, good service, food is almost like a buffet.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is delicious and the spicy level is very flavorful. The service is very friendly. The yogurt cubes tastes very yummy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We visited the newly opened restaurant in Tukwila. The cashier is warm and friendly! It is easy to make your food selections and there is a wide variety you can add to your bowl.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5