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Yang Guo Fu (YGF) Malatang
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Yang Guo Fu (YGF) Malatang at Bukit Bintang
Location: Lot GB3,Ground Floor, Aeon Mall, Jln Dato' Onn 3, Bandar Dato Onn, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
AEON Mall Bandar Dato' Onn
Yang Guo Fu (YGF) Malatang is a Chinese malatang restaurant offering the Sichuan-Chongqing spicy hot pot dish where diners select raw ingredients that are cooked in a spicy, numbing broth. The YGF brand is one of China's largest malatang chains.
The menu covers malatang in the YGF signature style, with diners selecting raw ingredients including vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, meat, seafood, and noodles from a display, which are then cooked in a spicy, numbing broth flavoured with Sichuan peppercorns and chilli oil. The malatang format is self-service ingredient selection with the kitchen handling the cooking, providing both the customisability of choosing exact ingredients and the convenience of having the cooking done professionally. The YGF brand has standardised the malatang experience with consistent broth quality across its thousands of outlets in China and internationally. The spice level and numbing intensity are typically customisable. The format serves both individual diners with single bowls and groups who can share multiple bowls. The halal certification, if applicable, makes this Sichuan speciality accessible to the Muslim market. The malatang format provides a lighter, bowl-based alternative to the full hot pot experience.
A malatang bowl costs from RM15 to RM30 depending on the ingredients selected. The restaurant is busiest during weekday lunch and weekend dinner. YGF Malatang provides the authentic Sichuan malatang experience with the brand's standardised quality and the customisable ingredient selection that define the format. The lighter bowl format suits individual dining. The Sichuan peppercorn numbing flavour provides the distinctive malatang character. The brand scale provides consistency and authenticity across the international network.
The menu covers malatang in the YGF signature style, with diners selecting raw ingredients including vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, meat, seafood, and noodles from a display, which are then cooked in a spicy, numbing broth flavoured with Sichuan peppercorns and chilli oil. The malatang format is self-service ingredient selection with the kitchen handling the cooking, providing both the customisability of choosing exact ingredients and the convenience of having the cooking done professionally. The YGF brand has standardised the malatang experience with consistent broth quality across its thousands of outlets in China and internationally. The spice level and numbing intensity are typically customisable. The format serves both individual diners with single bowls and groups who can share multiple bowls. The halal certification, if applicable, makes this Sichuan speciality accessible to the Muslim market. The malatang format provides a lighter, bowl-based alternative to the full hot pot experience.
A malatang bowl costs from RM15 to RM30 depending on the ingredients selected. The restaurant is busiest during weekday lunch and weekend dinner. YGF Malatang provides the authentic Sichuan malatang experience with the brand's standardised quality and the customisable ingredient selection that define the format. The lighter bowl format suits individual dining. The Sichuan peppercorn numbing flavour provides the distinctive malatang character. The brand scale provides consistency and authenticity across the international network.
Lot GB3,Ground Floor, Aeon Mall, Jln Dato' Onn 3, Bandar Dato Onn, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
AEON Mall Bandar Dato' Onn
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Overall Rating
4.9 / 5
Based on 169 Google reviews
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Yamone Wai Zin
Price is worth it but food isn't delicious It's didn't taste like mala
nyv
Cleannn experience, loved the service
Liyana Syahmi
good & nice
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Yang Guo Fu (YGF) Malatang
Restaurant Interior Display
Interior view of a food service area with refrigerated display cases showcasing various prepared foods and fresh vegetables. Above the displays are promotional banners featuring tomatoes and Chinese text. The walls have brick paneling and wooden trim. Signage includes phrases like '挑五色 更均衡' and '20年超20亿人次'. No exterior or storefront elements are visible.
Yangguofu Noodle Bowl
A bowl of Yangguofu noodles with various toppings including meat slices, offal, a black mushroom, and green noodles in a yellow broth. Orange chopsticks and spoon rest on the bowl. A small side dish with chili oil is beside it. The bowl has 'YANGGUOFU 楊國福' printed on its rim. All items are placed on an orange tray over a white marble surface.
Restaurant Interior
Interior view of a modern dining area with green booth seating, white marble tables, and coral-colored chairs. The ceiling has recessed lighting and ventilation grilles. Large windows show an outdoor parking lot. Staff are visible near the counter. A red promotional poster is mounted on the wall. No shop front or menu board is clearly visible.
Food Plate with Vegetables and Noodles
A close-up shot of a clear glass plate containing a green noodle base surrounded by assorted vegetables including broccoli, corn, cilantro, and slices of red meat or fish. White chopsticks rest on the plate. A hand is partially visible above the plate. The surface beneath has a patterned design.
Lunch Set at Yangguofu Restaurant
A bowl of noodle soup with shrimp, tofu, corn, vegetables, and noodles in a brown broth sits on an orange tray. Beside it are a small dipping sauce bowl, a can of soda, and a cup with ice. The setting includes a white marble table and an orange chair. The bowl has 'YANGGUOFU 楊國福' printed on its rim.
Lunch at a restaurant interior
A bowl of noodle soup with vegetables, fish cakes, corn, and tofu sits on a white table with an orange rim. A yellow drink cup labeled 'CHAG' is nearby. In the background are orange chairs and tables, with a person wearing a floral shirt holding a phone. The setting appears to be indoors with natural light from windows.
Google Reviews Promotion Sign
A promotional sign on an easel at a counter, encouraging customers to leave a 5-star Google review for a free instant noodle. It features two QR codes: one for Instagram (@YANGGUOFU_MY) and another for AEON BANDAR DATO ONN. Below the QR codes is an image of noodles with seafood. A smaller sign below reads 'CASHLESS PAYMENT ONLY'. In the background, a digital screen shows a receipt for '2.4 Items' including 'Beef Bone Soup'. The setting appears to be inside a store or restaurant counter.
Restaurant Interior
Modern dining area with wooden flooring, orange chairs, green booth seating, white brick walls, and large windows showing outdoor parking. A staff member in an apron stands near the window. Ceiling features recessed lighting and ventilation grilles.
Yangguofu Tofu Bowl
A close-up shot of a bowl of tofu in spicy broth with chili oil, green onions, and herbs. The bowl has an orange rim with "YANGGUOFU 楊國福" printed on the inside. No shop front or menu is visible.
Yangguofu Noodles
Two bowls of curry noodle soup with meat, vegetables, and noodles served in orange-rimmed bowls branded 'YANGGUOFU'. Two small side dishes with sauces are present. A can and a bottle are on the table. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area.
Food Presentation
A clear glass bowl contains a variety of ingredients including a ball of green noodles, baby bok choy, tofu skin, dark mushrooms, a white fish fillet, and a red dried fruit. White tongs are resting on the edge of the bowl. The surface beneath has a geometric pattern. No signage or storefront is visible.
Dining table with noodle dishes and beverages
Two bowls of noodles served in orange-rimmed plates, accompanied by small sauce bowls, two orange cups with ice, and two cans of Teh Lemin Ais. Chopsticks are placed on the table. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area.
Food Plate
A close-up shot of a variety of food items on a patterned plate: purple noodles, broccoli, lettuce, scallops, red meat slices, a white ball-shaped item, and small dark creatures resembling sea urchins or squid. The plate has embossed patterns and faint lettering. No shop signage or storefront is visible.
Ramen meal with tablet and beverage
A bowl of ramen with orange broth, slices of meat, and noodles sits on a white marble table. Orange chopsticks rest in the bowl. To the left is a bottle labeled '茶π' (Tea Pi). Behind it, an iPad displays a scene from a TV show featuring three characters. The background shows orange chairs and wooden armrests. No shop front or menu is visible.
Long Tian Malaysia Display Counter
Interior view of a food display counter with multiple shelves holding various pre-packaged food items under glass. A red banner above reads '挑五色更均衡' (Choose five colors for better balance) and '荤素搭配 营养均衡' (Balanced meat-vegetable nutrition). A hanging promotional poster on the left features traditional Chinese lion dance imagery and the name 'LONG TIAN MALAYSIA'. The setting includes exposed brick walls and modern lighting, suggesting an indoor dining or takeout environment.
Food and Table Setting
A bowl of noodle soup with lotus root slices, meat, and vegetables in a reddish broth sits on a wooden table. An orange spoon rests inside the bowl. Nearby are a small cup of sauce, chopsticks, napkins, and a red clipboard holding a printed order slip that reads '1 x Soft tofu stew'. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area.
Food Display Counter
A refrigerated display case with multiple shelves holding various food items including greens, noodles, and prepared dishes. The counter is set against a brick wall with an orange sign above reading '挑五色 更均衡' and other Chinese characters. Below the display are white panels with promotional text and logos, including '20 YANGGUOFU'. A digital timer or display panel is visible on the lower left.
