Mala Hot Pot

It was easy to make a reservation. We had the two-options for the broth: Chicken (no spicy) and Spicy Beef (Mild). The mild option for beef was really hot. We could not handle it. I do like hot and spicy food but mild was too much for me. I can imagine what the hot one would be like. Strongly suggest to ask for something less than mild if you like spicy but you can't take too much. The food was good and tasty. Many options and combinations to choose from. You order via your phone and it is a very intuitive application. Made the ordering very easy.

This hotpot restaurant truly impressed us! From the moment we walked in, the service was outstanding. Our servers were incredibly attentive, constantly checking in to ensure we had everything we needed. This easily ranks among the top 2-3 hotpot places I've experienced in NYC. The combination of high-quality food, friendly and attentive service, and reasonable prices for a non-AYCE hotpot experience makes this a must-try.

Very good quality meats. Clean facilities. Nice staff. Drinks 🥤 here are good too. Nicely decorated. Public restrooms. You order with your phone 📱. Reasonably priced. Card payments are accepted. One of the better Hot Pot establishments I’ve been to. Give it a try if you’re in the area. We will definitely be going back.

If you're craving something spicy and fun, Mala Hot Pot in New York is definitely worth a visit. It’s the perfect spot if you love customizing your meal and having a bit of an interactive experience. The concept is super simple: you choose your broth (the mala broth is a must-try if you like a good kick of spice) and then pick from a ton of meats, veggies, and noodles to cook in your bubbling hot pot. The mala broth is rich with spice and a numbing heat that’s just the right balance—it’s got a serious punch but isn't overwhelming. One thing that really stood out for me was the Kobe beef slices. They were insanely tender, and when they hit the broth, they practically melt in your mouth. It’s the kind of beef that makes every bite feel extra special. I also loved the tofu skin, which soaks up the broth and adds a great texture to the mix. The vibe is relaxed and fun, and the staff is super friendly. If you’ve never done hot pot before, they’ll walk you through the process and help you pick ingredients based on your spice tolerance (which is great if you’re not sure how hot you want to go). Yes, it can get a little messy, but that’s part of the experience. It’s a great way to hang out with friends, share a meal, and get a little adventurous with your spice levels. All in all, Mala Hot Pot is a great place to dive into the world of hot pot. It’s flavorful, fresh, and a blast to eat. If you're in the mood for something that’s both fun and satisfying, definitely check it out!

We revisited Mala Hotpot again since their Spicy broth was really flavorful. It's really satisfying to have hotpot after work. Their Blind Box Platter is perfect for people who can't make their decisions. There was a total of 9 different ingredients with smaller portion. The Deluxe Platter included Waygu beef, meat, seafood and veggies. We highly recommend for people who visit in small groups.

Absolutely loved this mala hotpot place! The pork bone broth is incredibly flavorful, and the medium spicy mala is just perfect—full of bold, rich spices without being overwhelming. We especially enjoyed the short ribs, duck blood and goose intestine. They were so fresh. Everything about this place exceeded our expectations. We’ll definitely be back for more!

Had a good meal here while visiting NYC and looking to warm up! The food was delicious, although I think the chicken broth could have been more ‘rich’. The music was also a bit loud, but we were with our 5 year old daughter, so I think most others are ok with the volume. Reasonable prices and great service as well.

One of the best hotpot restaurants in Manhattan. The service is very quick, as you can scan QR code to order and can order new stuff any times. The selection of food is diverse, there are seafood, beef, pork and vegetables, so everyone can find something they like. I have eaten at some Chinese hotpot restaurant in Shanghai and I must say the experience here is very similar.

@foodie_starry Winter calls for hot, spicy treats and nothing satisfies like a good hot pot! Craving struck at work, and I had to indulge with a delivery. While I haven't dined-in yet, their Maocai and Spicy Dry Pot assured me I'm not missing out! Opted for the Spicy Dry Pot with yams, lotus root, mushrooms, quail eggs, and sole fish fillet. Every bite was bursting with flavor! Also tried the Mao Xue Wang Maocai from their menu, boasting fresh duck blood, a rare find indeed. Loaded with rich ingredients, it's like having hot pot at home. Delivered piping hot, the dishes soaked up the spicy broth overnight, making leftovers even more delicious the next day. Perfect for work lunch or solo diners, choose your spice level and enjoy a hot pot experience right from your couch!

An a la carte hot pot spot with a giant shared pot. My friends and I picked two broths, mushroom and pork bone. I'd say the mushroom was better and I would love to try tomato next time! Tomato surprisingly adds so much flavor to the foods you cook in it, let me know how you like it I enjoyed all of the different options available for order but my favorite beef option is probably still the fatty beef. I'd recommend cooking certain items longer like lotus root, beef tripe, and daikon whereas the usual beef slices should be quick if you like them soft. The sauce selection had the usual suspects and could really make your hot pot experience 10x better with a good sauce. Just don't ever order lettuce please, every plate basically comes with a piece of lettuce so save them My Sauce: Soy Sauce, Satay (XO) Sauce (I use more of this because I like my sauce a bit thicker), a lil bit of sesame oil, sprinkle some sugar, cilantro, green onions, a dash of hoisin, peanut, and sesame sauce The servers were friendly and you got your orders within 10 minutes usually. They got some bops playing in the background like TWICE, DPR IAN, and Bruno Mars. They'll help bag your clothes in giant see through bags when you enter. When you leave, there's a machine near the entrance to deodorize your clothes before you put on your jacket when you leave. My biggest complaint is the size of the tables, my friends arm was constantly in front of my space because it was so cramped. Rather than seating us at a bigger table, my friend was seated on a stool outside of the booth.

Walked by this place at night and was taken by surprise the look and feel of this place. I've been to a lot of hot pot places and they either do over the top decorations or make the place look very traditional. Mala Hot Pot surprised me in that this place looked like what a modern hot pot spot in China would look like today. I had to go in and try it. Ordering is pretty easy. You scan a QR code and order through your own phone, which I much prefer to the greasy iPads other places give you. The service was a bit slow as our soup was already boiling but no food items came out. It looked like a part of 20 just placed their order ahead of us, so the kitchen might have been backed up. It happens. We got the $65 deluxe platter that came with veggies, seafood and beef/pork/goat. It was the perfect amount of food for two people. Fair warning for those who cannot eat spicy, even the mild on the mala soup is SPICY. Go with the pork bone soup base. It was very good as well.

Wear clothes that you don't particularly like because the smell is strong af lol. I think this place is overpriced tbh since you order a la carte. The quality is ok. You use your phone to scan the menu and order. Service is nice but I think there are better hotpot places. This is in midtown so it is convenient but only if you live nearby.

Mala Hot Pot in New York, NY. You can smell the delicious aroma of Sichuan hotpot as soon as you walk in. There's a huge selection of USDA certified prime rib eye, pork, seafood, veggies and broths to choose from at @malahotpotnyc. I recommend to get the Yuanyang Pot to try two different broths. Everything was super fresh and the cocktails were delish! Book your table now! Insta: @thehungrysw. Check out the weekly specials: Monday: 20% off! Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Free refills on beer!

Enjoyed an incredible Chongqing hotpot at Mala hotpot! We got the yuangyang pot with spicy beef tallow broth and rich pork bone broth. The flavors were fantastic. The friendly and helpful service made the experience even better. Don't miss the cute jiggly coconut jelly dessert ! Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food Adventures!

My friends and I had a pulsd deal where two ppl can have a soup base, with a meat or seafood combo platter, a drink each, and a dessert to share for $56. The four of us paired up and got two of this deal. I was the only one that's had hot pot in the passed so for a Korean girl to guide all these folks on how to have Chinese food was a bit difficult bc I just dump everything in the broth, mix what I think is good for sauce and just go with it. My one Chinese friend calls me fake Chinese, but she forgets I am Korean, which is a different story.. Having been to other more authentic hot pot joints in Queens and Brooklyn, can't give this place a five star, but I will say my friends enjoyed it. The drinks were strong, the food was a perfect amount for the four of us and the staff (after we told them we had a pulsd deal) adjusted and were very accommodating. I would recommend trying to get a deal if it is available because a la carte places like here, things add up and you can easily spend $300 for four ppl. If you have friends that have low spice tolerance, get the lowest spicy spicy broth and a chicken or other not spicy broth. Trust me, all these spicy intolerant folks couldn't stop digging their spoons in the spicy broth even though their tongues were scorching. Who knew you can get hot pot without going to Chinatown?!

Authentic chongqing hotpot we had medium and it was very spicy. The meat lover platter was a bit odd because it came with seafood and the squid was all dried up and frozen. The sauces option had good choices. Service was great

Spicy is proper spicy, prepare to clean out your sinuses. We had a mild and a medium half for our pot and the medium side barely got used. Food (3/5) - Portions are a little on the small side for everything except the beef tripe. There are a lot of meat options with highly variable pricing, remember to check the bill to make sure you were not mistakenly up-charged. A lot of variety of mushrooms, which I enjoyed! Ambiance (3/5) - Very brightly lit, was pretty empty when we were there (7pm on a weekend). Clean. Service (4/5) - Food came promptly and staff were generally unintrusive. Got a little understaffed towards the end. Price (3/5) - A little pricey for a very basic, no frills hot pot, generally manageable.

The food has standard hotpot options such as pork, beef, chicken, and lamb. However, they have an extensive list of unique meats, seafood and veggies as well. I would say this is the perfect place to come if you are feeling adventurous but also want some safe options. The sauce bar is well put together, however I was not a fan of the thickness and flavor of the peanut sauce they had, I prefer the ones I've had in other places, this was a little bland. The cocktails also have interesting and common options, so there is something for everyone. The service was great, the staff were very nice and accommodating, even asking if were wanted to store our shopping bags with them up front. I think the one thing that could be improved is the ambiance. The lighting is a bit fluorescent and it kind of just seems like you are eating in a big brightly lit box. I think some warm lighting would be great.

Service was excellent! Very informative, explaining everything as this was our first visit to a hot pot restaurant

the food itself was really good! it felt a bit expensive per item but if you go on a day when they offer a deal, it is more than worth it. the super spicy brith was not actually that spicy, but i have a very high tolerance. my nose was still running though! the ambiance: it was very clean in there. its white and pretty calm, it felt similarish to a surgery room maybe? everything felt very sterile and clean. service was great! nothing good nor bad to say about it. we flagged them down a few times for more drinks, but they always made sure our water cups were full

This is a great hot pot location right in the middle of the city. It's a huge location with a condiments bar (which is awesome) and they have a great selection of different hot pots. The wagyu and short ribs are both amazing. The service is great as well.