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Located conveniently at 1737 Decoto Rd in Union City, MalaTown 自选麻辣烫 offers an exceptional dining experience for lovers of authentic Chinese hotpot with a contemporary twist. Specializing in Sichuan-style mala (麻辣) cuisine, this restaurant invites diners to embark on a sensory adventure that delights both the palate and the soul.
MalaTown’s signature concept is its “make your own choice” hotpot where guests build their own bowls featuring an alluring 1.5 lb selection of soup base, staple, and six toppings. Choose from an array of vibrant broths such as the bold and numbing Sichuan Style Soup Base, the fresh and tangy Tomato Flavored Broth, or the medium-spicy and bright Sour Spicy Golden Soup. For those seeking something extra nourishing, the set with mushroom soup base 菌菇鲜汤套餐 offers an earthy, comforting depth that perfectly complements fresh ingredients.
One of the culinary highlights includes their exquisite Laksa, a fragrant Southeast Asian-inspired noodle soup that bursts with layers of spice and creaminess. Diners can also enhance their meals at the restaurant’s thoughtfully curated Green Sauce Bar, which offers condiments such as the rich, nutty Sesame Sauce 麻酱, pungent Garlic Paste 蒜泥, and fiery Chili Oil 辣椒油. Each addition invites a personalized flavor journey that feels authentic and indulgent.
To accompany your meal, MalaTown offers carefully selected drinks that balance and refresh the palate—options like Wong Lo Kat herbal tea, known for its cooling and slightly bitter traditional medicinal properties, or the creamy and mildly sweet Old Town Beijing Yogurt create an ideal complement to the warming broths.
The atmosphere at MalaTown is warm and inviting, enhanced by friendly, efficient staff who create a welcoming environment whether you're dining solo or with friends. Reviews from enthusiastic patrons vividly capture the essence of MalaTown: “Whenever I am bit depressed, I go to MalaTown and I feel happy,” shares Zhaofeng Wei, highlighting the comforting nature of the food and environment. Nicole Trinh praises the quick service and savory beef bone broth, while longtime patron Raymond Lam appreciates the perfect balance of mala spice and fresh ingredients that never disappoint.
MalaTown is not just a meal; it’s a sensory refuge where every bowl invites you to customize your experience with fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and personalized sauces. With generous portions and prices that offer outstanding value, this restaurant promises a satisfying culinary escape that truly warms both body and spirit.
Mala town is one of my favorite places that I eat at. Whenever I am bit depressed, I go to Malatown and I feel happy. The workers are very nice and I recommend this place. The best thing about this place is that the food tastes very good and you can choose what you want to eat.
Mala town is my favorite place to eat. I come here weekly to eat. Staff is super nice and the line moves extremely quick. Their beef bone broth is my favorite Overall great service and the efficiency of the restaurant is amazing.
I’ve been a loyal customer of Mala Town Hotpot for a long time, and they never disappoint. The broth is always rich, flavorful, and authentic — especially the mala, which has the perfect balance of numbing spice and deep aroma. Their ingredients are fresh, portions are generous, and the service is consistently friendly and attentive. Every visit feels comforting and satisfying, whether I come with friends or by myself. It’s rare to find a hotpot place that maintains such great quality over time, but Mala Town does it effortlessly. Highly recommend to anyone who loves real Sichuan-style hotpot. I’ll definitely keep coming back!
First time trying this out! I think they have variety options as well as meat choices. I liked that they have their sauce bar. Great place for a quick meal
Lots of variety of ingredients and clean. The staff is quite friendly and efficient. Our food came out really quickly and the broth was very flavorful. Both bowls came out to about 20 dollars, really worth it if you want to eat a dish made of the things you love!
I loved this place! The mala town was flavorful, fresh, and fun to customize. The staff were super kind and made me feel welcome.
Last evening, I had a delightful dinner at this establishment for the first time. To date, I can confidently say that the Mala Town brand stands out as the preeminent mala-style restaurant around, surpassing all other mala brands. It’s just more tastier, that much more choices and most importantly better service than the rest.