YGF Malatang

Chinese Restaurants in Irvine, California

4.8 (716)

Category	Chinese Restaurants · Takeout Restaurant, Sichuan restaurant
Address	2626 Dupont Dr Ste A90, Irvine, CA 92612
Area	Irvine, California
Phone	(949) 988-4156
Google rating	4.8 (716)

Hours

Monday	11 am–2 am
Tuesday	11 am–2 am
Wednesday	11 am–2 am
Thursday	11 am–2 am
Friday	11 am–2 am
Saturday	11 am–2 am
Sunday	11 am–2 am

About YGF Malatang

YGF Mala Tang Irvine offers authentic Chinese-style spicy hot pot where you can mix and match fresh ingredients with our signature flavorful broth. Enjoy dine-in, takeout, or delivery via Panda, Uber Eats, and DoorDash. A cozy spot for lunch, dinner, or late-night cravings.

Located at 2626 Dupont Dr Ste A90, Irvine, CA 92612, YGF Malatang operates as a chinese restaurant serving Irvine in California. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Google also lists it under takeout restaurant, sichuan restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

In cities with a Chinatown, weekend mornings bring dim sum carts or order sheets, and lines form early at the most popular spots in Irvine; walk-ins are standard and reservations are uncommon outside large banquet restaurants. Regional labels matter: Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Shanghainese and Taiwanese kitchens cook very differently, so a restaurant's stated region is a better guide to the food than the word "Chinese" alone. Some smaller restaurants in California are BYOB with no corkage fee; call ahead to confirm. A tip of 15-20% is customary for table service but not expected at counter-order takeout. Spice level, MSG and allergen questions are normal to ask before ordering, and most kitchens are happy to leave an ingredient out or tone down the heat if you mention it when ordering rather than after the food arrives.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 11 am–2 am. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (949) 988-4156. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is irvinemalatang.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 716 reviews, which is a strong result for a chinese restaurant in Irvine and suggests consistent service.

Irvine is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around Irvine is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Tony Young 3 weeks ago

Even the setup is easy. I liked being able to pick my own ingredients and broth without it turning into a whole thing, and the bowl still came out balanced and full. The bone broth had a distinct flavor that held up the whole way through, rich but not tiring, and the add ins felt fresh with plenty to choose from. Taste was good, which stood out right away. Service was friendly too, just helpful when needed and otherwise low key. A simple meal, done with care

Kelly Wu a month ago

One of my favorite places for Malatang! Not only do they open till late night 2am, they have a great selection of veggies, sides and meats. Everything is being constantly refilled and the ingredients are fresh. I always go for their bone broth, they also have dry style if you prefer something less soupy. Overall a solid spot with consistent quality!

Jane Wen 2 months ago

Stopped in craving something spicy and this place was solid. Got a mala hot pot and a small side of barbecue skewers; broth had that deep chili flavor without killing my tongue, and the veggies still had a bit of crunch, which I liked. Skewers were smoky and the seasoning stuck nicely, so yeah, flavor was good. Space looks clean and hygienic, tables wiped, floor tidy. Staff were friendly, quick with explanations on the different soups and heat levels, tbh that helped me not over-order. Overall felt pretty relaxed, works for me.

Ningning Li 2 months ago

Food here tastes good, very solid for a quick meal. Tried the bone broth mala tang, broth had that deep savory flavor with a slow heat, veggies still had a bit of crunch, noodles not overcooked. Also got the tomato soup, more on the bright and tangy side, kind of refreshing. Place looked clean and hygienic, tables wiped quickly, no weird smell or sticky floor. Staff was friendly in a chill way, helped me pick the spice level and didn’t rush me. Parking was convenient, easy in and out, which matters when I’m hungry after work. Overall felt like a reliable spot for simple, tasty food.

Liang He 2 months ago

Taste was good here, exactly the kind of spicy comfort food I wanted. I liked that it’s self-selected ingredients and broth, so I picked a bunch of veggies and some tofu and went with the bone broth mala soup, nice heat but not too much, lips tingling a bit. Place looked clean and hygienic, tables wiped, no weird smell. Staff was friendly in a low-key way, helped explain the sauces and smiled when I kept adding more chili oil, lol. Overall felt like an easy, no-fuss meal that hits the spot.Taste was good here, exactly the kind of spicy comfort food I wanted. I liked that it’s self-selected ingredients and broth, so I picked a bunch of veggies and some tofu and went with the bone broth mala soup, nice heat but not too much, lips tingling a bit. Place looked clean and hygienic, tables wiped, no weird smell. Staff was friendly in a low-key way, helped explain the sauces and smiled when I kept adding more chili oil, lol. Overall felt like an easy, no-fuss meal that hits the spot.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is YGF Malatang located?

YGF Malatang is at 2626 Dupont Dr Ste A90, Irvine, CA 92612, in Irvine, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is YGF Malatang?

YGF Malatang is listed as a chinese restaurant and is also tagged on Google as takeout restaurant, sichuan restaurant.

What are the hours of YGF Malatang?

Published hours are Monday: 11 am–2 am; Tuesday: 11 am–2 am; Wednesday: 11 am–2 am; Thursday: 11 am–2 am; Friday: 11 am–2 am; Saturday: 11 am–2 am; Sunday: 11 am–2 am. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is YGF Malatang open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–2 am.

What is the phone number of YGF Malatang?

You can call YGF Malatang at (949) 988-4156.

How is YGF Malatang rated on Google?

YGF Malatang has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 716 reviews.

Does YGF Malatang have a website?

Yes, the website of YGF Malatang is irvinemalatang.com (linked on this page).