Zhangliang Malatang Champaign 张亮麻辣烫（原GG BOWL）

Ryan Man 5 months ago

This is one of my favorite restaurants on campus! I always get a bunch of meat with the classic spicy broth, and since the cost is based on weight, it's not really expensive for what it is. You don't have to wait long for the food, and it always tastes amazing. The self-service sauce bar also enhances the experience.

Hevyn Brush 9 months ago

We like it here! The food is great! You can put whatever stuff you want and choose whatever broth you like.

Yuheng Nie a year ago

One of my absolute favorite spots in town! This restaurant offers an incredible selection of flavors for Malatang and Malaxiangguo. All the ingredients are laid out beautifully, allowing you to pick exactly what you want – from meats to fresh vegetables and noodles. The ingredients are always super fresh and the broths are rich and flavorful. Whether you're craving something spicy or mild, there's something to choose from.

Michael Gerardo a year ago

I've never been to a restaurant like this, and not in a good way. In terms of value, this was at the bottom of the list from literally every single restaurant I've ever eaten at. There was nowhere to park, I was forced to pay two blocks down the road to park my car. They charge $15 a pound and I swear they weighed the bowl or something without zeroing the scale. Very little food, somehow came out to 2 pounds. It was $30 per person, so $60, plus tax. Rice was a $1 upcharge. They charge you an additional fee if you want to pay with a credit card (pass the expense off on the consumer). Cash payment will lower your bill for obvious reasons. They still ask for a tip if you pay with a credit card on top of all the additional charges. The service here amounts to responding to a vibrating token, then you go get your food at the front counter. When you are done eating, you carry your dishes and place them into a receptacle that houses them. The total bill for 2 bowls was almost $70. This is the only restaurant I've been to where I lost my appetite in disappointment at purchase. The value here is lacking. Also, when you are picking your food, you use tongs to touch various red

Dani Chan 2 years ago

This is my favorite restaurant on campus! I love dry hot pot, and my partner and I go to GG Bowl every few weeks. The people working at the restaurant are really nice, especially if you are unsure what to order or are unfamiliar with this type of Chinese food. When you enter the restaurant, you will see an array of meats, noodles, and vegetables. You grab a bowl, and you fill it up with anything you like. Everything is paid by weight. My favorite things to add to my bowl are beef, imitation crab, fish balls, spam, quail eggs, and every vegetable possible, aha. I also love the fresh noodles you can add! In addition, there's a sauce bar. I always get sesame sauce, chili oil, and a ton of garlic. Yum! There are different types of soups/stir fry available, but my favorite is the Ma La Xiang Guo (Spicy Numbing Stir-fry Pot). To me, it tastes better than normal hot pot. My favorite!