“hot pot done right at a price that doesn't insult your wallet—reliable, casual spot where the broth actually tastes like someone cared.”
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Mala Hot Pot
hot-pot · New York
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hot pot done right at a price that doesn't insult your wallet—reliable, casual spot where the broth actually tastes like someone cared.
77/100Harry HungryScoreHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
76/100Worth ItScoreWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Cheap but Cheerful. Harry scores Mala Hot Pot 77/100 for quality and 76/100 on the Worth It scale for New York. One caveat: google loves it way more than yelp does, so manage expectations; it's solid neighborhood food, not a revelation.