Welcome to YGF Malatang Spicy Hot Pot 杨国福麻辣烫, where the vibrant flavors of Asia blend seamlessly with the spirited atmosphere of Barcelona. Nestled on the bustling Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, this restaurant has rapidly become a favorite among locals and tourists alike, thanks to its unique hot pot dining experience that speaks to the heart of communal eating.
At YGF Malatang, the concept is simple yet ingenious: guests create their personal hot pot by selecting ingredients based on their preferences. This allows for an unparalleled customization that caters to all palates—whether you're a die-hard spice lover or someone seeking milder flavors. Customers can peruse an extensive selection of fresh vegetables, tender meats, and delectable noodles, all prepared to create an inviting, flavorful broth. As one review aptly puts it, “It’s great to order as much or as little as you want without the fear of waste.”
The menu showcases a variety of delicious starter options, such as Gyoza and crispy Spring Rolls that set the stage for the tantalizing hot pot experience. But the real star here is, of course, the hot pot itself. The broth—offered in different bases—arrives steaming hot and brimming with flavor, making every bite a feast for the senses. Feedback from patrons highlights the exceptional combinations of flavors in the broth as a driving force behind their return visits. “The broth was so delicious, the most delicious hot pot we’ve ever had,” a satisfied customer remarked.
One of the standout features of YGF Malatang, aside from the fresh ingredients and flavorful broths, is the interactive sauce-mixing station. Diners are invited to craft their unique dipping sauces, personalizing the experience even further. Whether you're looking to balance spice with sweetness or create a savory mix that complements your chosen components, there’s joy in every dip. As expressed by overwhelming reviews, the service is friendly, ensuring that even those new to Malatang leave feeling comfortable and satisfied.
For those who might shy away from the expected heat levels of traditional Chinese Malatang, you can find solace here. Many patrons, newcomers included, appreciate the accessible spice level tailored for a broader audience. This makes YGF Malatang a wonderful entry point for anyone looking to explore this beloved culinary tradition. One enthusiastic diner succinctly put it: “Great customer service, fair selection of choices... I recommend this food.”
Whether you're in need of a flavorful pick-me-up or simply a delightful meal with friends, YGF Malatang Spicy Hot Pot offers a dining experience that is both engaging and delicious. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself craving this unique hot pot in the heart of Barcelona. As the saying goes, good food is good mood—and at YGF, this philosophy rings true every time.
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Vee
23/10/2025
Excellent value and choice! I love this concept of hot pot being charged based on weight. So often I end up feeling like I am wasting so much food when I get a bowl of noodles in soup. Here, I can order as much or as little as I feel like. And while there's always a chance of overestimating how hungry I am, this does reduce how much I generally get in an order. And as a bonus, you can choose whatever you like and not put in anything you don't like. They have a wide selection of ingredients from noodles to vegetables to meats. All you do is take a bowl, fill it with as much as you'd like to put in your soup, then they weigh it and you choose the type of soup base. And then it comes hot and steaming to your table cooked. And since it's personal-sized hotpot, there's also a station for mixing your own sauce. Now, if only they had fish balls, it would have been truly perfect. It was the best cure for a hangover as well! ;)
Samuel Toma
15/09/2025
I got this recommended online, and what can I say. The food is amazing, the staff is nice. Overall it’s really good value for money! I can definitely recommend going to places like this everyday.
Grace Li
02/09/2025
Our favorite meal that we had in Barcelona! At the end of our 3 weeks throughout Europe we were craving Asian food. The broth was so delicious, the most delicious hot pot we’ve ever had. Wish they had a location closer to us back home in the US!
Rileen Chua
27/08/2025
Good starter Malatang for the non Chinese. Expect spice level to be lower than the Asian scale. Great customer service, fair selection of choices, the meat skewers are nothing to shout about. Price is cheap compared to the other Chinese malatangs in Barcelona I prefer the Sin caldo 麻辣拌 than the soupy version.
Sahar Boroumand
15/08/2025
Honestly this is my favorite hot pot in Spain. I am living in Madrid. I will try it whenever I am travelling to Bcn. Fresh, big variety of vegtables, seafood and meat then sauces... I recommanded to try this food. By the way staff are talking Emglish and friendly.
Jacob Liu
29/07/2025
wonderful experience, staff was very friendly with assisting picking the food out for the malatang, they had a new addition of traditional guobaorou which was very lovely, nice and crispy and perfectly seasoned the malatang was also amazing, great experience over all!!
Pedro Pan
16/07/2025
A very nice place. They have good varieties of ingredients to choose from! I ordered for spicy soup, which was super great! The (proper) spice level of Asia! The staff were friendly too. Will come back again for sure!
Sanaross Loveless
10/07/2025
This is a very nice self service hot pot spot. You will find plenty of ingredients to garnish your hot pot and all sort of noodles. The concept is centered around Chinese cuisine and it is very tasty. They have a very good balance of spice for their broth and the cooking is perfect. There aren't a lot of tables but it is very calm and doesn't get extremely crowded. Overall a very nice experience and very tasty food!